Swiss Steel Group presents UGIMA®-X, the third generation of high-machinability stainless steels, delivering significant advancements in machining efficiency, tool life, and process reproducibility. This evolution results from over three decades of application-oriented research and close collaboration with industrial partners.
The latest generation introduces three specifically optimised grades: UGIMA®-X 4021, a martensitic stainless steel designed for demanding mechanical applications or food and beverage applications requiring high strength. UGIMA®-X 4028, a martensitic stainless steel offering enhanced mechanical resistance, food and beverage compatible for precision components. UGIMA®-X 4460, a duplex stainless steel that combines excellent mechanical properties with outstanding resistance to corrosive environments and at the same time, easy to machine.
These newly developed steels provide an average 20% increase in productivity, 25% to 50% longer tool life, improved chip breakability, and exceptional reproducibility across production batches.