{"id":5408,"date":"2025-04-29T15:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/?p=5408"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:30:31","slug":"rethinking-machining-swiss-steel-group-to-present-latest-material-solutions-for-ma-chining-optimized-stainless-and-specialty-steels-at-made-in-steel-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/2025\/04\/29\/rethinking-machining-swiss-steel-group-to-present-latest-material-solutions-for-ma-chining-optimized-stainless-and-specialty-steels-at-made-in-steel-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking Machining: Swiss Steel Group to Present Latest Material Solutions for Ma-chining-Optimized Stainless and Specialty Steels at Made in Steel 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Milan \/ Emmenbr\u00fccke, April 28, 2025 \u2013 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 \u2013 designed to maximize productivity, process stability, and competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s customers expect more than just good steel \u2013 they need materials that optimize processes and reduce CO\u2082 emissions. That\u2019s exactly what we deliver with UGIMA\u00ae-X, ETG\u00ae, and OptiCUT\u00ae,\u201d says Sandra Chedal-Anglay, Chief Sales Officer at Swiss Steel Group.<\/p>\n<p>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: \u201cRethinking Machining.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>UGIMA\u00ae-X \u2013 The Third Generation of Machining Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With <strong>UGIMA\u00ae-X 4021, 4028, and 4460<\/strong>, 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>+20\u201330% increase in productivity due to optimized chip formation<\/li>\n<li>+25\u201350% longer tool life<\/li>\n<li>Significantly reduced batch-to-batch quality variation<\/li>\n<li>Excellent reproducibility and process predictability for automated production environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The targeted control of non-metallic inclusions during melting ensures consistent chip morphology, reduced tool wear, and highly stable mechanical properties \u2013 validated through over 3,000 hours of testing by industrial users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ETG\u00ae Family \u2013 High Strength, Cold Formability, and Exceptional Cost-Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For applications where mechanical strength, formability, and machinability must be combined in one material, the ETG\u00ae (Easy To Go) product family delivers unique advantages:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> ETG\u00ae25:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o Strength equivalent to 8.8 bolt grade \u2013 directly in as-delivered condition<\/p>\n<p>o Cold-formable, weldable, machinable, and bendable<\/p>\n<p>o No heat treatment required \u2192 lower CO\u2082 emissions, shorter process chains<\/p>\n<p>o 50% higher bending fatigue strength than standard steels<\/p>\n<p>o Ideal for complex components in automotive, electromechanical, or fastening applications<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> ETG\u00ae100:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o Developed for rotating parts such as drive shafts<\/p>\n<p>o Very low residual stress \u2192 excellent dimensional stability<\/p>\n<p>o Up to 30% cost savings due to elimination of hardening and grinding steps<\/p>\n<p>o Low vibration even at high speeds \u2192 extended service life and quieter operation<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both materials enable efficient manufacturing through shorter cycle times, reduced scrap rates, and more compact, lightweight components \u2013 with equal or improved performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OptiCUT\u00ae, HSX\u00ae, and Other High-Performance Machining Grades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to UGIMA\u00ae and ETG\u00ae, Swiss Steel Group offers other premium materials tailored to specific machining challenges:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> OptiCUT\u00ae:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o Specially developed stainless free-cutting steel with excellent machinability<\/p>\n<p>o Outstanding surface finish and dimensional accuracy<\/p>\n<p>o Ideal for high-volume precision parts with tight tolerances \u2013 e.g., in sanitary, electronics, or precision engineering sectors<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> HSX\u00ae130:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o High-strength steel for structural components, e.g., retaining nuts in mechanical engineering<\/p>\n<p>o No hardening required \u2013 high dimensional accuracy in as-delivered condition<\/p>\n<p>o Reduced machining time due to elimination of straightening and grinding processes<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These materials complete a product portfolio designed to offer tailored solutions for all machining challenges \u2013 from stainless to unalloyed, from ultra-high-strength to high-corrosion-resistant steels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability Built-In \u2013 Climate+ Green Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 without compromising performance or reliability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swiss Steel Group: Your Partner for Machining-Optimized Material Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a precision-turned part, a drive shaft, or a high-performance bolt \u2013 Swiss Steel Group supports its customers with a unique combination of metallurgical expertise, process-driven material development, and individualized consulting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet us at Made in Steel 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hall 24, Booth F O1 \u2013 Fiera Milano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 6\u20138, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Press and Exhibition Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Helmut Freiherr von Fircks<\/p>\n<p>+49 172 296 2222<\/p>\n<p>h.freiherrvonfircks@ext.swissteelgroup.com<\/p>\n<p>www.swisssteel-group.com<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>For further information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Helmut Freiherr von Fircks, Communications<\/p>\n<p>helmut.freiherrvonfircks@ext.swisssteelgroup.com<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anina Berger, Vice President Corporate Marketing and Communications<\/p>\n<p>anina.berger@swisssteelgroup.com, +41 41 581 4121<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Swiss Steel Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swiss Steel Group, headquartered in Emmenbr\u00fccke, Switzerland, is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of specialty long steel products. By exclusively using steel scrap in electric arc furnaces, the Group is a key player in Europe\u2019s circular economy and a market leader in sustainably produced steel \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/informedinfrastructure.com\/100535\/rethinking-machining-swiss-steel-group-to-present-latest-material-solutions-for-ma-chining-optimized-stainless-and-specialty-steels-at-made-in-steel-2025\/\">Rethinking Machining: Swiss Steel Group to Present Latest Material Solutions for Ma-chining-Optimized Stainless and Specialty Steels at Made in Steel 2025<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/informedinfrastructure.com\">Informed Infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Milan \/ Emmenbr\u00fccke, April 28, 2025 \u2013 How can production processes be made faster, cleaner, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5408"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5408"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5409,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5408\/revisions\/5409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}