Carbide Tips Price per kg
Price of Carbide Tips: What Does 1 kg of Carbide Inserts Really Cost?
There is no single price for 1 kg of carbide tips. Finished carbide tips and inserts are sold per piece or per box, and the price depends on the size, grade, coating, geometry and brand. A per-kg figure you see online usually refers to tungsten carbide raw material or scrap, not finished cutting tips. For an accurate price, send us the insert code and brand you need.
Need a price on carbide tips or inserts? Send the ISO code or a photo of the insert and we will quote the right tip for your holder.
Why Carbide Tips Are Not Priced by the Kilogram
Carbide inserts are small, precision-ground parts. A common turning insert weighs only a few grams, so one kilogram can contain well over a hundred pieces, each with its own shape, size and grade. Two inserts of identical weight can differ many times in price, which is why the industry quotes them by the piece (or by the box, commonly of 10).
Where you do see a price per kg, it normally refers to one of these:
- Tungsten carbide powder or blanks used as raw material.
- Carbide scrap bought for recycling.
- Brazed carbide tips supplied in bulk by weight (less common).
If you are comparing raw material prices instead, see our guide to tungsten carbide price per kg.
What Decides the Price of a Carbide Tip?
| Factor | How it affects price |
|---|---|
| Insert size and shape | Larger inserts contain more carbide and cost more. Complex shapes cost more to grind. |
| Grade | Premium substrates and advanced grades for steel, stainless or heat-resistant alloys cost more than general-purpose grades. |
| Coating | Multi-layer CVD or PVD coatings add cost but extend tool life. |
| Geometry and chipbreaker | Ground, sharp-edge or specialised chipbreaker inserts are priced above basic pressed inserts. |
| Brand | Global manufacturers invest in grade development and testing, which is reflected in the price. |
| Raw material market | Tungsten and cobalt prices move with the market and influence carbide prices over time. |
| Order quantity | Boxes and repeat orders often attract better pricing than single pieces. |
Compare Cost per Edge, Not Price per Insert
The cheapest insert is not always the lowest-cost option. What matters is the cost of each machined part. A simple way to compare is cost per cutting edge:
Cost per edge = insert price ÷ number of usable edges
A double-sided insert with several usable edges can cost less per edge than a single-sided insert, even at a higher box price. Then look at tool life: a premium insert that lasts twice as long, or lets you cut faster, can reduce your cost per part even though it costs more to buy.
How to Get an Accurate Quote Quickly
To price carbide tips correctly, have these details ready:
- Insert code (for example an ISO code such as CNMG 120408, printed on the box or the insert).
- Brand and grade, if you already use one.
- Holder or cutter the insert fits.
- Workpiece material and operation (turning, milling, grooving, threading).
- Quantity, including whether you want to order by the box.
If you do not know the code, send a clear photo or the holder details and our team will identify the right insert.
Brazed Carbide Tips
If you mean brazed carbide tips (the small carbide pieces brazed onto steel shanks), these are selected by tip shape and size and are also priced per piece. Match the tip style to the tool and the material being cut, and request a quote with the shape and dimensions.
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Carbide Tip Pricing, Answered
Finished carbide tips and inserts are sold per piece or per box. Weight-based pricing applies mainly to raw tungsten carbide material and scrap.
It depends on the insert size, but common turning and milling inserts weigh only a few grams each, so 1 kg is typically well over a hundred pieces.
Size, grade, coating, geometry, brand and order quantity all change the price. Raw material costs for tungsten and cobalt also affect it.
Not always. Compare cost per edge and tool life. A higher-priced insert that lasts longer or cuts faster can lower the cost per part.
Send the insert code, brand, holder details and workpiece material. If you are unsure, share a photo and our team will help identify it.