CBN Inserts commonly used in the automotive industry and their characteristics and applications

As a high-performance cutting tool, CBN inserts are widely used in the automotive industry. This article will introduce several CBN inserts commonly used in the automotive industry, and discuss their characteristics and application areas.

1. Features of CBN Inserts:

• High hardness and wear resistance: CBN inserts are made of cubic boron nitride material, which has extremely high hardness and wear resistance, can withstand high load and high cutting speed, and maintain the stability and cutting performance of the tool.

• Efficient cutting: CBN inserts can achieve fast and precise cutting, greatly improving processing efficiency. It performs well on hard and difficult-to-machine materials, enabling high-speed cutting and reducing machining time.

• High-precision machining: CBN inserts have excellent cutting stability and machining accuracy, and can meet high-precision cutting requirements. It maintains consistent cutting quality and provides high-precision machined surfaces.

• Long life: Due to the strong wear resistance of CBN Inserts, the service life of the blades can be extended. It better disperses cutting heat, reducing tool wear and extending tool life.

2. CBN Inserts commonly used in the automotive industry:

• Turning inserts: used for turning parts in the automotive industry, such as engine crankshafts, gears and camshafts. CBN turning inserts can efficiently cut high-hardness materials, improve processing efficiency and workpiece quality.

• Drilling inserts: used for parts that need to be drilled in the automotive industry, such as engine blocks and cylinder liners. CBN drilling inserts have excellent rigidity and wear resistance, enabling efficient drilling.

• Milling inserts: Used for parts that need to be milled in the automotive industry, such as engine cylinder heads and brake discs. CBN milling inserts can efficiently cut high-hardness materials and difficult-to-machine materials, providing precise machined surfaces.

• Grooving inserts: used for parts that require grooving in the automotive industry, such as gears and transmission systems. CBN grooving inserts have excellent cutting stability and machining accuracy, enabling efficient grooving.

3. Application fields:

CBN inserts have a wide range of applications in the automotive industry and have significant advantages and effects. Here are a few common application scenarios:

• Automobile engine processing: CBN inserts are used for turning, drilling and milling of engine crankshafts, camshafts, cylinder liners and other components to improve processing efficiency and workpiece quality.

• Brake system processing: CBN inserts are used for milling and grooving of automobile brake discs, brake drums and other parts, providing high-precision processing surfaces and stable cutting performance. 

• Transmission system processing: CBN inserts are used for milling and grooving of automotive gears, bearings and gearboxes, etc., to improve processing efficiency, precision and wear resistance of workpieces.

in conclusion:

As a high-performance cutting tool, CBN inserts are widely used in the automotive industry. Its high hardness, wear resistance, high-efficiency cutting performance and high-precision machining characteristics make CBN inserts an important tool in the automotive industry. In the fields of automobile engine processing, brake system processing and transmission system processing, CBN inserts can provide excellent cutting effect and processing quality, and promote the progress and development of automobile manufacturing. Through continuous research and development and innovation, CBN inserts will play a greater role in the automotive industry and continue to bring cutting advantages and benefits to the automotive industry.