
Head and Block Surfacer Inserts
The engine surfacer inserts also called head and block surfacer inserts, made with solid CBN or laminated CBN and PCD layer composite materials, mainly used in engine resurfacing or rebuilding industries.
Why ToolingBox ?
With more than 15 years of experience and business acumen, ToolingBox takes pride in providing CBN and PCD cutting tools at a very competitive price. Our products are used for resurfacing engine cylinder heads and blocks. We understand the importance of providing personalized and professional service to our customers, so you can count on us to deliver top-notch products and services for your machining needs.
Main ISO Size of ToolingBox Engine Surfacer Inserts:
ToolingBox offers several different 3/8” and 1/2” IC negative rake inserts for the Surfacer machine. Below is a description of each.

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R303A/K- NEWLY designed for multiple materials resurfacing
R303A - A round 3/8" (9.52mm) IC, double sided, Solid CBN Insert. NEWLY grade designed for multiple materials resurfacing. This solid CBN grade can be adapted to machining of various engine materials, including high hardness grey cast iron, hard steel alloy and even pure aluminum engine block. When using a 14” cutterhead speeds range from 900-1200 RPM. When using an 18” cutterhead (F80) speeds range from 600-800 RPM.
R303K - A round 1/2"(12.7mm) IC, double sided, Solid CBN Insert. NEWLY grade designed for multiple materials resurfacing. This solid CBN grade can be adapted to machining of various engine materials, including high hardness grey cast iron, hard steel alloy and even pure aluminum engine block. When using a 14” cutterhead speeds range from 900-1200 RPM. When using an 18” cutterhead (F80) speeds range from 600-800 RPM.

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R303B/Q: a wide variety cutting of ONLY cast iron heads (GG or GGG)
R303B - A round 3/8" (9.52mm) IC, double sided, Solid CBN Insert. An excellent, long life insert for surfacing cast iron heads and blocks -round shape gives many cutting edges on each side of insert. When using a 14” cutterhead speeds range from 900-1200 RPM. When using an 18” cutterhead (F80) speeds range from 600-800 RPM
R303Q - A round 1/2"(12.7mm) IC, double sided, Solid CBN Insert. An excellent, long life insert for surfacing cast iron heads and blocks -round shape gives many cutting edges on each side of insert. When using a 14” cutterhead speeds range from 900-1200 RPM. When using an 18” cutterhead (F80) speeds range from 600-800 RPM
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R303S/U for aluminum blocks with iron liners and steel pre-combustion chambers.
R303S - A round 3/8" (9.52mm) IC, single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on aluminum blocks with iron liners and aluminum heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speeds with a 14”cutter range from 650-750 RPM.
R303U - A round 1/2"(12.7mm) IC, single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on aluminum blocks with iron liners and aluminum heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speeds with a 14”cutter range from 650-750 RPM.


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R303R/H for cast iron heads with steel precombustion chambers
R303R - A round 3/8" (9.52mm) IC, single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on cast iron heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speed with a 14” cutter range from 600-700 RPM and with a 18” cutter range from 500-600 RPM.
R303H - A round 1/2"(12.7mm) IC,single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on cast iron heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speed with a 14” cutter range from 600-700 RPM and with a 18” cutter range from 500-600 RPM.

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R303M/P for aluminum ONLY - heads and blocks without liners.
R303R - A round 3/8" (9.52mm) IC, single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on cast iron heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speed with a 14” cutter range from 600-700 RPM and with a 18” cutter range from 500-600 RPM.
R303H - A round 1/2"(12.7mm) IC,single sided, laminated CBN Insert. For use on cast iron heads with steel pre-combustion chambers. RPM speed with a 14” cutter range from 600-700 RPM and with a 18” cutter range from 500-600 RPM.

