Milan / Emmenbrücke, April 28, 2025 – How can production processes be made faster, cleaner, and more cost-efficient? At the international trade show Made in Steel in Milan, the Swiss Steel Group will demonstrate how modern steels are transforming manufacturing. The spotlight is on the latest-generation steels, engineered for outstanding machinability, reproducibility, and sustainability – designed to maximize productivity, process stability, and competitive advantage.
“Today’s customers expect more than just good steel – they need materials that optimize processes and reduce CO₂ emissions. That’s exactly what we deliver with UGIMA®-X, ETG®, and OptiCUT®,” says Sandra Chedal-Anglay, Chief Sales Officer at Swiss Steel Group.
Driven by this mission, Swiss Steel Group will be exhibiting from May 6 to 8, 2025, at Made in Steel in Milan under the motto: “Rethinking Machining.”
UGIMA®-X – The Third Generation of Machining Efficiency
With UGIMA®-X 4021, 4028, and 4460, Swiss Steel Group introduces the next evolutionary step in stainless machining steels. Based on more than three decades of research and real-world application, these materials achieve:
- +20–30% increase in productivity due to optimized chip formation
- +25–50% longer tool life
- Significantly reduced batch-to-batch quality variation
- Excellent reproducibility and process predictability for automated production environments
The targeted control of non-metallic inclusions during melting ensures consistent chip morphology, reduced tool wear, and highly stable mechanical properties – validated through over 3,000 hours of testing by industrial users.
The ETG® Family – High Strength, Cold Formability, and Exceptional Cost-Efficiency
For applications where mechanical strength, formability, and machinability must be combined in one material, the ETG® (Easy To Go) product family delivers unique advantages:
- ETG®25:
o Strength equivalent to 8.8 bolt grade – directly in as-delivered condition
o Cold-formable, weldable, machinable, and bendable
o No heat treatment required → lower CO₂ emissions, shorter process chains
o 50% higher bending fatigue strength than standard steels
o Ideal for complex components in automotive, electromechanical, or fastening applications
- ETG®100:
o Developed for rotating parts such as drive shafts
o Very low residual stress → excellent dimensional stability
o Up to 30% cost savings due to elimination of hardening and grinding steps
o Low vibration even at high speeds → extended service life and quieter operation
Both materials enable efficient manufacturing through shorter cycle times, reduced scrap rates, and more compact, lightweight components – with equal or improved performance.
OptiCUT®, HSX®, and Other High-Performance Machining Grades
In addition to UGIMA® and ETG®, Swiss Steel Group offers other premium materials tailored to specific machining challenges:
- OptiCUT®:
o Specially developed stainless free-cutting steel with excellent machinability
o Outstanding surface finish and dimensional accuracy
o Ideal for high-volume precision parts with tight tolerances – e.g., in sanitary, electronics, or precision engineering sectors
- HSX®130:
o High-strength steel for structural components, e.g., retaining nuts in mechanical engineering
o No hardening required – high dimensional accuracy in as-delivered condition
o Reduced machining time due to elimination of straightening and grinding processes
These materials complete a product portfolio designed to offer tailored solutions for all machining challenges – from stainless to unalloyed, from ultra-high-strength to high-corrosion-resistant steels.
Sustainability Built-In – Climate+ Green Steel
All materials mentioned are available in the environmentally friendly Climate+ version. This steel is produced exclusively using the electric arc furnace route, powered by 100% renewable energy sources (hydro, wind, and solar). This significantly reduces the carbon footprint – without compromising performance or reliability.
Swiss Steel Group: Your Partner for Machining-Optimized Material Solutions
Whether it’s a precision-turned part, a drive shaft, or a high-performance bolt – Swiss Steel Group supports its customers with a unique combination of metallurgical expertise, process-driven material development, and individualized consulting.
Meet us at Made in Steel 2025:
Hall 24, Booth F O1 – Fiera Milano
May 6–8, 2025
Press and Exhibition Contact:
Helmut Freiherr von Fircks
+49 172 296 2222
h.freiherrvonfircks@ext.swissteelgroup.com
www.swisssteel-group.com
For further information:
Helmut Freiherr von Fircks, Communications
helmut.freiherrvonfircks@ext.swisssteelgroup.com
Anina Berger, Vice President Corporate Marketing and Communications
anina.berger@swisssteelgroup.com, +41 41 581 4121
About Swiss Steel Group
Swiss Steel Group, headquartered in Emmenbrücke, Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty long steel products. By exclusively using steel scrap in electric arc furnaces, the Group is a key player in Europe’s circular economy and a market leader in sustainably produced steel – Green Steel. With its own production and sales companies in over 25 countries and a strong local presence, Swiss Steel Group offers a broad range of customized solutions in engineering steel, stainless steel, and tool steel. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and generated sales of approximately EUR 2.5 billion in 2024, employing around 7,500 people.
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