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The New Era of NTK CBN Grades

Excellent crater wear resistance
An extensive selection of cutting edge preparations tailored to meet a wide variety of turning needs
Features
  • Coated CBN grade : BHN320 / BHN330
  • Uncoated CBN grade : BH320 / BH330 / BH340
Grade map

Max 300m/min 1000SFM
Finishing
↑High




SPEED
BHN320 BHN330
BH320 BH330
BH340
Continuous Light Interrupt Heavy interrupt
Grade Comparison Table
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BHN320B5K
BH320B52
BHN330B6K
BH330B36
BH340B40
Coated CBN BHN320

The first recommended material for continuous to light interrupted machining,
with a coating that has excellent wear resistance.

BHN320 Competitor

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 150m/min 500 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.2mm .008” DOC , Continuous

Coated CBN BHN330

A multi-layer coating with excellent wear resistance and chipping resistance is used,
making this a versatile material that can be used for continuous to interrupted machining.

BHN330 Competitor
Number of impacts 2800 times

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 75m/min 250 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.1mm .004” DOC , Heavy interrupted

Number of times until breakage
Uncoated CBN BH320

CBN is bonded with a special binder, providing excellent wear resistance at high speeds and continuous cutting.

BH320 Competitor

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 150m/min 500 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.2mm .008” DOC , Continuous

Uncoated CBN BH330

A general-purpose material that exhibits excellent wear resistance and fracture resistance in continuous to heavy interrupted applications.

BH330 Competitor

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 150m/min 500 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.2mm .008” DOC ,
After processing 0.7km 28000”

BH330 Competitor
Number of impacts 3500 times

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 150m/min 500 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.2mm .008” DOC , Heavy interrupted

Uncoated CBN BH340

High resistance to chipping and fracture, highly recommended for heavy interrupted cutting.

BH340 Competitor
Number of impacts 4300 times

Alloy steel(HRc62)
vc = 75m/min 250 SFM , f = 0.1mm/rev .004 IPR , ap = 0.1mm .004” DOC , Heavy interrupted

Number of times until breakage
Cutting edge preparation according to processing purposes

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Toughness →

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ISO Interruption length Coolant Grade vc (m/min) (SFM) ap (mm) (inch) f (mm/rev) (IPR)
Hard Turning Finish (Continuous) WET BHN320 100 ~ 300 330 ~ 1000 ~ 0.5 ~ .020 ~ 0.2 ~ .008
BH320 100 ~ 250 330 ~ 800 ~ 0.5 ~ .020 ~ 0.2 ~ .008
Hard Turning Finish (Mid-Interrupt) DRY BHN330 75 ~ 225 250 ~ 740 ~ 0.5 ~ .020 ~ 0.15 ~ .006
BH330 Max 180 Max 590 ~ 0.5 ~ .020 ~ 0.15 ~ .006
Hard Turning Finish (Interrupt) BH340 50 ~ 150 160 ~ 500 ~ 0.5 ~ .020 ~ 0.1 ~ .004
Automotive component
Insert :
VNGA160408PQS01015
Material :
Carbon steel (HRc60)
Cutting speed :
150 m/min 500 SFM
Feed :
0.12 mm/rev .005 IPR
DOC :
0.2 mm .008 inch
Coolant :
WET
BHN320
400 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CBN
200 pcs / corner

Conventionally, Competitor’s CBN would reach the end of its tool life due to a deterioration in the machined surface roughness, but BHN320 suppresses notch wear and achieved double tool life.

Automotive component
Insert :
DNGA150412PQS01535
Material :
Alloy steel (HRc62)
Cutting speed :
100 m/min 330 SFM
Feed :
0.1 mm/rev .004 IPR
DOC :
0.1 mm .004 inch
Coolant :
DRY
BH340
140 pcs / corner
(Improved stability)
Competitor’s CBN
100 pcs / corner
(Not stability)

Conventional CBN frequently suffered from sudden chipping, but BH340 can be stably machined up to a certain point.

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