Abstract: A fixture for etching PCD drill inserts is provided. The fixture design allows the fixture to be injection molded, significantly reducing costs and allowing the fixture to be disposed of after a single use. The fixture allows for faster use and more accurate etching of the PCD insert.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A fixture for etching PCD drill inserts is provided. The fixture system includes an etching fixture having a body with a generally cylindrical top section, a bore through the body allowing a cylindrical cutting insert to be placed into the body and to extend partially out of the bore, and a sealing element disposed adjacent an end of the bore to seal against a cutting insert which is inserted into the bore. The fixture system also includes a cap disposed over the top section of the body which extends around the outside of the top section of the etching fixture body and engages the outside of the top section of the body to seal against the body and seal the first end of the bore.

Abstract: A fixture for etching PCD drill inserts is provided. The fixture design allows the fixture to be injection molded, significantly reducing costs and allowing the fixture to be disposed of after a single use. The fixture allows for faster use and more accurate etching of the PCD insert.

Abstract: A fixture for etching PCD drill inserts is provided. The fixture design allows the fixture to be injection molded, significantly reducing costs and allowing the fixture to be disposed of after a single use. The fixture allows for faster use and more accurate etching of the PCD insert.