Troy, Michigan – Seco has announced the launch of a new website designed to provide support to manufacturers serving the automotive industry. The site also provides information of value to manufacturers producing components for agricultural, construction and small engine applications.

Seco has launched a promotion to allow manufacturers who turn cast iron to experience the benefits of the newly launched TK Grades inserts. Under the program, manufacturers working with cast iron can request a free TK Grade sample insert by visiting http://tkpromo.secotools.com, a website that has been optimized for use on smartphones.

Florence, KY – Mazak announced in early June that it has certified Seco Tools, a provider of metalcutting solutions for milling, turning, holemaking, and toolholding, as a new member of Mazak’s Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. The Mazak program was created to inspire and foster higher levels of cooperation among producers of complementary products to provide manufacturers with total solutions.

Seco Tools has announces the availability of its Feedmax SD230A solid carbide 30xD drill, which was designed for applications in the automotive, oil and gas, mold and die, medical and general engineering industries. The drill is offered in diameters ranging from 4 – 10 mm as standard, with 3 mm available as semi-standard.

Seco Tools has signed an agreement to acquire the American companies NC Industries (NCI) and Diamond Tool Coating (DTC).

Seco Tools Canada has enhanced the performance of its entire Turbo Mill family of square shoulder milling cutters through a new nickel-based surface coating that approaches HV700 on the pre-hardened cutter bodies for  longer life, better tolerances and a more durable surface. 

Visit www.secotools.com/us today and you can jump on board the virtual Seco Jet by clicking on industry applications, where the company has created a special microsite for tooling for aerospace machining. The site allows users to scroll over various parts of the aircraft - landing gear, engine or structural areas - where pop-up windows indicate the main components within these locales. By clicking on a specific component, tooling solutions are displayed along with basic process information.

Seco Tools Canada announces its new Power 4 copy milling cutter, developed in cooperation with customers in the power generation sector to create an optimized solution for turbine blade production.

Seco Tools Canada has announced the availability of its new grade CBN60K developed specifically for finishing operations of case-hardened steels (58-63 HRc) where high precision and reliability are more important than high speed.