Carbide Inserts — Dubai’s Trusted Supplier for CNC Turning, Milling & Threading

San Tools stocks a comprehensive range of carbide inserts for CNC and manual machine tools — turning inserts, milling inserts, threading inserts, grooving and parting inserts, and boring inserts. We supply machine shops, production facilities, and fabrication workshops across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the wider UAE.

We’ve been doing this since 1987. No middlemen, no inflated pricing, no waiting weeks for stock. Walk into our Al Quoz showroom, call us, or WhatsApp your insert code — we’ll get you what you need, fast.

What We Stock

Turning Inserts

CNMG, WNMG, TNMG, DNMG, CCMT, DCMT, VCMT, SNMG, and more. Negative and positive geometry options for roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations. We carry grades for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, and hardened materials.

Milling Inserts

APMT, SPMG, RDMT, SDMT, LNMU, and other ISO-standard milling inserts for face milling, shoulder milling, slot milling, and high-feed machining. Available in uncoated carbide, PVD-coated, and CVD-coated variants.

Threading Inserts

Full-profile and partial-profile threading inserts for internal and external threads. ISO metric, UN, BSP, ACME, and API thread forms. We stock 60 and 55 degree profiles in the most common pitch ranges.

Grooving and Parting Inserts

Cut-off inserts and grooving inserts in widths from 1.5mm to 6mm. For external grooving, face grooving, and parting operations on CNC lathes.

Boring Inserts

Small-diameter boring inserts for internal turning operations. CCMT, TCMT, and DCMT geometries for boring bars from 6mm diameter upward.

Brands We Carry

We supply carbide inserts from trusted manufacturers that deliver consistent performance on the shop floor:

• Mitsubishi Materials — Japanese precision. Industry-standard turning and milling grades.
• Korloy — Wide range of ISO inserts at competitive pricing.
• YG1 — Korean-manufactured inserts with excellent price-to-performance ratio.
• Deskar — Cost-effective inserts for production environments where volume matters.
• Pafana — Reliable toolholders and compatible insert systems.

Coatings and Grades

Uncoated Carbide: Best for aluminium, non-ferrous metals, plastics. Sharp edges, low cutting forces.

PVD-Coated (TiAlN, AlTiN): Best for stainless steel, heat-resistant alloys, interrupted cuts.

CVD-Coated (TiCN + Al2O3): Best for steel, cast iron, continuous cuts at high speeds.

Cermet: Best for finishing operations on steel. Excellent surface finish at moderate cutting speeds.

Not sure which grade you need? Call us at +971 4 552 1785 or WhatsApp +971 52 132 7742.

Industries We Serve

• Aerospace and Defence — Tight tolerances, exotic alloys, zero margin for error
• Oil and Gas — Inconel, duplex stainless, high-pressure valve components
• Automotive — High-volume production turning, brake components, drive shafts
• General Manufacturing — Job shops, prototype work, short-run production
• Fabrication and Steel — Structural components, flanges, fittings

Why Machine Shops in Dubai Choose San Tools

We carry stock. Most inserts ship same-day from our Al Quoz warehouse.

We know the product. 38 years of matching the right insert to the right application.

Fair pricing. No distributor markups stacked three layers deep.

Free delivery. Orders over AED 500 ship free across the UAE.

Easy ordering. Call, WhatsApp, email, or walk in.

How to Order

1. Know your insert code? WhatsApp it to +971 52 132 7742 or email dubaisales@santoolsme.com.
2. Not sure what you need? Tell us your material, operation, and machine model.
3. Need it today? Visit our showroom in Al Quoz Industrial Area, Dubai. Saturday–Thursday, 8am–6pm.
4. Bulk orders? Contact us for volume pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of carbide inserts do you stock in Dubai?

We carry turning inserts (CNMG, WNMG, CCMT, DCMT), milling inserts (APMT, SPMG), threading inserts (ISO, UN, BSP, ACME), grooving and parting inserts, and boring inserts in multiple grades and coatings.

Do you deliver carbide inserts across the UAE?

Yes. We deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. Free delivery on orders over AED 500.

Which carbide insert brands do you carry?

We supply Mitsubishi Materials, Korloy, YG1, Deskar, and Pafana. We can also source inserts from other manufacturers on request.

How do I choose the right carbide insert grade?

PVD-coated for stainless steel and interrupted cuts, CVD-coated for steel and cast iron at high speeds, uncoated for aluminium and non-ferrous. Call us for specific recommendations.

Can you match an insert from another supplier?

Yes. Send us the ISO code or manufacturer part number and we will find the exact match or recommend an equivalent.

What is the minimum order quantity?

We sell individual inserts — no minimum order required. For production quantities, contact us for volume pricing.