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The best method of evaluating the performance of your metal cutting operation is to inspect the chips that are formed from cutting. Refer to the chart below for chip inspection guidelines.
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| Thin & Curled | Silver | >ff[ | >ff[ |
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| Brown or Blue | Decrease | Decrease | a small amount | |
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| Brown or Blue | Decrease | Decrease | a small amount | |
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| Hard, Strong & | Silver or Light | >ff[ | Decrease | Check Blade |
| Thick | Brown | Slightly | Pitch | |
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| Hard & Thin | Silver | Increase | Decrease | Check Blade |
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| Straight & Thin | Silver | >ff[ | Increase |
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| Powdery | Silver | Decrease | Increase |
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| Curled Tight & | Silver | >ff[ | Decrease | Check Blade |
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=`^li\+'. Metal chip inspection chart.
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