Milling Inserts

With Cutting & Wear’s expert knowledge and application, you know that we will have all you need to maximise your drilling processes and success rates of penetration. We offer a unique selection of tungsten carbide inserts designed to breakthrough a wide variety of formations and obstacles. The majority of our milling inserts have been optimised for use with Cutting & Wear’s patented QuickTip process allowing ease of application where possible.

If you don’t see what you need, please contact us to discuss your custom requirements as some inserts do have the potential for modification.

HF2000 Series

Using a premium grade of tungsten carbide, CW6
Design for multiple chip breaking
Orientated to provide either aggressive positive or robust negative cutting
Builds in combination for creation of a leading edge
Typical hardness 1300-1400 HV₃₀

HF20001 & HF20002 tungsten carbide cutting inserts are part of the milling insert family and have been designed specifically for multiple chip breaking for downhole milling applications. They are made from premium CW6 cutting grade tungsten carbide. The inserts can be used on all types of downhole bladed mills. Designed for ultimate flexibility that can be oriented to provide aggressive positive cutting or robust negative cutting. Inserts are available in both copper coated, nickel coated and standard options.

Brand X Inserts

Using a premium grade of tungsten carbide, CW6
Used in combination on aggressive cutting tools
Ideal for milling knives

Brand X Inserts are made from premium CW6 cutting grade tungsten carbide, they have been optimised for use with our QuickTip process with 3 feet placed on the bottom of the inserts for ease of application. The Inserts measure 3/8″ x 1/4″ round however we also supply a smaller Brand X which are available measuring 1/4″ x 1/4″. As standard, we also sell these inserts in halves.

Oval Inserts

Using a premium grade of tungsten carbide, CW6
Used in combination on aggressive cutting tools
Builds in combination for creation of an aggressive open leading edge

Our Oval Inserts are made from premium grade CW6 cutting tungsten carbide, the inserts are optimised for use with our Quicktip process with feet placed on the bottom of the inserts for ease of application. The Inserts we supply are stocked in numerous different sizes however can also be modified if requested to suit specific requirements. These inserts are also available in halves.

PDC Inserts

Polycrystalline Diamond Composite (PDC) layed on top of sintered tungsten carbide
High strength, high hardness and high wearing properties
Available in a range of sizes and grades

Our PDC Inserts offer a high hardness, high strength, and high wear propertied suitable for a range of components. We are able to supply a range of sizes to meet your needs.

Other Inserts

A unique range of tungsten carbide fishing and milling inserts designed to improve drilling efficiency and rates of penetration in a wide variety of rock formations and obstructions.