Method of making abrasive article

A method of making an abrasive article comprising an abrasive disc formed of non-woven fibres, a metal shaft positioned at the centre of the abrasive disc and a hub securing an end of the metal shaft to the abrasive disc, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a mould having first and second mould plates which together define a mould cavity dimensioned to accommodate the abrasive disc, the second mould plate having a bore formed therein to accommodate the metal shaft so that one end thereof projects into the mould cavity and a recess in the moulding surface of the second mould plate around the bore and the first mould plate having a channel for injection of molten thermoplastic material into the mould cavity, the channel positioned opposite the end of the metal shaft and the channel opening into a central recess in a moulding surface of the first mould plate positioned above the end of the metal shaft;
• placing the metal shaft into the bore;
• placing the abrasive article into the mould cavity;
• closing the mould;
• forming the hub by injecting molten thermoplastic material into the abrasive disc through the channel;
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• allowing the thermoplastic material to cool and solidify such that the metal shaft is bonded to the hub and the hub is anchored to the abrasive disc.