ETCHING TRAY AND LID FOR ACID ETCHING PCD CUTTING INSERTS

摘要

An etching tray for etching PCD cutting inserts is provided. The etching system includes a tray having a bottom and side walls extending upwardly from the tray bottom and a lid attachable to the top of the tray. The lid may include a funnel formed as an integral part of the lid which has an upper opening disposed above the lid and a lower neck which extends into the tray. The lid may also include an opening for a float to pass through and provide a visual indication of the liquid level in the tray. An etching fixture may be disposed in the tray for etching cutting inserts. The etching fixture has a body which holds a cutting insert to expose the cutting insert for etching.

主权项

1. An etching system for etching cutting inserts comprising:
a tray having a bottom, side walls extending upwardly from the tray bottom, and an upper sealing edge; a lid attachable to the tray upper sealing edge; a funnel formed as an integral part of the lid, the funnel having an upper opening and a lower neck, the lower neck extending into the tray and having a lower opening to allow a person to place liquid in the tray; and an etching fixture disposed in the tray, the etching fixture having a body which holds a cutting insert to expose the cutting insert for etching.