Sell your scrap carbide inserts, end mills, drill bits, mining tools, valve seats, and wear parts. We pay $6–$50/lb depending on type and purity. Free commercial pickup. Same-day payment.
Prices vary by form, purity, and tungsten content. Clean, sorted material commands premium pricing. All prices per pound.
| Type / Grade | Scrap Yard Price | eBay Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Carbide End Mills | $21 – $27/lb | $35 – $66/lb | Highest value — clean solid carbide |
| Carbide Inserts (clean) | $6 – $12/lb | $15 – $30/lb | Most common from machine shops |
| Solid Carbide Drill Bits | $11.75/lb | $25 – $45/lb | Heavy duty drills |
| PCB Micro Drills | $20 – $30/lb | Up to $286/lb | Tiny, ultra-high purity |
| Mining/Rock Drill Bits | $8 – $15/lb | $12 – $25/lb | Button bits, DTH bits |
| Road Milling Bits | $3.55 – $5.60/lb | $6 – $10/lb | Asphalt/concrete removal |
| Valve Seats & Inserts | $8 – $18/lb | $15 – $30/lb | Oil & gas components |
| Tungsten Welding Electrodes | $7.30 – $10.55/lb | $12 – $20/lb | TIG welding rods |
| Tungsten Rods/Rounds | $7.30 – $9.20/lb | $15 – $25/lb | Pure tungsten |
| Carbide Saw Tips | $4 – $8/lb | $8 – $15/lb | Brazed onto saw blades |
| Fabrication Dies & Punches | $10 – $20/lb | $18 – $35/lb | Stamping, forming tools |
| Elkonite (tungsten-copper) | $4.65 – $10.05/lb | $8 – $15/lb | Electrical contacts |
| Mixed Carbide/HSS | $2.50 – $3.25/lb | $5 – $8/lb | Lower value when mixed |
| Carbide Sludge/Grinding Dust | $0.25 – $4.50/lb | N/A | Needs analysis, low yield |
💡 Kennametal reported paying $52/lb for clean scrap carbide (March 2026). eBay retail prices are 2-5x higher than scrap yard prices.
We purchase all forms of tungsten carbide scrap from machine shops, manufacturing plants, mining operations, oil & gas facilities, and construction companies.
Solid carbide drills for metalworking, PCB drilling, masonry, and construction. All sizes from micro to large diameter.
$11 – $286/lbSolid carbide end mills, ball nose, flat end, roughing, and finishing mills from CNC machine shops.
$21 – $66/lbCNMG, WNMG, TCMT, SNMG, VNMG, and all ISO standard turning, milling, and grooving inserts.
$6 – $30/lbDTH hammer bits, rotary drill bits, button bits, picks, and carbide buttons from mining operations.
$8 – $25/lbAsphalt and concrete milling teeth/picks from Wirtgen, Caterpillar, and other cold milling machines.
$3.55 – $10/lbTungsten carbide valve seats, bushings, and flow control components from oil & gas operations.
$8 – $30/lbCarbide bushings, nozzles, dies, punches, and custom wear-resistant components from industrial applications.
$10 – $35/lbTungsten TIG welding electrodes — pure, thoriated, ceriated, and lanthanated rods.
$7.30 – $20/lbCarbide stamping dies, forming punches, drawing dies, and precision tooling from fabrication shops.
$10 – $35/lbCarbide-tipped circular saw blades, band saw tips, and brazed carbide cutting teeth.
$4 – $15/lbWe purchase scrap tungsten carbide from all major manufacturers. Brand-name carbide often commands premium pricing due to higher purity and consistent composition.
Separate carbide from HSS and steel. Weigh your material. Clean carbide = higher price.
Call 954-488-0700 or fill out our form. Send photos for an instant price estimate.
Ship via UPS/FedEx or schedule free commercial pickup for 50+ lbs. We provide prepaid labels for smaller lots.
Same-day payment on approved lots. Check, wire, Zelle, or PayPal. No hidden fees.
The #1 source of scrap carbide. Used inserts, broken end mills, worn drill bits, and tooling changeovers generate consistent carbide scrap streams.
Rock drilling consumes massive quantities of carbide button bits, DTH bits, and picks. Worn bits are high-value scrap.
Downhole drilling tools, valve seats, flow control components, and wear parts made from premium carbide grades.
Cold milling machines use thousands of carbide-tipped picks per job. Wirtgen, Caterpillar, and Roadtec machines all use replaceable carbide bits.
PCB micro-drills are ultra-high purity solid carbide. Circuit board manufacturers generate premium carbide scrap daily.
Machining titanium and Inconel requires premium carbide tooling. Aerospace shops generate high-grade scrap from frequent tool changes.
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