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15.12.2020 - sia Abrasives (GB) Price Increase 2021

Please be advised that sia Abrasives (GB) Ltd will implement a price increase of +2.8% on all products, with the exception of our 4581 & 4582 siaramic series effective 1st January 2021.

In line with our normal policy, this branded partner price increase will be applied separately to our general price increase. 

Please contact us if you have any questions. 

15.12.2020 - Saint-Gobain Price Increase 2021

Please be advised that Saint-Gobain will implement a price increase of +1.9% across all product lines and brands effective 1st January 2021. 

In line with our normal policy, this branded partner price increase will be applied separately to our general price increase. 

Please contact us if you have any questions. 

01.12.2020 - Christmas Closure

Christmas closure

24.11.2020 - 2021 Price Increase

In line with our normal policy we will be implementing a general price increase of 1.8% from the 1st March 2021. Below the price increase letter from our Managing Director Paul Batson:

2021 Price Increase

05.11.2020 - Master Abrasives installs Micromatic CNC grinding machine at Total Carbide Ltd part of the Versarien group of companies

Andreas Hohmann, Managing Director at Total Carbide, and Ian Meredith, Applications Engineering Manager at Master AbrasivesMaster Abrasives has installed the Micormatic PLUTO 18 machine at Total Carbide, a leading manufacturer of sintered Tungsten Carbide wear parts based at Westcott Venture Park near Aylesbury, providing an advanced materials and engineering base for Westcott Space Cluster.

Total Carbide were looking for a cost-effective new machine for their tungsten carbide measuring probes. The component has a chamfer on the front corner which was ground by interpolation on their previous machine. The required stock removal was 0.5mm on diameter and surface finish was 0.4umRa with an outer diameter and length tolerance of +/- 0.25mm. The new machine was to accommodate a volume of 2000-3000 pieces per month and it was necessary to have Fanuc CNC to grind OD, face, chamfer and corner radius features, allowing a smooth transition for operators and for work to continue in their toolroom.

The Micromatic CNC Machine PLUTO-18PLUTO-18 is a specially designed by Micromatic Grinding Technologies to focus on compactness, high-performance and provide an economical grinding solution. It is best suited to produce highly accurate small components and can perform both plunge and traverse grinding operations. The effective guarding design makes it ‘total productive maintenance’ friendly and its standard configuration makes it adaptable for factory automation too.

A few features of PLUTO-18 include its suitability for batch production of shaft type components with a maximum wheel outer diameter of 400mm (and width 50mm). A rigid anti-friction wheel head is utilised for better geometrical accuracies and an integrated table provides higher rigidity. PLUTO 18 measures only 1.66m (W) X 2.2m (D), which can help to save nearly 30% space compared to the footprint of a similar hydraulic grinder. Its customised user-friendly graphics screen helps ease in machine setting and operation.

Kelly Warrington, Customer Services Team Leader, provides vital assistance from the office for applications engineering support. Kelly worked closely with Ian in providing Total Carbide with quotes and information on the Master range. This also included organising shipment to their facility and making contact with engineers to confirm delivery dates for their new machine.

Videos demonstrating capabilities of different machines by Micromatic Grinding Technologies are available on their YouTube channel. Master Abrasives can also show machines in action from their grinding and finishing showroom based in the Midlands, as well as superfinishing devices, metrology equipment and abrasives.

Andreas Hohmann, Nitin Kumar from Micromatic Grinding Technologies and Ian Meredith The component has a chamfer on the front corner which was ground by interpolation on their previous machine.  Chris Whetter, Total Carbide CNC Grinding Team Leader and the engineers are delighted with their new machine

03.11.2020 - Grinding Machines from stock at discounted rates!

Avoid long lead times and large investments! We're now offering a selection of Micromatic Grinding Technologies' and ALEX Machine Tools' grinding machines from stock for quick delivery*. These machines are also offered at competitive rates - explore our selection below and find the right solution for your application!

NH-500 Surface Grinder
This compact NH-500 grinder from Alex Machine Tools is specially suited for quick flat grinding of workpieces.

Features and benefits:
• Moving column design
• Surface capacity of 500 x 250 mm
• High precision of 90°± 0° for superior stability

Read more about NH500

PLUTO-18 CNC Grinding Machine

This machine from Micromatic Grinding Technologies is designed for production of high-precision shaft type parts in plunge or traverse grinding operations.

Features and benefits:

• Compact in size
• High-performance
• Adaptable for factory automation
• Ergonomically designed

Read more about PLUTO-18 

ECO 200 Hydraulic Grinding MachineMicromatic Grinding Technologies' ECO 200 grinding machine
ECO 200 is a compact grinding machine from Micromatic Grinding Technologies designed for grinding of small size high-precision components for tool room & small batch production.  

Suitable for:

• External grinding 
• Internal grinding
• Face grinding 

Read more about ECO 200

*Until stocks last

22.10.2020 - New Heavy Duty Carbide Burr Range from Master Abrasives

Cylindrical ball nose, oval, ball nose tree and ball nose cone shapes available Master Abrasives has developed a brand new range of heavy duty (HD) cut carbide burrs for high stock removal, now available from stock.

The new Master HD burrs are designed specifically for high stock removal applications. The unique geometry makes the burrs run smoother, last longer and reduces hand arm vibration (HAV) levels.
As well as providing excellent stock removal, Master HD burrs are suitable for blending cast lines, digging out and radius work. They’re ideal for use on materials such as WCB carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex and nickel based materials.

Andy Wright, Sales and Business Development Manager, states, “We developed these burrs as a solution to help manufacturers improve productivity and grinding performance. Our sales team has been testing the HD cut in various applications with excellent results, finding an impressive improvement in stock removal and smoother grinding performance.”

Available shapes include the cylindrical ball nose, oval, ball nose tree and ball nose cone. A selection of popular sizes is now stocked and available for application trials. Other shapes and sizes can be made to order in Master Abrasives’ high-quality carbide.

Master heavy duty (HD) carbide burrs are designed for high stock removal and productivity

A brand new product video has been launched to show the selection of burr shapes available, the unique geometry and demonstrate the burrs in action providing excellent stock removal. The video is now available to watch on Master Abrasives YouTube channel.

Master HD burrs are also available in Poland and Mexico from Master Abrasives’ sister companies, as well as through their distributors throughout the rest of the world. To discuss application requirements, get in touch with the customer service team or your nearest distributor.

15.09.2020 - Top Performing Resin Fibre Discs from Deerfos

Deerfos’ Bora9 resin fibre discs have proved to offer extended product life as well as a competitive cost price in a recent comparison test against a leading brand of discs being used at a Midlands-based manufacturer.

BORA9 Deerfos Resin Fibre DiscThe test was conducted with Deerfos’ Bora9 discs in size 115 x 22mm, in 36 grit. They were compared to the discs currently used by the manufacturer to deburr stainless steel exhausts. The Bora9 disc offered the highest productivity with double the product life.

Sean Rowell, Master Abrasives Technical Sales Representative, was on site to aid in conducting these tests. He commented: “The product life of the Deerfos discs surpassed the previous brands by double, which is a real plus for operators saving time on applications such as smoothing welds. It not only saves manufacturing time but reduces overall costs. The Bora9 is definitely a product worth trying in manufacturers looking to improve productivity.”

The Bora9 resin fibre-backed disc uses a ceramic grain and features a supersized coating with active filler which significantly reduces heat generation and helps prevent burning. Bora9 discs are ideally suited for medium to heavy stock removal on hard to grind alloys and as such are ideally suited for dressing stainless steel welds. Benefits include excellent stock removal, high grinding performance, reduced heat generation and improved productivity. The discs are available from Master Abrasives in diameters 115, 125 and 175mm in various grit sizes.

Master Abrasives have been UK distributors for Deerfos products since their partnership began in 2018. Master Abrasives technical sales team can help give advice on application requirements and provide free trials of Deerfos Bora9 discs from stock as well as other grades of discs available in the Deerfos range.

10.09.2020 - Cancellation of our stand at GrindTec 2020

It is with great regret that we have cancelled our stand at GrindTec 2020. With concerns for ability to travel and the welfare of our employees, we’re confident that we’ve made the right decision and we plan to be at the next GrindTec International Trade Fair for Grinding Technology.

You can also look forward to seeing us at MACH 2021 where we will be exhibiting at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-28th January, showing a range of machinery and equipment from companies such as Micromatic Grinding Technologies, Alex Machine Tools and Innovative Automation Products. Read our news article dated 20.02.20 for more information.

03.09.2020 - UK Representation of Meister & Schmeier Abrasives coming to a close

After a long and close relationship we have made the decision to end our partnership with Meister and Schmeier in the UK on the 30th Sept 2020.  Although this was a difficult decision after many years of working together and representing them, we concluded, that we needed more flexibility to develop our own strategies and products within our portfolio especially with regards to the Master branded range of products.  

      

We will continue to support and accept orders for Meister or Schmeier products up till and including the 30th Sept. Any stock that we hold for our customers, we will also honour these commitments until stocks have been exhausted and of course we will in that period continue to offer our excellent service and support.  

We enter a new phase in our development and plan to offer much more to our customer base with a broad comprehensive range of quality products that offer cost effective solutions to your applications through our own Master brand. We thank you for your business and support in recent years and hope we can develop even more highly productive solutions for your needs, whether high precision or more general-purpose abrasives.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or applications you would like to review.  

01.09.2020 - Top Performing Discs From Rhodius

In a recent side by side test of five leading brands of grinding discs conducted at a manufacturer of stainless steel exhaust systems, Rhodius was the top-performing disc providing twenty-five-percent more cuts per disc on average.

Rhodius Alphaline Range

Sean Rowell, who recently joined Master Abrasives as Technical Sales Representative, was on site to aid in conducting these tests on 1.5mm thick stainless-steel sheet essential for the manufacture of exhaust systems. The discs were all tested on the same 240V electric angle grinder and included the Rhodius XT70 Alphaline disc which proved to be the top-performing disc with the lowest cost-per-cut and highest productivity.

Sean commented, “The operator’s favourite disc was the Rhodius Alphaline as it was consistent through its cutting life and gave reduced burrs and more consistent and better-quality parts compared to the other discs. Added to the very reasonable cost price, this was overall the best disc for this customer.

“The XT70 Alphaline range of products by Rhodius is a reliable cutting disc for the cost-conscious professional. It is ideal for low-power machines, with little burr formation and a high cutting rate but fewer sparks. This disc is suitable for steel and stainless steel and is available from 100 to 150mm diameter in 1 or 1.5mm thickness.” Rhodius Grinding Disc

“When comparing with the other brands, we noticed that the first disc wore quickly with inefficient results. The second disc was better, but it was hard and bounced. The third was very soft and again wore quickly.” explains Sean.

“The fourth was the customer’s usual disc and performed well but is expensive. Clearly, the Rhodius discs surpassed expectations, gave the right life at the right price and will be the new favourite for their manufacturing process of exhaust systems.”

Master Abrasives were appointed UK representatives of Rhodius Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG in 2018. Rhodius cut-off wheels provide an outstanding price-performance ratio, offering solutions for cut-off applications in the fabrication and foundry sectors as well as general industry. Master’s technical sales team can recommend to customers the best products to suit the application and production requirements, guiding them through product trials when the assistance is required.

20.07.2020 - Master and Micromatic offer special discounts to celebrate 4-year partnership

To celebrate four years of partnership, Master Abrasives and Micromatic Grinding Technologies have teamed up to offer special discounts on grinding machines from 20th July to 31st August 2020. 

06.07.2020 - Master Abrasives’ new corporate video

Master Abrasives has released a corporate video which explains who they are and features employees from its different departments.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qkLC_uWWOW4

25.06.2020 - New Technical Sales Representative at Master Abrasives

Sean Rowell, Technical Sales RepresentativeSean Rowell has joined Master Abrasives team as a Technical Sales Representative for the South East and East coast.

With a background in the abrasives industry and a wealth of experience within both bonded and coated abrasives, Sean will be providing commercial and technical support for customers during this short-term situation. He will work along side Andy Wright, Sales and Business Development Manager to help customers improve productivity and quality in their manufacturing processes.

Andy and Sean will initially focus of their efforts on coated abrasive products such as Master converted coated belts, as well as cutting and grinding discs. The reliable Rhodius grinding and cutting products offer a great price/performance ratio for cost-conscious professionals. Deerfos high-quality flap discs, velcro-backed discs and fibre discs are also available for a range of applications.

Customers can get in touch with Master Abrasives team at sales@master-abrasives.co.uk to discuss improving productivity with Master’s experts.

01.06.2020 - Master Abrasives launches new website

Master Abrasives has launched an updated website combining their three business areas of abrasives, tools and machinery and equipment into one user-friendly and modern site.