drill press pulley damage

[LCconvert]

The rear pulley on my drill press has a chip in each level. They are not large chips but chips none the less. The pulley is cast iron. For some reason the chips are really bothering me. I figure they are just cosmetic but I want to be sure. Would it be a good idea to take a file and smooth them out? This might prevent any further chipping.

Let me know what you think.

thanks in advance!

 

[Davefr]

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[Heavymetalmechanic]

Pictures would help, any idea how they were formed? Are they causing belt damage?

Depending on size, I don't see any reason why you should not be able to take the rough parts off.

Any other opinions out there?