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.

Inserts for semi-interrupted cutting conditions are used to machine imperfectly round workpieces, such as shafts with a keyway. They’re the most common type of insert. Positive-rake inserts stick out in front of the holder to reach tight spaces on the workpiece. However, they only have cutting edges on one side.

Use finishing inserts at the end of your turning process to remove minimal material for a smooth surface finish.

Uncoated inserts are sharper than coated inserts, so they leave a better finish on softer metals, such as aluminum. They’re good for general purpose cutting and short production runs.

Inserts without chip breakers are best for making shallow cuts or for finishing surfaces.

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