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Xactform in search of agents

September 2010

Numerous regions of Germany are still unexplored territories for Xactform’s thread-milling tools and the Swiss manufacturer is still in search of independent distributors who are interested in helping it to develop. Although Xactform’s portfolio consists of top-end, Swiss-quality tools, its prices are still competitive and well within the price range typically practiced on the market. Moreover, it has the ability to produce custom tools with deadlines that defy all competition and at very fair prices.

Great potential just waiting to be exploited (in green) for Germany-based distributors. The reference company when it comes to thread milling There are numerous advantages to producing threads by milling and few companies are able to boast a complete portfolio of products in this field. Swiss manufacturer Xactform, based in Neuchâtel, has a 72-page catalogue of threading tools and is the leader in its field, producing, notably, private label tools for numerous well-known brands. . With 20 percent of the US market and new markets opening up in Germany, Brazil and China, this SME is gaining ground and offers major productivity gains for thread-cutting operations.

Are you interested in a win-win relationship by selling solutions for thread machining on the German market? Then contact the Xactform Sales manager Hermann Schneider on +41 32 729 10 00 or by e-mail at

Xactform SA Avenue des Portes Rouges 163 CH-2000 Neuchâtel Tél. + 41 32 729 1000 Fax +41 32 729 1001

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Seco introduces MS3501 milling grade for high heat and adhesive materials

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Seco® has launched MS3501, a new high productivity milling grade developed for demanding applications involving heat resistant and adhesive materials across ISO P, M, and S.

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Seco sets new standard with 335.18 disc mill: Over 70 variants and full customization

January 2026

Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine, or material enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation. Slotting solutions for the real world The 335.18 disc milling cutter is designed to tackle the toughest (…)

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MILLING TOOLS FOR SERIES PRODUCTION MACHINING

January 2026

MAPAL expands its NeoMill portfolio with new cutter series designed for reliable, cost-efficient milling of cast iron, steel, and aluminium in industrial series production. Tooling requirements in series production Series production machining places consistent demands on cutting tools, particularly in terms of process reliability, predictable tool life, and cost per component. In face and shoulder milling operations, manufacturers must balance surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and (…)

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BB732 BORING BRIDGES: ONE TOOL, DUAL PURPOSE FOR DEEP HOLE PRECISION

December 2025

Seco® announces the launch of the BB732 boring bridges, a modular solution designed for deep boring operations with Steadyline® bars. Engineered for both roughing and finishing tasks, BB732 bridges deliver vibration-free performance, optimal coolant flow, and exceptional surface finish all in one tool. Combining reliability, sturdiness, and cost efficiency The BB732 boring bridges are tailored for use with the Steadyline SM40 shell mill holder, supporting diameters from 114mm to 301mm (…)

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THE WALTER TD610 SUPREME THREAD MILL REDEFINES THE STANDARD

November 2025

Walter AG’s TD610 Supreme offers high-performance, safe threading mills with durable HiPIMS coating and unique geometry, ensuring extended tool life and superior machining efficiency. With the TD610 Supreme, Walter AG presents a thread milling cutter family that sets new standards in terms of performance and process reliability. The successor to the proven TC610 Supreme not only significantly exceeds its performance and machining times in tests, but also those of the best competitors on (…)

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DRILL BETTER, FASTER AND SMARTER WITH SECO X-TIP DRILL

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WALTER UPGRADES CONEFIT MILLING CUTTERS WITH NEW COATING & SIMPLIFIED ORDERING

September 2025

Seventeen ConeFit families merged into eight; new WJ30TP coating enhances wear resistance, tool life, vibration reduction, and rapid wear detection. With the upgrade of the ConeFit milling cutters, Walter is presenting the latest version of the interchangeable head system: 17 milling cutter families have been merged into eight and provided with new ordering codes adapted to the current nomenclature. For customers, this means significantly simplified order handling. At the same time, (…)

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PH HORN’S EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF MODERN MATERIALS

July 2025

With the new type 105 Supermini, PH Horn has succeeded in developing a universal boring tool with sintered chip form geometry. Due to the EU’s REACH and ROHS regulations, the time of these easy-to-machine materials is over in many applications. However, reliable machining must still be possible in the future. With its broad tool portfolio, Paul Horn GmbH has a suitable solution for almost every application. The main problem when machining lead-free alloys, be it brass or free-cutting (…)

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TUNGALOY EXPANDS THE TUNGCUT SERIES WITH STX INSERTS

June 2025

TungCut delivers high-precision and stable performance in grooving and parting operations through excellent chip control and a high-rigidity clamping structure. Tungaloy Corporation announces the expansion of its TungCut series with the introduction of STX inserts featuring a 3D chipbreaker and PCD grade DX160, providing excellent chip control and surface finish in non-ferrous metal grooving applications. In grooving, parting, and lateral cutting operations on non-ferrous metals such as (…)

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HORN’S EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF MODERN MATERIALS

May 2025

The alloying of lead in metallic materials has a positive effect on the machining process. Due to the EU’s REACH and ROHS regulations, the time of these easy-to-machine materials is over in many applications. However, reliable machining must still be possible in the future. With its broad tool portfolio, Paul Horn GmbH has a suitable solution for almost every application. The main problem when machining lead-free alloys, be it brass or free-cutting steel, is the lack of reliable chip (…)

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