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Problem Possible cause Possible Solution
Missmatch between Tap
Correct alignment between tap and hole
location and hole
Drilled hole not deep enough Check actual hole depth
Excessive runout Use grip with better mounting precision
Tap Check “chips fill up flutes” section on this
Flutes filled up with chips
breakage table
Replace tool, check “built-up” edge
Built-up edge
section for solution
Drill hole is too small Use recommended drill size
Too high cutting speed Decrease cutting speed

Tap tolerance and requested Choose different tap with suitable
workpiece tolerance don’t fit tolerance
Remove chips and check “chips fill up
Flutes filled up with chips flutes” section to prevent the problem
from returning
Oversized
thread Replace tool, check “built-up” edge
Built-up edge
section for solution
Too high cutting speed Decrease cutting speed
Increase cutting speed – may improve
Unstable tool
tool stability

Worn out tap Replace tap

Undersized Tap tolerance and requested Choose different tap with suitable
thread workpiece tolerance don’t fit tolerance

Drill hole is too small Use recommended size drill

Worn out tap Replace tap
Excessive
Poor coolant flow to the Adjust direction of coolant flow into the
power
cutting area hole
requirement
Drill hole is too small Use recommended size drill

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