| problem | source | solution |
| drill breakage | clamping chuck | • Check clamping accuracy and torque transmission. Use hydraulic clamping chuck or high-precision chucking system. |
| workpiece movement | • Stabilise workpiece chucking and check stability of machine tool. |
| wrong drill insuffi cient coolant cutting conditions | • Check drill type, drilling depth, cooling system, and workpiece material. • Check cooling lubricant. In the case of internal coolant supply, increase coolant pressure. In the case of external coolant supply, adjust positioning of coolant jet. Cool from both sides. • Check cutting values, and possibly reduce feed. |
| clamping chuck | • Check torque transmission. Use hydraulic clamping chuck or high-precision chucking system. |
| splintering on the cutting corners | workpiece movement | • Stabilise workpiece chucking and check stability of machine tool. |
| wrong drill | • Check drill type, drilling depth, cooling system, and workpiece material. Possibly use longer drill. |
| insuffi cient coolant | • Check cooling lubricant. In the case of internal coolant supply, increase coolant pressure. In the case of external coolant supply, adjust positioning of coolant jet. Cool from both sides. |
| cutting conditions | • Check cutting values, and possibly reduce feed. |