SACO — A hand tool manufacturer based in Saco has introduced a new product developed specifically for advanced plastic scale modelers.

According to a press release, Xuron Corp. of Saco has come up with a new handy tool kit to let modelers cut sprues cleanly and precisely while holding and placing tiny parts, and cutting photo-etched metal parts.

The Xuron® TK3200 Pro-Modelers Tool Kit is suited for advanced scale model builders who need to precisely cut and manipulate small plastic parts and thin photo-etched metal pieces and features a handy canvas storage pouch with individual pockets for each tool.

Each kit includes a Model 2175ET Sprue Cutter, Model 9180ET Scissors for photo-etch cutting without deforming, and Model 450 TweezerNose™ pliers for forming, holding, and inserting parts.

By eliminating razor blades and knives, the Xuron® TK3200 Pro-Modelers Tool Kit’s Model 9180ET Scissors has ultra-sharp tips, and the 2175ET has a low-profile, by-pass cutting jaw, and the TweezerNose™ pliers can pick up a human hair.

Company officials say that these ergonomic tools are made of high carbon steel with a non-glare finish, Light-Touch™ return springs, and Xuro-Rubber™ soft cushioned rubber grips.

Priced at a suggested retail of $69, the Xuron® TK3200 Pro-Modelers Tool Kit is manufactured in Saco by Xuron, which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ergonomic, electronics-grade hand tools.

Xuron’s products are sold worldwide and serve a variety of markets including industrial electronics, aerospace, jewelry manufacturing and plastics molding, as well as in the bobbies and crafts markets.

Founded in 1971, Xuron Corp. is the original inventor, and patent holder, of the Micro-Shear® blade by-pass cutting technology used on all Xuron® brand cutters.

Xuron’s market includes hundreds of distributors and retailers worldwide offering more than 100 different Xuron® brand hand tools and associated products.

The company is headquartered at 62 Industrial Park Road in Saco.