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