It is known that the shape of a cutting insert blank, after pressing and sintering, can be predicted with FE-simulations. It is also known that such simulations have the potential to save costs and time when used for press tool compensation. In such simulations, the frictional behaviour has a great impact. Here, two frictional models are discussed and implemented into FEM. The results from the different frictional descriptions, when for instance analysing density after compaction, shows a clear difference. It can be concluded that friction also at low forces must be modelled in detail.