| Possible causes | 
| Loss of tool life or tool breakage through unstable, worn or too small / long / thin tool holder | 
| Solution | 
| apply new or larger tool holder or holder with increased clamping force and increased concentricity | 
| Alternative | 
| reduce cutting rates | 
| reduce clamping length | 
| apply tool with smaller diameter | 
| check clamping screws for wear |