Choose these premium carbide inserts to turn a variety of materials without changing out your tool. They’re made of higher-quality carbide than economy inserts, so they last longer and create a smoother finish. Install them into a matching holder. For the best performance, choose an insert designed for the material of your workpiece.

Inserts with a larger nose angle and tip radius remove more material with each pass, but they cut less precisely than smaller inserts. Select the insert with the largest nose angle and tip radius that will turn your workpiece to the shape you want.

Optimized for use on steel, these inserts can run at higher cutting speeds and will last longer than inserts for multiple materials. Install inserts into a matching holder.

Inserts with a larger nose angle and tip radius remove more material with each pass but cut less precisely than smaller inserts. Select the insert with the largest nose angle and tip radius that will turn your workpiece to the desired shape.

Heat resistant and shaped for turning stainless steel specifically, they’ll last longer than inserts for multiple materials. Install inserts into a matching holder.

Inserts with a larger nose angle and tip radius remove more material with each pass but cut less precisely than smaller inserts. Select the insert with the largest nose angle and tip radius that will turn your workpiece to the desired shape.

Pair these inserts with a compatible counterbore to cut precise openings across hundreds of holes. Each insert has three cutting edges for a long life—just rotate to a new edge when one becomes dull. When all edges are worn, swap in a fresh insert instead of buying a new counterbore. These inserts have a positive rake, which means the cutting edge is angled to reduce vibration and prevent thin workpieces from bending. Built-in chip breakers prevent long chips that can block the flow of coolant or damage your counterbore.

Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment. Inserts sold in packs come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.

Combine the strength and wear resistance of high-performance metals with the heat resistance of ceramic—these cermet inserts cut steel at higher speeds and last longer than standard carbide inserts. Their PVD coating keeps them sharper longer than CVD-coated inserts. This means you can also use them as precision inserts or to cut non-ferrous metals. Install them in a matching holder.

Inserts with a larger nose angle and tip radius remove more material with each pass, but they cut less precisely than smaller inserts. Select the insert with the largest nose angle and tip radius that will turn your workpiece to the shape you want.