PCD Inserts

PCD Inserts – High-Performance Diamond Cutting Inserts

At CNC Tools Depot, the world’s largest marketplace for carbide and cutting tools, we bring you a complete range of PCD Inserts (Polycrystalline Diamond Inserts). Engineered for precision machining of non-ferrous materials, composites, and abrasive alloys, PCD inserts are the ultimate solution for industries that demand high wear resistance, superior surface finish, and extended tool life.

Whether you’re working in aerospace, automotive, medical, or electronics industries, PCD inserts deliver unmatched productivity and reliability.


🔹 What are PCD Inserts?

PCD inserts are cutting tools tipped with synthetic diamond particles sintered together under high pressure and temperature. This results in exceptional hardness (second only to natural diamond) and excellent thermal conductivity, making them ideal for high-speed precision machining.

Compared to standard carbide inserts, PCD inserts last 10–50 times longer when cutting non-ferrous and abrasive materials.


🔹 Applications of PCD Inserts

PCD Inserts are widely used across industries where conventional carbide tools fail to deliver efficiency. Some key applications include:

  • Aluminum machining – Engine blocks, wheels, aerospace components

  • Composites machining – Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), glass fiber composites

  • Non-ferrous metals – Copper, brass, bronze, titanium alloys

  • Graphite machining – Electrodes for EDM applications

  • Wood & laminates – High precision woodworking and furniture manufacturing

  • Ceramic components – High-precision parts in medical and electronic industries


🔹 Types of PCD Inserts

PCD inserts are available in multiple geometries and edge preparations to suit different machining requirements:

  1. PCD Turning Inserts – For high-precision external and internal turning of aluminum and non-ferrous alloys.

  2. PCD Milling Inserts – Designed for high-speed milling of composites, graphite, and aluminum parts.

  3. PCD Grooving Inserts – Ideal for precision grooving in automotive and aerospace applications.

  4. PCD Boring Inserts – Used for fine boring of engine components and precision holes.

  5. PCD Threading Inserts – For producing accurate threads in aluminum and soft alloys.

  6. Full PCD Inserts – Entire insert made from polycrystalline diamond for maximum life.

  7. PCD Tipped Inserts – Carbide body with a brazed PCD tip, offering a balance between cost and performance.


🔹 Advantages of PCD Inserts

  • Extreme Hardness – Up to 10,000 HV, ensuring excellent wear resistance.

  • Extended Tool Life – Reduces downtime and tooling costs.

  • High Cutting Speeds – Enables faster cycle times and higher productivity.

  • Superior Surface Finish – Ideal for achieving mirror-like finishes.

  • Low Friction Cutting – Reduces heat generation and improves chip evacuation.

  • Cost-Effective in Mass Production – Perfect for automotive and aerospace OEMs.


🔹 Leading Brands Available at CNC Tools Depot

We stock a wide range of PCD Inserts from trusted global brands, including:

  • Kennametal PCD Inserts

  • Korloy PCD Inserts

  • Widia PCD Inserts

  • Taegutec PCD Inserts

  • Mitsubishi PCD Inserts

  • Sandvik PCD Inserts

  • Iscar PCD Inserts

With thousands of variations in shapes, sizes, coatings, and edge styles, CNC Tools Depot ensures you find the right insert for your exact machining requirement.


🔹 Why Buy PCD Inserts from CNC Tools Depot?

  • World’s largest marketplace for carbide inserts

  • Competitive prices from global brands

  • Huge in-stock inventory for fast shipping

  • Expert support to help you choose the right tool

  • Serving industries worldwide with premium CNC tooling solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

PCD inserts are mainly used for machining non-ferrous metals, composites, graphite, ceramics, and abrasive materials where carbide inserts wear out quickly.

No, PCD inserts are not recommended for ferrous metals as chemical reactions with iron reduce tool life.

PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) is best for non-ferrous materials, while CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) is used for hard ferrous materials like hardened steels.

PCD inserts can last 10–50 times longer than carbide inserts, depending on the application.

They are compatible with CNC lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and precision turning centers.

Yes, they provide superior mirror-like finishes, especially in aluminum and composite machining.

While they have a higher upfront cost, their long life and reduced tool change time make them cost-effective in mass production.

Yes, with specialized diamond grinding equipment, PCD inserts can be resharpened for extended use.

Aerospace, automotive, electronics, woodworking, and medical device industries are major users.

Common shapes include CNMG, DNMG, SNMG, TNMG, and specialized custom geometries depending on the application.