Seco Tools Range — Quick Reference by Machining Operation
Seco Tools manufactures premium carbide tooling for precision metal cutting — turning, milling, drilling, threading and parting. AIMS Industrial supplies the Seco range to Australian CNC shops, toolrooms and production facilities. The range is organised by machining operation; each operation has matched insert grades, geometries and toolholders.
| Operation | Seco Product Categories | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Turning & Boring | Internal turning toolholders, external turning toolholders, ISO turning inserts, bar boring tools | Lathe work — external diameters, internal bores, facing, profiling |
| Milling | Square shoulder mills, face mills, end mills, ball nose, copy mills, solid carbide endmills | 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling — rough & finish across steel, stainless, alloy |
| Drilling | Solid carbide drills, indexable drills, replaceable-tip drills (Crownloc™) | Production drilling — better life and accuracy than HSS |
| Threading | Thread turning inserts, thread milling tools, taps | Internal and external threading on CNC equipment |
| Parting & Grooving | Parting inserts, grooving toolholders, X-Lock parting blades | Cut-off, grooving, recessing on production lathes |
| Tooling Systems | Modular tooling, Quick-Change adaptors, shrink-fit holders | Reducing setup time across multi-operation production |
Seco's insert geometries and cutting grades are matched per operation — selection guidance depends on workpiece material (steel/stainless/alloy/non-ferrous), depth of cut, feed rate and machine type. For technical selection support across the Seco range, call (02) 9773 0122. Companion ranges: Sutton Tools (Australian-made HSS), Bordo (general engineering tools), and the full brand range.
Seco Tools — Turning Inserts, Milling Cutters & Toolholders
Seco Tools is a world-leading manufacturer of metal cutting solutions, trusted by precision engineers, CNC machinists, and production facilities across every major industry. The Seco range covers every stage of the machining process — from turning and boring to milling, drilling, threading, and parting — backed by advanced insert geometries and cutting grades engineered for maximum tool life and surface finish. AIMS Industrial offers a comprehensive range of Seco Tools products, giving Australian manufacturers direct access to premium tooling.
Seco Turning & Boring Tooling
- Seco Internal Turning Toolholders: Solid steel and carbide shank toolholders for internal turning and boring, available in multiple lock styles and insert geometries.
- Seco Parting Off Inserts: TGP45 and MP1500 grade parting inserts in 3.1mm width for grooving, parting, and disc milling applications on steel and stainless.
- Seco Milling Inserts: F40M and specialised milling insert grades for face milling, copy milling, and high-feed applications across ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Seco Copy Milling Inserts: ME and M10 geometry copy milling inserts for 3D profiling, die and mould machining, and complex contour operations.
Seco Tooling Systems & Accessories
- Seco Steel Shank Toolholders — Screw Lock: Screw lock toolholders in steel construction, available in left and right hand configurations for internal turning operations.
- Seco Solid Steel Clamp Lock Toolholders: Clamp lock toolholders with solid steel shanks for high-stability internal turning in demanding production environments.
- Seco Pin Lock Toolholders — Multiple Styles: Pin lock toolholder range in Q, L, and standard configurations for precise insert positioning and repeatable tool life.
- Seco Carbide Shank Toolholders: Carbide shank boring bars for small-diameter internal turning and finishing operations requiring maximum vibration damping.
Browse Seco Tools cutting inserts, toolholders & milling cutters at AIMS Industrial alongside our Abrasives, Workshop Equipment, and Power Tools collections. Order online or contact our team for volume pricing and expert advice.
People Also Ask — SECO Carbide Cutting Tools
Q: What is SECO Tools?
SECO Tools is a Swedish/Sandvik-group manufacturer of premium carbide cutting tools — indexable inserts, milling cutters, drill bits, threading tools, and tool holders for CNC machining. Founded 1932, SECO is one of the global top-tier carbide brands alongside Sandvik Coromant, Iscar, Kennametal, and Mitsubishi. Used in production CNC environments where tool life, surface finish, and cycle time directly affect commercial outcomes.
Q: SECO vs Sandvik Coromant — what's the relationship?
Both are owned by Sandvik AB (the Swedish group). They operate as separate brands with overlapping but distinct product ranges. Sandvik Coromant is positioned as the premium turning/milling specialist with the widest catalogue. SECO has strong positions in milling (Minimaster, Niagara Cutter), indexable threading, and innovative geometries (Steadyline anti-vibration boring bars). In Australian workshops you often see both brands — they don't cross-substitute but are alternative-source for similar applications.
Q: What's SECO's grade system?
SECO grades follow the standard ISO-style P (steel), M (stainless), K (cast iron), N (aluminium/non-ferrous), S (heat-resistant alloys), H (hardened steels) classification. Within each, SECO uses MK/MM-prefix grade designations (e.g. MK1500 for steel-machining inserts). Their catalogue lists application range for each grade — match the grade to the workpiece material first, then to the operation (roughing vs finishing) and the cutting conditions (continuous vs interrupted).
Q: Are SECO inserts interchangeable with other brands?
Yes for standard ISO insert geometries — SNMG, CNMG, WNMG, DNMG, TPGN etc. The insert geometry and dimensions are ISO-standardised; the grade and chip-breaker geometry are brand-specific. You can fit SECO inserts in Iscar or Sandvik holders if the geometry matches. The performance (tool life, finish, chip control) will vary by grade — SECO grades aren't equivalent to other brands' grades even for the same workpiece material.
Q: Where do I order non-stock SECO tools?
AIMS stocks the high-volume SECO items at [/collections/seco](/collections/seco). Non-stock specialty items, custom tooling, and indexable threading inserts are available on indent — typical lead times 2-6 weeks depending on the item. Contact AIMS with your specific requirement or part number — we'll quote with stock availability and ETA. For production CNC workshops, ongoing supply arrangements are available.
Q: What's a Crownloc drill?
Crownloc is Seco's replaceable-tip indexable drill system — part of the Drilling category alongside solid carbide and standard indexable drills, offering better tool life and accuracy than HSS for production drilling.
Q: Where does Seco's X-Lock system fit within the Parting & Grooving range?
X-Lock is Seco's parting blade system, used within the Parting & Grooving category for cut-off, grooving and recessing operations on production lathes.
Q: What are Seco's TGP45 and MP1500 parting inserts used for?
TGP45 and MP1500 are Seco's parting-off insert grades, supplied in a 3.1mm width for grooving, parting and disc milling applications on steel and stainless steel.
Q: What's Seco's F40M milling insert grade used for?
F40M is a Seco milling insert grade suited to face milling, copy milling and high-feed applications across both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Q: What are Seco's ME and M10 geometry copy milling inserts used for?
ME and M10 geometry copy milling inserts are specified for 3D profiling, die and mould machining, and complex contour operations.