Seco has introduced S Ream Core, a range of solid carbide reamers developed for reliable, cost-efficient reaming in P, M, K and N materials. The company positions the tool between its basic tooling and its high-performance Nanojet reaming solutions, and says the range is intended to deliver consistent hole quality, predictable tool life and a low cost per hole.
Built for everyday production
According to Seco, the new range targets routine production runs where dimensional accuracy must be held but a premium tool may represent an over-investment. To keep the offer simple, the company has combined a streamlined cutting geometry with standard inspection and a single universal coated grade, a combination it says removes unnecessary complexity while still ensuring repeatable IT7 precision.
Geometry and stocked sizes
The reamers feature straight flutes and a 30-degree lead. Seco stocks 62 diameters covering Ø1.461 mm to Ø11.960 mm (0.057 in to 0.470 in). Sizes beyond the stocked range can be requested through the company's MyDesign service, which supplies additional dimensions to order.
A three-tier tool selection
S Ream Core forms the entry point of a simplified three-tier reamer portfolio made up of Core, Plus and Max. Seco says the tiered structure is meant to make tool selection clearer and more closely tied to the application, so that shops can match a reamer to the accuracy and cost balance a given job requires rather than defaulting to a premium product.
The launch addresses the finishing step of holemaking, where the reamer determines final diameter and surface condition after drilling. Seco's stated focus for the Core tier is predictable, repeatable output in mixed general-purpose work rather than maximum performance in demanding applications.