PCBN/PCD Inserts

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 1 

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN monolithic sintered blades

• ● Machining Object

• Roller outer diameter

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Turning: With 8mm roughing allowance, PCBN blades remove material quickly. During finishing, their excellent wear and impact resistance guarantee precision and surface quality, greatly boosting efficiency.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 2

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• The raceway of slewing bearings

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Hard turning (finish machining): Achieves "turning instead of grinding" with a surface roughness of Ra < 0.8μm. The machining efficiency is increased by more than 5 times compared to grinding, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 3

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• End face, outer diameter, and inner hole of cast iron brake discs

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Rough turning: Machining allowance of 3mm. PCBN blades efficiently operate under harsh conditions with extremely high impact resistance, wear resistance, and metal removal rate, enabling rapid removal of large amounts of material.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 4 

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• Cylinder bores of cylinder blocks

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Semi-finishing and finishing via boring：The multi-cutting-edge design of PCBN blades enhances cost-effectiveness, achieving 3× higher machining efficiency and 5× longer tool life compared to conventional coated blades

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• Assembly surfaces of cylinder blocks

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Semi-finishing and finishing via face milling： PCBN blades deliver unmatched workpiece surface quality and doubled machining efficiency.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 5 

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• End faces and outer diameters of cast iron parts for air conditioner compressors

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Rough/finish turning and boring： Models 925A & 960A enable large cutting depths, achieving 10% higher efficiency and over 15% longer tool life than comparable tools, ensuring economic stability.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 6 

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN brazed blades 

• ● Machining Object

• End faces, outer diameters of gear components, and bearing raceways

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Alloy steel, high-speed steel, hardened steel：Models 604C and 1007/1008 are engineered for gear applications, delivering high-speed, high-efficiency performance with exceptional comprehensive properties.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 7

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• Cast iron brake drum inner hole

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Turning: Roughing and finishing operations completed in a single setup, ensuring superior surface quality while streamlining production efficiency.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 8

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• Thread grooves of lead screws

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Turning: Rough machining of thread profiles.

• First in China: Application of PCBN inserts for roughing thread grooves, achieving significant improvements in machining efficiency and reduced production costs.

PCBN Altrahard Tools- Application Case 9 

• ● Tool Selection

• PCBN blades

• ● Machining Object

• Outer diameter water seal groove, outer diameter, inner diameter, and relief groove

• ● Machining Process and Results

• Turning: Grooving and finishing

• Boring: Finishing

• Enhanced Tool Life & Machining Efficiency: 3× faster processing than coated inserts, with significantly prolonged tool life and reduced surface roughness.

• Superior Machining Performance: Low cutting force and excellent cylindricity control.

• Non-standard formed blades also feature high precision and high efficiency.