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, among others, MG Instrument, LK Precision Parts and, most recently, for almost ten years at LKAB Wassara AB.

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

The combination of practical machining and CAM programming makes it possible to see the customer’s situation from a wider perspective than just choosing a single tool. Besides the tool, for example, programming, machining strategy, fixturing, cutting data, machine characteristics, and the functioning of the entire manufacturing process can all affect the final solution.

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

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

“In metal cutting, the learning really 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 experiences and continue learning myself. The best solutions are usually 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 for 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 previous cooperation is now continuing in a new form, with Jan-Erik working in technical sales at Camcut AB and Anders as a technical specialist and trainer at Walter Norden. Together with Jörgen Frisendahl and the rest of Walter’s organization, this creates excellent conditions for close cooperation on 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 Walter’s 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 a key part of our ability to help customers even in demanding machining situations,” says Saukko.

According to Pesonen, close cooperation with the 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 cooperation, as well as Jörgen’s role in the Swedish market, give us a very strong foundation for this,” says Pesonen.

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

In just over ten years, operations have expanded from cutting tools and CAM software to solutions for tool and workpiece holding, 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. The partner network includes more than 40 international manufacturers, software companies, and technology firms.

In addition to products, the operations include training, technical support, implementation, CAM programming, and process 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 go to the customer just to present products. First we need to understand what is being manufactured, in which machine, with which method, and where the challenges in the process lie. Only then can we assess which solution will actually benefit the customer,” Pesonen says.

Camcut Group was founded 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 partly due to the country’s strong manufacturing industry and discussions with Camcut’s long-term partners.

The intention is not to copy an existing business model directly to a new market, but to combine the Group’s existing expertise with a local presence and build operations 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 metal cutting and his local customer work are now combined with the overall offering we have built up over more than ten years,” says Mikko Vepsäläinen, Managing Director of Camcut Group.