Marcegaglia introduces to the market the evolution of Marcegaglia PRODEC®, its range of stainless steel bars for machining purposes, now further enhanced to meet increasing demands for efficiency, reliability and competitiveness.
This product upgrade is the result of a structured industrial development path, carried out in recent years through targeted improvements in manufacturing processes, material quality and machining performance. A tangible evolution that positions Marcegaglia PRODEC® as a benchmark of excellence in machinability.
In an environment where performance must be measurable and directly translatable into operational value, Marcegaglia PRODEC® delivers a clear step forward, validated by independent comparative testing.
Recent V15 machining trials – which demonstrate a materials workability by determining the supplier with the highest cutting speed with 15 minutes of tool life – highlight significant improvements compared to leading European competitors:
• +13% cutting speed on 304L
• +20% cutting speed on 316L
• +159% longer tool life compared to lowest European test result
Test results on 304L / 1.4307 stainless steel peeled bars (*)
Category V15 machining test speed (m/min)
Lowest European competitor 258
Average European competitor 267
Closest European competitor to Marcegaglia PRODEC® 275
Marcegaglia PRODEC® 301
Test results on 316L / 1.4401 stainless steel peeled bars (*)
Category V15 machining test speed (m/min)
Lowest European competitor 223
Average European competitor 237
Closest European competitor to Marcegaglia PRODEC® 264
Marcegaglia PRODEC® 283
(*) Testing was carried out in November 2025 with Marcegaglia PRODEC® and 6 other competing stainless steel bars. Chart includes exclusively European material, regarded as a global benchmark of excellence. The tool used for the testing was a CNMG cemented carbide insert.
These results translate into tangible benefits for end users: higher productivity, reduced machining costs and improved process stability.
The product is therefore ideally suited to a wide range of applications: fasteners, flanges, valves, pressure fittings, machined components for process equipment, nuts, bolts, screws, gears, and shafts.
With this development, Marcegaglia strengthens the positioning of Marcegaglia PRODEC® not only as a high-performance solution, but as a true evolution standard in stainless steel machining, delivering measurable competitive advantage: higher output, greater efficiency and lower total cost.
The product evolution will be presented at Tube & wire 2026 (Düsseldorf, 13–17 April 2026), the leading international event for the industry, where Marcegaglia Group will be exhibiting with two stands (Hall 3 Stand D30 – Hall 12 Stand B31).
With the evolution of Marcegaglia PRODEC®, Marcegaglia Group reaffirms its commitment to continuous innovation and the development of industrial solutions that concretely support the competitiveness of the machining value chain.
