No material is ever perfect and with carbide you will find that they are prone to chipping due to them being brittle. However you will also find that a number of manufacturers sell carbide inserts along with matching insert holders. Now with this you have the carbide insert held in blace by a bigger tool often made from steel. So therefore you get the benefit of carbide but you don't need to have the entire tool made out of it which would be expensive. You will find that the majority of face mills have carbide inserts but end mills and lathe tools can have them too.

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When buying carbide inserts always make sure that you compare prices for what you are looking for and also for the brands.  Often people don't comare prices as they should and the result is that they spend too much money.  You really wan't to keep costs down whether you are a business owner or not.  Things are getting so expensive in general these days so make sure you find yourself the best possible bargains.