Chip Inspection Chart - Grizzly G0592 Owner's Manual

The best method for choosing the cutting speed and feed rate for a cutting operation is to inspect the chips
created by the cut. These chips are indicators of what is commonly referred to as the "chip load." Refer to
the chip inspection chart below to evaluate chip characteristics and determine whether to adjust feed rate/
pressure, blade speed, or both.
Chip
Appearance
Model G0592 (Mfd. Since 01/23)

Chip Inspection Chart

Chip
Description Color
Thin & Curled Silver
Hard, Thick &
Brown or Blue
Short
Hard, Strong &
Brown or Blue
Thick
Hard, Strong, Silver or Light
Curled & Thick Brown
Hard, Coiled &
Silver
Thin
Straight & Thin Silver
Powdery Silver
Coiled, Tight &
Silver
Thin
Figure 42. Chip inspection chart.
Chip Blade
Speed
Good
Increase
Increase
Good
Increase
Good
Decrease
Good
Feed Rate/ Other
Pressure Actions
Good
Decrease
Decrease
Decrease Check Blade
Slightly Pitch
Check Blade
Decrease
Pitch
Increase
Increase
Check Blade
Decrease
Pitch
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