Troubleshooting Guide | Poor Tool Life

Solution: Check accuracy of axis in machinery or realign spindle or possibly rebuild spindle assembly to achieve accuracy required.

Solution: Change to a rigid tool holder, if tool life improves then replace toolholder

Solution: Consult Lube specialist for proper cutting oils

Solution: Select proper size from Spiralock Drill Chart

Solution: Use a sharper drill or boring tool for the minor diameter operation

Solution: Anneal material if possible

Solution: Clean out chips before tapping or drill minor diameter deeper to provide more area for chips

Solution: Obtain material specifications and consult Spiralock sales for correct style tap.

Solution: Change to tap with increased chamfer. This may require more depth in minor diameter for blind holes

Solution: Obtain material specifications and consult Spiralock sales for correct surface treatment.

Solution: verify that tap is not cutting into an angled or radiused surface

Solution: Change to a rigid tool holder, if tool life improves then replace toolholder

Solution: Change to a rigid tool holder, if gauging is correct, then replace toolholder

Solution: Increase amount of coolant, direct coolant to end of tap

Solution: Use a sharper drill or boring tool for the minor diameter operation

Solution: Anneal material if possible

Solution: Verify that tap is not cutting into an angled or radiused surface

Solution: Regrind or replace tap

Solution: Reduce torque required and investigate other “ Poor Tool Life” causes