
| Possible causes | 
| No/insufficient lubrication. Cutting edge build-up. | 
| Tool damaged, i. e. broken cutting edge | 
| Material has a tendancy to cause build up on cutting edges. | 
| Surface finish of pre-drilled hole unsatisfactory | 
| Concentricity bevel lead incorrect | 
| Chip evacuation restricted | 
| Cutting speed too low |