Excessive flank wear

The following actions can minimise excessive flank wear:

1. increase cutting speed
2. check the ferrite content is within the prescribed limits (cast iron)

Excessive crater wear

The following actions can minimise excessive crater wear:

1. reduce cutting speed
2. reduce feed rate

Notching

The following actions can minimise notching:

1. reduce feed rate
2. increase cutting speed
3. reduce approach angle

Edge chipping

The following actions can minimise edge chipping:

1. use chamfered cutting edges
2. reduce cutting speed
3. improve system rigidity

Rake face flaking

The following actions can minimise rake face flaking:

1. increase cutting speed
2. reduce feed rate
3. use chamfered and honed cutting edges

Edge fracture / breakage

The following actions can minimise edge fracture / breakage:

1. reduce depth of cut
2. reduce cutting speed
3. increase edge radius
4. use chamfered and honed cutting edges