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.