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Tool slips in spindle. | 1. | Tool is not fully drawn up into | 1. | Tighten drawbar (Do not overtighten). |
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| 2. | Debris on tool or in spindle taper. | 2. | Clean collet and spindle taper. |
| 3. | Taking too big of cut. | 3. | Lessen depth of cut and allow chips to clear. |
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Breaking tools or cutters. | 1. | Spindle speed/feed rate is too fast. | 1. | Set spindle speed correctly (Page 26) or use slower |
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| 2. | Cutting tool too small. | 2. | Use larger cutting tool and slower feed rate. |
| 3. | Cutting tool getting too hot. | 3. | Use coolant fluid or oil for appropriate application if |
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| 4. | Taking too big of a cut. | 4. | Lessen depth of cut and allow chips to clear. |
| 5. | Spindle extended too far down. | 5. | Fully retract spindle and lower headstock. This |
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Workpiece vibrates or | 1. | Table locks not tight. | 1. | Tighten down table locks. |
chatters during operation. | 2. | Workpiece not secure. | 2. | Properly clamp workpiece on table or in vise. |
| 3. | Spindle speed/feed rate is too fast. | 3. | Set spindle speed correctly (Page 26) or use slower |
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| 4. | Spindle extended too far down. | 4. | Fully retract spindle and lower headstock. This |
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Table is hard to move. | 1. | Table locks are tightened down. | 1. | Make sure table locks are fully released. |
| 2. | Chips have loaded up on ways. | 2. | Frequently clean away chips that load up during |
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| 3. | Ways are dry and need lubrication. | 3. | Lubricate ways (Page 29). |
| 4. | Table limit stops are interfering. | 4. | Check to make sure that all table limit stops are not |
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| 5. | Gibs are too tight. | 5. | Adjust gibs (see Page 34). |
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Bad surface finish. | 1. | Spindle speed/feed rate is too fast. | 1. | Set spindle speed correctly (Page 26) or use a |
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| 2. | Using dull or incorrect cutting tool. | 2. | Sharpen cutting tool or select one that better suits |
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| 3. | Wrong rotation of cutting tool. | 3. | Check for proper cutting rotation for cutting tool. |
| 4. | Workpiece not secure. | 4. | Properly clamp workpiece on table or in vise. |
| 5. | Spindle extended too far down. | 5. | Fully retract spindle and lower headstock. This |
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Model G0758 (Mfd. Since 2/14) |
