The document discusses various cutting materials and tools, focusing on cubic boron nitride (CBN) and its properties compared to other materials like diamond, high-speed steel (HSS), and ceramics. It details the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of different cutting materials, as well as their applications in machining. CBN is highlighted as a highly effective tool material with excellent wear resistance and performance in grinding hard materials, while also providing a comparison of properties among different cutting tool materials.