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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,

04/09/2026

The 2026 Radical Cup UK season finale is heading to Donington Park.

The fourth and final round of the Finecut Radical Cup UK takes place on the Donington Park Grand Prix circuit over 26–27 September, and Quickgrind will once again be there supporting University of Wolverhampton Racing and driver Shane Kelly.

It has already been an eventful season for UWR, with strong performances at Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Silverstone demonstrating the pace of the car and the commitment of the student engineering team behind it.

Now there is one final race weekend to come.

As a long-standing supporter of UWR, Quickgrind is proud to play its part through the supply of high-performance tooling, technical expertise and controlled tool management with QuickVend, helping give the students valuable experience in a demanding, real-world motorsport environment.

We would be delighted to see clients, suppliers and partners joining us at Donington Park to support Shane and the UWR team as they bring their 2026 Radical Cup UK campaign to a close.

Donington Park GP
26–27 September 2026

If you are planning to attend, let us know. We would love to see you there.

02/09/2026

Three weeks on from announcing Quickgrind’s ISO 14001 certification, we’re taking a closer look at what environmental responsibility means in practical manufacturing terms.

ISO 14001 is about much more than a certificate. It provides a framework for understanding environmental impact, setting objectives, measuring performance and driving continual improvement across the business.

That can be seen in our own operations.

Quickgrind’s solar array has now contributed to estimated savings of 205,000 kg of CO₂, equivalent to 12,456 trees planted or 3,014,000 km driven.

But environmental performance also extends beyond energy generation.

Reducing cycle times, extending tool life, improving process stability, minimising scrap and rework, reducing unnecessary print and recovering valuable materials can all contribute to using resources more efficiently.

In manufacturing, productivity and environmental performance increasingly go hand in hand.

For customers, ISO 14001 also provides additional confidence that environmental responsibilities are being managed within a recognised, structured system. That is becoming increasingly important across sectors where supplier capability is assessed not only on quality, delivery and technical performance, but on environmental standards too.

Certification is not the finish line. It is a framework for continual improvement.

For Quickgrind, that means continuing to look at how energy, materials, digital technologies and manufacturing processes can be used more efficiently, both within our own business and across the applications we support.

Better processes. Better use of resources. Stronger supply chains.

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27/08/2026

From concept to completion. One connected approach.

Cutting tool performance is about more than the tool itself.

It starts with understanding the application, designing the right solution and developing an effective machining strategy. It continues through precision manufacture, controlled tool management and optimisation on the shopfloor. And it extends beyond the tool’s first life through remanufacture and responsible carbide recycling.

That is Quickgrind Total Solutions Engineering.

Quickgrind. QuickLab. QuickCam. QuickVend. QuickEdge. QuickCycle.

Each plays a different role, but together they create one integrated tooling lifecycle designed to improve productivity, reduce waste and maximise the value of every tool.

From initial consultation and testing to production, optimisation, recovery and reuse, everything is connected.

Closing the loop in manufacturing.

25/08/2026

Getting more life from a cutting tool is not simply about making it last longer. It is about improving the whole machining process around it.

From selecting the right carbide grade, geometry and coating, to optimising speeds and feeds, coolant, workholding, chip evacuation and cutting strategy, small improvements can make a significant difference to tool life, process stability and cost per component.

In our latest technical article, we look at 8 practical ways to extend CNC tool life and maximise performance, including:

• Choosing tooling that is right for the material and application
• Optimising speeds, feeds and cutting strategies
• Improving coolant, workholding and chip control
• Monitoring wear and maintaining tools before failure
• Using remanufacture to extend the productive life of solid carbide tooling
• Bringing tooling and CAM strategy together to improve overall machining performance

For manufacturers looking to reduce tooling costs, improve consistency and get more productive value from every tool, it is a useful overview of the factors that can make the biggest difference.

Read the full article:
https://quickgrind.com/8-ways-to-extend-cnc-ool-life-and-maximise-performance/

20/08/2026

The Art of Tooling #37: Alligator Duo.

Another close-up from the cutting edge of tool design.

This time, the focus is on the Alligator Duo, presented here with its distinctive TX-R coating.

Designed for high-performance machining of aluminium and other non-ferrous materials, Alligator Duo combines a two-flute geometry with the strength, accuracy and finish expected from Quickgrind tooling.

But viewed this closely, function becomes form. Flute profiles, cutting edges and surface treatment create their own geometry, revealing the engineering detail that normally disappears in the speed of the cut.

Precision engineered. Purpose designed. Art in carbide.

18/08/2026

Mastering the art of undercuts.

Precision. Reach. Results.

Not every tool can handle the hidden features and tight geometries demanded by aerospace, medical, or mould and die components. That’s where undercut milling tools come in, and where Quickgrind excels.

From complex recesses to concealed grooves, our high-performance undercut tools are built to go where standard end mills can’t. Engineered for stability, reach and precision, they combine advanced geometries and coatings to deliver exceptional results in even the most demanding applications.

- Reduce cycle times
- Improve surface finishes
- Eliminate unnecessary setups
- Extend tool life

With the right strategy and the right tool, you can turn impossible features into routine operations, and push your productivity even further.

Read our full guide on undercut tools and best practices:
🔗 https://quickgrind.com/undercut-milling-tools-what-they-are-and-how-they-work/

13/08/2026

Quickgrind achieves ISO 14001 certification

We are proud to announce that Quickgrind has achieved ISO 14001 certification, recognising the environmental management systems and processes supporting our continued drive to reduce environmental impact.

The certification reflects a business-wide commitment to using resources responsibly, improving efficiency and embedding continual environmental improvement throughout our operations.

This approach can be seen across Quickgrind, from the solar array helping to power our manufacturing facility, to the growing use of digital content and marketing materials that reduces our reliance on print.

It is also central to the way we help customers manufacture more efficiently. QuickLab develops bespoke cutting tools precisely matched to each application, while QuickCam creates optimised machining strategies designed to reduce cycle times, improve tool life and minimise unnecessary material and energy use.

Our circular manufacturing approach extends across the entire tooling lifecycle. Through QuickEdge, high-performance carbide tools can be remanufactured and returned to service multiple times, extending tool life and reducing demand for virgin material. QuickCycle then helps customers recover value from worn-out carbide tooling and scrap, returning this strategically important material to the supply chain.

ISO 14001 is an important milestone, but it is also part of an ongoing commitment. We will continue to measure our impact, challenge established practices and invest in more efficient, resilient and environmentally responsible ways of supporting advanced manufacturing.

Precision engineered. Resources respected. Progress measured.

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11/08/2026

A date for the diary: the Make UK Defence Summit returns on 18–19 November 2026 at the British Motor Museum in Warwick.

A reminder that Quickgrind Commercial Director Tim Darch will be taking part in the Building Blocks of Defence: Critical Defence Metals panel, contributing an SME and mid-tier manufacturing perspective on tungsten supply, raw-material risk and the wider resilience of the UK defence supply chain.

With keynote speakers, Meet the Buyer opportunities, networking and discussion around some of the sector’s most pressing challenges, the Summit promises to be an important two days for the UK defence manufacturing community.

Find out more and register here:
https://f.mtr.cool/jmedxwkfdk

Tooling

07/08/2026

Supporting the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Quest is the Quickgrind Educational Support Team, created to help colleges, universities and training providers give students meaningful, hands-on experience of modern manufacturing.

The programme connects education with industry through access to high-performance cutting tools, technical expertise, advanced CAD/CAM support and industry-standard tool management.

Participating institutions can also benefit from competitive pricing on Quickgrind solid carbide products, free technical support and opportunities to engage with the facilities and expertise available through the Quickgrind Technical Centre.

By introducing students to the tools, technologies and working practices used throughout industry, Quest helps them develop practical skills, professional confidence and a stronger understanding of modern engineering environments.

For educators, students and future engineers, the Quest starts here.

Find out more about the programme and how to get involved.

05/08/2026

A strong showing at Silverstone for University of Wolverhampton Racing.

Shane Kelly crossed the line second in Race 2 of the Finecut Radical Cup UK, just four seconds behind the race winner following an impressive drive on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

However, a post-race penalty dashed hopes of a well-deserved podium finish. While the official result was not the one the team had hoped for, the on-track performance demonstrated the pace, preparation and potential within the UWR package.

That performance was supported by the hard work of the entire team behind the scenes, from engineering and car set-up to race support and strategy.

Quickgrind is proud to support University of Wolverhampton Racing with tooling, technical expertise and controlled tool management through QuickVend.

Congratulations to Shane and the UWR team on a highly competitive weekend. The final classification may not tell the whole story, but the performance provides plenty of encouragement ahead of the season finale at Donington Park.

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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