Selecting the right CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) insert manufacturer is crucial for ensuring machining efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness. As a key tool for machining high-hardness ferrous metals, the performance of CBN inserts is closely related to the manufacturer's technical strength, product grades, and application experience. Zhengzhou Berlt, as the first domestic manufacturer specializing in CBN cubic boron nitride cutting tools, provides you with a comprehensive guide to selecting a CBN insert manufacturer, hoping to be helpful.
I. Core Selection Criteria
Manufacturer Strength and Qualifications: Scale, equipment, production capability, quality system certifications, and industry status are fundamental guarantees.
Product Technology and Grades: CBN insert specifications/models, material grades, application technology, market share, etc., determine the performance ceiling.
Application Matching and Service: The manufacturer's successful cases in specific machining fields and professional technical support capabilities need evaluation.
II. Evaluating Manufacturer Strength and Qualifications
A reliable CBN insert manufacturer's fundamental strength is the prerequisite for ensuring product quality and stable supply. You need to focus on the following aspects:
Scale and Equipment: Prioritize manufacturers with large-scale standardized factories and advanced automated production equipment, which usually signifies stronger production capacity and more stable supply capability. Zhengzhou Berlt Hard Material Co., Ltd. has three major production bases, with an annual production capacity of over 6 million CBN inserts, far exceeding the second place.
Technology and Talent: A high proportion of technical personnel and profound R&D experience are guarantees for innovation. Zhengzhou Berlt specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of superhard cutting tools. Over the years, it has formed scientific and systematic design concepts, advanced and efficient manufacturing technology, and a high-quality team. Relying on R&D centers and scientific research institutes, it has won the trust and support of customers.
Patents and Certifications: Manufacturers possessing multiple patent technologies and certified by ISO 9001 and other quality management systems offer more assurance in terms of process and quality control. Zhengzhou Berlt took the lead in domestically obtaining the invention patent authorization for "Integral Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride Ultra-High Pressure Sintered Compact Tool and Manufacturing Method" in 2004, making it the first domestic producer of CBN inserts.
Industry Status and Customer Recognition: Refer to its industry ranking, market share, and cooperation cases with well-known enterprises. According to incomplete statistics, Zhengzhou Berlt's CBN insert output and sales account for over 70% of the total market share. They are widely used in industries such as automotive, bearings, rollers, and industrial pumps, receiving high recognition from the market and customers.
III. In-depth Analysis of Product Technology and Grades
The performance differences of CBN inserts are mainly reflected in their material composition and related geometric parameters. Focus on the following technical parameters during selection: CBN content, grain size, binder, cutting edge hone parameters, etc., to ensure the CBN insert suits your machining needs.
Zhengzhou Berlt has been deeply engaged in the R&D and production of CBN inserts for over 20 years. Continuously researching and developing CBN tool materials matching the properties of the processed materials, it has developed a series of cubic boron nitride tool material grades for materials like cast iron and hardened steel, such as the BTS2800 series, BTS3800 series, BTS3100 series, BTS6000 series, BTS6500 series, etc., which can meet different machining application requirements.
IV. Defining Application Areas and Machining Requirements
Different machining scenarios have varying performance requirements for CBN inserts. You need to match them according to your own needs:
Material Hardness: CBN inserts are typically used for machining ferrous metals with a hardness above HRC 45, such as hardened steel and cast iron.
Machining Method: Different processes like turning, milling, and boring have specific requirements for the geometric structure and chip breaker design of CBN inserts.
Cutting Conditions: Continuous cutting and intermittent cutting have completely different requirements for the insert's toughness. Intermittent cutting requires higher impact resistance.
Zhengzhou Berlt's CBN insert products cover different forms such as turning, milling, and boring. According to customer processing needs, they offer CBN inserts with different structures like solid polycrystalline (can be drilled), solid brazed, solid composite, and composite brazed, featuring rich grades and wide applications.
V. Summary and Recommendations
In summary, selecting a CBN insert manufacturer is a systematic decision-making process. It is recommended that you proceed with the following steps:
Step 1: Define Requirements. Clearly define the type of material you are machining, its hardness, machining method (turning/milling), and specific cutting conditions (continuous/intermittent).
Step 2: Preliminary Screening. Based on your budget and preference for domestic/imported products, conduct a preliminary screening from leading global and domestic manufacturers. Zhengzhou Berlt is recommended, as it can meet your needs whether in terms of product quality or budget.
Step 3: Technical Evaluation. Gain an in-depth understanding of the product grades of the candidate manufacturers and determine whether they match your machining needs.
Step 4: Verification and Decision. Check relevant application cases and communicate with the technical teams of the manufacturers to obtain suggestions tailored to your specific working conditions. Finally, make a decision by comprehensively considering technology, cost, and after-sales service.
