UGIMA®-X – The Third Generation of Machining Efficiency
With UGIMA®-X 4021, 4028, and 4460, Swiss Steel Group introduces the next evolution in stainless machining steels. Developed through over three decades of research and hands-on experience, these materials deliver:
- +20–30% increased productivity thanks to optimized chip formation
- +25–50% longer tool life
- Significantly reduced batch-to-batch quality deviations
- Exceptional reproducibility and predictability for automated production processes
Controlled non-metallic inclusions during the melting process ensure consistent chip formation, reduced tool wear, and stable mechanical properties – validated through over 3,000 hours of industrial testing.
The ETG® Series – High Strength, Cold Formable, Extremely Cost-Effective
For applications requiring a combination of mechanical strength, formability, and machinability in a single material, the ETG® (Easy To Go) series offers unique benefits:
- ETG®25:
- Strength comparable to 8.8 bolt class – already in delivery condition
- Cold formable, weldable, machinable, and bendable
- No heat treatment required → lower CO₂ emissions, shorter process chains
- 50% higher fatigue strength than standard steels
- Ideal for complex parts in automotive, electromechanical, or fastening technology
- ETG®100:
- Designed for rotating components like drive shafts
- Very low residual stresses → high dimensional stability
- Up to 30% cost savings by eliminating hardening and grinding
- Low vibration even at high speeds → long lifespan, quiet performance
Both materials enable cost-efficient production through shorter cycle times, reduced scrap rates, and smaller, lighter components – with equal or improved performance.
Opticut, HSX® & More: Specialty Steels for High-Performance Machining
In addition to UGIMA® and ETG®, Swiss Steel Group offers other premium materials tailored to specific machining needs:
- Opticut:
- Specially developed stainless free-cutting steel with excellent machinability
- Superior surface quality and dimensional accuracy
- Ideal for serial parts with tight tolerances in sanitary, electronics, or precision mechanics sectors
- HSX®130:
- High-strength steel for structural components, such as retaining nuts in mechanical engineering
- No hardening needed – high dimensional accuracy straight from delivery
- Shorter processing times by eliminating straightening and grinding
These materials complete a product portfolio offering tailored solutions for all machining challenges – from stainless to unalloyed, from high-strength to corrosion-resistant.
Sustainability as Standard – Climate+ Green Steel
All mentioned materials are available in the environmentally friendly Climate+ version. Based on pure electric arc furnace (EAF) technology and powered by 100% renewable energy (hydro, wind, and solar), this option significantly reduces CO₂ emissions – with no compromise on performance or reliability.
Swiss Steel Group: Your Partner for Machining-Optimized Steel Solutions
Whether for precision-turned parts, drive shafts, or high-performance bolts – Swiss Steel Group supports its customers with a unique blend of metallurgical expertise, process-oriented material development, and personalized consulting.
“With materials like UGIMA®-X, ETG®, or OutoCut®, we’re enabling what once seemed impossible: precise, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing at the highest level,” says Sandra Chedal-Anglay, Chief Sales Officer of Swiss Steel Group. “At Made in Steel, we’ll show how our materials are shaping the industry of tomorrow.”
Swiss Steel Group at Made in Steel 2025
Visit us:Hall 24, Booth F01 – Milan Exhibition Center, May 6–8, 2025