Jan-Erik Saukko’s interest in metalworking was sparked already during his studies and led to a long career in the manufacturing industry. During his professional career, he has worked at MG Instrument, LK Precision Parts and, most recently, for nearly ten years at LKAB Wassara AB.

Over the years, Saukko has built up extensive hands-on experience in turning, milling, CNC machining, and industrial manufacturing. In addition to his machining background, he has nearly ten years of experience in CAM software and modern high-efficiency toolpaths, especially in GibbsCAM.

The combination of practical machining and CAM programming makes it possible to view the customer’s situation from a broader perspective than just choosing an individual tool. Besides the tool itself, factors such as programming, machining strategy, fixturing, cutting data, machine characteristics, and the performance of the entire manufacturing process can all influence the final solution.

“When you have stood at the machine yourself and programmed parts, you understand that everything in production is interconnected. Not even a good tool can solve everything if the rest of the process does not support it. For me, it’s important to first understand what the customer is manufacturing and where the real challenge lies,” says Saukko.

Solving technical problems and continuously developing his competence has been a central part of his professional life.

“In machining, learning basically never ends. Materials, tools, machines, and methods are constantly evolving. I want to share my own experience with customers, but it is just as important to listen to their experience and continue learning myself. The best solutions are most often found together.”

Walter Tools has been one of Camcut’s most important partners since the company was founded. Camcut is a Gold Level Channel Partner of Walter Tools, and Walter’s cutting tools and tooling solutions form an important part of Camcut AB’s offering in Sweden as well.

At the beginning of his new role, Jan-Erik took part in intensive product training on Walter Tools’ products and solutions together with Anders Oxonius, Application Engineer / Technical Trainer at Walter Norden, and Jörgen Frisendahl, Sales Manager – Sweden & Export Markets at Walter Tools. The cooperation with Walter Tools already has a strong practical foundation. Jan-Erik and Anders Oxonius are former colleagues, and their earlier collaboration now continues in a new form where Jan-Erik works with technical sales at Camcut AB and Anders as a technical specialist and trainer at Walter Norden. Together with Jörgen Frisendahl and the rest of the Walter organization, this creates strong conditions for close cooperation around customers and technical solutions in the Swedish market.

“It feels good to continue working with Anders and at the same time work closely with Jörgen and the rest of the Walter organization in my new role. Anders and I have known each other for a long time, so it is easy to discuss technical issues directly and practically. Walter’s product range is extensive, and close cooperation with their technical organization and sales is an important part of our ability to help customers even in demanding machining situations,” says Saukko.

According to Pesonen, close collaboration with manufacturers’ technical and commercial organizations is a central part of how Camcut works.

“Walter Tools has long been a very important partner for us. In Sweden, we want to build our operations so that local customer work, Camcut AB’s expertise, and Walter’s technical and commercial organization support each other. Jan-Erik’s and Anders’ previous collaboration, as well as Jörgen’s role in the Swedish market, give us a very strong basis for this,” says Pesonen.

Camcut was founded in 2014 on the idea that cutting tools, CAM software, and expert services for manufacturing should be seen as a whole that supports the same manufacturing process.

In just over ten years, the business has expanded from cutting tools and CAM software to solutions for tool and workholding, measurement and quality assurance, workshop products, digital services, and expert services for developing manufacturing processes.

Camcut serves several hundred customers, from small machine shops to large international industrial companies and technical education organizations. Its partner network includes more than 40 international manufacturers, software companies, and technology firms.

In addition to products, the business includes training, technical support, implementation, CAM programming, and method planning. The idea is, when needed, to go deeper than a single tool and review the entire manufacturing process together with the customer.

“Jan-Erik’s background fits well with how we want to work with technical sales. We do not visit customers just to present products. First, we need to understand what is being made, on which machine, with which method, and where the challenges in the process lie. Only then can we assess which solution actually creates value for the customer,” says Pesonen.

Camcut Group was established in 2025 to create a foundation for international growth. The Group consists of Camcut Oy and Camcut AB, which is responsible for operations in Sweden. The Group’s shared resources are used to support the local companies in areas such as administration, marketing, business development, and digital services.

Sweden was chosen as the first new market, among other reasons, because of its strong manufacturing industry and the discussions held with Camcut’s long-term partners.

The intention is not to copy an existing business model directly into a new market, but to combine the Group’s existing expertise with local presence and build the business together with Swedish customers.

“Camcut Group’s role is to develop shared services, expertise, and digital solutions that can be used locally in different markets. In Sweden, Jan-Erik’s practical experience in machining and his local customer work are now combined with the overall concept we have built up over more than ten years,” says Mikko Vepsäläinen, Managing Director of Camcut Group.