Seco's Innovative Cutting Tool Management for Efficiency & Sustainability

Sustainable manufacturing Seco extends tool life with reconditioning and recycling program

2025-10-06 Source: Seco 1 min Reading Time

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Together with its customers, Seco, part of Sandvik Group, is redefining how cutting tools can be managed and used, driving greater efficiency and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle.

Seco extends the lifecycle of solid end mills through reconditioning, recycling, and digital traceability — cutting costs and driving sustainability.(Source: Seco) — Seco extends the lifecycle of solid end mills through reconditioning, recycling, and digital traceability — cutting costs and driving sustainability.
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Traditionally, worn solid carbide tools were discarded, contributing to high operational costs and environmental impact. The reconditioning program of Seco offers an alternative: restoring original tool quality and prolonging their life while guaranteeing new tool performance. By bringing the tools back to their original geometry and coating, and extending their lifecycle, raw material consumption and environmental impact are significantly reduced while at the same time lowering cutting tool costs.

Moreover, a more localized reconditioning setup not only shortens lead times but also supports broader sustainability goals by enhancing environmental and operational efficiency. Seco continues to grow its global reconditioning presence, with full capabilities across key regions. In addition to the remanufacturing services, the company also has its own recycling program for carbide tools. When tools are so worn out that remanufacturing is no longer possible, the company brings them back and ensures they are responsibly recycled into new products.

A key enabler in transforming the solid carbide tool offering of Seco is digital traceability, powered by Data Matrix codes. A laser etched matrix code allows each individual tool to be tracked throughout its complete lifecycle from production to reconditioning, and eventually recycling. Digital traceability gives real time insight into the status of every tool in the reconditioning loop saving time, reducing costs, and enabling smarter decisions. This enhanced traceability empowers customers to maximize tool utilization, optimize machining processes, and reduce overall operational costs. It’s not just about tracking it’s about unlocking data driven efficiency.

Seco is rolling out Data Matrix code integration to bring full traceability to the tool lifecycle. This ensures streamlined, intelligent process that benefits your operations from day one.

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