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Troubleshooting Groove Tools

A helpful chart to troubleshoot grooving inserts. Practical solutions to some common grooving problems. Find the problem, diagnose, then look for the corresponding solution. Be sure to check out our selection of carbide groovers, cbn tipped groovers, and pcd tipped groovers.

Problem

Solution
Burr
Assure tool center height

Use sharp tool (index more often)

Use positive rake PVD coated insert

Use correct grade for workpiece material

Use correct geormetry (ie. positive rake for workhardening material)

Chamfer before grooving

Change tool path

Poor Surface Finish
Increase speed

Use sharp tool (index more often)

Dwell tool in bottom 1 - 3 revolutions (max)

Use proper chip control geometry

Increase coolant flow/concentration

Assure proper setup (overhang, shank size)

Use correct geormetry (ie. positive rake for workhardening material)

Groove Bottom Not Flat
Use sharp tool (index more often)

Dwell tool in bottom 1 - 3 revolutions (max)

Reduce tool overhang (icnrease rigidity)

Assure correct tool alignment

Reduce feed rate at groove bottom

Use a wider insert

Assure tool center height

Poor Chip Control
Use chip control geometry insert

Use sharp tool (index more often)

Increase coolant concentration

Adjust feed rate (usually increase first)

Chatter
Reduce tool and workpiece overhang

Adjust speed (usually increase first)

Adjust feed (usually increase first)

Assure center height

Insert Chipping
Use correct grade for workpiece material

Increase speed

Reduce feed

Use a stronger grade

Increase tool and setup rigidity

Built-Up Edge
Use positive PVD coated insert

Increase speed

Reduce feed

Increase coolant flow/concentration

Use cermets

For aluminum, use polycrystalline diamond insert (PCD)

Side Walls Not Straight
Check tool alignment for square

Use correct insert hand

Reduce workpiece and tool overhang

Use sharp insert (index more often)

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