IDEAL-TEK 15ARW.C.0.ITU High Precision Cutting Tweezers Carbon Steel
IDEAL-TEK 15ARW.C.0.ITU High Precision Cutting Tweezers Carbon Steel
IDEAL-TEK 15ARW.C.0.ITU high precision cutting tweezers are designed for small-material cutting and small cuts in soft metal strands such as copper. Short, rounded blades are designed to maximize visibility and cutting force within this fine-cutting application. The 115mm C carbon steel tool has predominantly angled blades, a superior finish and a sandblasted body.
Selection limits: The current manufacturer page lists 0.1mm component diameter/cutting capacity, not a universal hard-wire rating. This model is listed as not ESD safe. Its C carbon steel is magnetizable and has poor corrosion resistance according to the material sheet.
Best Uses / Applications
- Small cuts in fine, soft metal strands such as copper within the listed capacity.
- Precision assembly and rework where short, rounded cutting blades improve visibility of the work.
- Fine bench cutting where a compact tweezer-format tool suits access.
- Electronics tasks after separately evaluating electrostatic requirements.
Key Features
- Short, rounded cutting blades with predominantly angled blade contact.
- 115mm overall length and 6.5mm blade length in the current manufacturer datasheet.
- C carbon steel body with sandblasted finish and superior blade finish.
- 124° manufacturer-listed bend and 5mm opening gap.
- Conventional action; manufactured in Switzerland.
- Manufacturer lists RoHS compliance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Current manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| MTE SKU | 15ARW.C.0.ITU |
| Manufacturer code / style | 15ARW.C.0 / 15ARW |
| Category | Cutting tweezers |
| Blade geometry | Short, rounded; predominantly angled cutting blades |
| Component diameter / cutting capacity | 0.1mm on current product page; intended for small soft-metal strands such as copper |
| Overall length | 115mm / 4.528in |
| Width × height | 10 × 13mm / 0.394 × 0.512in |
| Tip / blade length | 6.5mm / 0.256in |
| Tip thickness | 4mm / 0.157in |
| Tip width | 0.10mm / 0.004in, per product page |
| Opening gap | 5mm / 0.197in |
| Degree of bending | 124° |
| Body material | C carbon steel; material sheet identifies 1.1231 / C67S / AISI 1070 |
| Magnetic behavior | Magnetizable |
| Finish | Sandblasted body; superior blade finish |
| Reverse action / ESD safe | No / No |
| Net tool weight | 26g / 0.057lb; not packed shipping weight |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland |
| RoHS | Manufacturer lists compliant |
Document note: The linked current manufacturer PDF specifies 10mm width, 13mm height and 6.5mm blade length. Older copies bearing the same revision date may show 11mm, 14mm and 7mm respectively. Use the current linked document for these dimensions.
Selection Comparison
| Model | Blade and access | Selection distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 15ARW.C.0 | Short rounded blades, 6.5mm length; 124° bend; 5mm gap | Designed to maximize visibility and cutting force in small-cut applications; current listed capacity 0.1mm. |
| 15AGW.C.0 | 10mm blades; 135° bend; 6mm gap | Strong blades designed for moderate cutting force; current listed capacity 0.1mm. |
| Handling tweezers | Gripping points rather than cutting blades | Choose for placing and holding parts, not as a substitute for a cutter. |
Both cutting models are intended for small soft-metal strands. Blade geometry and the manufacturer's force descriptions do not establish suitability for larger or harder wire.
Care and Handling
Inspect cutting edges and alignment before use. Keep blades clean and avoid twisting, prying or forcing them through unsuitable material. C carbon steel has poor corrosion resistance, so avoid leaving the tool wet and use a suitable storage and maintenance process. Material-sheet hardness and thermal properties are not complete-tool cutting or operating-temperature ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 15ARW.C.0.ITU cut?
The manufacturer specifies small material and fine soft-metal strands, such as copper, within the listed capacity.
What is the current listed cutting capacity?
The current manufacturer page lists 0.1mm component diameter/cutting capacity. This is not a universal rating for every metal or hard wire.
How does it differ from 15AGW?
15ARW uses shorter, rounded 6.5mm blades with a 124° bend and 5mm gap. 15AGW has 10mm blades, a 135° bend and 6mm gap. The manufacturer describes 15ARW as maximizing visibility and cutting force, and 15AGW as applying moderate force.
How large is the tool?
The current manufacturer PDF specifies 115mm length, 10mm width and 13mm height, with 6.5mm blade length and 4mm tip thickness.
Why might an older datasheet show different dimensions?
The older hosted copy shows 11mm width, 14mm height and 7mm blade length despite sharing the revision date. The current linked manufacturer PDF and current product page agree on 10mm, 13mm and 6.5mm.
Is this model ESD safe or anti-magnetic?
No. The manufacturer lists ESD safe as “no,” and the C carbon steel material sheet identifies the steel as magnetizable.
Does the carbon steel need corrosion precautions?
Yes. The material sheet describes poor corrosion resistance. Avoid prolonged moisture exposure and select a maintenance process compatible with your work environment.
Where is it made, and is it reverse action?
The datasheet identifies Switzerland as the country of manufacture. The manufacturer lists reverse action as “no”; this is a conventional-action tool.
Manufacturer Tweezer Training
Ideal-tek's Episode 5, “How to improve your Tweezer performance?”, is general tweezer training, not a dedicated 15ARW cutting demonstration or a source of cutting-capacity ratings.
Watch the general manufacturer training video.
Technical Documents
- Current 15ARW.C.0 manufacturer product datasheet, retrieved November 2026; marked Rev.00 November 18, 2022
- C carbon steel material datasheet
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