Troubleshooting

Some of the more common problems faced by those not familiar
with the use of ceramic toolbits are:


ChippingCrateringCracking or BreakingChatterTorn FinishExcess Wear

Chipping
lack of rigidity
not enough chamfer on cutting edge
chipbreaker too narrow
chatter
scale or inclusions
improper grinding
too much relief
defective or burred toolholder or shim seat
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Cratering
chipbreaker set too tight
nose radius too large
side cutting edge angle too great
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Cracking or Breaking
insert surfaces not flat
insert not seated solidly
stopping workpiece while tool is engaged
worn or chipped cutting edges
feed too heavy
improperly applied coolant
too much rake or relief
too much overhang or tool too small
lack of rigidity in setup
speed too slow
too much variation in depth of cut
chatter
grinding cracks
defective or burred toolholder or shim seat
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Chatter
tool not on center
insufficient relief and or clearance
too much rake
too much overhang or tool too small
nose radius too large
feed too heavy
lack of rigidity
insufficient power, or slipping clutch
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Torn Finish
lack of rigidity
dull tool
speed oto slow
chipbreaker too narrow or too deep
improper grinding
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Excess Wear
speed too high or feed too light
speed too low
nose radius too large
improper grinding
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