Custom Carbide Inserts Made to Your Drawing.
From special-profile inserts and custom chipbreakers to discontinued insert replacements, ONMY Toolings helps turn your drawing or existing sample into a manufacturable cutting-tool solution.
In-house pressing, sintering and precision grinding. Broad carbide-grade and coating options, with coating provided by specialist partners.
*Subject to drawing review, geometry, available specifications, tooling requirements and order quantity. Prototype lead time is typically around 20 days.
Custom Carbide Insert Manufacturing Capabilities
When a catalogue insert does not match the geometry, clamping interface or machining requirement, we can evaluate a custom design based on your part and tooling details.
Special Profiles
Non-standard contours, radii and form-cutting geometries built around the requirements shown on your drawing.
Replacement Inserts
Replacements for obsolete or discontinued inserts, evaluated from an original sample, drawing or branded designation.
Custom Cutting Edges
Application-specific edge preparation, chipbreaker geometry and cutting-edge details, subject to feasibility review.
Holes & Clamping Fit
Customized mounting holes and interface details based on the holder pocket, assembly and clearance requirements.
Insert Shapes and Tooling Examples
Photographs previously displayed on this page, arranged to show different insert shapes, toolholding interfaces and form-tool applications.
Geometry, Carbide Grade and Coating Options
The drawing defines the shape. Workpiece material, machining operation and cutting conditions help determine the carbide grade, edge treatment and suitable coating specification.
Profile & edge geometry
Special contours, nose radii, clearance angles, chipbreakers, edge honing and T-lands.
Carbide substrate options
Grades selected to match workpiece material and machining conditions. Specific availability is confirmed per project.
Coatings via specialist partners
PVD, CVD and specific coating systems can be reviewed against the required application and production route.
Custom holder interfaces
Review of screw holes, seating surfaces and contact geometry to match the intended toolholder.
From Drawing to Delivery
We clarify what is technically required before production begins. You receive the agreed specification, pricing and timing for your own project rather than generic promises.
Feasibility Review
Check profile, critical dimensions, tolerances and available tooling route.
Quantity & Quote
Confirm trial or production quantity, then quote price, tooling charges if applicable, and schedule.
Manufacturing
In-house pressing, sintering and grinding; coatings completed by qualified external partners.
Inspection
Visual inspection of all inserts plus planned sampling of critical technical characteristics.
Dispatch
Pack and ship finished tooling by the agreed courier or freight method.
Designed around the actual machining task
Share the workpiece material, existing tool or insert code, and the feature being machined. These details help determine whether a standard insert is suitable or whether custom geometry should be evaluated.
Discuss a custom insert requirement →Precision Manufacturing, Practical Quality Control
Custom geometries need both a workable production method and a clear inspection plan. We review critical features with the drawing instead of applying the same tolerance to every part.
Manufacturing Route
- In-house: carbide pressing, sintering and precision grinding.
- External partners: coating processes, coordinated to the approved technical requirements.
- Custom detail: special profiles, chipbreakers, edges and mounting features reviewed before manufacture.
- Dimensional capability: ±0.01 mm may be achievable on agreed features, subject to feasibility and measurement method.
Inspection & Documentation
Inspection equipment includes the SISCO 3D Optical Profilometer and Mitutoyo PJ-Plus.
- 100% visual inspection: surface appearance and cutting-edge defects.
- SPC / AQL sampling: dimensional and geometric characteristics, edge hone / K-land and 3D chipbreaker form.
- Coating-batch sampling: coating characteristics checked by batch as applicable.
- Documents: inspection reports and material certificates available according to project requirements.
MOQ, Prototypes and Production Timing
Get a clear starting point for purchasing. Final quantities, tolerances and lead times are confirmed when we review the specific insert geometry and order.
Small Orders Welcome
Custom insert MOQ starts from 10 pieces. Prototype and trial quantities can be discussed.
Quotation & Samples
Quotation is typically available within 24 hours after sufficient details are received. Prototype production is typically around 20 days.
Production Lead Time
Typical production is approximately 20–30 days, depending on geometry, coating requirements and order volume.
New tooling or mold costs may apply where an existing mold cannot be used. Any applicable charges are stated before production is approved.
Custom Carbide Inserts FAQ
Quick answers for engineers, machine shops, importers and OEM purchasers.
Can you make carbide inserts from my drawing?
Yes. We accept PDF, STEP, DXF and DWG files. A dimensioned drawing with key tolerances is especially useful for quotation.
Can you reproduce a discontinued or branded insert?
We can evaluate an existing sample or a branded insert designation for replacement feasibility. Photos or model numbers can help us begin, but critical geometry may need measurement before manufacturing.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The starting MOQ is 10 pieces. Final MOQ and tooling requirements depend on the specific design and process.
What tolerances can you achieve?
We can evaluate tolerances down to ±0.01 mm on agreed features. The confirmed tolerance for each critical dimension is documented during technical review.
What is the typical lead time?
Quotations usually take around 24 hours after sufficient information is received, prototypes around 20 days, and standard production approximately 20–30 days. Actual timing depends on design, quantity and coating.
Are samples and small trial orders available?
Yes. Trial and prototype orders are available, subject to design feasibility and any necessary tooling or mold charges.
How are customer drawings handled?
We can sign an NDA. Where drawings need to be shared with a coating or production partner, sensitive identifying information is removed where practicable and confidentiality agreements are used.
Request a Custom Carbide Insert Quote
Tell us the insert shape or designation, workpiece material, required quantity and any critical dimensions. A short message is enough to start.
- 2D drawing, 3D file or existing sample details
- Workpiece material and machining operation
- Insert or toolholder designation, if available
- Quantity and target timing
If you have a drawing, please send an initial message first. Files can be exchanged separately through an agreed channel.
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