Hi all,

I bought a Valenite facemill at an auction a few years ago. It has 3 square carbide inserts on it. When I bought it most of the corners on the inserts were used and I have finally used up the remainder.

My local tooling supplier, who is very helpful, confirmed that he thinks the inserts are SNMG160608. However he said that they are a very old specification insert and he is unable to source or supply them.

He did a Google search for suppliers as well as consulting various insert catalogues and came up empty handed.

I have also tried online searches and I did find an a possible seller in Indonesia. I did look at trying to buy some from him but it seems almost impossible.

Does any body have any suggestion, as I really like the finish this facemill gives.

I do have two Kennametal facemills and I just can't get the same standard of finish with them.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.


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