NO-COST TRIAL INSERTS
With years of experience as the number-one supplier of carbide blanks in North America, we have what it takes to deliver high-performance cutting tools at a great value. But don’t take our word for it—try them in your applications, on your machines and in your materials! Get up to two FREE pieces of your insert of choice (up to three different inserts). We’ll even pay shipping.
How it works
Getting your no-cost trial inserts is easy.
Choose your Insert
Browse over 1,000 of the most commonly used inserts—ready to ship today.
Request a trial
Click the “REQUEST TRIAL INSERT” button on the product detail page for your selected insert.
Complete the form
Submit the brief form. You may try up to three different inserts (each is requested separately from the chosen item’s product detail page).
turning inserts
Shop turning inserts for a variety of applications, all with a full grade profile developed for a wide range of materials and applications.
notch grooving and threading inserts
Our Notch-style grooving and threading inserts offer unbeatable value—and are fully interchangeable with standard Notch tools from other top suppliers.
laydown threading inserts
Our versatile laydown threading inserts provide excellent chip control and tool life and offer strong performance and value.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
“TechMet tooling and inserts are some of the best I have used in my 40 years in this business. The value that they bring to our process is what gives us the edge over our competitors.”
Peter S.
S&S Machine
“We decided to try TechMet due to their competitive pricing on a particular insert we use a lot. To our surprise, not only did we get a better price, but the quality of insert was better and lasted longer than the previous brand we were using. The sales staff is knowledgeable about the products, flexible and easy to work with.”
Melinda K.
Epic Machine
“TechMet’s square shoulder milling inserts are the most versatile and cost effective milling inserts I have ever used. I have been running them for over three years now and they prove themselves time and time again.”
Steve H.
Productive Tool Corp
Experience. Expertise. Trust.
Since 1998, we’ve demonstrated high standards of quality, performance and service. We’ve applied that same approach—and longstanding expertise—to our indexable cutting tools.
25 years of experience
We’ve delivered premium carbide blanks for 25 years, becoming North America’s number-one supplier.
Premium quality
From annual Six Sigma audits and state-of-the-art production equipment and processes to sophisticated metallurgical quality labs, we’re committed to quality.
Same-day shipping
We offer same-day shipping with no minimum order and a 5 pm ET order cutoff time—to keep you up and running.