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Quickgrind

Name: Quickgrind
Address: Unit 5701, Shannon Place, Shannon Way, Tewkesbury, GL208SL, GB
Telephone: +441684294090

Customised & off-the-shelf Carbide Tooling, CAM & Assessment Service, Machining Operation Analysis,

09/06/2026

The Art of Tooling #35

A different angle on precision

Sometimes the beauty of a tool is not just in what it does, but in how it looks when you stop and really study it.
In the latest post in our Art of Tooling series, we take an abstract view of a Quickgrind single flute router. Photographed end-on, the image transforms a practical cutting tool into something far more unexpected, turning geometry, symmetry and light into a striking visual.

It is a reminder that great tooling is engineered for performance, but there is also real elegance in the detail. Every line, every curve and every surface has a purpose. Even an uncoated tool, stripped back to the essentials, can reveal just how refined good design really is.

This is what we enjoy about the series. Looking at tooling not only as a solution for machining challenges, but also as an example of precision in its purest form.

Quickgrind. The Art of Tooling.

05/06/2026

QuickCycle: Closing the loop on carbide value
Carbide has value long after a tool has reached the end of its first working life.

With QuickCycle, Quickgrind helps manufacturers recover that value by making carbide recycling simpler, more visible and more commercially useful.

It is about more than disposing of used tools responsibly. It is about keeping high-value material in circulation, reducing waste, and supporting a more efficient tooling ecosystem.

As part of our wider approach to smarter carbide use, QuickCycle sits alongside Quickgrind’s commitment to the 4Rs:

Rethink how tooling is specified
Recycle residual carbide value
Remanufacture tools to restore performance
Rework existing carbide back into productive use

For manufacturers looking to reduce waste, improve sustainability and get more from every tool, QuickCycle offers a practical way to turn used carbide into future value.

Smarter carbide use starts here.

03/06/2026

The 20/80 Challenge: Are you measuring what really matters?

At Quickgrind, we believe the true cost of cutting tools is not the price you pay to buy them, but the value they unlock in your process.

That is why we developed the 20/80 Challenge: a smarter way to evaluate your tooling strategy. Instead of focusing on the 20% of your spend that is obvious, we help you uncover the hidden 80% of costs – setup times, scrap, downtime, inefficient cycle times – and eliminate them.

If you are ready to rethink total cost of ownership and unlock Infinite Possibilities for your productivity, take the 20/80 Challenge today.

Speak to one of our specialists to find out how.

01/06/2026

Power-up your machining game with the Quickgrind app.

Ready to gain the edge in your machining? Tap into 50+ years of Quickgrind tooling expertise, right from your pocket.

Download the Quickgrind app and get:

- Expert milling and drilling info
- Smart tool selection for every job
- Feed and speed calculator
- Easy ordering of standard tools
- Instant access to how-to videos
- Constant updates to keep you ahead

Stay sharp. Stay competitive. Get the app, for iPhone and Android.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/quickgrind/id6462920546

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickgrind.quickgrind

29/05/2026

QuickLab: Where custom tooling starts with intent
Every high-performance tool begins with understanding.

Through QuickLab, each custom tool design is developed around the specific application, starting with the part, the machining strategy and the performance requirements that matter most.

From there, geometries are refined to exact requirements, key design features are engineered into the solution, and the tool is modelled before production begins. Every detail is measured, verified and translated into clear drawings for client sign-off before manufacture.

It is a complete route from concept to manufacturable design, giving customers confidence that their tooling has been considered, checked and approved before it reaches the machine.

Custom tooling. Engineered with purpose. Designed with intent.

27/05/2026

UWR Racing: You’re invited to Oulton Park for Round 2!

Following a strong start to the 2026 Fine Cut Radical Cup UK season at Brands Hatch, Quickgrind is inviting clients, partners and motorsport fans to join us in supporting the University of Wolverhampton Racing Team at Round 2, taking place at Oulton Park International on Saturday 20 June.

Why not come along, meet the team, enjoy a great day of racing and see first-hand the kind of next-generation engineering talent Quickgrind is proud to support.

As you can see from the photos from Brands Hatch, the opening round delivered plenty of excitement, including strong pace, competitive racing and a well-earned podium finish for UWR Racing. It was a great start to the campaign, and a clear sign of the preparation, precision and teamwork going into this season.

Now attention turns to Oulton Park, one of the UK’s most exciting and challenging circuits. Fast, flowing and technical, it promises to be another brilliant test for the team, both on track and behind the scenes.

We’d be delighted to see you there. Come along, support UWR Racing and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic day of motorsport!

22/05/2026

Mastering precision, delivering excellence

Precision is our passion at Quickgrind. With cutting-edge metrology and measuring capabilities, including our advanced Bruker Alicona and Walter Helicheck 3D measuring machines, plus Haimer wheel balancers, we ensure every tool we make meets the highest standards of accuracy and performance.

When it comes to quality, we don’t just meet expectations, we measure up to the very best.

20/05/2026

One system. Multiple possibilities.

ModX is Quickgrind’s modular tooling system, designed to bring greater flexibility, efficiency and control to modern machining.

By combining a reusable shank with interchangeable heads, ModX gives manufacturers a smarter way to approach tooling. It helps reduce stockholding, simplify tool management and respond more quickly to changing applications, all while maintaining the performance and precision demanded on the shop floor.

It’s a practical solution for shops looking to improve versatility without compromising on quality. Whether the focus is productivity, cost control or making better use of available tooling resources, ModX is built to support a more agile approach.

It’s also a way to manage carbide price volatility and reduce the demand for virgin carbide.

Like everything at Quickgrind, ModX is backed by engineering thinking, application knowledge and a commitment to helping customers find the right solution for the job.

ModX from Quickgrind. Modular by design. Practical by nature.

18/05/2026

Backed by recognised standards. Built to deliver.

At Quickgrind, the work we do is built on more than engineering expertise alone. It is supported by recognised standards that reflect our commitment to quality, security, compliance and trusted business practice.

From ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials to AEO, JOSCAR, Make UK Defence and membership of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, these accreditations help demonstrate the rigour behind the way we operate.

They matter because they give customers confidence. Confidence in the consistency of our processes, the quality of our service, the security of our systems and the strength of our wider business standards.

For Quickgrind, these are not simply badges. They are part of the foundation that supports how we work, how we improve and how we build long-term partnerships across industry.

Quickgrind. Backed by recognised standards.

15/05/2026

In modern dental manufacturing, better results come from better collaboration.

That is a theme Dan Barber of Element Digital Dental Solutions speaks to clearly in this interview, reflecting on the value of working closely with tooling partners to refine machining strategies and improve performance across the production process.

Having worked with Quickgrind over an extended period, Dan highlights not only the quality of the tools themselves, but the wider support that sits behind them. In today’s dental sector, where workflows are becoming more connected, more data-driven and more demanding, tooling is no longer just about supply. It is about helping laboratories achieve greater consistency, efficiency and confidence in day-to-day machining.

For Element Digital, that includes using a combination of standard off-the-shelf tools and more bespoke solutions, depending on the application. That flexibility, backed by reliable technical support, helps the team respond to different materials, machining challenges and production requirements without compromising on quality.

It is a strong example of how collaboration between tooling specialists and dental laboratories can deliver practical gains, from improved machining performance and process stability to better alignment between tooling and real-world manufacturing needs.

As dental workflows continue to evolve, partnerships like this are becoming an increasingly important part of staying competitive.

Address

Unit 5701, Shannon Place, Shannon Way
Tewkesbury
GL208SL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441684294090

Website

http://www.quickgrind.com/

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