
| Problem | Cause | Possible Remedy |
| Hole diameter too large Nom diameter Hole diameter too small Nom diameter | 1. Reaming tool running out of centre. 2. Concentricity of pilot hole and ream machining unsatisfactory. 3. Built-up edge. 4. Unsuitable cooling lubricant. 5. Reaming tool diameter too large. 1. Reamer worn. 2. Unsuitable cooling lubricant. 3. Reaming allowance too small. | • Use equalising adaptor. • Re-align, use fl oating head. • Change cooling lubricant. • Change cutting speed. • Measure reamers and send for repairs. • Replace and refi t tool. • Change cooling lubricant. • Increase reaming allowance. |
| Conical hole profi le wider towards drill runout Nom diameter | 1. Concentricity of pilot hole and reaming unsatisfactory. 2. Positioning accuracy of pilot hole to reaming. | • Re-align, use equalising adaptor. • Correct positioning accuracy. |
| Conical hole profi le wider at drill entry point Nom diameter | 1. Concentricity of pilot hole and reaming unsatisfactory. 2. Reaming tool skim cutting with ledger. | • Re-align, use fl oating head. • Securely clamp reaming tool axially. |
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