Hard turning
CBN and PCBN inserts for hard turning
Cutting tools for hardened steel and selected cast iron applications.
All productsCBN, cubic boron nitride, is a cutting material for demanding machining applications. PCBN is its polycrystalline form. The right insert depends on material hardness, the type of cut and machining stability.
Helpful details for our conversation
- Workpiece material and hardness, preferably in HRC
- Continuous or interrupted cutting
- Insert designation, nose radius and required surface finish
What information helps us select a PCBN insert?
Start with the material, hardness, operation and current insert designation. Tell us whether your priority is tool life, dimensional stability or surface finish.
Other tool areas
Non-ferrous metals & composites
PCD tools
Polycrystalline diamond for aluminium, non-ferrous metals and composites.
Turning & milling
Carbide inserts
Indexable inserts with geometry and grade matched to your material and operation.
Surface finishing
Diamond burnishing
Diamond burnishing tools for applications where surface finish matters.