A carbide insert, also known as a carbide cutting insert, is a replaceable cutting tool used in various machining operations. It is typically made from carbide, a hard and wear-resistant material composed of tungsten carbide (WC) particles embedded in a metallic binder such as cobalt. Carbide inserts are widely used in machining applications due to their durability, high cutting speeds, and versatility. This is available in a variety of geometries, such as square, rectangular, triangular, round, and custom shapes.