The document discusses machine tool vibration and chatter. It defines chatter as a self-excited vibration induced and maintained by forces from the cutting process, which affects surface finish, tool life, production rate, and causes noise. Chatter resistance is characterized by the maximum stable depth of cut without causing vibration. The vibration behavior of a machine tool can be improved by reducing vibration sources, choosing appropriate cutting regimes, tool and workpiece design, and enhancing static stiffness and damping.