Horizontal Spindle – straight T-1, T-5, or T-7 Wheels:
| Problem | Cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Burn | Wheel too hard | Use softer grade wheel |
| Wheel too fine | Use coarser grit wheel | |
| Poor coolant application | Adjust coolant flow/check concentrator | |
| Grinding rate too fast | Slow grinding rate | |
| Chatter | Poor quality coolant | Check coolant concentrator |
| Wheel too hard | Use softer grade wheel | |
| Wheel out of balance | Balance the wheel | |
| Set up not rigid | Check the clamping | |
| Poor Surface | Dress traverse too fast | Slow dress traverse |
| Wheel too soft | Use harder grade wheel | |
| Grinding rate too fast | Slow grinding rate | |
| Wheel Loading or Glazing | Depth of cut too small | Dress wheel by increasing feed & traverse |
| Poor coolant quality | Change coolant or use high detergent type | |
| Dressing tool worn | Replace diamond and use coarse dress |
