Abwood Machine Tools - Silicon Block Grinding Machines for the Solar Industry

TS 3Q

The TS3Q continues the development of twin spindle surface grinders for multi-crystalline silicon from Abwood Machine Tools. The new design addresses the superior surface finish by combining rough and fine grinding in one process whilst also increasing capacity up to a maximum block length of 400mm. The TS3Q retains the ability to operate within an automated production environment and includes a handling interface...

TS 5

The Abwood TS5 has revolutionised the grinding process for mono-crystalline silicon ingots. Following on from the existing range of twin spindle surface grinders for multi-crystalline silicon, the new design offers the capability of flat face grinding and radius or flat corner grinding in one process. The machine is capable of handling ingot sizes 125mm square, 156mm square and 210mm square and is self adjusting...

Creepmaster 7

The Creepmaster 7, available in horizontal or vertical spindle formats, is the award winning range of creepfeed grinding machines from Abwood Machine Tools. Featuring 3 axes as standard with the option of full 5 axis control, the CM7 is will suited to complex aerospace components as it is to simple surface grinding applications. Featuring a synthetic granitan base for superior thermal stability resulting in optimum...

CM 74

Capable of grinding standard chamfered edges on multi-crystalline silicon ingots, the CM74 is aimed at high volume manufacture and is a perfect complement for the TS2 Surface Grinding machine in a cellular manufacturing environment. The machine addresses the need for superior surface finish on chamfers by utilising multiple spindles to grind all four chamfers simultaneously thus allowing for a substantially slower...

CM 12H

The Abwood CM12H utilises a high power single spindle to remove material from the bottom or top of sawn multi-crystalline blocks. This maybe used as an alternative to saw cropping of block ends where the material to be removed is minimal. Features Four Spindle Simultaneous Grinding for reduced cycle time High pressure coolant system for maximum wheel life Low cutting forces result in reduced sub-surface...

About Us

Abwood Machine Tools dates back to a partnership formed by two brothers in the 1920’s in the London suburb of Abbey Wood. Primarily involved with general engineering the business focus turned towards work holding equipment and machine tool manufacture during the 1950’s.

Products

With over 50 years of experience in the manufacture of machine tools, Abwood Machine Tools has a variety of products to meet the requirements of many industry sectors. A wealth of knowledge in Glass and Silicon Grinding has led to the development of market leading grinding machines for manufacturers of Solar & Semi-conductor Silicon Wafers.

Services

Abwood is a leading manufacturer of grinding equipment for the photovoltaic industry, and in addition is also proud to offer bespoke machine tool design and machine subcontracting services. Our talented research and development team and modern manufacturing equipment is available to help you meet your requirements.