2012 International Buyer's Guide - Buehler

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2012 

International Buyer’s Guide 

Materials Preparation and Analysis 

Consumables 

Equipment and Accessories

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and Middle East in Düsseldorf, 

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Since 75 years BUEHLER has remained the world leader in developing 

and supplying quality products to the Material Scientist. Each 

product is developed with the highest quality standards and inspected 

to assure consistency. 

BUEHLER provides a wide range of products and services in support 

of microstructural analysis within manufacturing, service sectors 

and academia. Customers engaged in the preparation, examination 

and analysis of materials, will see the bene� ts of product availability 

and customer services from Buehler. 

Buehler products fall into three broad categories: 

Sample preparation equipment for cutting, thin sectioning, grinding 

and polishing specimen material, prior to microstructural inspection; 

testing equipment, including optical microspcopes, image analysers 

and hardness testers, related instruments and consumables. 

The wide range of equipment is designed to need the demands of 

diverse applications and is backed by the resources and experience 

of product specialists, laboratory technicians and engineers who are 

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commissioning and on-site � eld servicing. 

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sample preparation and materials analysis needs. 

Algeria 

Test S.A., Crisne, Belgium 

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Argentina - Buenos Aires 

ARO S.A. 

T: (54) (11) 4331.5766 F: (54) (11) 4331.3572 

Australia - Scoresby 

Thermo Fisher Scientific 

T: (61) (3) 9757 4443 F: (61) (3) 9763 3845 

Austria - Wolfsgraben 

Ing. Andreas Grimas GesmbH 

T: (43) 2233.78610 F: (43) 2233.78619 

Bahrain 

Yousuf Mahmood Husain W. L. L. 

T: (973) 17 275 819 F: (973) 17 276 176 

Bangladesh - Dhaka 

Sensor International 

T: (88) (28) 629 621 F: (88) (28) 629 946 

Belgium 

Oak-ACS bv, Heerlen, The Netherlands 

T: (31) (45) 544 57 41 F: (31) (45) 544 57 43 

Brazil - Sao Paulo 

Instrumental Instrumentos de Medicao LTDA 

T: (55) (11) 5011.0901 F: (55) (11) 5012.4650 

Bulgaria - Sofia 

ET E-VIT 

T: (359) (2) 983 3338 F: (359) (2) 983 3338 

Canada - Ontario 

BUEHLER CANADA 

10 Carlow Court, #2 

Whitby, Ontario L1N 9T7 

Telephone: (905) 430 4684 • F: (905) 430 4647 

Sales Telephone: 1-800-268-3593 

http://www.buehler.ca • info@buehler.ca 

Chile - Vina del Mar 

G. Busch & Cia. Ltda. 

T: (56) (32) 2692064 F: (56) (32) 2692064 

China 

BUEHLER ASIA-PACIFIC 

5/R Vogue Centre, Room 3 

696 Castle Peak Road 

Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon 

Hong Kong, SAR, China 

T: (852) 2307 0909 F: (852) 2307 0233 

Buehler - Beijing 

T: (86) (10) 8844 9599 F: (86) (10) 8844 9638 

Buehler - Chengdu 

T: (86) (28) 8619 9419 F: (86) (28) 8661 6219 

Buehler - Gunangzhou 

T: (86) (20) 38395933 F: (86) (20) 3839 5922 

Buehler - Shanghai 

T: (86) (21) 6468 2199 F: (86) (21) 6468 2198 

Buehler - Shenyang 

T: (86) (24) 2325 5656 F: (86) (24) 2325 6565 

Buehler - Nanjing 

Tel/F: (86) (25) 5832 1216 

Buehler - Wuhan 

T: (86) (27) 8360 2980 F: (86) (27) 8360 9193 

Buehler - Xian 

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Colombia - SantaFe de Bogota 

Arotec Colombiana S.A. 

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Capris S.A. 

T: (506) 232.9111 F: (506) 232.8525 

Croatia - Zagreb 

IDEF d.o.o. 

T: (385) (1) 364.6637 F: (385) (1) 364.6635 

Czech Republic - Prague 

Hanyko Praha S.R.O. 

T: (420) (2) 5718.7612 F: (420) (2) 5718.7610 

Cyprus - Nicosia 

PNC Prospects Ltd. 

T: (357) 2 467 200 F: (357) 2 367 831 

Egypt - Cairo 

GSC 2000 

T: (202) 3 781 0165 F: (202) 3 585 5326 

Ecuador - Quito 

Sistec 

T: (593) 2 253 1118 F: (593) 2 253 1118 

Estonia - Tallin 

UAB Amtest 

T: (370) (5) 238.8272 F: (370) (5) 238.8271 

Finland - Helsinki 

Knorring OY A.B. 

T: (358) (9) 56041 F: (358) (9) 565.2463 

France - Dardilly 

BUEHLER GMBH 

T: 0 800 89 73 71 | F: 0 800 88 05 27 

(Note: these no’s are only valid if dialled within France) 

http://www.buehler.fr | info@buehler.fr 

Germany - Düsseldorf 

BUEHLER GMBH 

In der Steele 2 | 40599 Düsseldorf 

T: (+49) 0211/974100 | F: (+49) 0211/9741079 

http://www.buehler-met.de | info@buehler-met.de 

Greece - Koropi 

P. Zafiropoulos S.A. 

T: (30) (210) 602.8317 F: (30) (210) 664.4886 

Hungary - Budapest 

Grimas Handelgesellschaft mbH 

T: (36) (1) 420.5883 F: (36) (1) 276.0557 

India - Agra 

Censico International Private Ltd. 

T: (91) (562) 2524777 F: (91) (562) 2520222 

Iran - Teheran 

AB Sangari & Sons 

T: (91) (562) 2524777 F: (91) (562) 2520222 

Ireland 

Buehler, a division of ITW, United Kingdom 

Phone: (44) 2476 685055 F: (44) 2476 685151 

Israel - Givataim 

Microtech 

T: (972) (3) 573.1122 F: (972) (3) 573.1123 

Italy – Firenze 

Nikon Instruments, S.p.a. 

T: (39) 055.300920 F: (39) 055.300993 

Japan - Tokyo 

Sankei Co. Ltd., Tokyo 

T: (81) (3) 5665.0515 F: (81) (3) 5665.0520 

Jordan - Amman 

SMS Scientific & Medical Supplies Co. 

T: (962) (6) 462.4907 F: (962) (6) 462.8258 

Kuwait - Safat 

Al-Essa Medical & Scientific Equipment Co. W.L.L. 

T: (965) 4834510 F: (965) 4840629 

Lebanon 

W.P. Katul 

T: (961) 1.805.979 F: (961) 1.866.347 

Lithuania and Baltics - Vilnius 

UAB Amtest 

T: (370) (5) 238.8272 F: (370) (5) 238.8271 

Luxemburg 

Oak-ACS bv, Heerlen, The Netherlands 

T: (31) (45) 544 57 41 F: (31) (45) 544 57 43 

Malaysia - Selangor Darul Ehsan 

CLMO Technology SDN. BHD. 

T: (60) (3) 8942.1238 F: (60) (3) 8948.1661 

Malta - Marsa 

Attard & Co., Ltd. 

T: (356) (21) 237555 F: (356) (21) 220186 

Mexico - Mexico D.F. 

Microanalisis S.A. de C.V. 

T: (52) (55) 5660.9828 F: (52) (55) 5660.9831 

Morocco - Casablanca 

Establissements Boyer 

T: (212) 227.1571 F: (212) 226.1149 

Netherlands - Heerlen 

Oak-ACS bv 

T: (31) (45) 544 57 41 F: (31) (45) 544 57 43 

New Zealand - Auckland 

Thermo Fisher Scientific (N.Z.) Ltd. 

T: (64) (9) 980.6700 F: (64) (9) 980.6788 

Norway - Oslo 

Micronova AS 

T: (47) 69241230 F: (47) 69241229 

Oman, Sultanate of - Oman 

Business International Group LLC 

T: (968) 771.4752 F: (968) 771.3924 

Pakistan- Karachi 

Faco Trading 

T: (92) (21) 452.3096 F: (92) (21) 452.6898 

Peru - Lima 

Cimatec S.A. 

T: (51) (1) 336.5151 F: (51) (1) 336.5279 

Philippines - Cainta, Rizal 

Mr. Edzel Estaris 

T: (63) 917 501 6347 F: (63) 656 4336 

Poland - Katowice 

Testing 

T: (48) (32) 757.4597 F: (48) (32) 757.4815 

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United States - Lake Bluff 

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Tel: 847/295-6500 | Fax: 847/295-7979 

Sales: 1/800/BUEHLER | 1/800/283-4537 

www.buehler.com | info@buehler.com 

Portugal - Porto 

Gravimeta Lda 

T: (351) (22) 618 42 32 F: (351) (22) 618 46 19 

Qatar 

please contact Buehler GmbH in Germany 

Romania - Bucarest 

Total Control S.R.L. 

T: (40) (21) 619.3054 F: (40) (21) 212.3151 

Russia - Moscow 

S-Instruments 

T: (7) (495) 203 03 08 F: (7) (495) 203 10 67 

Saudi Arabia - Dammam 

Abdulla Fouad Holding Co. 

T: (03) 832 44 00 F: (03) 835 11 81 

Serbia, Montenegro & Macedonia - Belgrade 

Trimid d.o.o. 

T: (381) (11) 2444149 F: (381) (11) 3440416 

Singapore, Republic of - Singapore 

Microactive Scientific Pvt. Ltd. 

T: (65) 6786.3386 F: (65) 6786.3183 

Slovakia - Bratislava 

MITAR s.r.o. 

T: (421) (2) 6428.8474 F: (421) (2) 6428.8484 

Slowenien - Kamnik 

Team Trade d.o.o. 

T: (386) (1) 831.0700 F: (386) (1) 831.3496 

South Africa - Johannesburg 

Apollo Scientific cc 

T: (27) (11) 466.7666 F: (27) (11) 466.7672 

South Korea - Kyung-Ki 

Key One Engineering Co., Ltd. 

T: (82) (31) 783 2199 F: (82) (31) 783 2499 

Spain - Llanera 

Biometa Tecnologia y Systemas, S.A.L. 

T: (34) (902) 244343 F: (34) (985) 269169 

Sweden - Sundbyberg 

Mikron AB 

T: (46) (8) 564.82140 F: (46) (8) 564.82141 

Switzerland - Dietikon 

Prüfmaschinen AG Prüfag 

T: (41) 44 746 30 F: (41) 44 746 39 

Taiwan - Taipei 

Pentad Scientific Corporation 

T: (886) (3) 572 8466 F: (886) (3) 572 8467 

Thailand - Bangkok 

Samprep Co. Ltd. 

T: (66) (2) 377.4664 F: (66) (2) 732.2849 

Trinidad and Tobago - Charlieville 

Scalar Scientific & Technical Ltd. 

T: (868) 671 1525 F: (868) 665 3703 

Tunesia 

Test S.A., Crisne, Belgium 

T: (32) 1 678 551 F: (32) 1 677 569 

Turkey - Istanbul 

MEGA 

T: (90) (216) 326.4535 F: (90) (216) 326.3286 

Ukraine - Kiev 

Innovation Technology 

T: (38) (0) 44 227 3290 F: (38) (0) 44 468 4818 

U.A.E. 

Business Communications LLC 

T: (971) (4) 222 0186 F: (971) (4) 223 6193 

United Kingdom - Coventry 

Buehler, a division of ITW, United Kingdom 

T: 0800 707 6273 • F: 0800 707 6274 

(Note: these no’s are only valid if dialled within the UK) 

http://www.buehler.co.uk • sales@buehler.co.uk 

Uruguay - Montevideo 

Gustavo E. Arias 

T: (598) (2) 600.3703 F: (598) (2) 600.3776 

Venezuela - Caracas 

Dequimem C.A. 

T: (58) (212) 242.7512 F: (58) (212) 241.6354 

Vietnam - Hochiminh City 

Kien Cao Xuan - Buehler Consultant 

T: (84) 8 822 7160 F: (84) 8 825 0244 

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Contents 

Sectioning 

1. Cut-off Wheels for Precision Cutters ...................................................................................................... 8 

1.1. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for Precision Cutters ........................................................................................ 8 

1.2. Diamond Wafering Blades for Precision Cutters ...................................................................................... 8 

1.3. IsoCut-CBN-Wafering Blades for Precision Cutters .................................................................................. 9 

1.4. Grinding Cups for IsoMet 5000 ............................................................................................................ 16 

2. Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters ..................................................................................................... 11 

2.1. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels ...................................................................................................................... 11 

2.2. AcuThin Cut-off Wheels ....................................................................................................................... 13 

2.3. Orbital Cut-off Wheels ......................................................................................................................... 14 

2.4. Diamond and CBN Cut-off Blades Ø 200 mm to 450 mm .................................................................... 15 

2.5. Diamond Cut-off Blades for Lapro Slab Saw and TrimSaws ................................................................... 15 

2.6. Sectioning Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 16 

2.7. Accessories for PetroThin ..................................................................................................................... 16 

Mounting 

3. Compression Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 17 

3.1 Compression Mounting Compounds .................................................................................................... 18 

3.2. Premoulds ............................................................................................................................................ 18 

4. Castable (Cold) Mounting Compounds ................................................................................................................ 19 

4.1. Acrylics ................................................................................................................................................ 19 

4.2. Epoxies ................................................................................................................................................ 20 

4.3. Castable (Cold) Mounting Moulds ........................................................................................................ 22 

4.4. Filler and Contrast Materials for Cold Mounting ................................................................................... 23 

4.5. Accessories for Cold and Hot Mounts ................................................................................................... 23 

4.6. Electroless Nickel for Coating ............................................................................................................... 23 

Grinding and Polishing 

5. MagnoSys Magnetic Systems and Apex Products .................................................................................. 24 

5.1.- 3. MagnoPad, MagnoMet, MagnoFix ....................................................................................................... 25 

5.4.- 5. ApexB & M .......................................................................................................................................... 25 

5.6.- 7. ApexHercules Discs .............................................................................................................................. 25 

5.8. ApexCGD Coarse Diamond Grinding Discs ........................................................................................... 26 

5.9.-12. ApexDGD Diamond Grinding Discs ....................................................................................................... 26 

6. Grinding, Polishing and Lapping ........................................................................................................... 29 

6.1. PlanarMet Planar Grinding Disc ............................................................................................................ 29 

6.2. ZirMet Abrasive Discs ........................................................................................................................... 29 

6.3. UltraPrep Diamond Grinding Discs ........................................................................................................ 29 

6.4. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide-Abrasive papers, CarbiMet 2 Silicon Carbide-Papers .................................. 30 

6.5. Abrasive Belts, Sheets and Rolls ............................................................................................................ 35 

6.6. Abrasive Powders, Silicon Carbide and Alumina ................................................................................... 36 

7. Diamond Polishing Compounds ........................................................................................................... 37 

7.1. MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension, polycrystalline ......................................................................... 37 

7.2. MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension, polycrystalline, dye free ........................................................... 37 

7.3. MetaDi Diamond Suspension, monocrystalline ..................................................................................... 38 

7.4. MetaDi Combo Diamond Suspension plus extender, monocrystalline ................................................... 38 

7.5. MetaDi Diamond Suspension, monocrystalline, oil based ...................................................................... 38 

7.6. MetaDi Diamond Paste with natural diamonds ..................................................................................... 39 

7.7. MetaDi Supreme Diamond Paste, polycrystalline ................................................................................... 39 

7.8. MetaDi II Diamond Paste with synthetic diamonds ................................................................................ 39 

7.9. Polishing Extenders .............................................................................................................................. 39 

8. Final Polishing Powders and Suspensions .............................................................................................. 40 

9. Polishing Cloths ................................................................................................................................... 42 

10. Consumables for MiniMet .................................................................................................................... 44 

11. Consumables for Field Metallography ................................................................................................... 45 

12. Fibreoptics and Microelectronics ........................................................................................................... 46 

12.1. FibrMet Abrasive Discs ......................................................................................................................... 46 

12.2. UltraPrep Diamond Grinding Films ........................................................................................................ 47 

Various Consumables and Accessories 

13.1. Cleaning and Etching ........................................................................................................................... 48 

13.2. Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions ............................................................................................................... 48 

13.3. Bonding Materials ................................................................................................................................ 48 

13.4. Storing ................................................................................................................................................. 49 

13.5. Accessories for Microscopy ................................................................................................................... 49 

13.6. Books and Educational Material ........................................................................................................... 49 

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1. Cut-off Wheels for Precision Cutters 

Precision saws are commonly used in metallographic preparation to section 

materials that are small, delicate, friable, extremely hard, where the cut must be 

made as close as possible to a feature of interest, or where the cut width and 

material loss must be minimal. Blades for the precision saws are much thinner 

than the abrasive wheels and the load applied during cutting is much less. 

1.1. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels with Ø12.7 mm arbor 

IsoMet 2000, IsoMet 4000 and 5000 etc. 

AcuThin Blades, extra thin 

127x0.48x12.7mm R/Al2O3 > HRC 45 10-4060-010 10 101.00 

127x0.48x12.7mm R/Al2O3 < HRC 45 10-4061-010 10 101.00 

Abrasive cut-off wheels 

178x0.76x12.7mm R/Al2O3 Steel, etc. 11-4207-010 10 119.00 

178x0.76x12.7mm R/SiC Non Ferrous materials 11-4217-010 10 119.00 

Abrasive cut-off wheels, for soft materials, fine-grained 

150x0.50x12.7mm Alumina fine grained 101520 10 77.00 

200x0.50x12.7mm Alumina fine grained 102020 10 102.00 

Abrasive cut-off wheels, for tough materials and general use, coarse-grained 

150x1.0x12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1015998E 10 101.00 

200x1.5x12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1020998E 10 169.00 

1.2. Diamond Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor 

For all Precision Saws of the IsoMet-Series etc. 

High Quality Wafering Blades for aggressive general sectioning of ferrous and non-ferrous materials 

127x0.40x12.7mm Series 20 HC metal bonded 11-4215 1 351.00 



High Quality Wafering Blades for routine use, metal matrix composites, PC boards, bone, titanium, thermal 

spray coatings 







High Quality Wafering Blades for use with hard and brittle materials, structural ceramics, glass, 

electronic substrates, alumina, zirconia, concrete 

76x0.20x12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-10067 1 250.00 






High Quality Wafering Blades for use with medium to soft ceramics, electronic components, 

electronic packages, GaAs, AIN, glass fibre reinforced composites 





High Quality Wafering Blades for use with hard tough materials, structural ceramics, boron nitride, 

silicon nitride 



203x0.90x12.7mm Series 20 LC metal bonded 11-4228 1 627.00

1.2. Buehler Diamond Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor (continued) 

High Quality Wafering Blades for use with soft friable ceramics, composites with fine reinforcing media, etc 



High Quality Wafering Blades for use with polymers, rubber and other soft gummy materials 




1.3. IsoCut CBN-Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor 

For all Precision Saws of the IsoMet-Series etc. 

The IsoCut family of wafering blades was specifically developed to section ferrous materials, nickel, cobalt, lead-based alloys 

and super alloys. These thin blades (

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Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters 

Order-No. Type Size Application 

102309P 

102509P 

103009P 

103509P 

102310P 

102510P 

103010P 

103510P 

102311P 

102511P 

103011P 

103511P 

102512P 

103012P 

102307P 

102507P 

103007P 

103507P 

102308P 

102508P 

103008P 

95B2101 

95B2201 

95B2301 

95B2401 

95B2102 

95B2202 

95B2302 

95B2402 

95B2103 

95B2203 

95B2303 

95B2403 

95B2104 

95B2204 

95B2304 

95B2404 

95B2105 

95B2205 

95B2305 

95B2405 

95B2112 

95B2212 

95B2312 

95B2412 

102301 

102501 

103001 

103501 

102302 

102502 

103002 

103502 

09P 

RR/Al2O3 

10P 

RR/Al2O3 

11P 

RR/Al2O3 

12P 

RR/Al2O3 

07P 

RR/SiC 

08P 

RR/Al2O3 

Typ HHH 

RR/Al2O3 

Typ HH 

RR/Al2O 

Typ H 

RR/Al2O 

Typ FS 

RR/Al2O 

Typ NF 

RR/SiC 

Typ HHA 

RR/Al2O 

01 

R/Al2O3 

02 

R/Al2O3 

RR - Resin Rubber, R - Rubber 

230x1.5x32 mm 

254x1.5x32 mm 

305x2.0x32 mm 

356x2.5x32 mm 

230x1.5x32 mm 

254x1.5x32 mm 

305x2.0x32 mm 

356x2.5x32 mm 

230x1.5x32 mm 

254x1.5x32 mm 

305x2.0x32 mm 

356x2.5x32 mm 

254x1.5x32 mm 

305x2.0x32 mm 

230x1.5x32 mm 

254x1.5x32 mm 

305x2.0x32 mm 

356x2.5x32 mm 

230x0.8x32 mm 

250x1.6x32 mm 

300x1.6x32 mm 

230x1.7x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x1.7x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x1.7x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x1.7x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x1.7x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x1.6x32 mm 

250x1.8x32 mm 

300x1.8x32 mm 

350x2.3x32 mm 

230x0.8x32 mm 

254x1.0x32 mm 

305x1.0x32 mm 

356x1.6x32 mm 

230x1.6x32 mm 

254x1.6x32 mm 

305x1.6x32 mm 

356x2.7x32 mm 

Premium Cut-off wheels 

Steel and ferrous materials 

hard to very hard 

HRC 60 and above 



medium hard 

HRC 50-60 



soft to medium hard 

HRC 35-50 



very soft 

HRC < 35 


Titanium and Titanium Alloys 

Zirconium and Zirconium Alloys 


High Speed steel 

Carburised steels 

Stainless steel 

(Resin bonded, large abrasives) 

Extremely hard ferrous material and steel 

HRC > 60 

Hard ferrous material and steel 

HRC 50-60 

Ferrous material and steel 

HRC 35-50 

General cutting of 

soft ferrous materials 

General cutting of 

non ferrous materials 

Ductile and tough materials 

Super Alloys 

General use blade 

for delicate cutting, provides thin cuts 

(Rubber bonded) 

Tool steels 

Carburised steels 

Stainless steel 

(Rubber bonded, fine abrasives)

2. Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters 

Abrasive cutting is the most widely used method of material sectioning 

for microscopic examination. Good cutting means freedom from burn, 

distortion and disturbed material. It is essential, therefore, to select the 

correct wheel for the specific application and to provide adequate 

specimen cooling while using the correct cutting technique. 

Silicon carbide is preferred for non-ferrous metals and non-metallics 

while aluminium oxide is best for ferrous metals. Coarse grits usually cut 

heavier sections faster and cooler while fine grits produce better surfaces 

and less burning on delicate pieces. Hard wheels break down more 

slowly, wear longer and are generally recommended for the softer 

materials. Soft wheels break down faster, exposing new cutting surfaces 

more rapidly, and are preferred for hard materials. 

Buehler offers selected abrasive wheels particularly developed for 

different groups of materials. They result in a smooth-cut, clean surface 

that is to a large extent free from surface deformation. 

Our abrasive discs have been developed especially for the 

materialography cutters. 

2.1.1. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 230 mm 

Ø 230 mm and Ø 229 mm for Cuto 10, SamplMet etc. 

230x1.5x32 09P Steel and ferrous materials, HRC 60 and above (resin bonded) 102309P 10 82.00 

230x1.5x32 10P Steel and ferrous materials, medium hard (resin bonded) 102310P 10 82.00 

230x1.5x32 07P Titanium and Ti-alloys, Zirconium and Zr-alloys 102307P 10 92.00 

230x1.5x32 08P High speed steel, stainless steel, carburised steel (resin bonded) 102308P 10 102.00 

230x1.7x32 HHH Extremely hard ferrous materials and steel HRC > 60 95B2101 10 63.00 

230x1.7x32 HH Hard ferrous materials and steel HRC 50-60 95B2102 10 63.00 

230x1.7x32 H Ferrous materials and steel HRC 35-50 95B2103 10 63.00 

230x1.7x32 FS General cutting of soft materials 95B2104 10 63.00 

230x1.7x32 NF General cutting of non ferrous materials 95B2105 10 63.00 

230x1.7x32 HHA Ductile materials and super alloys 95B2112 10 63.00 

230x0.8x32 01 General use and delicate cutting (thin blade) (rubber bonded) 102301 10 130.00 

230x1.6x32 02 Tool steels, carburised steels, stainless steel (rubber bonded) 102302 10 130.00 

Ø 230 mm for cutters with Ø 22 mm arbor 

NEW! 

If you have a cutter with 22 mm arbor, we will supply an adapter-ring (#810134) Ø 22 mm to Ø 32 mm 

to use the above listed wheels. 

Metallographic Cutting 

Abrasive Cutters are an integral part of the modern 

metallographic laboratory and are preferred over dry 

cutting and other more damaging techniques. A heatdamaged 

zone can alter the structure of the sample 

and is avoided by the use of a suitable cutting fluid. 

This cooling helps to prevent sample deformation and 

also washes away the swarf; surface roughness is 

reduced and wheel life extended. The optimal cut will 

allow the specimen to be prepared in a fewer number 

of steps and in a shorter time. The abrasive cut is 

therefore of fundamental importance to ensure high 

quality in the final preparation. 

Abrasive cut-off wheels 

Abrasive cut-off wheels are frequently classified 

according to their degree of hardness. Wheels with a 

hard bond wear out more slowly, have a higher life 

and thus are mainly used for softer materials. Wheels 

with a softer bond wear out faster, revealing new 

sharp abrasives and are recommended for cutting 

harder materials. 

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2.1. 2. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 250 mm 

Ø 250 mm and Ø 254 mm for Cuto 20, AbrasiMet, AbrasiMatic etc 

254x1.5x32 09P Steel and ferrous materials HRC 60 and above (resin bonded) 102509P 10 84.00 


254x1.5x32 11P Steel and ferrous materials, soft to medium hard (resin bonded) 102511P 10 84.00 

254x1.5x32 12P Very soft steel, non-ferrous materials, plastics (resin bonded) 102512P 10 84.00 








250x1.8x32 HHA Ductile and tough materials, super alloys 95B2212 10 70.00 




Ø 300 mm and Ø 305 mm for AbrasiMatic 300, PowerMet 1000, Cuto 35 etc. 




305x2.0x32 12P Very soft steel, non-ferrous materials, plastics (resin bonded) 103011P 10 113.00 








300x1.8x32 HHA Ductile and tough materials and super alloys 95B2312 10 85.00 



Metallographic Cutting (continued) 

Cutting with abrasive cut-off wheels 

Abrasive cut-off wheels come in two bonding materials: 

resin bond and rubber bond. Resin-bonded abrasive 

wheels are used with most materials. The hardness of the 

bonding agent depends on the material being cut. The 

rubber-bonded wheels are characterised by a particularly 

thin cut and no-burn sectioning. 

The sample must be firmly and evenly clamped, in order 

to prevent breaking the wheel and damage to the 

sample. The cutting force should be applied with care and 

in relation to the material. The table on the next page 

highlights the main problems that can occur during the 

cutting process, and the actions required to remedy 

these. 

Diamond and Boron Nitride (CBN) 

Cut-Off blades 

As the development and use of modern engineering 

materials increases, so does the demands placed on the 

technology required to prepare these materials for 

NEW! 

NEW! 

analysis. Diamond and CBN (boron nitride) abrasive 

wheels are able to section through hard metals, 

composite materials, plastics, glass and mineral fibres, 

ceramic(s), glass or bone without any problem. Whether a 

diamond or a boron nitride disc is to be used, depends 

essentially on the hardness or brittleness of the sample 

material. 

Following is a general guideline: 

Metal bonded diamond discs: 

Aggressive sectioning of metals, general sectioning of 

composites materials with hard phases, PCB’s, ceramic 

coatings, glass and electronic packages 

Resin bonded diamond discs: 

Hard metals, tungsten carbide, gentle cutting of hard 

brittle materials (ceramic(s), glass etc.) 

CBN discs: 

Hard ductile materials (highly alloyed steel, cobalt and 

nickel based alloys, lead alloys)


Ø 350 mm and Ø 356 mm for PowerMet 2000, PowerMet 3000 etc 

356x2.5x32 09P Steel and ferrous materials, HRC 60 and above (resin bonded) 103509P 10 146.00 










350x2.3x32 HHA Ductile materials and super-alloys 95B2412 10 128.00 




Ø 400 mm for PowerMet 5000, Cuto 75A etc. 


400x3.0x32 10P General use, medium hard steel, non-ferrous materials (resin bonded) 104010P 10 204.00 

2.2. AcuThin Cut-Off Wheels 

Buehler's AcuThin Cut-off Wheels have been formulated for fast sectioning of small, delicate specimens, as well as large 

sturdy specimens. These blades give the user a versatile cutting option that proves effective over a variety of specimen types. 

AcuThin Series, fine grained alumina extra-thin cut-off wheels 

229x0.64x32 R/Al2O3 for material >HRC45 10-4160-010 10 168.00 

229x0.64x32 R/Al2O3 for material HRC45 10-4260-010 10 178.00 

254x0.76x32 R/Al2O3 for material HRC45 10-4360-010 10 186.00 

305x0.81x32 R/Al2O3 for material

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2.3. Delta Orbital Cut-off Wheels, Ø 305 mm to 455 mm 

Delta Orbital Abrasive Cut-off Wheels are specially designed to maximize the technological advantages of the Delta Orbital 

Cutters. This family of wheels will produce minimal deformation without sacrificing efficient cutting rates. These wheels are 

formulated to give no burn, minimal deformation and a fast cut. 

Ø 305 mm (12") Orbital Cut-Off Wheels 

305x2.7x32 Tool steels HRC 60 & above, carburised steels (RR/Al2O3) 12-4410-010 10 136.00 

305x2.7x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4416-010 10 136.00 

305x2.7x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4420-010 10 136.00 

305x2.7x32 Medium hard non-ferrous materials, titanium, zirconium (R/SiC) 12-4445-010 10 136.00 

305x2.7x32 Soft non-ferrous materials, aluminium, brass, etc (R/SiC) 12-4450-010 10 136.00 

305x1.4x32 Super alloys (R/Al2O3) 12-4405-010 10 136.00 


356x2.7x32 Tool steels HRC60 & above, carburised steels (RR/Al2O3) 12-4310-010 10 173.00 

356x2.7x32 Medium hard steel HRC35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4316-010 10 173.00 

356x2.7x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC15-35, HRB46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4320-010 10 173.00 




403x3.0x32 Hard steel HRC 50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5612-010 10 219.00 

403x3.0x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5616-010 10 219.00 

403x3.0x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5620-010 10 219.00 

403x3.0x32 Medium hard non-ferrous materials, titanium, zirconium(R/SiC) 12-5645-010 10 219.00 





455x3.8x32 Hard steel HRC 50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5812-010 10 267.00 

455x3.8x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5816-010 10 267.00 

455x3.8x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5820-010 10 267.00 

455x3.8x32 Medium hard non-ferrous materials, titanium, zirconium(R/SiC) 12-5845-010 10 267.00 



(RR = rubber resin, R = rubber) 

Advantages of Orbital Cutting 

Chop Cutter using Orbital Technology. Orbital cutting 

technology offers advantages in comparison to the 

traditional chop cut in that the contact area between 

abrasive wheel and the sample is kept as small as possible 

(MACC = Minimal Area of Contact Cutting). This is 

achieved by the eccentric rotation of the wheel. Thus the 

wheel continuously changes its position in relation to the 

cut and has only a small point of contact with the sample. 

With the orbital cutting technology you achieve fast and 

deformation-free cuts, and can cut large samples and/or 

samples that are difficult to cut with the 

normal chop cut. Another advantage with orbital cutting 

technology is the cooling agent can flow directly into the 

cutting area, increasing the cooling efficiency and 

preventing unwanted overheating.

2.4. Diamond and CBN Cut-off Blades, Ø 200 mm to 450 mm 

Ø 200 mm or 230 mm for Cuto 10, SamplMet etc 

200x1.2x32 Diamond, resin bonded, general use 11-4608E 1 356.00 

200x1.2x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4808E 1 368.00 

230x1.2x32 Diamond, bronze bonded, ceramics and petrographic samples 11-4709E 1 421.00 

200x1.3x32 CBN, hardened steel > 55 HRC and general use 102050 1 363.00 

Ø 250 mm for Cuto 20, AbrasiMet, AbrasiMatic etc 

250x1.3x32 Diamond, resin bonded general use 11-4610 1 521.00 


250x1.2x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4810E 1 527.00 

250x1.25x32 Diamond, large grain size, special for plastics and polymers 102557 1 448.00 


Ø 300 mm for PowerMet 1000, Cuto 35 etc 

300x1.4x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals and general use 103056 1 759.00 

300x2.2x32 Diamond, bronze bonded, ceramics and petrographic samples 103053 1 486.00 


Ø 350 mm for PowerMet 2000, PowerMet 3000, Delta-Cutter, Cuto 75A etc 

350x1.5x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals and general use 11-4814E 1 819.00 



Ø 400 mm for Delta-Cutter, Cuto 75A etc 


400x1.7x32 CBN, hardened steel > 55 HRC and general use 10 40 50 1 1339.00 

Ø 450 mm for Delta 2319 etc 


2.5. Diamond Cut-off Blades for Lapro Slab Saw and Buehler TrimSaws 

Ø 152 mm and 254 mm for BuehlerTrimSaw 

152x1.02x15.9 TrimSaw diamond cut-off blade 6" 11-10050 1 119.00 

254x1.52x15.9 TrimSaw diamond cut-off blade 10" 11-10051 1 186.00 

Ø 457 mm and 609 mm for Lapro Slab Saw 

457x1.6x19 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 18" 11-10015 1 366.00 

609x1.9x25.4 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 24" 11-10016 1 508.00 

Trim Saw 6“ 

Trim Saw 10“ 

Lapro 24“ 

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2.6. Sectioning Accessories 

Cutting fluid anti-corrosive. For Abrasive Cutters and Precision Cutters 

Cool 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 109011 1 L 22.00 

Cool 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 109012 10 L 171.00 

Cutting fluid anti-corrosive. For IsoMet Low Speed Saw 

IsoCut Fluid* Cutting fluid, oil-based 11-1193-032 950 mL 29.30 

IsoCut Fluid* Cutting fluid, oil-based 11-1193-128 3.8 L 83.00 

* Only to be used with low speed IsoMet saws. 

Paste to keep transparent windows in cutters clear 

Glossy Clear-paste 109003 60 mL 12.80 

Cleaner for recirculation systems 

ReciClean cleaner 109004 5 kg 114.00 

Additive for coolants when cutting copper and its alloys 

AddiCool prevents galvanic corrosion 109006 1 L 39.00 

Dressing Sticks for Diamond- and CBN-Blades 

To maximize the cutting efficiency of the Buehler Diamond Wafering Blades, proper dressing of the blade is required. 

Buehler’s Dressing Sticks are formulated to have the proper texture and composition to quickly restore wafering blade 

cutting efficiency. When dressing Buehler Wafering Blades, use the dressing stick with the same series classification as on 

the blade. 

Dressing Stick Series 30, 20 and 15 25.4x12.7x76 mm 11-2490 1 20.20 

Dressing Stick Series 10 and 5 25.4x12.7x76 mm 11-2495 1 22.60 

Dressing Stick Series 30, 20, 15 and IsoCut 12.7x12.7x76 mm 11-1190 1 12.60 

Dressing Stick Series 10 and 5 12.7x12.7x76 mm 11-1290 1 23.90 

Dressing Stick for Abrasive Cutter’s Wheels 25.4x25.4x76 mm 10-4000 1 16.00 

Chuck Padding 

Chuck Padding for IsoMet Chucks 25.4x152 mm 11-2496 1 37.50 

2.7. Accessories for PetroThin 

Cut-off blades for PetroThin 

ContinuousRim Diamond cut-off blade 203x1.1x25.4 mm 11-4278 1 872.00 

ContinuousRim CBN cut-off blade 203x1.1x25.4 mm 11-4280 1 925.00 

Grinding Cups for PetroThin 

Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel 203x6.4x25.4 mm 40-4508 1 1,337.00 

CBN Cup Grinding Wheel 203x6.4x25.4 mm 40-4512 1 1,396.00 

Dressing Sticks 

Dressing Stick, rough for Diamond and CBN 25.4x25.4x152 mm 15-6190 1 20.20 

Dressing Stick, fine for Diamond and CBN 12.7x12.7x102 mm 40-4510 1 21.60

3. Compression Mounting 

Overview Compression Mounting 

Designation Material Properties Application 

PhenoCure 

black, red, green 

Epovit 

EpoMet 

TransOptic 

KonductoMet 

ProbeMet 

PreMolds 

Phenolic mounting compound 

with wood flour filler 

Thermosetting 

Epoxy mounting compound 

with filler (glass and mineral 

materials) Thermosetting 


with filler 

(mineral) 

Thermosetting 

fine grained 

Thermoplastic 


Filler: Graphite 

Thermosetting 


Filler: Copper 

Thermosetting 


with wood flour filler 

Thermosetting 

black/red/green 

Small contraction, 

Medium hardness 

black 

Very low contraction 

High Hardness 

black 

No contraction 

High Hardness 

Transparent 

Average hardness 

black 

Conductive 

Copper Colour 

Conductive 

black 

Small contraction 

Average hardness 

Routine work 

Recognition of samples with 

colour coded identification 

Edge investigations 

Embedding hard materials flatness 

Edge investigations 

Embedding hard materials flatness 

Transparent Embedding 

Targeted preparation 

Embedding sensitive samples 

SEM-applications 

SEM-applications, 

Electrolytic polishing 

Routine work 

Recognition of samples with 

identification colours 

Selection Criteria for Compression Moulding 

Product Transparency Shore D Edge Retention Shrinkage Cycle Time 

PhenoCure B/R/G � 88 � Some, small < 10 min 

Epovit � 94 �� Negligible < 10 min 

EpoMet � 96 �� None < 10 min 

Diallyl Phthalate � 91 �� Negligible < 10 min 

TransOptic �� 80 � Some, small < 20 min 

KonductoMet I � 88 � Some, small < 10 min 

ProbeMet � 94 �� None < 10 min 

PreMolds � 88 � Some, small < 10 min 

Compression Mounting 

�� Very Good �� Good � Average � Not suitable 

During compression mounting the sample is embedded 

under temperature and pressure. One advantage of 

compression mounting is in the very high hardness of our 

thermosetting polymers, which is only achievable with speical 

cold mounting materials. A further advantage is the ease of 

handling. With all hot compression mounts, cooling the 

sample under pressure is recommended, and is essential with 

thermoplastics in order to prevent the "cotton ball" effect. 

Buehler mounting presses are designed with an efficient 

linear cooling cycle. With the hot compression mounts, we 

differentiate between thermosetting polymers and 

thermoplastics: 

Thermosetting polymers are powders, and fuse under 

simultaneous pressure and heating. Fillers can improve 

hardness and shrinkage. Different powder sizes affect the 

flow characteristics. For ease of use and rapid handling, the 

PhenoCure phenolic compound is available in a tablet form 

called Premoulds. They are suitable to mount samples not 

sensitive to pressure. Premoulds are handy and shorten the 

embedding cycle. 

Thermoplastics are acrylic mounting materials that melt 

when heated, then polymerise when cooled under pressure, 

therefore requiring longer cooling times. Thermoplastics, 

unlike thermosetting polymers, can be melted after 

hardening. Thermoplastic curing is reversible and the mount 

can be melted again at any time. They are very suitable as 

embedding compounds for pressure-sensitive samples. Here 

the acrylic powder is melted without pressure and then 

subjected to pressure when the final temperature is reached 

and during cooling. 

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3.1. Compression Mounting Compounds 

Thermosetting: Phenolic hot mounting compound with wood flour filler, medium hardness, general use 

PhenoCure (Bakelite) black 112031 3.0 kg 28.20 



PhenoCure (Bakelite) R red 112032 3.0 kg 33.10 



PhenoCure (Bakelite) G green 112033 3.0 kg 33.10 



Thermosetting: Epoxy hot mounting compound, high hardness, good edge retention, 

filler: glass fibres and mineral 

Epovit black 112013 3.0 kg 94.00 



Thermosetting: Epoxy hot mounting compound, high hardness, good edge retention, filler: mineral 

EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-064 1.84 kg 79.00 

EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-160 4.45 kg 181.00 

EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-070 1.84 kg 79.00 

EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-160 4.45 kg 181.00 

Thermosetting: Diallyl Phthalate hot mounting compound, high hardness, good edge retention, with filler 

Diallyl Phthalate blue mineral filler 20-3330-080 2.3 kg 92.00 

Diallyl Phthalate blue short-glass fiber 20-3340-080 2.3 kg 99.00 

Thermoplastic: Acrylic hot mounting compound for transparent mounting 

TransOptic transparent 20-3400-080 2.3 kg 62.00 

Thermosetting: conductive for SEM-analysis, fine grained Epoxy Hot mounting compound 

filled with copper, high hardness, good edge retention 

ProbeMet copper colour 20-3385-064 1.84 kg 99.00 

Thermosetting: conductive Phenolic for SEM-analysis, filler: graphite 

KonductoMet black 20-3375-016 0.45 kg 35.90 

KonductoMet black 20-3375-400 11.25 kg 658.00 

3.2. PreMolds 

Thermosetting-Premolds: Phenolic Hot mounting compound with wood flour filler, medium hardness, 

for faster embedding 

PreMolds black 25.4 mm, 1" 20-3111-501 500 84.00 

PreMolds black 31.8 mm, 1 ¼" 20-3112-501 500 104.00 

PreMolds black 38.1 mm, 1½" 20-3113-501 500 126.00 

PreMolds black 50.8 mm, 2" 20-10090 500 202.00 

Recommended Parameters for Hot Mounting Compounds 

25 mm (1") 30 mm (1¼") 40 mm (1½") 50 mm (2") 

Material Temperature Pressure Heat/Cool Heat/Cool Heat/Cool Heat/Cool 

PhenoCure 150° C 290 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min 

EpoMet / Epovit 150° C 290 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min 

KonductoMet 150° C 290 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min 

ProbeMet 150° C 290 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min 

Diallyl Phthalate 150° C 290 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 3 / 3.5 min 

TransOptic 180 °C 275 bar 6 / 11 min 6 / 11 min 7 / 11 min 8 / 11 min 

The indicated values are reference values for SimpliMet 1000 & 3000; for the SimpliMet 2000 an additional pre-heat time of 

seven minutes is added to the HEAT time; the settings can deviate from proposed parameters.

4. Castable (Cold) Mounting Compounds 

Overview Castable Mounting Compounds 

Designation Material Colour 

VariDur 10 

Powder & hardener 

VariDur 200 


VariKleer 


VariDur 3000 


SamplKwick 


VariKwick 


EpoxiCure 

Resin & hardener 

EpoKwick 


EpoHeat 


EpoThin 


EpoColor 


4.1. Acrylics 

Acrylic 

Acrylic 

with Filler 

Acrylic 

Acrylic + 

Styrene 

Acrylic 

Semi transparent 

low odour 

Opaque (blue) 

low odour 

Crystal clear 

under pressure 

Light blue opaque 

Semi transparent 

low odour 

Acrylic Blue 

Epoxide Transparent 


Epoxide 

Transparent 

golden 


Epoxide Red 

Acrylic, fast curing, curing time 8 min, reduced odour 

Curing 

max. Temp. 

8 min 

max. 100°C 

8 min 

max. 100°C 

5-15 min 

max. 100°C 

20-25 min 

max. 90°C 

5-8 min 

max. 80°C 

5 min 

max. 85°C 

6 h 

max. 28°C 

30-45 min 

max. 85°C 

90 min @ 55°C 

max. 145°C 

9 h 

max. 27°C 

90 min 

max. 80°C 

Shore D 

Hardness 

Viscosity Shrinkage 

High Small 

High Small 

84 Medium Small 

90 Medium None 

80 High Medium 

82 

82 

Medium Medium 

Mediumlow 

Mediumlow 

Small 

Small 

85 Very low Very small 

78 Very low Very small 

82 

Mediumlow 

Very small 

VariDur 10 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 111037 1 Set 75.00 

VariDur 10 Powder, semi transparent 111027 1 kg 52.00 

VariDur Hardener 111029 500 mL 24.00 

VariDur 200 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 111039 1 Set 75.00 

VariDur 200 Powder with filler, blue opaque 111030 1 kg 52.00 

VariDur Hardener 111029 500 mL 24.00 

VariDur 10 Large size, semi transparent, powder 111031 10 kg 443.00 

VariDur 200 Large size, blue opaque, powder with filler 111034 10 kg 443.00 

VariDur Large size, hardener 111033 5 x 1 L 221.00 

VariDur 3000, light blue opaque, acrylic + styrene, shrink-free, hard, curing time approx. 20 min 

VariDur 3000 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3580 1 Set 77.00 

VariDur 3000 Powder, light blue opaque 20-3581 1 kg 47.80 

VariDur 3000 Hardener 20-3582 500 mL 28.50 

VariDur 3000 Large size, powder, light blue opaque 20-3583 10 kg 408.00 

VariDur 3000 Large size, hardener 20-3584 5 x 1 L 222.00 

Acrylic, fast curing, curing time 5 - 15 min 

VariKleer* Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3590 1 Set 61.00 

VariKleer* Powder 20-3591 1 kg 41.10 

VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592 500 mL 19.90 

VariKleer* Powder 20-3591-002 2 x 1 kg 80.00 

VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592-001 1 L 38.90 

VariKleer* Large size, powder 20-3591-010 10 kg 379.00 

VariKleer* Large size, liquid 20-3592-005 5 x 1 L 183.00 

*Transparent when cured under pressure, e.g. with pressure vessel 

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4.1. Acrylics (continued) 

VariKwick, very fast curing, curing time approx. 5 min 

VariKwick Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3595 1 Set 62.00 

VariKwick Powder 20-3596 1 kg 41.90 

VariKwick Liquid 20-3597 500 mL 20.50 

SamplKwick, acrylic cold mounting compound, fast curing, curing time 5-8 min 

SamplKwick Kit with 0.45 kg powder / 0.36 L hardener 20-3560 1 Pk 70.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562 450 g 57.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564 360 mL 21.70 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3566 2.3 kg 227.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3568 1.9 L 70.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-025 11.5 kg 879.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-320 9.6 L 249.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-100 45 kg 3,228.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-640 19.2 L 470.00 

4.2. Epoxies 

EpoxiCure, low shrinkage, low heating during curing, curing time 6 h 

EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-032 950 mL 48.40 

EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-008 240 mL 28.30 

EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-128 3.8 L 118.00 

EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-032 950 mL 56.00 

EpoxiCure NC, low shrinkage, low heating during curing, curing time 5 h 

EpoxiCure NC Resin 20-8150-032 950 mL 39.60 

EpoxiCure NC Hardener 20-8152-008 240 mL 29.00 

EpoHeat, excellent clarity (golden colour), ultra-low viscosity, very low shrinkage, 

curing time approx. 90 min at 55° C 

EpoHeat Resin 20-8120-032 950 ml 76.00 

EpoHeat Hardener 20-8122-016 470 ml 43.30 

EpoThin, very low viscosity epoxy, no heating during curing process, very low shrinkage, 

curing time 9 h 

EpoThin Resin 20-8140-032 950 mL 74.00 

EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-016 470 mL 41.80 

EpoThin Resin 20-8140-128 3.8 L 202.00 

EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-032 950 mL 47.40 

EpoKwick, fast curing epoxy cold mounting compound, curing time 30-45 min 

EpoKwick Kit complete 950 mL resin / 240 mL hardener 20-8128 1 Pk 137.00 

EpoKwick Kit 3.8 L resin / 950 mL hardener 20-8129 1 Pk 221.00 

EpoKwick Resin 20-8136-128 3.8 L 161.00 

EpoKwick Hardener 20-8138-032 950 mL 102.00 

EpoColor, red pigmented epoxy cold mounting compound, low shrinkage, curing time 90 min 

suitable for highlighting cracks and pores in darkfield or crossed polars illumination 

EpoColor Resin 20-8143-032 950 mL 102.00 

EpoColor Hardener 20-8144-008 240 mL 33.00 

Epoxy cold mounting compounds are useful for vacuum impregnation 

of porous materials. Ideal are EpoThin and EpoHeat.

4. Castable (Cold) Mounting Compounds (continued) 

Selection Criteria for Cold Mounting Compounds 

Product Curing Time Transparency 

VariDur 10 < 10 min 

Semi 

transparent 

Vacuum 

Impregnation 

Edge 

Retention 

Specific Applications 

� Routine 

VariDur 200 < 10 min � � �� Routine 

VariDur 3000 10 min � � �� Edge investigation 

VariKleer < 10 min Transparent* � PCB 

SamplKwick < 10 min 

Semi 

transparent 

VariKwick 5 min � � 

� PCB 

EpoxiCure < 8 h Transparent � � < HV400 

EpoxiCure NC < 5 h Transparent � � < HV400 

EpoKwick < 2 h Transparent � � < HV400 Quick cure 

EpoHeat < 2 h @ 55° C Transparent �� < HV400 Quick cure 

EpoThin < 9 h Transparent �� < HV400 Petrography 

EpoColor < 2 h � � � < HV400 

Cold Mounting 

Pressure vessel 

Cast N‘ Vac 

Cast N‘ Vac 1000 

* in combination with compression hardening in a pressure pot 

�� Very Good �� Good � Average � Not suitable 

Colour contrast of pores 

& cracks in DF 

The main advantage of cold mounting is the ability to mount specimens of irregular 

shape and size. It is often favoured for embedding individual samples, when the 

acquisition of a mounting press is not economically justifiable. Conversely, it is 

helpful for mounting large numbers of samples as quickly as possible. 

Cold mounting products fall into one of three categories: acrylics, polyesters and 

epoxies. They may consist of two or more components that need to be mixed 

together to make a solid cured specimen. Epoxide compounds exhibit the lowest 

contraction. The long curing time gives outstanding edge retention and very low 

shrinkage, and is chemically resistant. Acrylics have a short curing time and have a 

small amount of contraction that can be improved with fillers and curing under 

pressure in a pressure vessel. With polyester resins the curing times are relatively 

short, but often produce a poor quality mount and are only used due to low cost. 

After mixing the components, the hardening process takes place via an exothermic 

reaction. During curing, particularly with acrylics, this hardening process can generate 

over 80°C, and one must be careful when working with temperature-sensitive 

materials, e.g. plastics, where the structure of the sample can be affected. 

Vacuum Impregnation: 

Porous materials, e.g. ceramic(s) or sprayed coatings should be vacuum impregnated 

with epoxy resin prior to sectioning. The porous or friable ceramic is strengthened 

and protected by the epoxy resin. Cavities, pores and cracks that are open to the 

surface are filled with the embedding material. For high contrast definition of pores 

and cracks, we offer Epo-Color resin which, under dark field lighting, appears a vivid 

red colour and thus makes the interpretation of the structure easier. 

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4.3. Castable (Cold) Mounting Moulds 

Mounting Moulds for castable (cold) resins, polyethylene, reusable 

SamplKup Ø 25 mm blue 20-9177 12 26.40 




SamplKup Ø 1" (25,4 mm) blue 20-9178 12 26.40 

SamplKup Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm) blue 20-8180 12 26.40 

SamplKup Ø 1½" (38.2 mm) blue 20-9181 12 26.40 

SamplKup Ø 2" (50,8 mm) blue 20-9184 12 26.40 

Mounting Moulds for castable (cold) resins, silicon rubber, reusable 

Mounting Mould Ø 25 mm, height 23 mm blue 113001 1 7.00 







Mounting Mould 55x30x22 mm (WxDxH) blue 113010 1 11.60 



Flexible EPDM Mounting Cups, reusable 

Mounting Mould Ø 1" (25.4 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8181 5 42.50 

Mounting Mould Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8182 5 40.30 

Mounting Mould Ø 1½" (38.2 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8183 5 40.30 

Mounting Mould Ø 2" (50.8 mm), height 25 mm blue 20-8184 5 42.50 

EPDM Mounting Cup 63x35x46 mm (WxDxH) blue 20-6185 1 18.60 



Plastic ring forms for mounting, single use 

Ringforms Ø 1" (25,4 mm) O.D. black 20-8151-100 100 27.30 

Ringforms Ø 1¼" (32 mm) O.D. black 20-8152-100 100 29.60 

Ringforms Ø 1½" (38 mm) O.D. black 20-8153-100 100 32.00 

Ringforms Ø 2" (50,8 mm) O.D. black 20-8154-100 100 36.20 

Recessed Plastic Disc for mounting with phenolic ringforms 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 25 mm I.D. 20-3511-005 5 11.20 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1" (25.4 mm) I.D. 20-3521-005 5 11.20 


Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1¼" (32 mm) I.D. 20-3513-005 5 11.20 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1½" (38 mm) I.D. 20-3514-005 5 11.20 



Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 2" (50,8 mm) I.D. 20-3517-005 5 11.20 

Inserts (to be used with ring forms 20-8152-xxx) 

Angle Polishing Inserts Ø 29 mm 20-8205-010 10 27.50

4.4. Filler and Contrast Materials for Cold Mounting 

Filler (globular oxide ceramic) for hardness increase of the epoxy cold mounting compounds 

and better flatness 

FlatEdgeFiller 20-8196 0.45 kg 20.30 

Conductive Filler (nickel base) for cold mounting compounds (spec. epoxy) to be used for 

SEM investigations /electrolytic polishing 

ConductiveFiller 20-8500 0.9 kg 82.00 

Blue dye for epoxy cold mounting compounds 

Epoblue Powder 111068 25 g 9.70 

alternative: EpoColor 

Dyes for epoxy castable (cold) mounting compounds 

Blue Pigment Liquid 20-8501 30 mL 19.40 

Black Pigment Liquid 20-8502 30 mL 19.40 

Red Pigment Liquid 20-8504 30 mL 19.40 

4.5. Accessories for Cold and Hot Mounts 

Supporting Aids for Sheets, PCB’s, Threads, etc 

UniClip Plastic black 113043 100 23.40 

UniClip Plastic red 113068 100 23.40 

UniClip Plastic green 113069 100 23.40 

UniClip Plastic transparent 20-5100-100 100 36.00 

SamplKlip Stainless steel 6 mm wide 20-4000-100 100 33.50 

SamplKlip I Plastic 6 mm wide 20-4100-100 100 30.60 

Clamp Stainless steel 6 mm wide 113040 100 27.30 

MultiClamp Plastic 5 steps, 1 mm distance 113044 100 23.40 



General Mounting Accessories 

Release Agent Bottle with swab 20-8185-002 30 mL 7.40 

Release Agent Refill bottle 20-8185-008 240 mL 22.50 



Mould Release Powder for mounting cylinders 20-3048 45 g 20.80 

Funnel for filling moulding material into press 826006 1 2.80 

Silicone spray Mold release 113023 200 mL 12.90 

Silicone paste P Mold release 113022 100 g 12.90 

Paper cups content: 200 mL with stirrer 113030 50 6.70 

Wall holder for mixing cups 11 30 30 113031 1 18.40 

Paper cups for vacuum-impregnation unit, waxed, 150 mL 20-8177-100 100 19.20 

Stirring Sticks Wooden sticks 113034 100 3.40 

Sample Identity Labels 95B140 200 3.80 

Epoxi Supply Tubes for Cast N' Vac 20-3520-100 100 22.50 

Table Liners (Paper) for Cast N' Vac 1000 20-2845 100 18.60 

4.6. Electroless Nickel for Coating 

EdgeMet Kit for coating of specimen 

EdgeMet-Kit 950 mL solution A + B, 180 mL preclean solution 20-8192 1 Kit 74.00 

UniClip SamplKlip SamplKlip I 

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MagnoSys Magnetic System 

MagnoSys Magnetic System is a magnetic-based 

MagnoSys Magnetic System is a magnetic- 

system used in conjunction with both abrasive papers and 

polishing based system cloths. used MagnoSys in conjunction consists of two with components. both 

Its abrasive cost effectiveness papers and and polishing easy handling cloths. renders the 

magnetic MagnoSys system consists an ideal of two component components. in your preparation Its 

process. cost effectiveness The acquisition and is easy worthwhile handling even renders when you 

already the magnetic possess a system number an of ideal platens. component Simply add inthese 

thinly designed components to your current platens 

your preparation process. The acquisition is 

without incurring additional platen costs. You will also 

gain 

worthwhile 

additional 

even 

space 

when 

in your 

you 

laboratory, 

already possess 

as in the 

a 

ideal 

case, number only of one platens. magnetic Simply platen add will be these required thinly per 

preparation designed components unit. to your current platens 

Furthermore, without incurring the reusability additional and environmentally platen costs. You friendly 

design will also of MagnoMet gain additional discs helps space to in reduce your waste. 

MagnoFix 

laboratory, 

is a 

as 

magnetic 

in the ideal 

substrate 

case, 

which 

only 

enables 

one 

you to 

turn existing platens without any effort into magnetic 

magnetic platen will be required per 

platens. It does not make any difference whether your 

platens preparation are made unit. from aluminium or PVC. As MagnoFix 

has Furthermore, been fitted with the a reusability self-adhesive and PSA-backing, it can 

easily environmentally be attached to friendly any existing design platen. of MagnoMet Platens coated 

with discs MagnoFix helps to serve reduce as a waste. carrier for special ferromagnetic 

discs MagnoFix onto which is a magnetic you can glue substrate conventional which abrasive 

paper or polishing cloths. This principle allows you to 

enables you to turn existing platens without 

change the abrasive paper or the polishing cloths 

between any effort the into individual magnetic preparation platens. stages It does in no not time. 

MagnoPad make any and difference MagnoMet whether serve as your a carrier platens for are 

customary made from abrasive aluminium papers, or grinding PVC. As discs MagnoFix or polishing 

cloths. has been While fitted paper with is fixed a self-adhesive to the disc with PSAa 

doublesidedbacking, 

adhesive it can tape easily or sprayed be attached glue, cloths to any can be glued 

directly onto the carrier. There is no need for special 

existing platen. Platens coated with MagnoFix 

consumables. Depending on the adhesive strength of the 

PSA-backing, serve as a carrier this economic for special solution ferromagnetic allows you to detach 

dirty discs or onto unusable which polishing you can cloths, glue or conventional 

worn out paper from 

the abrasive disc, and paper to fit or the polishing carrier with cloths. a new This cloth. One 

MagnoPad principle allows or MagnoMet you todisc change is required the abrasive for each 

preparation paper or the step. polishing Together cloths with paper between or cloth, the 

MagnoPad or MagnoMet is put onto the magnetic 

individual preparation stages in no time. 

platen, enabling you to grind or polish as usual. The disc 

is MagnoPad secure on the and platen MagonMet thanks to serve the magnetic as a carrier force forof 

the customary MagnoFix abrasive base. A further papers, advantage grinding of discs the system or is 

the polishing fact that, cloths. between While the paper individual is fixed grinding to the and 

polishing disc withstages, a double-sided the disc can adhesive easily be lifted tape and or 

exchanged. sprayed glue, The cloths magnetic can platen be glued remains directly in the onto 

grinder/polisher 

the carrier. There 

throughout 

is no need 

the entire 

for special 

preparation 

process. 

MagnoPad 

consumables. 

has a 

Depending 

special coating 

on 

that 

the 

allows 

adhesive 

easy removal 

of strength the cloth of or the paper. PSA-backing, this economic 

solution allows you to detach dirty or unusable 

polishing cloths, or worn out paper from the 

disc, and to fit the carrier with a new cloth. 

One MagnoPad or MagnoMet disc is required 

for each preparation step. Together with paper 

or cloth, MagnoPad or MagnoMet is put onto 

the magnetic platen, enabling you to grind or 

polish as usual. The disc is secure on the platen 

thanks to the magnetic force of the MagnoFix 

base. A further advantage of the system is the 

Apex fact Products 

that, between the individual grinding and 

polishing stages, the disc can easily be lifted 

Apex and Quick-Change exchanged. Magnetic The magnetic System platen is a remains new 

magnetic-based in the grinder/polisher system used in throughout conjunction with the both entire 

abrasive preparation papers and process. polishing cloths. Apex consists of two 

components. The first is ApexM reusable, long-life 

MagnoPad has a special coating that allows 

magnetic discs. With a self-adhesive backing on one side, 

the ApexM easy removal disc can be of used the cloth on any or conventional paper. platen. 

The second component is the ApexB bimetallic plate and 

is used Apex between Magnetic the ApexM disc System and any self-adhesive 

backed abrasive paper, polishing cloth or any consumable 

of choice. 

Apex Quick-Change Magnetic System is a 

new magnetic-based system used in 

conjunction with both abrasive papers and 

polishing cloths. Apex consists of two 

components. The first is ApexM reusable, longlife 

magnetic discs. With a self-adhesive 

backing on one side, the ApexM disc can be 

used on any conventional platen. The second 

component is the ApexB bimetallic plate and is 

used between the ApexM disc and any selfadhesive 

backed abrasive paper, polishing 

cloth or any consumable of choice. 

ApexHercules fine grinding discs are used 

together with 9 μm or 6 μm diamond suspensions to 

achieve a fine grinding step that replaces up to five steps 

of Silicon Carbide paper after the initial planar grinding 

stage. Together with a larger micron diamonds, the disc 

can be used also directly for planar grinding. 

Your advantage: High abrasion rate reduces the number 

of preparation steps; excellent flatness and edge 

retention. 

Apex CGD CoarseGrindingDiscs are aggressive 

metal bonded diamond discs designed for continuous use 

and high material removal rates on hard to grind 

materials. 

Apex DGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs are 

ideally ApexHercules used as a substitute finefor grinding SiC paper discs or other are used grinding 

media. together Long-life, with fixed 9µm abrasive or 6 provides µm diamond high removal 

rates with suspensions superb edge to achieve retention a and fine flatness. grinding This step 

versatile that system replaces works up on to a five wide steps range of of Silicon materials Carbide such 

as hard 

paper 

materials, 

after 

ferrous 

the initial 

materials, 

planar 

aluminium, 

grinding stage. 

ceramics, 

glass, thermal spray coatings and more. The surface is 

Together with a larger micron diamonds, the 

durable enough for unmounted specimens. Like your 

Silicon disc Carbide can papers, be used just also add directly water for for the planar preparation 

process. 

grinding. 

Your advantage: High abrasion rate reduces 

the number of preparation steps; excellent 

flatness and edge retention. 

4 Paper or Cloth 

3 MagnoMet or MagnoPad 

2 MagnoFix 

1 Platen

5. MagnoSys and Apex Magnetic Systems 

5.1. MagnoPad 

MagnoPad – Ferromagnetic carrier sheet with non-stick coating 

MagnoPad 200 Coated Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for p/c Ø 203 mm (8") 162073 5 84.00 




5.2. MagnoMet 

MagnoMet – Ferromagnetic carrier sheet 

MagnoMet 200 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 203 mm (8") 162072 5 33.50 




5.3. MagnoFix 

MagnoFix – Magnetic substrate disc to attach to any conventional platen, self-adhesive backing, easy to 

handle 

MagnoFix 200 Magnetic substrate for platen Ø 203 mm (8") 162070 1 17.20 



5.4. ApexB 

ApexB – Bimetallic Disc 

ApexB 200 Bimetallic plate for cloth or paper Ø 203 mm (8") 41-2739-208-001 1 76.00 



5.5. ApexM 

ApexM – Magnetic substrate disc to attach on any conventional platen, self adhesive backing, easy to handle 

ApexM 200 Magnetic disc Ø 203 mm (8") 41-2739-608-001 1 27.00 



5.6. ApexHercules H 

Fine grinding disc for hard ferrous and non-ferrous material (> HRC 20 / HV 236) 

ApexHercules H 200 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 203 mm (8") 41-2740-308-001 1 44.80 



5.7. ApexHercules S 

Fine Grinding Disc for soft ferrous and non-ferrous material (< HRC 20 / HV 236) 

ApexHercules S 200 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 203 mm (8") 41-2740-408-001 1 44.80 



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5.8. ApexCGD CoarseGrindingDiscs 

Aggressive metal bonded diamond discs designed for continuous use and high material removal rates on hard to grind 

materials. Excellent results with: tool steels, tungsten carbide, hard ceramics and titanium. No dressing required. 

Ø 203 mm (8") ApexCGD CoarseGrindingDisc with self-adhesive backing 

ApexCGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10006 1 286.00 

ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10007 1 264.00 

ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10008 1 264.00 


ApexCGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10009 1 427.00 

ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10010 1 383.00 

ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10011 1 383.00 


ApexDGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10012 1 591.00 

ApexDGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10013 1 539.00 

ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10014 1 539.00 

5.9 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDiscs 

Resin-bonded, fixed abrasive surfaces, excellent for hard materials, ceramic, glass, TSC. 

These discs provide superb edge retention and flatness. Just add water and use (dressing required with some materials). 

Ø 203 mm (8") ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc with self-adhesive backing 

ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 165 μm 41-5008 1 77.00 









ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5908 1 77.00 











ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5910 1 84.00 











ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5912 1 136.00

5.10 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDiscs on MagnoMet carrier 

Resin-bonded, fixed abrasive surfaces, excellent for hard materials, ceramic, glass, TSC. 

These discs provide superb edge retention and flatness. Just add water and use (dressing required with some materials). 

Ø 203 mm (8") ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc on MagnoMet 

ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 165 μm 41-6008D 1 84.00 









ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 0.5 μm 41-6908D 1 84.00 























5.11 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs 

Our most versatile diamond grinding disc, the unique characteristics of the resin bond used provides long life and high 

removal rates on most materials, including softer materials such as brass and copper. Just add water and use. 

Ø 203 mm (8") ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc with self-adhesive backing 

ApexDGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 240 μm 41-3308 1 107.00 

ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 125 μm 41-3408 1 107.00 

ApexDGD red DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 75 μm 41-3508 1 107.00 

ApexDGD purple DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 55 μm 41-3608 1 107.00 

ApexDGD yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 35 μm 41-3708 1 107.00 

ApexDGD white DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 15 μm 41-3808 1 107.00 

ApexDGD blue DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 8 μm 41-3908 1 107.00 


















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5.12 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs with MagnoMet Carrier 

Our most versatile diamond grinding disc, the unique characteristics of the resin bond used provides long life and high 

removal rates on most materials, including softer materials such as brass and copper. Just add water and use. 

Ø 203 mm (8") ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc on MagnoMet 

ApexDGD-M green DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 240 μm 41-4308D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M black DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 125 μm 41-4408D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M red DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 75 μm 41-4508D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M purple DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 55 μm 41-4608D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 35 μm 41-4708D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M white DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 15 μm 41-4808D 1 116.00 

ApexDGD-M blue DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 8 μm 41-4908D 1 116.00 

























5.13 Dressing Stick for Diamond Grinding Discs 

Dressing stick for dressing of diamond grinding discs 

Dressing stick for diamond grinding discs 109002 1 5.90

6. Grinding, Polishing and Lapping 

The goal of sample preparation for microstructural analysis is to reveal the true material 

structure. In order to achieve this goal, one must use methods and products that produce a 

specimen that has, as much as possible, no deformation or smearing of the sample, good edge 

retention and planarity, and freedom from scratches, which could confuse microstructural 

interpretation. All preparation steps, from the initial cut to the final polish must be carefully 

performed. All steps are equally important and the deformation from one stage must be 

removed in the subsequent step. 

6.1. PlanarMet Planar Grinding Discs 

Alumina planar grinding surface, self adhesive, long life, very high material removal, particularly suitable for 

planar grinding with central pressure and/or large sample surfaces 

120 Ø 203 mm (8") self adhesive 30-6008-020 20 84.00 



6.2. ZirMet Abrasive Discs 

ZrO2 abrasive discs, self adhesive, long lifetime, very high material removal, particularly suitable for planar grinding with 

central pressure and/or large sample surfaces 

Grain size following ANSI/CAMI with self-adhesive back, for platen with Ø 200 mm 

80 Ø 200 mm 201 μm 132021 25 55.00 

120 Ø 200 mm 106 μm 132023 25 55.00 

180 Ø 200 mm 75 μm 132025 25 55.00 


80 Ø 250 mm 201 μm 132521 25 83.00 

120 Ø 250 mm 106 μm 132523 25 83.00 

180 Ø 250 mm 75 μm 132525 25 83.00 


60 Ø 300 mm 250 μm 15-5132-060 25 152.00 

120 Ø 300 mm 106 μm 15-5132-120 25 152.00 

180 Ø 300 mm 75 μm 15-5132-180 25 152.00 

220 Ø 300 mm 63 μm 15-5132-220 25 152.00 

6.3. UltraPrep Diamond Abrasive Disc 

Self adhesive grinding discs for all Grinder/Polishers 

Application: Grinding of ceramics, hard metals and hard materials, planar grinding 

For platen with Ø 200 mm 

250 μm green metal bonded 142080 1 163.00 

125 μm black metal bonded 142081 1 135.00 

74 μm red metal bonded 142082 1 95.00 

40 μm yellow metal bonded 142083 1 82.00 

30 μm white resin bonded 142084 1 82.00 

20 μm white metal bonded 142085 1 82.00 

10 μm blue resin bonded 142086 1 82.00 




74 μm red metal bonded 142582 1 167.00 








74 μm red metal bonded 14 30 82 1 275.00 






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6.4. Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper 

The BuehlerMet line of Silicon Carbide abrasive discs have been developed for laboratory grinding of metallographic and 

petrographic samples. These papers utilize a uniformly graded abrasive coating for consistent rapid material removal and 

uniform finish. BuehlerMet discs can be used wet or dry and the uniformity and consistency of these discs make them an 

excellent choice for manual or automated grinding applications. The tightly held abrasive grain sizing gives BuehlerMet 

abrasive papers the ability to reduce subsequent grinding and polishing times. 

6.4.1. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Ø 200 mm (8") 

Ø 200 mm Standard quality, plain, grit size FEPA 

P 80 Silicon Carbide 201 μm 30-5208-080 100 37.20 












Ø 203 mm MicroCut fine grinding non-adhesive, grit size FEPA 

P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 132016 50 49.00 

6.4.2. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Ø 200 mm (8") PSA 

Ø 200 mm Standard quality self-adhesive, grit size FEPA 












The 4000 grit is only available with plain backing! 

Please use our Metgrip Liners or spray adhesive to create a self-adhesive version of P4000. 

Cross section through a grinding paper















Papers of Ø 230 mm are only available with plain backing! 

Please use our Metgrip Liners or spray adhesive to create a self-adhesive version. 


P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 13 23 16 50 74.00 

The Mechanical Preparation 

Mechanical preparation is the most usual procedure to 

prepare samples for microscopic evaluation. The goal of 

sample preparation is to reveal the true structure of the 

material. The preparation should be accomplished 

systematically and according to reproducible methods. 

Grinding 

The cutting process results in mechanical deformation 

below the sample surface. This deformation must be 

removed by subsequent preparation steps. The first 

grinding step is generally the planar grinding stage. With 

manual preparation, the sample should be turned 90 

degrees after each stage. This is done until the grinding 

marks from the previous step are no longer visible. In the 

case of semi or fully automatic sample preparation, the 

change of direction results from the relative motion of the 

platen and the sample holder. When moving to the next 

step, the selection of the different abrasive size is very 

important. 

As a rule the next step consists of a Silicon Carbide paper 

that has half the grit size of the proceeding one, e.g. in 

each case P120 - P320 - P600 - P1200. After performing 

these steps correctly, the remaining surface deformation 

can be removed with a brief step using a fine diamond 

abrasive on soft plane cloths. With very soft or tough 

materials grades up to P2500 or P4000 should be used. 

Alternatively, grinding cloths can be used that utilise fine 

diamonds to achieve the grinding steps. The abrasion is 

moderate and the scratch pattern finer than with 

comparable Silicon Carbide paper. Grinding usually takes 

place with Silicon Carbide papers on rotating discs with 

continuous water flushing. The wet grinding reduces 

frictional heat, dust formation and washes away abrasion 

debris. Buehler offers abrasives for all grinding 

procedures: The most common abrasive type in use for 

grinding most materials is Silicon Carbide paper. They are 

available in diameters of 200, 230, 250, 300 and 350 mm 

and in the grades of P60 to P4000, with and without 

adhesive backing. 

PlanarMet planar grinding discs utilise Alumina abrasives, 

and ZirMet with Zirconia abrasives exhibit a higher 

hardness and a substantially better abrasion rate than 

Silicon Carbide paper. They are therefore particularly 

suitable for the planar grinding stage with semi and fully 

automatic preparation machines. Their longer life, in 

comparison to Silicon Carbide abrasive, reduces the 

number of papers used. 

UltraPrep diamond discs are used for all materials with high 

to very high hardness. The long life of the surface allows 

savings of consumables even if a set of discs has a 

comparatively high initial price. 

Instead of the classical grinding with fixed abrasive 

papers, grinding can also be performed with hard 

polishing surfaces (TexMet P or Ultra-cloths) and 

diamonds of 45 μm to 6 μm. This has the advantage that 

with semi and fully automatic preparation equipment, 

abrasives can be continuously dosed onto the cloth. 


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The grit 4000 is only available with plain backing! 

Please use our Metgrip Liners or spray adhesive to create a self-adhesive version of P4000. 

USA / European Equivalency Grit Guide 

FEPA and ANSI/CAMI and mean grainsize 

FEPA Grainsize ANSI/CAMI Grainsizee 

P60 269 μm 60 268 μm 

P80 201 μm 80 188 μm 

P120 127 μm 120 116 μm 

P180 78 μm 180 78 μm 

P240 58 μm 

240 52 μm 

P320 46 μm 

P400 35 μm 320 34 μm 

P600 26 μm 

P800 22 μm 400 22 μm 

P1000 18.3 μm 500 18 μm 

P1200 15.3 μm 600 15 μm 

P1500 12.6 μm 800 12 μm 

P2500 8.4 μm 1200 6.5 μm 

P4000 5.5 μm



P 80 Silicon Carbide ca 201 μm 30-5232-080 100 74.00 

P 120 Silicon Carbide ca 127 μm 30-5232-120 100 58.00 
























The 4000 grit is only available with plain backing! 

Please use our Metgrip Liners or Spray adhesive to create a self-adhesive version of P4000. 









P1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 133515 100 108.00 

Paper with Ø 350 mm is only available with plain backing! 

Use our Metgrip Liners or spray adhesive to create a self-adhesive version. 

The Mechanical Preparation (continued) 

CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs are a premium line of 

metallographic grinding papers designed for superior 

grinding performance on all types of metallographic 

samples. These discs are designed for wet or dry grinding 

of samples. The tightly held abrasive grain sizing gives 

CarbiMet 2 Abrasive papers the rapid material removal 

and uniform finish needed to reduce rough and final 

polishing times. The uniformity and consistency of these 

discs make them an excellent choice for use with 

automatic grinding and polishing systems. CarbiMet 2 

Discs all utilize premium “C” weight papers and are 

available with a special pressure sensitive adhesive backing 

which firmly holds the disc in place during use, but still 

allows easy residue free removal when disc has expired. 


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6.4.9. CarbiMet 2 SiC Abrasive Paper Ø 203 mm (8") 

Ø 203 mm (8") high quality CarbiMet 2, plain, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5108-060-102 100 103.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5108-120-102 100 68.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5108-180-102 100 64.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5108-240-102 100 64.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5108-320-102 100 64.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5108-400-102 100 64.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5108-600-102 100 64.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5538-800-100 100 103.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5538-012-100 100 103.00 

Ø 203 mm (8") high quality CarbiMet 2, self-adhesive backed, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5118-120-102 100 121.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5118-180-102 100 105.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5118-240-102 100 105.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5118-320-102 100 105.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5118-400-102 100 105.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5118-600-102 100 105.00 




Ø 254 mm high quality CarbiMet 2, plain, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5125-1-060-102 100 137.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-1-120-102 100 119.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-1-180-102 100 107.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-1-240-102 100 107.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-1-320-102 100 107.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-1-400-102 100 107.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-1-600-102 100 107.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-1-800-100 100 161.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5125-1-012-100 100 161.00 

Ø 254 mm high quality CarbiMet 2, self-adhesive backed, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-3-120-102 100 193.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-3-180-102 100 167.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-3-240-102 100 167.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-3-320-102 100 167.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-3-400-102 100 167.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-3-600-102 100 167.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-3-800-100 100 224.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5125-3-012-100 100 224.00 


Ø 305 mm (12") high quality CarbiMet 2, plain, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5121-060-102 100 226.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5121-120-102 100 158.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5121-180-102 100 143.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5121-240-102 100 143.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5121-320-102 100 143.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5121-400-102 100 143.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5121-600-102 100 143.00 



Ø 305 mm (12") high quality CarbiMet 2, self-adhesive backed, grit size ANSI/CAMI 

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5112-060-102 100 299.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5112-120-102 100 277.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5112-180-102 100 249.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5112-240-102 100 249.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5112-320-102 100 249.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5112-400-102 100 249.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5112-600-102 100 249.00 



Ø 73 mm high quality CarbiMet 2, self-adhesive backed for MiniMet, see section 10.1.

6.4.12. MetGrip Liners and Spray Adhesive 

MetGrip Liners, double-sided adhesive disc for plain backed grinding paper, reusable 

MetGrip Liners Ø 203 mm 30-7508D 10 21.20 





Spraying adhesive for silicon carbide papers without adhesive back 

Spray adhesive 139005 500 mL 16.20 

6.5. Abrasive Belts, Sheets and Rolls 

6.5.1. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Belts, Silicon Carbide 

Wet and dry use, grit size ANSI/CAMI, for SurfMet, DuoMet, BS Belt Grinders 

80 Silicon Carbide 102x914 mm 16-5200-080-010 10 95.00 







6.5.2. ZirMet Abrasive Belts, Zirconia Alumina 

Wet and dry use, grit size ANSI/CAMI, for SurfMet, DuoMet, BS Belt Grinders 

60 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-060-005 5 66.00 

120 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-120-005 5 66.00 

180 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-180-005 5 66.00 

220 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-220-005 5 66.00 

6.5.3. Abrasive Rolls for Manual Equipment, Silicon Carbide 

Standard quality, grit size FEPA for most roll grinders 

P120 Silicon Carbide 76 mmx23 m 30-5243-120 1 14.80 







6.5.4. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Rolls, Silicon Carbide 

Grit size ANSI/CAMI, for HandiMet 2 

240 Silicon Carbide 87.1 mmx18.3 m 30-5143-240-002 1 39.60 




6.5.5. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Strips, Silicon Carbide 

Grit size ANSI/CAMI, for HandiMet, self-adhesive backed 

240 Silicon Carbide 76.2x279 mm 30-5160-240-102 100 59.00 





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6.6. Abrasive Powders 

Silicon carbide and alumina abrasives are available in various abrasive sizes. These may, at times, be preferred for 

fine lapping or grinding of samples on various surfaces such as cast iron, tin, lead, or cloth covered wheels. The powders 

are generally dispersed in distilled water and can vary in consistency from a thin liquid to a paste – like slurry depending 

upon the powder-to-water ratio. 

6.6.1. Silicon Carbide Powder 

Grit size ANSI/CAMI 

120 (P120) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6400-120-080 2.3 kg 43.30 






6.6.2. Alumina Powder 

Grit size ANSI/CAMI 

400 (P800) Alumina Powder 40-6425-400-080 2.3 kg 53.00 

600 (P1200) Alumina Powder 40-6430-600-080 2.3 kg 63.00 

Grain size 

12.5 μm Alumina Powder 40-6612-125-080 2.3 kg 70.00 




MetaDi Diamantproducts 

Polycrystalline diamonds 

like MetaDi Supreme 

have a greater number of 

cutting facets. This offers 

a particularly high material 

removal rate and scratchfree 

surfaces. 

45 µm Diamond in the 

SEM 450x (left) 

The sharp edges of monocrystalline 

diamonds of the 

MetaDi suspension ensure 

a clean surface. 

45 µm Diamond in the 

SEM 450x (below) 

Comparison of the removal rate MetaDi + MetaDi Supreme 

MetaDi mono 

MetaDi Supreme

7. Diamond Polishing Products 

7.1. MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension, polycrystalline 

Water-based, free of solvents, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, very high removal rate 

in 240 mL plastic bottle with spray nozzle 

0.05 μm Diamond Suspension black 40-6627 240 mL 63.00 

0.10 μm Diamond Suspension black 40-6628 240 mL 63.00 

0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629 240 mL 63.00 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F 240 mL 57.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F 240 mL 57.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632 240 mL 57.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633 240 mL 59.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634 240 mL 59.00 

30 μm Diamond Suspension orange 40-6635 240 mL 59.00 

45 μm Diamond Suspension purple 40-6636 240 mL 59.00 

in 950 mL plastic bottle (refill bottle) 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-032 950 mL 141.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-032 950 mL 141.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-032 950 mL 141.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-032 950 mL 151.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-032 950 mL 151.00 

in 3.8 L plastic bottle (refill bottle) 

0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629-128 3.8 L 639.00 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-128 3.8 L 502.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-128 3.8 L 502.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-128 3.8 L 502.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-128 3.8 L 536.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-128 3.8 L 536.00 

7.2. MetaDi Supreme DF Diamond Suspension, polycrystalline, dye free 

Water-based, dye free, free of solvents, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, 

very high removal rate 


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730 240 mL 57.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731 240 mL 57.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732 240 mL 57.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733 240 mL 59.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-032 950 mL 152.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-032 950 mL 152.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-032 950 mL 152.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-032 950 mL 164.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-032 950 mL 164.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-128 3.8 L 560.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-128 3.8 L 560.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-128 3.8 L 560.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-128 3.8 L 596.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-128 3.8 L 596.00 

Our MSDS are online: 

www.buehler.co.uk 

Click to > Downloads > MSDS 


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7.3. MetaDi Diamond Suspension, monocrystalline 

Water-based, free of solvents, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size 


1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530 470 mL 51.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531 470 mL 51.00 





1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-032 950 mL 92.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-032 950 mL 92.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-032 950 mL 112.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-032 950 mL 117.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-032 950 mL 117.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-128 3.8 L 302.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-128 3.8 L 302.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-128 3.8 L 368.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-128 3.8 L 383.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-128 3.8 L 383.00 

7.4. MetaDi Combo Diamond Suspension plus Extender, monocrystalline 

Diamond Suspension and Extender IN ONE, tight distribution of diamond grain size. Designed only for use with dispensing 

systems 


1 μm Diamond Suspension grey + Extender 40-5530-032 950 mL 43.30 




MetaDi Diamond Spray 

For the sake of our environment, we do not offer diamond sprays. 

Please use our diamond suspensions. 

They also make a contribution to environmental protection. 

MetaDi Diamond Products 

MetaDi diamond products have been used in materials 

preparation for many decades due to their ability to grind 

a wide range of materials. With any abrasive for sample 

preparation, close tolerance of the grain size is very 

important. If there are diamonds that deviate from the 

target grain size, the large grains cause deep scratches 

and the smaller ones have a lower cutting rate and 

extend the preparation process. 

MetaDi products are characterized by a particularly close 

tolerance to the indicated grain size and thus offer 

optimal preparation characteristics. 

A consistent concentration of the diamonds ensures 

reproducible results and a high surface quality with short 

preparation times and therefore represents good value for 

money. MetaDi diamond pastes can be supplied with 

natural or synthetic diamonds. Diamonds that exhibit 

sharp edges due to their crystalline structure offer good 

cutting capabilities and a reduced roughness of the 

prepared sample surface. 

MetaDi diamond suspensions are the most 

environmentally safe and problem-free in use. They 

contain synthetic, monocrystalline diamonds and are 

available in two bases: as environmental safe suspension 

in a water base for general use, or as suspension in an oil 

base, for soft or water-sensitive samples. 

MetaDi Supreme is manufactured as a water base 

suspension, but with polycrystalline-based diamonds. 

These have the advantage that the surface presents a lot 

of sharp edges. Polycrystalline diamonds have a high 

removal rate and grind more effectively than 

monocrystalline diamonds. MetaDi Supreme is the 

product of choice for most materials. Because the higher 

cutting rate results in shorter preparation times and 

longer cloth life, the actual cost of using MetaDi Supreme 

is lower and the quality of the cross section is higher. 

With all MetaDi diamond suspensions, the composition, 

the viscosity of the suspension and the concentration of 

diamond are always correct. The suspensions are standalone 

products and equipped with an environmentally 

safe spraying system.

7.5. MetaDi Diamond Suspension monocrystalline, oil-base 

Oil based, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, particularly suitable for soft and watersensitive 

materials, absolutely water-free! 


1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6540 470 mL 69.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6541 470 mL 69.00 




7.6. MetaDi Diamond Paste, natural 

Natural diamond, monocrystalline, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, 

in plastic syringe 

0.25 μm Diamond Paste grey 40-6102 20 g 75.00 

1 μm Diamond Paste blue 40-6128 20 g 76.00 

3 μm Diamond Paste green 40-6142 20 g 102.00 

6 μm Diamond Paste yellow 40-6162 20 g 124.00 

9 μm Diamond Paste red 40-6182 20 g 145.00 

15 μm Diamond Paste brown 40-6202 20 g 145.00 

7.7. MetaDi Ultra Diamond Paste, polycrystalline and natural 

Synthetic (polycrystalline) + natural diamond, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of 

diamond grain size, in plastic syringe 

1 μm Diamond Paste grey, blue coded 40-1-6301 20 g 73.00 

3 μm Diamond Paste grey, green coded 40-1-6303 20 g 99.00 

6 μm Diamond Paste grey, yellow coded 40-1-6305 20 g 121.00 

9 μm Diamond Paste grey, red coded 40-1-6307 20 g 134.00 

15 μm Diamond Paste grey, brown coded 40-1-6309 20 g 134.00 

7.8. MetaDi II Diamond Paste, monocrystalline 

Synthetic diamond, monocrystalline, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond 

grain size, in plastic syringe 

0,25 μm Diamond Paste grey 40-6241 5 g 13.50 

0,25 μm Diamond Paste grey 40-6240 20 g 53.00 











7.9. Polishing Extenders (lubricants for diamond) 

Lubricant for diamond polishing, no alcohol, environmentally safe! 

MetaDi Fluid Lubricant for diamond 155001 1 L 8.80 

MetaDi Fluid Lubricant for diamond 155003 5 L 29.50 

Lubricant for diamond polishing on oil-basis, water free! 

AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-006 180 mL 14.80 

AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-128 3.8 L 63.00 

The oil-based products are used if higher amounts of lubrication are 

required, particularly with very soft materials such as lead, tin etc. 

Beyond that they are suitable for the preparation of water-sensitive 

materials such as magnesium, crystals such as NaCl or NaBr etc. Oilbased 

products need more care when cleaning. 

NEW! 


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8. Final Polishing Powders and Suspensions 

8.1. Aluminium Oxide Suspensions 

Topol, ready for use, pH neutral 

Topol 1 1.0 μm 151101 1 L 23.90 

Topol 2 0.7 μm 151102 1 L 39.10 

Topol 3 0.25 μm 151103 1 L 57.00 

Topol 1 1.0 μm 151101A 20 L 361.00 

Topol 2 0.7 μm 151102A 20 L 608.00 

MicroPolish II, deagglomerated; concentrate, can be mixed with distilled water pH: neutral 

MicroPolish II 1.0 μm 40-6361-006 180 mL 26.30 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6363-006 180 mL 26.30 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6363-128 3.8 L 222.00 

MicroPolish, concentrate, can be mixed with distilled water pH: neutral 

MicroPolish 1,0 μm 40-10081 180 ml 27.00 



8.2. Aluminium Oxide Powders 

MicroPolish II, alumina powder deagglomerated, can be mixed with distilled water 

MicroPolish II 1 μm 40-6321-016 454 g 92.00 

MicroPolish II 1 μm 40-6321-080 2270 g 384.00 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6323-016 454 g 92.00 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6323-080 2270 g 384.00 

MicroPolish, alumina powder, can be mixed with distilled water 

MicroPolish 1 μm 40-10079 454 g 94.00 

MicroPolish 1 μm 40-10080 2270 g 396.00 

MicroPolish 0,3 μm 40-10077 454 g 94.00 




8.3. Aluminium Oxide Final Polishing Suspensions 

MasterPrep, finely dispersed, non-agglomerated particles (0.05 micron) of uniform size, pH: neutral 

MasterPrep 0.05 μm 63-6377-006 180 mL 22.20 

MasterPrep 0.05 μm 40-6377-032 950 mL 57.00 

MasterPrep 0.05 μm 40-6377-064 1.9 L 105.00 

Application: soft materials like aluminium or copper, ferrous and steels, non-ferrous metals

8.4. Colloidal Silica Suspension 

MasterMet, SiO2 final polishing suspension; pH : 9.5 

MasterMet 0.06 μm 40-6370-006 180 mL 27.80 

MasterMet 0.06 μm 40-6370-064 1.9 L 75.00 

Application: non-ferrous materials and hard materials like ceramics or glass 

MasterMet 2, SiO2 final polishing suspension; pH : 9.5; non crystallizing! 

MasterMet 2 0.02 μm 40-6380-006 180 mL 28.60 

MasterMet 2 0.02 μm 40-6380-064 1.9 L 78.00 

Application: soft non-ferrous like copper or aluminium, ceramics (Alumina, Zirconia etc.) optical fibres (glass and plastic) 

8.5. Mixed Oxides Polishing Suspensions 

MasterPolish, Alumina + SiO2-mixed oxides suspension, pH 9.0 

The suspensions MasterMet, MasterMet 2 and MasterPrep 

can be mixed with etchants for better polishing results! 

MasterPolish 0.05 μm 40-10084 950 mL 96.00 

Application: ferrous materials, ceramics, composites 

MasterPolish2, SiO2 + iron oxide-mixed oxides suspension 

MasterPolish 2 0.06 μm 40-6376-032 950 mL 58.00 

Application: ceramics, glass, sapphire, silicon nitride, metal/ceramic-composites 

8.6. Other Polishing Materials 

MiroMet, Cerium Oxide (CeO) suspension 

MiroMet 1 μm 40-6355-006 180 mL 44.10 

Application: glass and very soft materials with very low melting point, synthetic materials, universal polishing compound for 

glass 

MagoMet, Magnesium Oxide (MgO) powder 

MagoMet 1 μm 40-6440-016 454 g 34.50 

Application: aluminium, magnesium and their alloys 

The Mechanical Preparation (continued) 

Oxide Polishing material 

Alumina suspension: MasterPrep and 

MicroPolish 

The importance of alumina slurries as the sole polishing 

medium has declined over the past years due to the 

availability of economical diamond products and the 

better results they achieve. Also, because semi or fully 

automatic preparation equipment is more commonplace, 

there is a need for continual dosing. 

Alumina suspensions are suitable after diamond grinding 

or as final polish (0.05μm). An alternative to pre-dispersed 

alumina suspension is MicroPolish alumina powder. The 

powder is mixed with distilled water to obtain the 

required suspension. All alumina products are equally 

suitable for the polishing process of metals, composite 

materials, minerals and ceramic materials. 

Deagglomerated Alumina: MicroPolish II 

During the production process, alumina develops 

agglomerated particles. In the ideal case, these 

agglomerates are broken during polishing into single 

crystals. This does not always happen during processing 

of soft materials such as copper, aluminium or lead, 

because of the low pressure used during the preparation. 

As a result unwanted scratches often appear on the 

surface. With the deagglomerated alumina products, only 

single crystals are available and they exhibit excellent 

cutting characteristics. With MicroPolish II products, high 

surface flatness can be reached in shorter time. 

Final polishing suspensions: MasterMet and 

MasterMet 2 

These are final polishing products made of colloidal silica 

where high surface flatness can be obtained with metals, 

solder, composites coating layers. Particularly with tough 

or soft materials, the deformation layers are removed by 

the special action of these alkaline suspensions. The 

suspensions are used after diamond or alumina steps. 

These suspensions can also be used in combination with 

suitable etching agent for the chemical-mechanical 

polishing of difficult samples e.g. titanium. 

MasterPolish and MasterPolish 2 

MasterPolish suspensions are mixed oxide products for 

fine grinding and final polishing of ceramic materials, 

semiconductors, hard metals and composite materials 

with non-metallic components. The polishing effect takes 

place via a chemo-mechanical action, i.e. the polishing 

agent reacts on one hand with the surface of the sample 

and causes chemical erosion, on the other hand the oxide 

particles create mechanical erosion. The results are 

unusually high removal rates and a highly-polished, 

scratch and relief-free sample surface. MasterPolish is 

usually used undiluted and is particularly effective when 

using polishing cloths without nap such as TexMet cloths. 

For the final polish, it can be used with our regular oxide 

polish cloths. 


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Polishing Cloths 

Buehler offers a wide range of cloths and pads for the 

polishing process. 

Premium performance cloths for all materials applications. 

Select from quality cloths engineered for high removal 

rates, long life and superior surface finishes. 

Economical solutions to virtually any specimen 

preparation task. 

TexMet P 

Harder, perforated version of the TexMet non-woven 

pads; recommended for hard, brittle or ceramic materials 

during intermediate steps or for fine grinding process 

Diamond 45 μm to3 μm 

TexMet C 

Medium hard TexMet non-woven pad 

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, ceramics, electronic 

packages, PWB's, thermal spray coatings, cast iron, 

cermets, minerals, composites, plastics 

Pre- and final polishing with 

Diamond 15 μm to 3 μm 

UltraPad 

Hard, woven cloth, no nap with high material removal 

Ferrous materials and thermal spray coatings 

fine grinding and prepolishing with 


VerduTex 

Medium hard woven silkcloth 

Steel, composite,polymers, aluminium 

General use for pre- and endpolishing 

Used to maximize flatness and retain phases while providing an 

excellent surface finish 


Durable cloth with high lifetime 

TriDent 

Medium hard, woven synthetic, no nap 

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, microelectronics, coatings 

Used to maximize flatness and retain phases while providing an 

excellent surface finish 


VelTex 

Soft, dense short napped synthetic cloth 

Soft ferrous and non-ferrous materials 

Soft final polishing cloth used to maximize flatness and surface 

finish 

Diamond 3 μm to1 μm 

MicroFloc 

Medium hard, napped rayon cloth 

Steel and non-ferrous materials 

General use for pre- and end-polishing 


Good results with samples that are not embedded 

Robust and durable quality 

PoliCloth 

Medium hard, woven wool cloth 

Cast iron (retaining graphite), copper and aluminium alloys, 

coal, soft materials 

General use 


G-Cloth 

Soft synthetic velvet with low nap 

All technical alloys and material, soft to medium hard 

Final polishing cloth, 

Diamond 3 μm to 0.25 μm and oxide polishing 

MicroCloth 

Synthetic cloth, medium nap 


General use, final polishing cloth 

Diamond 3 μm to 0.25 μm and oxide polishing 

MasterTex 

Soft synthetic velvet with low nap 


Final polishing cloth 

Oxide polishing 

ChemoMet 

Porous, soft synthetic pad, micro-nap 

Titanium, stainless steels, lead/tin solders, electronic packages, 

soft non-ferrous metals, plastics 

General use pad that prevents smearing during chemomechanical 

polishing 

WhiteFelt 

Soft and durable matted wool cloth 

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals 

General use for intermediate to fine steps 

Oxide polishing

9. Polishing Cloths 

9.1. Polishing Cloths Ø 200 mm (8") 

Ø 200 mm (8") self-adhesive backed 

UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth, high removal rate 40-7118 10 83.00 

TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7638 5 78.00 

TexMet C Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1108 10 63.00 

VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk, very robust 40-8018 10 69.00 

TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk 40-7518 10 63.00 

Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7068 10 74.00 

MicroFloc Medium hard, flocked rayon 40-8318 10 66.00 

VelTex Soft, short-napped velvet 40-8218 10 90.00 

PoliCloth Medium hard, woven wool with barrier 40-8418 10 72.00 

G-Cloth Final polishing, oxide, fine fibre synthetic 162058 5 32.40 

MicroCloth Final polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic 40-7218 10 53.00 

MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet 40-7738 10 48.80 

ChemoMet Final polishing, porous, chemical-resistant synthetic pad 40-7918 10 84.00 

WhiteFelt Alumina-polishing, soft, durable wool-felt 162002 5 33.40 








Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7070 10 95.00 
















Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7072 10 126.00 










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VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth, very robust 40-8024 10 219.00 







10. Consumables for MiniMet 

10.1. CarbiMet 2 SiC-Paper for MiniMet 

Ø 73 mm high quality CarbiMet 2, self-adhesive backed 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5170-120-102 100 31.80 

180 (P180) SiC 78 μm 30-5170-180-102 100 31.80 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5170-240-102 100 31.80 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5170-320-102 100 31.80 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5170-400-102 100 31.80 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5170-600-102 100 31.80 

800 (P1500) SiC, MicroCut 12 μm 30-5170-800-100 100 31.80 

1200 (P2500) SiC, MicroCut 6.5 μm 30-5170-012-100 100 31.80 

MiniMet-Set 30-5178-182 50 31.80 

Content: 10 abrasive papers with grit sizes 180, 240, 320, 400, 600 

10.2. UltraPrep Grinding Discs for MiniMet 

Ø 73 mm Diamond Disc, self-adhesive backed 

70 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1571 1 29.70 




10.3. Polishing Cloths for MiniMet 

Ø 73 mm for MiniMet 

UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth 40-7112 20 31.60 

TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1002 20 56.00 

TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth 40-7502 20 31.80 

Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7052 20 35.60 

MicroCloth Oxide polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic cloth 40-7212 20 34.60 

MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet-cloth 40-7702 20 35.60 

ChemoMet Final polishing, synthetic, chemically resistant 40-7902 20 64.00 

10.4. Diamond Grinding Discs for MiniMet 

for TEM-Insert MiniMet, self-adhesive backed 

45 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (2 1 /8") 69-1593 1 151.00 



6 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (2 1 /8") 69-1594 1 151.00

11. Consumables for Field Metallography 

11. 1. Abrasive papers for Electer, PortaPol and other 

For rubber disc holder, velcro-mounting Ø 32 mm, SiC 

P60 32 mm 120371 100 31.70 

P120 32 mm 120373 100 31.70 

P180 32 mm 120374 100 31.70 

P240 32 mm 120375 100 31.70 

For rubber disc holder, Ø 32 mm, SiC, self-adhesive backed 

320 32 mm 120366 100 30.10 

400 32 mm 120367 100 30.10 

600 32 mm 120368 100 30.10 

800 32 mm 120369 100 30.10 

11.2. Grinding and Polishing Brushes for Electer, PortaPol and other 

Spanner for straight handle, arbor-Ø 6 mm, to be used with grinding brushes 

Spanner for straight handle 131005 1 12.20 

Grinding brushes for straight handles to be used with spanner 13 10 05, quick lock 

Grit 80 Ø 63x32 mm 131002 1 19.90 

Grit 120 Ø 63x32 mm 131004 1 19.90 

Grit 180 Ø 63x32 mm 131006 1 19.90 

Fine Ø 63x32 mm 131008 1 20.00 

Extra fine Ø 63x32 mm 131010 1 20.00 

Felt polishing head, arbor-Ø 6 mm, for straight handle 

Felt head cone 25x30 mm 131011 1 11.90 

11.3. Polishing Cloths for Electer, PortaPol and other 

Polishing cloths for rubber disc holder Ø 30 mm, self-adhesive backed 

WhiteFelt general application 160300 20 18.10 

VelTex napped cloth 160361 20 26.40 

11.4. Replicating Material 

RepliMet is a premium quality replicating media for exact surface replicas with < 1 μm resolution in surface detail. It is 

simple to use, fast setting and simple to remove. Cover the complete area of interest with a small amount of the 

Replication Media and allow to cure. After curing, the media can simply be peeled off. 

Replicating Media for field metallography 

Manual Applicator 57-6000 1 51.00 

Static Mixers 57-6001 10 11.20 

Replication Media 1/7 1 min working / 7 min curing time 57-6002 50mL 40.30 

Replication Media 7/30T thixotropic, 7 min working / 30 min curing time 57-6003 50mL 40.30 

Acetate-replicating sheets for field metallography 

Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 35 μm thick 70-986E 20 sheet 78.00 

Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 125 μm thick 70-987E 20 sheet 85.00 

Replica tape roll 25.4x7600 mm, 130 μm thick 57-5000 1 Roll 30.60 

Application note: 

Soak the Replica sheet in acetone. Wet the polished and etched surface with a few 

drops of acetone and cover it with the replica sheet. After drying, the sheet can be 

peeled off and attached to a slide for microscopic examination. 


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12. Fibre optics and Microelectronics 

12.1. FibrMet Abrasive Discs 

FibrMet Abrasive Discs are PSA (polyester backed) films, approx. 0.1 mm thick, coated with either an 

aluminium oxide or silicon carbide abrasive. These discs and sheets can be used wet or dry and are most suitable for 

fine grinding and polishing application, such as optical fibre and microelectronics where resultant surface flatness is 

essential. 

for FibrMet-Platen with Ø 102 mm (4") 

12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3100-050 50 47.60 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3101-050 50 47.60 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3102-050 50 47.60 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3103-050 50 47.60 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3104-050 50 47.60 

for Platen with Ø 203 mm (8") 

12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3170 50 126.00 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3171 50 126.00 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3172 50 126.00 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3173 50 126.00 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3174 50 126.00 


12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3120 50 242.00 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3121 50 242.00 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3122 50 242.00 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3123 50 242.00 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3124 50 242.00 

Extender for FibrMet-films 

FibrMet Polishing Extender 40-10085 32 oz 85.00 

Our MSDS are online: 

www.buehler.co.uk 

Click to > Downloads > MSDS

12.2. UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film Type A 

UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film products are designed for various material 

applications including microelectronic devices, wafers, ceramics, optical fibres, 

petrographic, and other metallographic materials. The Type A film is ideal for 

preparation applications where surface flatness and minimal deformation are 

critical. 

for FibrMet-Platen with Ø 102 mm (4") 

30 μm green self adhesive, diamond 69-3111 5 90.00 

15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3112 5 74.00 

9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 69-3113 5 74.00 

6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3114 5 74.00 

3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 69-3115 5 74.00 

1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 69-3116 5 74.00 

0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 69-3117 5 74.00 

0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 69-3118 5 74.00 


30 μm green self adhesive, diamond 15-6830 5 205.00 

15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6815 5 163.00 

9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 15-6809 5 163.00 

6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6806 5 163.00 

3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 15-6803 5 163.00 

1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 15-6801 5 163.00 

0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 15-6795 5 163.00 

0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 15-6791 5 163.00 

30 μm green plain, diamond 15-6831 5 193.00 

15 μm dark brown plain, diamond 15-6816 5 156.00 

9 μm blue plain, diamond 15-6810 5 156.00 

6 μm brown plain, diamond 15-6807 5 156.00 

3 μm pink plain, diamond 15-6804 5 156.00 

1 μm purple plain, diamond 15-6802 5 156.00 

0.5 μm creamy white plain, diamond 15-6796 5 156.00 

0.1 μm grey plain, diamond 15-6792 5 156.00 

Plain UltraPrep grinding films normally are fixed via adhesion with 

some drops of water on a plain glass platen. 

The glass is supported by a standard platen for use with 

all grinder polishers from Buehler. 


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13. Various Aids and Laboratory Accessories 

13.1. Cleaning and Etching 

Cleaning accessories 

Plastic bottle with spray nozzle 0.5 L 155101 1 6.50 

Plastic bottle with spray tube 0.5 L 152001 1 4.10 

Plastic bottle with spray tube 1.0 L 152002 1 4.30 

PlasticBox for Cotton Wool, to be wall-mounted, comes with cotton 172014 1 29.30 

Pure Cotton Wool, 180 g 172005 180 g 2.80 

Gloves (disposable), S, nitrile 113035 100 11.90 

Gloves (disposable), M, nitrile 113036 100 11.90 

Gloves (disposable), L, nitrile 113037 100 11.90 

Gloves (disposable), XL, nitrile 113038 100 11.90 

Industrial cleaner for removing remaining adhesive from work discs 

Cleaner Spray, lemon-base 199995 500 mL 27.20 

Etching beakers and accessories 

Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 70 mm 172010 1 4.10 

Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 120 mm 172011 1 6.70 

Tweezers, with plastic isolated grips, stainless steel, 200 mm 172002 1 20.20 

Tweezers, stainless steel, 200 mm 172004 1 9.70 

Protective sheets for a clean working space 

Protective sheet, 305x305 mm 41-10091 1 46.40 

Protective sheet, 375x375 mm 41-10092 1 83.00 

13.2. Ultrasonic Cleaning Solultions 

UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaning Solution is an environmentally safe, degreasing agent for more difficult cleaning requirements. It 

is recommended for use on the BuehlerVanguard Fully Automatic Preparation System. 

Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions, mixing ratio 1:20 up to 1:6 

UltraMet 2 Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution 75-6000-032 0.95 L 20.20 

13.3. Bonding Material 

Thermoplastic for mounting thin sections on sample holders 

Lakeside Cement L 70 C 12 bars, approx. 250 g 40-8100 1 78.00 

Instructions: used at 120-140°C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone 

Crystalbond Nr. 509 1 bar, approx. 100 g 40-8150 1 40.30 

Instructions: used at 120-130°C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone 

Crystalbond LT 1 stick, 178x25.4x12.7 mm 20-8145 1 40.30 

Instructions: used at 52-54 °C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone

13.4. Storing 

Storage cabinet for abrasive papers, polishing cloths, platen, MagnoDiscs, stackable 

Storage cabinet for consumables and accessories Ø 250 mm, outer dimensions: 300x320x365 mm 

6 shelves 260x40x346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 190606 1 115.00 

12 shelves 260x16x346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 190607 1 126.00 

Storage cabinet, PVC light grey with plexiglas door, removable inserts, lockable 

Storage cabinet for consumables and accessories Ø 300 mm 

6 shelves, 335x320x330 mm (WxDxH), outer diameter 190609 1 238.00 

Additional Inserts (4 pieces) for storage cabinet19 06 09 

Ideal for MagnoMet or MagnoPad-discs 190610 1 68.00 

Desiccator storage cabinet for prepared specimens (with silica gel drying material), lockable 

Storage cabinet, steel, with 10 drawers 

400x420x500 mm (WxDxH) 22.5 kg 20-1445 1 811.00 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 50 samples with Ø 25 mm (1") 20-1446 1 31.70 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 50 samples with Ø 32 mm (1¼") 20-1447 1 28.30 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 38 samples with Ø 40 mm (1½") 20-1448 1 24.00 

Desiccator storage cabinet for prepared specimens 

Storage cabinet, acrylic glass / aluminium with 4 shelves 

electronic hygrometer, door with magnetic lock, dessicant tray 

310x525x375 mm (WxDxH), 7 kg 

190608 590.00 

Desiccator for storage of samples 

Dessicator glass with lid and 3 plexiglas divisions 190601 1 302.00 

Lid for dessicator Ø 250 mm (spare part) 190602 1 70.00 

Plexiglas division for dessicator (spare part) 190603 1 126.00 

Accessories 

Silica gel for samples storing and dessicators 190604 1 kg 24.70 

Vacuum grease 834302 1 13.60 

MetCoat protection lacquer for samples, aerosol 20-8190 170 g 11.80 

Storage cups for prepared samples, 37x40 mm ( ØxH) 20-8174 25 34.00 

13.5. Accessories for Microscopy 

Accessories for upright microscopes 

Metal Slides 75x25 mm 190403 5 36.30 

Plasticine Clay 190401 1 kg 6.50 

Protective Paper (Josef-Paper) to use with levelling press 190402 500 18.10 

Slides and cover slips 

Glass Slides 28x48 mm (1.0 mm thick) 190501 100 27.70 

Cover Slips 20x20 mm 190502 100 13.60 

Glass Slides 46x27 mm (1.2-1.4 mm thick) L312 100 36.30 



13.6. Books and Educational Material 

Buehler SumMet, The Sum of our Experience FN01255 1 25.00 

A Guide to Materials Preparation and Analysis 

136 pages with color images 

SumMet, Buehler's Guide for Materials Preparation, CD-ROM FN01255 1 15.00 

Iron-Carbon/Cementite Phase Diagram, Poster; 96x63.5 cm FN00454 1 13.00 

Table for Knoop and Vickers Hardness Numbers FN00726 1 24.00 

E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching I 200005 1 30.00 

Klemm color etching 

E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching II 200006 1 36.00 

Beraha color etchants and their different variations 

E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching III 200007 1 36.00 

Non ferrous materials, cemented carbides and ferrous metals, nickel- and cobalt-base alloys 

VARIOUS ACCESSORIES 

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Notes

Notes

Notes

Index 

A 

Abrasive cut-off wheels _________ 8, 11 

Abrasive papers __________________ 30 

Abrasive powders ________________ 36 

Accessories for cold mounting ______ 23 

Accessories for microscopy _________ 49 

AcuThin Cut-off wheels ___________ 13 

Adhesive discs double sided ________ 35 

Alumina cut-off blades __________ 8, 11 

Alumina polishing (cloth for) ________ 43 

Alumina suspension ______________ 40 

AutoMet Lapping Oil ______________ 39 

Apex ___________________________ 25 

Apex CGD _______________________ 26 

Apex DGD _______________________ 26 

ApexHercules H & S _______________ 25 

B 

Bakelite (PhenoCure) ______________ 18 

Buehler Balsam __________________ 49 

C 

CarbiMet 2 grinding papers ________ 34 

CBN-blades for precision cutters _______9 

CBN-Blades for abrasive cutters _____ 15 

Cerium oxide suspension ___________ 41 

ChemoMet cloth __________________ 43 

Chromium oxide suspension ________ 41 

Cleaning solutions ________________ 48 

Coarse grinding discs (CGD) ________ 26 

Cold mounting compound _________ 19 

Cool coolant _____________________ 16 

Compression mounting compounds ____ 17 

Conductive Filler _________________ 23 

Cotton wool _____________________ 48 

Crystalbond _____________________ 49 

Cutting materials ___________________8 

Cut-off blades _____________________8 

D 

Dessicator _______________________ 49 

Dially Phthalate __________________ 18 

Diamond grinding discs (DGD) ______ 26 

Diamond lubricant ________________ 39 

Diamond paste ___________________ 39 

Diamond polishing compounds _____ 37 

Diamond suspension ______________ 37 

Diamond cut-off blades _________ 8, 15 

Drying agent silica gel _____________ 49 

E 

EdgeMet Kit _____________________ 23 

EpoBlue _________________________ 23 

EpoColor ________________________ 20 

EpoHeat ________________________ 20 

EpoKwick _______________________ 20 

EpoMet _________________________ 18 

EpoMix _________________________ 20 

EpoPlast ________________________ 20 

EpoThin _________________________ 20 

Epovit __________________________ 18 

Epoxy cold mounting compounds _____ 20 

EpoxiCure ________________________ 20 

Etching beakers (polyproplyene) _____ 48 

F 

FibrMet abrasive discs ______________ 46 

Field metallography ________________ 45 

Final polishing suspension __________ 40 

Final polishing materials ____________ 40 

FlatEdgeFiller _____________________ 23 

G 

G-Cloth __________________________ 43 

Glossy, clear view paste ____________ 16 

Gloves ___________________________ 48 

Grinding belts ____________________ 35 

Grinding cups ____________________ 16 

Grinding papers ___________________ 30 

Grinding powders _________________ 36 

Grinding rolls _____________________ 35 

H 

Hercules fine grinding discs _________ 25 

I 

IsoCut CBN-cut-off blades ___________ 9 

IsoCut coolant ____________________ 16 

IsoCut Plus coolant ________________ 16 

J 

Josef-Paper _______________________ 49 

K 

KonductoMet I ___________________ 18 

L 

Laboratory accessories _____________ 48 

Lakeside Cement L70C _____________ 49 

Literature ________________________ 49 

Lubricant ________________________ 39 

M 

MagnoFix ________________________ 25 

MagnoMet _______________________ 25 

MagnoPad _______________________ 25 

MagoMet ________________________ 41 

MasterMet _______________________ 40 

MasterPolish ______________________ 41 

MasterPrep _______________________ 40 

MasterTex ________________________ 43 

MetaDi diamond products __________ 37 

MetaDi Fluid ______________________ 39 

MetCoat protection lacquer ________ 49 

MetGrip Liners, adhesive foils _______ 35 

MetPolish chromium oxide __________ 41 

MicroCloth _______________________ 43 

MicroFloc ________________________ 43 

MicroPolish _______________________ 40 

MiniMet consumables _____________ 44 

MiroMet cerium oxide ______________ 41 

Mixed oxides polishing compounds _____ 41 

Mounting aids ____________________ 23 

Mounting compounds _________ 17, 19 

Mounting moulds _________________ 22 

MultiClamp ______________________ 23 

N 

Nylon cloth _______________________ 43 

O 

Oxide polishing compounds ________ 40 

P 

PetroThin consumables ____________ 16 

Pigments for epoxies ______________ 23 

PhenoCure _______________________ 18 

Planar grinding papers _____________ 29 

PlanarMet _______________________ 29 

Plasticine ________________________ 49 

PoliCloth ________________________ 43 

Polishing cloths ___________________ 42 

Powder alumina __________________ 36 

Powder silicon carbide ______________ 36 

Premolds ________________________ 18 

ProbeMet ________________________ 18 

R 

ReleaseAgent ____________________ 23 

Replicating Media _________________ 45 

Ring forms _______________________ 22 

S 

SamplKlip ________________________ 23 

SamplKup _______________________ 22 

SamplKwick ______________________ 20 

Silica gel _________________________ 49 

Silcon carbide papers ______________ 30 

Silicone spray _____________________ 23 

Spray bottles (plastic) ______________ 48 

Slides (glass) _____________________ 49 

Slides (metal) _____________________ 49 

Spray adhesive ____________________ 35 

Stirrers __________________________ 23 

Storage cabinet ___________________ 49 

T 

Technovit ________________________ 20 

TexMet cloth _____________________ 43 

Topol ___________________________ 40 

TransOptic powder ________________ 18 

TriDent __________________________ 43 

Tweezers ________________________ 48 

U 

UltraPad _________________________ 43 

UltraPol __________________________ 43 

UltraPrep diamond abrasive disc _____ 29 

UltraPrep lapping film ______________ 47 

Ultrasonic cleaning sloution _________ 48 

UniClip __________________________ 23 

V 

VariDur cold mounting compound ______ 19 

VerduTex cloth ____________________ 43 

VelTex cloth ______________________ 43 

W 

White Felt _______________________ 43 

Z 

Zirconia grinding papers ___________ 29 

ZirMet planar grinding paper _______ 29

2012 International Buyer's Guide - Buehler

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