Abrasion-Rapid Tool Wear-Solution
Make sure Speeds & Feeds are correct for application
Make sure coolant mix ratio is correct
Cratering-Edge Pitting-Solution
Bolster hold down-make sure its rigid
Make sure coolant mix ratio is correct
Decrease speed
Reduce load per tooth
BUE-Built Up Edge-Solution
Make sure coolant mix ratio is correct
Resharpen cutting edges
Increase chip load per tooth
Increase speed
Increase clearance angle
Chip Welding-Solution
Reduce Speeds & Feeds
Make sure coolant mix ratio is correct
Chip Packing-Solution
Use tool with less flutes
Increase coolant flow
Poor Finish-Solution
Sharpen tool
Replace tool
Reduce load per tooth
Use tool with more teeth
Check tool holder and/or play in spindle
Inaccurate Machining-Solution
Sharpen tool
Replace tool
Check table alignment
Check ball screws, spindle bearings, and other moving parts
Scalloping-Solution
Tool may be out of round
Replace tool
Reduce feed rate
Make sure holder and spindle are true
Bolster hold down-make sure its rigid
Inaccurate Slot Position-Solution
Use roughing and finishing operation
Reduce feed rate
Sloping Slot Sides-Solution
Change from helical to straight flute tool
Use roughing and finishing operation
Chatter-Solution
Increase feed per tooth
Bolster hold down-make sure its rigid
Tool should be held with minimum stick out
Increase chip load per tooth
Make sure holder and spindle are true
Rubbing-Solution
Sharpen tool
Replace tool
Use larger diameter tool if possible
Reduce feed rate
Spindle Stall-Solution
Recalculate horsepower requirements
Reduce area of work-tool contact
Reduce load per tooth
Increase rake or clearance angle on tool
If conventional milling, try climb milling