
problem thread with torn fi nish
chatter
cause
- Burs.
- Torn fi nish.
- Steps.
- Improper shim.
- Improper infeed.
- Poor rigidity.
- Insert movement.
- Improper infeed.
- Off centreline.
possible solution
- Use modifi ed fl ank infeed.
- Use full profi le insert.
- Increase coolant concentration.
- Increases m/min.
- Check machine “Z” travel axis.
- Check insert form.
- Check for correct shim in LT system.
- Calculate fl ank clearance.
- Use modifi ed fl ank infeed.
- Minimise tool overhang.
- Check for workpiece defl ection.
- Check insert and clamp.
- Verify that tool cutting position is at workpiece centreline.
- Adjust number of passes. Fewer passes reduce chatter.
built-up edge
- Speed too low.
- Insuffi cient coolant.
- Chip load.
- Increase m/min.
- Increase coolant concentration and/or fl ow.
- Adjust infeed angle.
- Increase depth of cut per pass.
deformation
- Wrong grade.
- Use modifi ed fl ank infeed.
- Speed too high.
- Use a more wear-resistant grade (e.g., TN6010™).
- Improper infeed angle.
- Reduce m/min.
- Insuffi cient coolant.
- Increase coolant fl ow.
chipping
broken nose
- Improper infeed.
- Chip load.
- Wrong grade.
- Incorrect speed.
- Poor rigidity.
- Heavy chip load.
- Small nose radius.
- Wrong grade.
- Improper infeed.
- Use modifi ed fl ank infeed.
- Increase or decrease number of passes.
- Eliminate spring passes.
- Use tougher grade (e.g., TN6025™).
- Increase m/min if chipping on trailing edge.
- Decrease m/min if chipping on leading edge.
- Minimise tool overhang.
- Check for insert movement/check clamp. Torque screw or clamp to correct value.
- Check for possible part defl ection.
- Calculate fl ank clearance.
- Ensure correct shim.
- Use modifi ed fl ank infeed.
- Decrease chip load.
- Use large nose radius if possible.
- Use tougher grade (e.g., TN6025).
fl ank wear Ensure correct shim.
- Improper shim.
- Use a more wear-resistant grade (e.g., TN6025).
- Wrong grade.
- Increase coolant fl ow.
- Insuffi cient coolant.
- Check the centreline height of the tool. (The smaller the diameter, the
- Off centreline. more critical the need for centreline accuracy.)
- Insuffi cient fl ank clearance.
- Calculate fl ank clearance and change shim to increase clearance on
- Improper infeed angle. worn fl ank.
- If wear is on trailing fl ank, increase infeed angle clearance.