Master Abrasives appointed official UK & Ireland machinery agent for Top-Work Industrial Co. Ltd

Midlands-based Master Abrasives has been appointed the authorised agent for Top-Work Industrial Co.Ltd in the UK and Ireland. Top-Work, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of tool grinders, is renowned for its high-quality machines.

Master Abrasives managing director, Paul Batson, visited Taiwan last year to solidify the partnership, which was officially launched on 1st January 2025.

Top-Work, founded in 1986, is a specialist in tool grinder manufacturing. The company is CE certified and has won research and development awards from Taiwan’s Industrial Bureau for three consecutive years. In 2017, Top-Work joined the Palmary Group and introduced the European NUMROTO tool grinding software.

Master Abrasives is initially highlighting two Top-Work grinding machines for the UK and Irish markets: the TP-4 Precision CNC Pinch/Peel Grinding Machine and the TD Series Diamond/CBN Wheel Truing and Dressing Machine.

TP-4 Precision CNC Pinch/Peel Grinding Machine

The TP-4 is a high-precision CNC cylindrical pinch/peel grinder with smart technology. It features two grinding wheels that operate simultaneously, enabling the grinding of cylindrical materials such as cutting tools and form punches. The TP-4 is used after centreless grinding and before the pre-processing stage on a 5-axis tool grinder. It has been successfully employed in several industries, primarily the high-precision tool industry, mould making, and the electronics and medical parts sectors.

TD Series Diamond/CBN Wheel Truing and Dressing Machine

The TD Series is a high-precision machine for truing and dressing superabrasive wheels, commonly used in the cutting tool industry. The range covers straight, angled and radiused wheels, 50-250 mm in diameter. Dressing wheels on their arbours from multi-axis grinding machines offer the advantages of improved cutting edges and extended wheel life. The TD machines are available in two versions: the TD-3, which features PLC control and open guarding and the TD-5, which is fully enclosed with CNC control for enhanced safety and precision.

Paul Batson and Ian Meredith, Master Abrasives' applications engineering manager, plan to attend TIMTOS in March 2025. They will collaborate further with Top-Work at Taiwan's largest machine and engineering trade show and engage with other partners exhibiting there.

Ian Meredith, who has extensive experience in the tool manufacturing industry, is particularly excited about this new addition to the Master Abrasives range. "This is a great opportunity for Master to offer cutting-edge, high-precision grinding solutions to the UK and Irish markets for tool and cutter," he states. "With my background in the tool manufacturing sector, I’m delighted to be driving this side of the business and believe Top-Work grinders will make a significant impact, bringing advanced technology and performance to our customers."

For more information about the tool and cutter machinery Master Abrasives is bringing to the UK and Irish markets, customers can contact Master’s technical representatives for expert advice on products and services. Stay updated by following Master Abrasives on social media or visiting their news page at www.master-abrasives.co.uk

Master Abrasives is a Daventry-based independently owned company that has built an enviable reputation for quality and service that is as strong today as it has always been. The well-known trademark of ‘Master’ is on much of the product range and services offered by the company in the UK and worldwide.

Top-Work Industrial Co.Ltd, founded in 1986, is a specialist in tool grinder manufacturing. The company is CE certified and has won research and development awards from Taiwan’s Industrial Bureau for three consecutive years. In 2017, Top-Work joined the Palmary Group and introduced the European NUMROTO tool grinding software.

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