CuFe$_2$O$_4$ ferrite was machined with cermet tools to clarify the machinability. The tool wear became the smallest at the cutting speed of 90m/min with the depth of cut of 0.2mm. The surface roughness became larger with increasing the cutting speed and the chamfer angle of tool. The tool with the chamfer angle of 15° showed the smallest wear. The surface roughness increased almost proportionally with the increase of chip size. The tool wear reduced with increasing feed in the depth of cut not more than 0.2mm.