Recondition your tools to take advantage of a longer tool life and benefit from reduced costs
How to save money by reconditioning your toolsTool reconditioning: Extend tool life and reduce tooling costs
Replacing cutting tools after every life cycle can increase tooling costs and create unnecessary waste. The tool reconditioning service of Seco restores eligible solid carbide drills, end mills and reamers so they can be returned to production with restored cutting geometry and coating.
By reconditioning cutting tools instead of replacing them immediately, manufacturers can extend tool life, reduce tooling costs and make better use of valuable resources.
What is tool reconditioning?
Tool reconditioning is the process of restoring used cutting tools so they can return to production with renewed performance. Instead of scrapping a worn tool after one life cycle, reconditioning allows manufacturers to recover more value from their tooling and reduce the need for replacement tools.
For machining operations, tool reconditioning can support both cost efficiency and sustainability goals. It extends the productive life of tooling assets while reducing waste and making better use of the raw materials and manufacturing resources already invested in each tool.
When should a cutting tool be reconditioned?
Monitoring tool wear is essential. Sending cutting tools for reconditioning before excessive wear or damage occurs increases the likelihood that they can be successfully restored.
Common signs that a tool may need reconditioning include:
- Reduced cutting performance
- Higher spindle or machine loads
- Poor or declining surface finish
- Changes in chip shape or chip size
Timing is important. If the cutting edges become heavily worn or damaged, it may no longer be possible to restore the original tool geometry or maintain the required dimensional tolerances.
How does the tool reconditioning process work?
The tool reconditioning program of Seco follows a controlled process to restore eligible cutting tools.
- Inspection
Each tool is assessed to determine its condition and whether it is suitable for reconditioning.
- Regrinding
Worn cutting edges are reground to restore the tool geometry to the required specifications.
- Recoating
The tool is recoated to restore the appropriate surface characteristics for its application.
- Quality control
The reconditioned tool is inspected before being returned for production.
This controlled reconditioning process helps manufacturers extend tool life and maintain reliable machining performance while reducing the need for new replacement tools.
What are the benefits of tool reconditioning?
Reconditioning offers more than lower tooling costs. Extending the usable life of solid carbide cutting tools helps manufacturers get more value from their tooling while reducing material consumption and waste.
Key benefits include:
- Lower tooling costs
- Longer usable tool life
- Restored tool geometry and coating
- Reliable quality through controlled reconditioning processes
- Reduced material waste
- More efficient use of valuable raw materials
- Support for more sustainable manufacturing
How does tool reconditioning support sustainable manufacturing?
Tool reconditioning supports a more circular approach to manufacturing by keeping cutting tools in productive use for longer.
Instead of replacing an eligible tool at the end of its first life cycle, the tool can be restored and returned to production. This reduces the need for new raw materials and helps avoid unnecessary waste associated with prematurely discarded tooling.
For manufacturers working towards sustainability goals, reconditioning provides a practical way to improve resource efficiency while continuing to meet machining requirements.
Which cutting tools can be reconditioned?
The reconditioning service of Seco is available for eligible Seco solid carbide tools, including selected drills, end mills and reamers.
The condition of the tool is an important factor in determining whether it can be successfully reconditioned. Tools with excessive wear or significant damage may not be suitable for restoration.
Please note: The reconditioning program of Seco is for eligible Seco tools and does not cover cutting tools from other manufacturers.
How to get your cutting tools reconditioned
The tool reconditioning service of Seco gives eligible solid carbide tools another productive life by restoring their cutting geometry and coating.
By reconditioning tools at the right time, manufacturers can extend tool life, reduce tooling costs, limit material waste and support more resource-efficient production.
Contact your local Seco representative to find out whether your cutting tools are eligible for reconditioning and how to get started.
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