Seco Introduced New TP3502 Steel Turning Grade
Manufacturers of steel components can now use this grade to improve tool life and digitize tracking across machining processes.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Seco has released the TP3502 CVD-coated turning grade, an ISO P35 product designed for machining high-alloy, stainless, and ductile materials. The inserts incorporate digital tracking via Data Matrix Codes to help operators streamline production planning.
Why it matters
The new grade provides stable tool life and enhanced wear resistance under variable machining conditions, allowing shops to push for higher cutting speeds. By utilizing recycled powders and a buy-back program, it also supports circular manufacturing sustainability goals.
Seco maintains a presence in 75 countries, drawing on a 100-year history of industrial operations. The company expects the TP3502 grade to enable faster production cycles, though final cost-per-part savings remain dependent on individual machine setups.
The players
Seco
A global manufacturer of metal cutting tools based in Fagersta, Sweden, with a century of operations in the machining sector.
The details
The TP3502 grade utilizes updated coating technology and specific edge preparation to manage wear patterns during heavy use. Operators can use Chrome-used edge detection to identify remaining cutting edges on the inserts, which helps minimize waste and prevents the premature disposal of functional tools. Digital traceability is built-in through a Data Matrix Code, allowing manufacturers to track insert usage through their production planning systems.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Seco introduced the TP3502 turning grade.
Market Landscape
The TP3502 grade aligns with the established performance standards of the ISO P35 classification for steel turning. It follows an industry-wide trend toward integrating circular material sourcing and digital data tracking into consumable tooling components.
Shop managers should review their current tool life metrics against the performance gains of this P35-grade insert to determine if higher cutting speeds are achievable. Integrating the Data Matrix Codes into existing inventory tracking systems may simplify production planning and waste management.
The takeaway
The TP3502 grade represents a shift toward more sustainable, data-aware tooling in high-volume steel machining. Operators should monitor their machine wear patterns to verify if updated coating technology yields the anticipated speed improvements.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Themachinemaker.
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