Say goodbye to traditional tweezers and upgrade your modeling toolkit with the revolutionary Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers! With a rich history of excellence in the plastic scale modeling industry, Xuron Corporation is thrilled to introduce our latest innovation to modelers worldwide. A Cut Above Traditional Tweezers Designed with precision, control, and durability in mind, the Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers offer an ergonomic alternative to traditional tweezers. These pliers are designed to provide unparalleled ease and comfort when handling small, delicate parts. Their thin, narrow blades are meticul ..read more

Xuron Corporation guarantees its products to be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship providing the tool has been used as recommended by Xuron Corporation. Unless specified otherwise, Xuron® Cutters are not intended for use on any type of hardened wire. At Xuron Corporation, we are exceptionally conscious of the fact that you have spent your hard-earned money to purchase our products and we want you to feel you have received what you’ve paid for (in quality and value). Our internal quality control process comprises multiple steps from incoming inspection of raw material to testing ea ..read more

In an industry where precision, reliability, and efficiency are paramount, having the right tools can make a significant difference. Xuron® Micro-Shear® flush cutters are a powerhouse that marries convenience and functionality to deliver unparalleled performance. These ergonomic hand tools are offered in over 100 models designed for special tasks ranging from cutting hard and soft wire to electronic leads, slippery aramid fibers, slitting PVC jacketing, and many other factory and field-proven applications. This blog post aims to shed light on the key features and benefits of our Micro-Shear® f ..read more

In the realm of plastic scale model building and model railroading, the right adhesive and precision tools can take your craftsmanship to new heights. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the selection of glues, cements, solvents, and the essential tool for precise application – the Xuron® Model 860 Dispensing Bottle. This is part two of a previous post that offered a broad overview of the differences between glues, cements, and solvents. Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Plastic Model Adhesives play a pivotal role in every model-building project. Whether it’s tube glue, Model Cem ..read more

At Xuron Corporation, we are known for our Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters and precision pliers. We also manufacture highly efficient Wire Strippers / Cutters, designed to meet a wide range of applications. Whether you’re in wire harness manufacturing, factory maintenance and repair, or simply changing a lighting fixture, it’s imperative to strip the outer jacket of the wire before joining or installing connectors. Xuron® Model 501 Wire Stripper/CutterXuron® Model 501 Wire Strippers / Cutter: Versatile and Reliable The Model 501 is a dependable workhorse that effortlessly strips and cuts both solid ..read more

For all hobbyists, tools are an essential part of the creative process. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced scale model builder, it’s more enjoyable when you have the right tool for the task at hand. When your basic modeling tools can be found in one Xuron® Modelers Tool Kit, that’s even better. Be sure to read through to the end, because we’re giving away this Xuron TK 3200 Professional Modeler’s Tool Kit, to one lucky modeler! From One Scale Modeler to Another As a scale modeler myself, I like it whenever I can make tasks easier and still achieve the results I want. This starts with usi ..read more

I’ll bet that when you think of Xuron® tools, a few well-known and well-used tools come to mind. Today let’s expand your view of what’s available and hone in on a couple of possibly lesser-known tools to bend wire, form wire, as well as photo-etch, and a variety of materials. These pliers and all Xuron® tools are available through local hobby shops. Xuron® Model 485FN Flat Nose Pliers Lightweight and easy to hold, yet strong, the Xuron® Model 485FN Flat Nose Pliers is perfect for model building. It’s fairly small – only 5.5 inches in length and although the widest jaws of our pliers line, spor ..read more

Whether you’re a plastic scale model builder, model railroader, maker, or jeweler searching for a quality flush cutter for soft materials, the right tool for a specific task makes all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll highlight three tools based on the Xuron® 410, an all-around useful Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, and explain the differences between them. Specifically, we’re talking about the Xuron® Models 410, 410A, and 410T Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters. The Need For Different Types of Cutters Different types of soft materials require different cutting methods that can only be achieved with ..read more

Are you a scale modeler or model railroader looking for the perfect tool kit to help you get the best results when working with photo-etch parts? Then check out the Xuron® TK 3600 Professional Photo Etch Tool Kit. This kit is designed to simplify and streamline your process, giving you three specialty tools that are capable of trimming PE parts with unmatched precision: the 9180ET Professional Photo-Etch Scissors, the 450 TweezerNose Pliers, and the 575 Micro-Bending Pliers. Let’s take a look at what makes this tool kit special. (Read all the way to the end for a special subscriber-only offer ..read more

If you work in a manufacturing environment, you know that Static Electricity can be a serious problem. It can damage sensitive electronic components, causing shorts and failures. In some cases, static discharge can even be a fire hazard. That’s why it’s important to use ESD Safe Hand Tools whenever you’re handling sensitive electronic components. But what are ESD Safe Hand Tools? How do they work? And where can you get them? Keep reading to find out. Minimizing Risk ESD Safe Hand Tools are tools that have been designed to minimize the risk of damage from static electricity. They accomplish thi ..read more