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Chips vary in shape and color depending on the machining method and work material. Ideally, chips should have a "flowing" shape, smooth and continuous on the surface. On the other hand, sheared or torn chips indicate a decline in machining quality. The color and length of the chips are also important clues in judging the quality of machining.

Troubles caused by chips include entanglement around tools or workpieces and drill breakage due to chip clogging. To prevent these, it is necessary to select the appropriate tools, adjust cutting conditions, and optimize coolant treatment.

Countermeasures
Effective chip countermeasures include using tools with chip breakers and devising cutting paths. Additionally, high-pressure coolant can wash away chips, and adjusting cutting conditions (spindle speed, feed rate, depth of cut) can help. By appropriately combining these methods, machining defects caused by chips can be effectively prevented.

Chip control in the machining process is directly linked to increased productivity and high-quality product manufacturing. Controlling chips minimizes the risk of machining defects and achieves efficient production processes.