In addition, companies can easily return carbide tools for recycling to Seco at the current market value after use, thus conserving valuable resources. An important component is the datamatrix code applied to many products, which allows for precise digital tracking throughout the entire lifecycle.
Carbide products are made from valuable, limited raw materials such as tungsten, cobalt, and tantalum. So far, users often dispose of worn carbide tools, even though only a small part of the carbide volume is actually consumed during their use. The result is high operating costs and environmental burdens due to the demand for new tools. Additionally, ongoing geopolitical risks can threaten global supply chains and reliable availability. With its reconditioning program, Seco increases the lifespan of carbide tools, preserves important resources, and ensures more efficient, cost-effective manufacturing.
Restoration of tool performance
Reconditioning restores Seco's carbide tools to their original geometry, coating, and sharpness. Users benefit from an almost complete restoration of performance and longer tool life. Companies can collect worn carbide tools such as end mills, drills, or reamers in special reconditioning boxes provided by Seco and arrange for pickup. Subsequently, each tool undergoes the same processes as new manufacturing. Typically, carbide tools can be reconditioned up to three times depending on the diameter. Seco continuously expands its reconditioning capacities worldwide to further minimize lead times. A subsequent readjustment of the cutting parameters is not necessary.
Recycling valuable raw materials at market value
As an additional measure to support companies in achieving their sustainability goals, Seco offers a recycling program for carbide tools. This ensures a secure handover and return to the raw material cycle. Users can collect carbide products such as solid carbide end mills, drills, and wear parts in Seco's recycling containers, have them picked up, and receive the current market value. The recycled material has the same quality as new powder and significantly reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Individual labeling enhances sustainability
An important component of these sustainability efforts is the digital traceability of all new Seco tools via a laser-engraved datamatrix code. This provides users with real-time insight into the entire lifecycle of their tools – from production to reconditioning to recycling. This enables maximum benefit from existing tools, optimization of machining processes, and reduction of total operating costs.
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