Giving carbide machining tools a second life
To build on our reflection around manufacturing conditions and the management of industrial resources, let’s take a closer look at machining tools.
Carbide inserts are small, extremely hard cutting tools used to machine implants with a high level of precision. They are essential to our manufacturing process.
Like carbide milling cutters and drills, once worn, these tools are not discarded. They are collected and recycled with our partner Sandvik, before being reintroduced into a new production cycle.
The production of tools made from recycled carbide requires 70% less energy and generates 64% less CO₂.
This process helps preserve scarce resources such as tungsten and reduces the need for virgin raw materials, while maintaining a high level of rigour across our manufacturing processes.
The idea is simple: optimise industrial resources without compromising the quality and performance of our implants.