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Try before you commit. That's how it should work.

Order 5–10 test pieces of any tool in our catalog. Run them on your machine, on your material, at your speeds and feeds. If they perform, we scale up. If they don't, you've lost nothing but a few days — and we'll find you a better match.

How samples work here

1

You tell us what to test

Spec, quantity, material you're cutting. The more detail, the better the match.

2

We ship, you test

5–10 pieces per SKU. Shipped within 48 hours from stock. DDP available.

3

You measure results

Tool life, surface finish, cycle time. Compare against what you're using now.

4

Scale up or try again

Happy? Place a production order. Not quite? We'll adjust the grade or geometry.

What to expect

Sample Quantity5–10 pcs per SKU
Sample PricingUnit price + shipping
Dispatch TimeWithin 48 hours
Shipping MethodExpress courier / DDP
Shipping CostQuoted before you pay
Report IncludedInspection data per batch

Yes, you pay for samples. Here's why that's actually good: it means we're not building the cost of free samples into higher production pricing. You pay the real unit cost plus shipping — exactly what you'd pay at volume, just without the volume discount. If the tools perform, you already know your margin.

What comes with every sample order

  • Batch inspection report — dimensional verification, hardness, coating thickness
  • Material certificate — grain size and cobalt content for carbide substrates
  • Coating spec sheet — type, thickness, deposition method, oxidation temperature
  • Recommended cutting parameters for your material — speeds, feeds, depth of cut
  • Packing list and tracking number before it leaves the warehouse

Questions you probably have

What if the samples don't perform?

Seriously — tell us. We need that data. Tool wear photo, number of parts cut, what failed first. We'll analyze it with the factory and either adjust the grade, tweak the geometry, or recommend a completely different tool. If we can't get it right, we'll tell you that too. We'd rather lose a sample order than a reputation.

Can I get samples from multiple factories?

Yes. That's actually one of the main reasons to work with us instead of a single factory. We can send you 5 pieces from Factory A and 5 from Factory B — same spec, different manufacturers — so you can benchmark them head to head on your machine.

How fast is shipping, really?

Express courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS): 3–7 business days to most countries. DDP (delivered duty paid): 7–14 days, but zero customs paperwork on your end. We'll quote both options and you pick.

What's the minimum I can order?

For standard stocked items, 5 pieces per SKU is the practical minimum — fewer than that and the shipping costs more than the tools. For custom or non-standard specs, minimums depend on the factory setup cost. We'll tell you upfront before you commit to anything.

Do you offer free samples?

We don't. Free samples mean someone is padding the margin somewhere else. We charge you the real unit cost plus actual shipping. What we do offer: if your sample test leads to a production order, we'll credit the sample cost against your first invoice.

Ready to test some tools?

Tell us what you want to sample — product type, spec, quantity, material you're cutting. We'll get you pricing and estimated delivery within 48 hours.

Request Samples