Anyone using Amana V-Tip inserts?

[Steve Stram]

I just came across some Amana CNC tooling that uses v-tip inserts.
http://www.amanatool.com/ingroove/index.htm

They may have been around for a while, but new to me. I remember the big CNC and lathes using inserts for decades. These are even available in 1/4" shanks.

So, does anyone have experience with these?

Steve.

[Paul Grothouse]

I have these inserts it is a nice set for fine engraving. Door plaques, small box tops. It would not be the best for deep engraving, signs etc.

[Michael Simpson Virgina]

Do you think these could be used for PCB isolation routing? Who sells them?

[Paul Grothouse]

They would be ideal for that kind of work (single layer boards only . You can get them most anywhere that has Amana. I got them through Charles Schmidt, Briggs has it, and I think they are on Amazon as well.

[Michael Simpson Virgina]

Why single layer boards only. Here is one I made with a
cheap $20 vbit. It is a dual layer board (top and bottom traces.)



It just looked like I could get more precision with the Amana sets.

[Michael Simpson Virgina]

Thanks, I found them on Amazon. I just ordered the 8 Piece set.