Grinding machines: New developments

Paul Batson, managing director of Master Abrasives, explained “Since we announced our offering of cylindrical and centreless machines by Micromatic Grinding Technologies, we have had contact with a number of customers who’ve expressed an interest in surface grinders. During my visit to Alex Machine Tools head office in India, we discussed and agreed that the development of a relationship between our two companies would be mutually beneficial.”

Over the past 30 years, ALEX has developed a comprehensive range of surface grinding machines, including a reciprocating hydraulically-operated machine, a high power rotary surface grinder, creep feed machines and a range of precision double disk grinders. This range includes a wide variety of sophisticated elements including computer numerical controls, automatic in-process gauging and other material handling automation, depending on the customer’s need and application.

ALEX also offers special purpose grinding solutions according to application needs.  The company has built a wide range of special purpose machines specifically engineered with state-of-the-art technology in diverse sectors such as automotive, defence and general engineering. Based on a thorough understanding of the customer’s components, tolerance, surface finish and production requirements, their technical team can recommend optimum grinding solutions.

The team at Master Abrasives is already very familiar with surface grinding processes as the company is a leading supplier of its own MASTER grinding wheels and dressing tools. A year and half on from its appointment as UK representatives of Micromatic Grinding Technologies, Master Abrasives now has a dedicated applications engineering team to deal with customer enquiries for technical products such as these.