Tungsten Carbide Scrap — $8.50–$9.50/lb

Tungsten carbide is one of the highest-value scrap metals we buy. We pay $8.50–$9.50/lb for carbide inserts, end mills, drill bits, solid carbide rounds, and all other forms of cemented carbide. Call Sean at 954-488-0700.

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$8.50–$9.50/lb
Current Price Range
30+
Years Buying Tungsten Carbide Scrap
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Current Tungsten Carbide Scrap Prices

Prices updated regularly. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed quote on your specific material.

Grade / TypeDescriptionPrice
Carbide Inserts / Indexable ShapesCNMG, TNMG, SNMG, DCMT and all indexable inserts$9.50/lb
Solid Carbide End Mills / DrillsWorn or broken solid carbide tools$8.50/lb
Carbide Rounds / BlanksSolid carbide rod and blank stock$8.75/lb
Carbide Sludge (wet)Grinding sludge from carbide operations$3.00–$5.00/lb
Mixed Carbide ScrapUnsorted carbide mix$7.50–$8.50/lb

Tungsten carbide (WC) is a chemical compound of tungsten and carbon. When combined with a metallic binder (usually cobalt), it forms cemented carbide — one of the hardest and most wear-resistant materials used in industrial cutting tools, mining equipment, and wear parts.

Carbide scrap is extremely valuable because tungsten is a rare, strategic metal. Recycling carbide is both economically and environmentally important. We pay the highest prices in the market for all forms of carbide scrap.

Where Does Carbide Scrap Come From?

Machine shops generate carbide scrap from worn indexable inserts, broken end mills, and drill bits. Manufacturing facilities accumulate carbide from worn wear parts, mining equipment, and tooling. We buy from machine shops, tool cribs, industrial facilities, and tool distributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is tungsten carbide scrap worth?
Tungsten carbide inserts are worth $9.50/lb and solid carbide end mills/drills are worth $8.50/lb. These are among the highest-value scrap metals we buy.
What types of carbide do you buy?
We buy all cemented carbide: indexable inserts (CNMG, TNMG, SNMG, DCMT, etc.), solid carbide end mills, drill bits, reamers, boring bars, carbide rounds, and grinding sludge.
Do you need a minimum quantity?
No minimum. We buy from a single pound of carbide inserts to full truckloads from machine shops and manufacturing facilities.
How do I ship carbide scrap to you?
For large quantities, we arrange pickup. For smaller amounts, we can provide shipping instructions. Call 954-488-0700 to discuss.

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