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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 

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 

2.8. Grinding Cups for IsoMet 5000 ............................................................................................................................ 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 > HRC45 10-4060-010 10 98.00 

127x0.48x12.7mm R/Al2O3 < HRC45 10-4061-010 10 98.00 

Abrasive cut-off wheels 

178x0.76x12.7mm R/Al2O3 Steel, etc. 11-4207-010 10 116.00 

178x0.76x12.7mm R/SiC Non Ferrous materials 11-4217-010 10 116.00 

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

150x0.50x12.7mm Alumina fine grained 101520 10 75.00 

200x0.50x12.7mm Alumina fine grained 102020 10 99.00 

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

150x1.0x12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1015998E 10 98.00 

200x1.5x12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1020998E 10 164.00 

1.2. Diamond Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor 

For all Precision Saws of the IsoMet-Series etc. 

Standard Quality Wafering Blades for general use 

60x0.20x12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 100650 1 162.00 





Standard Quality Wafering Blades for hard metals, tungsten carbide, glass and ceramics 

100x0.60x12.7mm Diamond resin bonded 101056 1 229.00 




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

127x0.40x12.7mm Series 20 HC metal bonded 11-4215 1 341.00 



Buehler IsoMet Diamond Wafering Blades 

This proprietary high-tech family of blades was developed specifically to provide precise and 

accurate sectioning of metallographic samples. These blades utilize specially formulated 

grit-sized diamond particles to give accurate cuts without the mess or inconvenience 

of thicker conventional abrasive cut-off wheels. 

These blades have diamond particles bonded in a resin or metal matrix along the outside 

diameter of the blade. The proprietary formulation of bonded diamond particles 

is designed to allow the bonding to break down efficiently to ensure the most 

effective cutting. The thin blades (< 1 mm thick) make IsoMet blades ideal 

for sectioning small specimens. 

There is a wide selection of IsoMet blades to meet your specific needs. 

You can choose from different blades including different diameters, 

and high or low diamond concentration. This wide selection ensures you 

the right blade for fast, efficient sectioning of the most difficult materials. 

For fast cutting of ferrous and tough materials see our IsoCut Wafering Blades. 

IsoMet 

IsoMet 1000

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


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 1 243.00 






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 




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 


The IsoCut family of wafering blades was specifically developed to section ferrous materials, nickel, cobalt, leadbased 

alloys and super alloys. These thin blades (

10 

Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters 

Order-No. Type Size Application 

102309P 

102509P 

103009P 

103509P 

102310P 

102510P 

103010P 

103510P 

102311P 

102511P 

103011P 

103511P 

95B2101 

95B2201 

95B2301 

95B2401 

95B2102 

95B2202 

95B2302 

95B2402 

95B2103 

95B2203 

95B2303 

95B2403 

95B2104 

95B2204 

95B2304 

95B2404 

95B2105 

95B2205 

95B2305 

95B2405 

95B2111 

95B2211 

95B2311 

95B2411 

95B2112 

95B2212 

95B2312 

95B2412 

102301 

102501 

103001 

103501 

102302 

102502 

103002 

103502 

102308 

102508 

103008 

09P 

RR/Al2O3 

10P 

RR/Al2O3 

11P 

RR/Al2O3 

Typ HHH 

RR/Al2O3 

Typ HH 

RR/Al2O 

Typ H 

RR/Al2O 

Typ FS 

RR/Al2O 

Typ NF 

RR/SiC 

Typ 6HS 

RR/SiC 

Typ HHA 

RR/Al2O 

01 

R/Al2O3 

02 

R/Al2O3 

08 

RR/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 

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 

230x1.7x32 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 

230x0.8x32 mm 

250x1.6x32 mm 

300x1.6x32 mm 

Steel and hard materials 

HRC60 and above 

General use 

Medium hard steel 

Non ferrous medium hard material 

Soft to medium hard steels 

Non ferrous soft to 

medium hard material 

Polymers 

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 

Titanium 

Titanium Alloys 

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) 

High Speed steel 

Carburised steels 

Stainless steel 

(Resin bonded, large 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 nonmetallics 

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 hard materials HRC 60 and above (resin bonded) 102309P 10 80.00 

230x1.5x32 10P General use, medium hard steel, non-ferrous materials (resin bonded) 102310P 10 80.00 

230x1.5x32 11P Soft to medium hard steel, non-ferrous materials, plastics (resin bonded) 102311P 10 80.00 

230x1.7x32 HHH Extremely hard ferrous materials and steel HRC > 60 95B2101 10 57.00 

230x1.7x32 HH Hard ferrous materials and steel HRC 50-60 95B2102 10 57.00 

230x1.7x32 H Ferrous materials and steel HRC 35-50 95B2103 10 57.00 

230x1.7x32 FS General cutting of soft materials 95B2104 10 57.00 

230x1.7x32 NF General cutting of non ferrous materials 95B2105 10 57.00 

230x1.7x32 6HS Titanium and titanium alloys 95B2111 10 84.00 

230x1.7x32 HHA Ductile materials and super alloys 95B2112 10 57.00 

230x0.8x32 01 General use and delicate cutting (thin blade) (rubber bonded) 102301 10 126.00 

230x1.6x32 02 Tool steels, carburised steels, stainless steel (rubber bonded) 102302 10 126.00 

230x1.6x32 08 High speed steel, stainless steel, carburised steel (resin bonded) 102308 10 99.00 

Ø 230 mm for cutters with Ø 22 mm arbor 

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 250mm 

Ø 250 mm and Ø 254 mm for Cuto 20, Delta AbrasiMet, AbrasiMet 2, AbrasiMatic etc 










250x1.8x32 HHA Ductile and tough materials, super alloys 95B2212 10 66.00 




2.1. 3. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 300 mm 

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










300x1.8x32 HHA Ductile and tough materials and super alloys 95B2312 10 77.00 




Metallographic Cutting (continued) 

Cutting with abrasive cut-off wheels 

Abrasive cut-off wheels come in two bonding 

materials: resin bond and rubber bond. Resinbonded 

abrasive wheels are used with most 

materials. The hardness of the bonding agent 

depends on the material being cut. The rubberbonded 

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 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 










350x2.3x32 HHA Ductile materials and super-alloys 95B2412 10 121.00 




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



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 10 163.00 

229x0.64x32 R/Al2O3 for material HRC45 10-4260-010 10 173.00 

254x0.76x32 R/Al2O3 for material HRC45 10-4360-010 10 181.00 

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 10 132.00 

305x2.7x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4416-010 10 132.00 

305x2.7x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4420-010 10 132.00 

305x2.7x32 Medium hard non-ferrous materials, titanium, zirconium(R/SiC) 12-4445-010 10 132.00 

305x2.7x32 Soft non-ferrous materials, aluminium, brass, etc (R/SiC) 12-4450-010 10 132.00 

305x1.4x32 Super alloys (R/Al2O3) 12-4405-010 10 132.00 


356x2.7x32 Tool steels HRC60 & above, carburised steels (RR/Al2O3) 12-4310-010 10 168.00 

356x2.7x32 Medium hard steel HRC35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4316-010 10 168.00 

356x2.7x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC15-35, HRB46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4320-010 10 168.00 





403x3.0x32 Hard steel HRC 50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5612-010 10 213.00 

403x3.0x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5616-010 10 213.00 

403x3.0x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5620-010 10 213.00 






455x3.8x32 Hard steel HRC 50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5812-010 10 259.00 

455x3.8x32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5816-010 10 259.00 

455x3.8x32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5820-010 10 259.00 




(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 1 346.00 

200x1.2x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4808E 1 357.00 

230x1.2x32 Diamond, bronze bonded, ceramics and petrographic samples 11-4709E 1 409.00 

200x1.1x32 CBN, hardened steel > 55 HRC and general use 102050 1 352.00 

Ø 250 mm for Cuto 20, Delta AbrasiMet, AbrasiMet 2, AbrasiMatic etc 

250x1.3x32 Diamond, resin bonded general use 11-4610 1 506.00 


250x1.2x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4810E 1 512.00 

250x1.25x32 Diamond, large grain size, special for plastics and polymers 102557 1 435.00 


Ø 300 mm for PowerMet 1000, Cuto 35 etc 

300x1.4x32 Diamond, resin bonded, hard metals and general use 103056 1 737.00 

300x2.2x32 Diamond, bronze bonded, ceramics and petrographic samples 103053 1 472.00 


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 1 795.00 



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


400x1.7x32 CBN, hardened steel > 55 HRC and general use 10 40 50 1 1300.00 

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 1 116.00 

254x1.52x15.9 TrimSaw diamond cut-off blade 10" 11-10051 1 181.00 

Ø 457 mm and 609 mm for Lapro Slab Saw 

457x1.6x19 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 18" 11-10015 1 355.00 

609x1.9x25.4 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 24" 11-10016 1 493.00 

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 

IsoCut Fluid* Cutting fluid, oil-based 11-1193-032 950 mL 28.40 

IsoCut Fluid* Cutting fluid, oil-based 11-1193-128 3.8 L 81.00 

IsoCut Plus Cutting fluid, water-soluble, mineral oil-free (1:9) 11-2293-016 470 mL 22.20 

Mixing ratio nine parts water to one part IsoCut Plus. 

* Only to be used with low speed IsoMet saws. 

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

Cool 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 109011 1 L 18.30 

Cool 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 109012 10 L 122.00 

CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-095 1 L 52.00 

CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-128 3.8 L 136.00 

CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-640 19 L 477.00 

Mixing ratio 30 parts water to one part Cool or CoolMet 2. 

Paste to keep transparent windows in cutters clear 

Glossy Clear-paste 109003 60 mL 12.40 

Cleaner for recirculation systems 

ReciClean cleaner 109004 5 kg 95.00 

Additive for coolants when cutting copper and its alloys 

AddiCool prevents galvanic corrosion 109006 1 L 37.90 

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 

Chuck Padding 

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

Chuck Padding for IsoMet Chucks 25.4x152 mm 11-2496 1 36.40 

2.7. Accessories for PetroThin 

Cut-off blades for PetroThin 

ContinuousRim Diamond cut-off blade 203x1.1x25,4 mm 11-4278 1 847.00 

ContinuousRim 

Grinding Cups for PetroThin 

CBN cut-off blade 203x1.1x25,4 mm 11-4280 1 898.00 

Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel 203x6.4x25.4 mm 40-4508 1 1,298.00 

CBN Cup Grinding Wheel 203x6.4x25.4 mm 40-4512 1 1,355.00 

Dressing Stick 12.7x12.7x102mm 40-4510 1 21.00 

2.8. Grinding Cups for IsoMet 5000 

Buehler Cup Grinders are designed for use on the IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Cutter. The cup grinders are used 

for automatic grinding to target depth and for thin section preparation. 

For ferrous material, Alumina vitrified 

Grinding Cup Grit 60 Ø 152 mm 11-2720 1 140.00 

For non-ferrous material, Silicon carbide vitrified 

Grinding Cup Grit 60 Ø 152 mm 11-2730 1 152.00 

For ceramic and petrographic samples, diamond 

Grinding Cup Grit 240 Ø 127 mm 11-2740 1 551.00

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 27.40 



PhenoCure (Bakelite) R red 112032 3.0 kg 32.10 



PhenoCure (Bakelite) G green 112033 3.0 kg 32.10 



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

Epovit black 112013 3.0 kg 91.00 



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

EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-064 1.84 kg 77.00 

EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-400 11.25 kg 373.00 

EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-070 1.84 kg 77.00 

EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-400 11.25 kg 373.00 

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

Diallyl Phthalate blue mineral filler 20-3330-080 2.3 kg 89.00 

Diallyl Phthalate blue short-glass fiber 20-3340-080 2.3 kg 96.00 

Thermoplastic, Acrylic hot mounting compound for transparent mounting 

TransOptic transparent 20-3400-080 2.3 kg 60.00 

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 96.00 

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

KonductoMet black 20-3375-016 0.45 kg 34.90 

KonductoMet black 20-3375-400 11.25 kg 639.00 

3.2. PreMolds 

Thermosetting-Premolds, Phenolic Hot mounting compound with wood flour filler, medium hardness, for faster embedding 

PreMolds black 25.4 mm, 1" 20-3111-500 500 82.00 

PreMolds black 31.8 mm, 1 ¼ " 20-3112-500 500 101.00 

PreMolds black 38.1 mm, 1½" 20-3113-500 500 122.00 

PreMolds black 50.8 mm, 2" 20-10090 500 196.00 

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 

Designation Material Colour 

VariDur 10 

Powder & hardener 

VariDur 200 


VariKleer 


VariDur 3000 


SamplKwick 


VariKwick 


EpoxiCure 

Resin & hardener 

EpoxiCure NC 


EpoKwick 


EpoHeat 


EpoThin 


EpoColor 


Technovit 5000 


4.1. Acrylics 

Overview Castable Mounting Compounds 

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 

with copper 

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

Copper-coloured 

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 

5 h 

max. 116°C 

30-45 min 

max. 85°C 

90 min @ 55°C 

max. 145°C 

9 h 

max. 27°C 

90 min 

max. 80°C 

7 min 

max. 125°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 

Mediumlow 

Small 

Small 

Small 

85 Very low Very small 

78 Very low Very small 

82 

Mediumlow 

Very small 

High Medium 

VariDur 10 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 111037 1 Set 73.00 

VariDur 10 Powder, semi transparent 111027 1 kg 50.00 

VariDur Hardener 111029 500 mL 23.30 

VariDur 200 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 111039 1 Set 73.00 

VariDur 200 Powder with filler, blue opaque 111030 1 kg 50.00 

VariDur Hardener 111029 500 mL 23.30 

VariDur 10 Large size, semi transparent, powder 111031 10 kg 430.00 

VariDur 200 Large size, blue opaque, powder with filler 111034 10 kg 430.00 

VariDur Large size, hardener 111033 5 x 1 L 215.00 

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 73.00 

VariDur 3000 Powder, light blue opaque 20-3581 1 kg 45.50 

VariDur 3000 Hardener 20-3582 500 mL 27.10 

VariDur 3000 Large size, powder, light blue opaque 20-3583 10 kg 398.00 

VariDur 3000 Large size, hardener 20-3584 5 x 1 L 211.00 

Acrylic, fast curing, curing time 5 - 15 min 

VariKleer* Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3590 1 Set 58.00 

VariKleer* Powder 20-3591 1 kg 39.10 

VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592 500 mL 19.00 

VariKleer* Powder 20-3591-002 2 x 1 kg 76.00 

VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592-001 1 L 37.00 

VariKleer* Large size, powder 20-3591-010 10 kg 361.00 

VariKleer* Large size, liquid 20-3592-005 5 x 1 L 174.00 

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

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4.1. Acrylics (continued) 

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 68.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562 450 g 55.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564 360 mL 21.10 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3566 2.3 kg 222.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3568 1.9 L 68.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-025 11.5 kg 853.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-320 9.6 L 242.00 

SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-100 45 kg 3,134.00 

SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-640 19.2 L 456.00 

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

VariKwick Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3595 1 Set 59.00 

VariKwick Powder 20-3596 1 kg 39.90 

VariKwick Liquid 20-3597 500 mL 19.50 

VariKwick Large size, powder 20-3596-010 10 kg 374.00 

VariKwick Large size, liquid 20-3597-005 5 x 1 L 179.00 

Technovit 5000, conductive embedding compound with Cu-filler for SEM investigations, curing time approx. 7 min 

Technovit 5000 Powder with Cu-filler 111013 1 kg 66.00 

Technovit 5000 Hardener 111014 500 mL 26.70 

4.2. Epoxies 

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

EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-032 950 mL 47.00 

EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-008 240 mL 27.50 

EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-128 3.8 L 115.00 

EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-032 950 mL 54.00 

EpoxiCure NC, low shrinkage, curing time 5 h (NC: Non Corrosive, no hazmat shipping) 

EpoxiCure NC Resin 20-8150-032 950 mL 38.40 

EpoxiCure NC Hardener 20-8152-008 240 mL 28.20 

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 74.00 

EpoHeat Hardener 20-8122-016 470 ml 42.00 

EpoThin, very low viscosity epoxy, no heating during curing process, very low shrinkage, curing time 9 h 

EpoThin Resin 20-8140-032 950 mL 72.00 

EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-016 470 mL 40.60 

EpoThin Resin 20-8140-128 3.8 L 202.00 

EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-064 1.9 L 92.00 

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 133.00 

EpoKwick Kit 3.8 L resin / 950 mL hardener 20-8129 1 Pk 215.00 

EpoKwick Resin 20-8136-128 3.8 L 156.00 

EpoKwick Hardener 20-8138-032 950 mL 99.00 

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 99.00 

EpoColor Hardener 20-8144-008 240 mL 32.00 

Epoxy cold mounting compounds are useful for vacuum impregnation 

of porous materials. Ideal are EpoThin and EpoHeat.

4. Castable (Cold) Mounting Compounds (continued) 

Product Curing Time Transparency 

VariDur 10 < 10 min 

Selection Criteria for Cold Mounting Compounds 

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 

EpoPlast < 8 h Transparent � � < HV400 

Colour contrast of pores 

& cracks in DF 

Technovit 5000 < 10 min � � SEM, electrolytic polishing 

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 

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 25.60 




SamplKup Ø 1" (25,4 mm) blue 20-9178 12 25.60 

SamplKup Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm) blue 20-8180 12 25.60 

SamplKup Ø 1½" (38.2 mm) blue 20-9181 12 25.60 

SamplKup Ø 2" (50,8 mm) blue 20-9184 12 25.60 

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

Mounting Mould Ø 25 mm, height 23 mm blue 113001 1 6.80 







Mounting Mould 55x30x22 mm (WxDxH) blue 113010 1 11.30 



Flexible EPDM Mounting Cups, reusable 

Mounting Mould Ø 1" (25.4 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8181 5 41.30 

Mounting Mould Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8182 5 39.10 

Mounting Mould Ø 1½" (38.2 mm), height 20 mm blue 20-8183 5 39.10 

Mounting Mould Ø 2" (50.8 mm), height 25 mm blue 20-8184 5 41.30 

EPDM Mounting Cup 63x35x46 mm (WxDxH) blue 20-6185 1 18.10 



Plastic ring forms for mounting, single use 

Ringforms Ø 1" (25,4 mm) O.D. transparent 20-8151-100 100 26.50 

Ringforms Ø 1¼" (32 mm) O.D. transparent 20-8152-100 100 28.70 

Ringforms Ø 1½" (38 mm) O.D. transparent 20-8153-100 100 31.10 

Ringforms Ø 2" (50,8 mm) O.D. transparent 20-8154-100 100 35.10 

Phenolic ring forms for mounting, single use 

Ringforms Ø 25 mm O.D. black 20-8155-100 100 26.50 




Recessed Plastic Disc for mounting with phenolic ringforms 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 25 mm I.D. 20-3511-005 5 10.90 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1" (25.4 mm) I.D. 20-3521-005 5 10.90 


Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1¼" (32 mm) I.D. 20-3513-005 5 10.90 

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1½" (38 mm) I.D. 20-3514-005 5 10.90 



Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 2" (50,8 mm) I.D. 20-3517-005 5 10.90 

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

Circuit Board Holders Ø 29 mm 20-8200-010 10 20.40 

Angle Polishing Inserts Ø 29 mm 20-8205-010 10 26.70

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 0.5 kg 19.70 

Conductive Filler (nickel base) for cold mounting comp. (spec. epoxy) to be used for SEM investigations /electrolytic 

polishing 

ConductiveFiller 20-8500 0.9 kg 80.00 

Blue dye for epoxy cold mounting compounds 

Epoblue Powder 111068 25 g 9.40 

alternative: EpoColor 

Dyes for epoxy castable (cold) mounting compounds 

Blue Pigment Liquid 20-8501 30 mL 18.80 

Black Pigment Liquid 20-8502 30 mL 18.80 

Red Pigment Liquid 20-8504 30 mL 18.80 

4.5. Accessories for Cold and Hot Mounts 

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

UniClip Plastic black 113043 100 22.70 

UniClip Plastic red 113068 100 22.70 

UniClip Plastic green 113069 100 22.70 

UniClip Plastic transparent 20-5100-100 100 36.00 

SamplKlip Stainless steel 6 mm wide 20-4000-100 100 32.50 

SamplKlip I Plastic 6 mm wide 20-4100-100 100 29.70 

Clamp Stainless steel 6 mm wide 113040 100 26.50 

MultiClamp Plastic 5 steps, 1 mm distance 113044 100 22.70 



General Mounting Accessories 

Release Agent Bottle with swab 20-8185-002 30 mL 7.20 

Release Agent Refill bottle 20-8185-008 240 mL 21.80 



Mould Release Powder for mounting cylinders 20-3048 45 g 20.20 

Funnel for filling moulding material into press 826006 1 2.70 

Silicone spray Mold release 113023 200 mL 12.50 

Silicone paste P Mold release 113022 100 g 12.50 

Paper cups content: 200 mL with stirrer 113030 50 6.50 

Wall holder for mixing cups 11 30 30 113031 1 17.90 

Paper cups for vacuum-impregnation unit, waxed, 150 mL 20-8177-100 100 18.60 

Stirring Sticks Wooden sticks 113034 100 3.30 

Sample Identity Labels 95B140 200 3.70 

Epoxi Supply Tubes for Cast N' Vac 20-3520-100 100 21.80 

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 72.00 

UniClip SamplKlip SamplKlip I 

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MagnoSys Magnetic System 

MagnoSys Magnetic System is is a a magnetic-based 

magnetic- 

system based system used in used conjunction in conjunction with both with abrasive both 

papers abrasive and papers polishing and polishing cloths. MagnoSys cloths. consists of 

two MagnoSys components. consists Its of cost two effectiveness components. and Its easy 

handling cost effectiveness renders the and magnetic easy handling system renders an ideal 

component the magnetic in your system preparation an ideal component process. The in 

acquisition your preparation is worthwhile process. even The when acquisition you already is 

possess worthwhile a number even when of platens. you already Simply possess add these a thinly 

designed number of components platens. Simply to your add current these thinly platens 

without designed incurring components additional to your platen current costs. platens You will 

also without gain incurring additional additional space in your platen laboratory, costs. You as in 

the will ideal also gain case, additional only one magnetic space in your platen will be 

required laboratory, per as preparation in the ideal unit. case, only one 

Furthermore, magnetic platen the reusability will be required and environmentally 

per 

friendly preparation design unit. of MagnoMet discs helps to reduce 

waste. Furthermore, the reusability and 

MagnoFix environmentally is a magnetic friendly substrate design of which MagnoMet enables you 

to discs turn helps existing to reduce platens waste. without any effort into 

magnetic MagnoFix platens. is a magnetic It does substrate not make which any difference 

whether enables you your to platens turn existing are made platens from aluminium without or 

PVC. any effort As MagnoFix into magnetic has been platens. fitted with It does a self- not 

adhesive make any PSA-backing, difference whether it can easily your be platens attached are to 

any made existing from aluminium platen. Platens or PVC. coated As MagnoFix with MagnoFix 

serve has been as a carrier fitted with for special a self-adhesive ferromagnetic PSA- discs onto 

which backing, you it can glue easily conventional be attached abrasive to any paper or 

polishing existing platen. cloths. Platens This principle coated allows with MagnoFix you to change 

the serve abrasive as a carrier paper for or special the polishing ferromagnetic cloths between 

the discs individual onto which preparation you can glue stages conventional 

in no time. 

MagnoPad abrasive paper and MagnoMet or polishing serve cloths. as a This carrier for 

customary principle allows abrasive you papers, to change grinding the abrasive discs or 

polishing paper or the cloths. polishing While paper cloths is between fixed to the disc with 

a individual double-sided preparation adhesive stages tape or in sprayed no time. glue, cloths 

can MagnoPad be glued and directly MagonMet onto the serve carrier. as a There carrier is for no 

need customary for special abrasive consumables. papers, grinding Depending discs on or the 

adhesive polishing strength cloths. While of the paper PSA-backing, is fixed to this the economic 

solution disc withallows a double-sided you to detach adhesive dirty or tape unusable or 

polishing sprayed glue, cloths, cloths or worn can out be glued paper directly from the onto disc, 

and the to carrier. fit the There carrier is with no need a new for cloth. special One 

MagnoPad consumables. or MagnoMet Depending disc on is the required adhesive for each 

preparation strength of step. the PSA-backing, Together with this paper economic or cloth, 

MagnoPad solution allows or MagnoMet you to detach is put dirty onto or the unusable magnetic 

platen, polishing enabling cloths, you or worn to grind out or paper polish from as usual. the The 

disc disc, is and secure to fit on the carrier platen with thanks a new to the cloth. magnetic 

force One MagnoPad of the MagnoFix or MagnoMet base. A further disc is advantage required of 

the for system each preparation is the fact that, step. between Together the with individual paper 

grinding or cloth, and MagnoPad polishing or stages, MagnoMet the disc is put can onto easily be 

lifted the magnetic and exchanged. platen, The enabling magnetic you to platen grind remains or 

in polish the grinder/polisher as usual. The disc throughout is secure on the the entire platen 

preparation thanks to the process. magnetic force of the MagnoFix 

MagnoPad base. A further has a advantage special coating of the that system allows is the easy 

removal of the cloth or paper. 

Apex Products 

fact 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 throughout in conjunction the with entire 

both preparation abrasive papers process. and polishing cloths. Apex 

consists MagnoPad of two components. has a special The coating first is that ApexM allows 

reusable, easy long-life removal magnetic of the cloth discs. or paper. With a selfadhesive 

backing on one side, the ApexM disc can 

be used Apex on any Magnetic conventional System platen. The second 

component is the ApexB bimetallic plate and is used 

between Apex the Quick-Change ApexM disc and Magnetic any self-adhesive System is a 

backed new abrasive magnetic-based paper, polishing system cloth used or in any 

consumable conjunction of choice. 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 ApexHercules use and high fine material grindingremoval discs are rates used on 

hard to together grind materials. with 9µm or 6 µm diamond 

suspensions to achieve a fine grinding step 

Apex that DGD replaces Color DiamondGrindingDiscs up to five steps of Silicon are Carbide 

ideally paper used after as a substitute the initial planar for SiC grinding paper or other stage. 

grinding Together media. with Long-life, a larger fixed micron abrasive diamonds, provides the 

high removal disc can rates be used with also superb directly edge for retention planar and 

flatness. grinding. This versatile system works on a wide range 

of materials 

Your advantage: 

such as hard 

High 

materials, 

abrasion 

ferrous 

rate reduces 

materials, 

aluminium, 

the number 

ceramics, 

of preparation 

glass, thermal 

steps; 

spray 

excellent 

coatings 

and more. 

flatness 

The 

and 

surface 

edge 

is 

retention. 

durable enough for 

unmounted specimens. Like your Silicon Carbide 

papers, just add water for the preparation process. 

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 82.00 



MagnoPad 350 Coated Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for p/c Ø 356 mm 163573 5 171.00 

5.2. MagnoMet 

MagnoMet – Ferromagnetic carrier sheet 

MagnoMet 200 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 203 mm (8") 162072 5 32.50 




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 16.70 



5.4. ApexB 

ApexB – Bimetallic Disc 

ApexB 200 Bimetallic plate for cloth or paper Ø 203 mm (8") 41-2739-208-001 1 74.00 



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 26.20 



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 43.50 



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 43.50 



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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 1 278.00 

ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10007 1 256.00 

ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10008 1 256.00 


ApexCGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10009 1 415.00 

ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10010 1 372.00 

ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10011 1 372.00 


ApexDGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10012 1 574.00 

ApexDGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10013 1 523.00 

ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10014 1 523.00 

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 75.00 









ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5908 1 75.00 











ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5910 1 82.00 











ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5912 1 132.00

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 82.00 









ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 0.5 μm 41-6908D 1 82.00 























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 1 104.00 

ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 125 μm 41-3408 1 104.00 

ApexDGD red DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 75 μm 41-3508 1 104.00 

ApexDGD purple DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 55 μm 41-3608 1 104.00 

ApexDGD yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 35 μm 41-3708 1 104.00 

ApexDGD white DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 15 μm 41-3808 1 104.00 

ApexDGD blue DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 8 μm 41-3908 1 104.00 


















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5.11 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs (continued) 









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 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M black DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 125 μm 41-4408D 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M red DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 75 μm 41-4508D 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M purple DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 55 μm 41-4608D 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 35 μm 41-4708D 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M white DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 15 μm 41-4808D 1 113.00 

ApexDGD-M blue DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 8 μm 41-4908D 1 113.00 

























5.13 Dressing Stick for Diamond Grinding Discs 

Dressing stick for dressing of diamond grinding discs 

Dressing stick for diamond grinding discs 109002 1 5.70

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 82.00 



6.2. ZirMet Abrasive Discs 

Zirconia based abrasive, 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 53.00 

120 Ø 200 mm 106 μm 132023 25 53.00 

180 Ø 200 mm 75 μm 132025 25 53.00 


80 Ø 250 mm 201 μm 132521 25 81.00 

120 Ø 250 mm 106 μm 132523 25 81.00 

180 Ø 250 mm 75 μm 132525 25 81.00 


60 Ø 300 mm 250 μm 15-5132-060 25 148.00 

120 Ø 300 mm 106 μm 15-5132-120 25 148.00 

180 Ø 300 mm 75 μm 15-5132-180 25 148.00 

220 Ø 300 mm 63 μm 15-5132-220 25 169.00 

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 1 158.00 

125 μm black metal bonded 142081 1 131.00 

74 μm red metal bonded 142082 1 92.00 

40 μm yellow metal bonded 142083 1 80.00 

30 μm White resin bonded 142084 1 80.00 

20 μm White metal bonded 142085 1 80.00 

10 μm blue resin bonded 142086 1 80.00 




74 μm red metal bonded 142582 1 162.00 








74 μm red metal bonded 14 30 82 1 267.00 






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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 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 30-5208-060 100 40.60 













P 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 30-5208-060-025 25 10.70 



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

P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 132016 50 48.40 

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 72.00 

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 60 Silicon Carbide ca 269 μm 30-5232-060 100 84.00 

































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 100 105.00 

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 30-5108-060-102 100 100.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5108-120-102 100 66.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5108-180-102 100 62.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5108-240-102 100 62.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5108-320-102 100 62.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5108-400-102 100 62.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5108-600-102 100 62.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5538-800-100 100 100.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5538-012-100 100 100.00 

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

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5118-120-102 100 117.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5118-180-102 100 102.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5118-240-102 100 102.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5118-320-102 100 102.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5118-400-102 100 102.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5118-600-102 100 102.00 




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

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5125-1-060-102 100 133.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-1-120-102 100 116.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-1-180-102 100 104.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-1-240-102 100 104.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-1-320-102 100 104.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-1-400-102 100 104.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-1-600-102 100 104.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-1-800-100 100 156.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5125-1-012-100 100 156.00 

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

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-3-120-102 100 187.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-3-180-102 100 162.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-3-240-102 100 162.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-3-320-102 100 162.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-3-400-102 100 162.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-3-600-102 100 162.00 

800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-3-800-100 100 217.00 

1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 6.5 μm 30-5125-3-012-100 100 217.00 


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

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5121-060-102 100 219.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5121-120-102 100 153.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5121-180-102 100 139.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5121-240-102 100 139.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5121-320-102 100 139.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5121-400-102 100 139.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5121-600-102 100 139.00 



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

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5112-060-102 100 290.00 

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5112-120-102 100 269.00 

180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5112-180-102 100 242.00 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5112-240-102 100 242.00 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5112-320-102 100 242.00 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5112-400-102 100 242.00 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5112-600-102 100 242.00 



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 20.60 





Spraying adhesive for silicon carbide papers without adhesive back 

Spray adhesive 139005 500 mL 15.70 

6.5. Abrasive Belts, Sheets and Rolls 

6.5.1. Abrasive Belts, Silicon Carbide, standard quality 

Wet and dry use, grit size FEPA, for SurfMet, DuoMet, BS Belt Grinders 

P80 Silicon Carbide 120x920 mm 135001 10 44.90 


Wet and dry use, grit size FEPA, for SurfMet, DuoMet, BS Belt Grinders 






6.5.2. 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 86.00 




6.5.3. 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 64.00 

120 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-120-005 5 64.00 

180 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-180-005 5 64.00 

220 Zirconia 102x914 mm 16-5400-220-005 5 64.00 

6.5.4. 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 14.40 





6.5.5. 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 38.40 




6.5.6. 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 57.00 





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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 42.00 






6.6.2. Alumina Powder 

Grit size ANSI/CAMI 

400 (P800) Alumina Powder 40-6425-400-080 2.3 kg 51.00 

600 (P1200) Alumina Powder 40-6430-600-080 2.3 kg 61.00 

Grain size 

12.5 μm Alumina Powder 40-6612-125-080 2.3 kg 68.00 




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 61.00 

0.10 μm Diamond Suspension black 40-6628 240 mL 61.00 

0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629 240 mL 61.00 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F 240 mL 55.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F 240 mL 55.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632 240 mL 55.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633 240 mL 57.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634 240 mL 57.00 

30 μm Diamond Suspension orange 40-6635 240 mL 57.00 

45 μm Diamond Suspension purple 40-6636 240 mL 57.00 

in 950 mL plastic bottle (refill bottle) 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-032 950 mL 133.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-032 950 mL 133.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-032 950 mL 133.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-032 950 mL 142.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-032 950 mL 142.00 

in 3.8 L plastic bottle (refill bottle) 

0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629-128 3.8 L 620.00 

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-128 3.8 L 478.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-128 3.8 L 478.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-128 3.8 L 478.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-128 3.8 L 510.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-128 3.8 L 510.00 

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 55.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731 240 mL 55.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732 240 mL 55.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733 240 mL 57.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-032 950 mL 145.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-032 950 mL 145.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-032 950 mL 145.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-032 950 mL 156.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-032 950 mL 156.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-128 3.8 L 544.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-128 3.8 L 544.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-128 3.8 L 544.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-128 3.8 L 579.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-128 3.8 L 579.00 

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 49.20 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531 470 mL 49.20 





1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-032 950 mL 89.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-032 950 mL 89.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-032 950 mL 109.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-032 950 mL 114.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-032 950 mL 114.00 


1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-128 3.8 L 293.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-128 3.8 L 293.00 

6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-128 3.8 L 357.00 

9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-128 3.8 L 372.00 

15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-128 3.8 L 372.00 

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 42.00 




7.5. MetaDi Diamond Suspension monocrystalline, oil-base 

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

materials, absolutely water-free! 


1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6540 470 mL 65.00 

3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6541 470 mL 65.00 




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 stand-alone 

products and equipped with an environmentally 

safe spraying system.

7.6. MetaDi Diamond Paste 

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 71.00 

1 μm Diamond Paste blue 40-6128 20 g 70.00 

3 μm Diamond Paste green 40-6142 20 g 93.00 

6 μm Diamond Paste yellow 40-6162 20 g 110.00 

9 μm Diamond Paste red 40-6182 20 g 138.00 

15 μm Diamond Paste brown 40-6202 20 g 138.00 

7.7. MetaDi Supreme Diamond Paste, polycrystalline 

Synthetic diamond, polycrystalline, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, in plastic syringe 

1 μm Diamond Paste grey, blue coded 40-6301 20 g 71.00 

3 μm Diamond Paste grey, green coded 40-6303 20 g 96.00 

6 μm Diamond Paste grey, yellow coded 40-6305 20 g 117.00 

9 μm Diamond Paste grey, red coded 40-6307 20 g 130.00 

15 μm Diamond Paste grey, brown coded 40-6309 20 g 130.00 

7.8. MetaDi II Diamond Paste, monocrystalline 

Synthetic diamond, monocrystalline, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, in plastic syringe 











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. 

7.9. Polishing Extenders (lubricants for diamond) 

Lubricant for diamond polishing, no alcohol, environmentally safe! 

MetaDi Fluid Lubricant for diamond 155001 1 L 8.50 

MetaDi Fluid Lubricant for diamond 155003 5 L 28.60 

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

AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-006 180 mL 14.40 

AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-128 3.8 L 61.00 

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. Oil-based products need more care when cleaning. 


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8. Final Polishing Powders and Suspensions 

8.1. Aluminium Oxide Suspensions 

Topol, pH neutral 

Topol 1 1.0 μm 151101 1 L 21.70 

Topol 2 0.7 μm 151102 1 L 35.50 

Topol 3 0.25 μm 151103 1 L 52.00 

Topol 1 1.0 μm 151101A 20 L 328.00 

Topol 2 0.7 μm 151102A 20 L 553.00 

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

MicroPolish II 1.0 μm 40-6361-006 180 mL 25.50 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6363-006 180 mL 25.50 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6363-128 3.8 L 216.00 

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 89.00 

MicroPolish II 1 μm 40-6321-080 2270 g 373.00 

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

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6323-016 454 g 89.00 

MicroPolish II 0.3 μm 40-6323-080 2270 g 373.00 

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 21.60 

MasterPrep 0.05 μm 40-6377-032 950 mL 55.00 

MasterPrep 0.05 μm 40-6377-064 1.9 L 102.00 

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 27.00 

MasterMet 0.06 μm 40-6370-064 1.9 L 73.00 

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 27.80 

MasterMet 2 0.02 μm 40-6380-064 1.9 L 76.00 

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

Final, SiO2 final polishing suspension; pH : 9.0; non crystallizing! 

Final (SILCO) 0.1 μm 151501 1 L 19.40 



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

The suspensions Final, MasterMet, MasterMet 2 and MasterPrep 

can be mixed with etchants for better polishing results!

8.5. Mixed Oxides Polishing Suspensions 

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

MasterPolish 0.05 μm 40-10084 950 mL 93.00 

Application: ferrous materials, ceramics, composites 

MasterPolish2, SiO2 + iron oxide-mixed oxides suspension 

MasterPolish 2 0.06 μm 40-6376-032 950 mL 56.00 

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 42.80 

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 33.50 

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: Final, 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 chemomechanical 

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 

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 81.00 

TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7638 5 76.00 

TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1008 10 61.00 

UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk 40-7448 10 57.00 

VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk, very robust 40-8018 10 67.00 

TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk 40-7518 10 61.00 

Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7068 10 72.00 

MicroFloc Medium hard, flocked rayon 40-8318 10 64.00 

VelTex Soft, short-napped velvet 40-8218 10 87.00 

PoliCloth Medium hard, woven wool with barrier 40-8418 10 70.00 

G-Cloth Final polishing, oxide, fine fibre synthetic 162058 5 31.50 

MicroCloth Final polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic 40-7218 10 51.00 

MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet 40-7738 10 47.40 

ChemoMet Final polishing, porous, chemical-resistant synthetic pad 40-7918 10 82.00 

WhiteFelt Alumina-polishing, soft, durable wool-felt 162002 5 32.40 






UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk 40-7450 10 73.00 



Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7070 10 92.00 














UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk cloth 40-7452 10 87.00 



Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7072 10 122.00 










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VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth, very robust 40-8024 10 213.00 







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 30.90 

180 (P180) SiC 78 μm 30-5170-180-102 100 30.90 

240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5170-240-102 100 30.90 

320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5170-320-102 100 30.90 

400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5170-400-102 100 30.90 

600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5170-600-102 100 30.90 

800 (P1500) SiC, MicroCut 12 μm 30-5170-800-100 100 33.60 

1200 (P2500) SiC, MicroCut 6.5 μm 30-5170-012-100 100 33.60 

MiniMet-Set 30-5178-182 50 30.90 

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 

125 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1599 1 37.10 






10.3. Polishing Cloths for MiniMet 

Ø 73 mm for MiniMet 

UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth 40-7112 20 30.70 


TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth 40-7502 20 30.90 

Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7052 20 34.60 

MicroCloth Oxide polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic cloth 40-7212 20 33.60 

MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet-cloth 40-7702 20 34.60 

ChemoMet Final polishing, synthetic, chemically resistant 40-7902 20 62.00 

10.4. Diamond Grinding Discs for MiniMet 

for TEM-Insert MiniMet, self-adhesive backed 

45 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (21 /8") 69-1593 1 147.00 



6 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (21 /8") 69-1594 1 147.00

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 30.80 

P120 32 mm 120373 100 30.80 

P180 32 mm 120374 100 30.80 

P240 32 mm 120375 100 30.80 

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

320 32 mm 120366 100 29.20 

400 32 mm 120367 100 29.20 

600 32 mm 120368 100 29.20 

800 32 mm 120369 100 29.20 

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 11.80 

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

Grit 80 Ø 63x32 mm 131002 1 19.30 

Grit 120 Ø 63x32 mm 131004 1 19.30 

Grit 180 Ø 63x32 mm 131006 1 19.30 

Fine Ø 63x32 mm 131008 1 19.40 

Extra fine Ø 63x32 mm 131010 1 19.40 

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

Felt head cone 25x30 mm 131011 1 11.60 

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 17.60 

VelTex napped cloth 160361 20 25.60 

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 49.90 

Static Mixers 57-6001 10 10.90 

Replication Media 1/7 1min working / 7 min curing time 57-6002 50mL 39.10 

Replication Media 7/30T thixotropic, 7min working / 30 min curing time 57-6003 50mL 39.10 

Acetate-replicating sheets for field metallography 

Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 35 μm thick 70-986E 20 sheet 76.00 

Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 125 μm thick 70-987E 20 sheet 83.00 

Replica tape roll 25.4x7600 mm, 130 μm thick 57-5000 1 Roll 29.70 

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 46.20 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3101-050 50 46.20 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3102-050 50 46.20 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3103-050 50 46.20 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3104-050 50 46.20 

for Platen with Ø 203 mm (8") 

12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3170 50 122.00 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3171 50 122.00 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3172 50 122.00 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3173 50 122.00 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3174 50 122.00 


12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3120 50 235.00 

9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3121 50 235.00 

3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3122 50 235.00 

1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3123 50 235.00 

0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3124 50 235.00 

Extender for FibrMet-films 

FibrMet Polishing Extender 69-3080-032 32 oz 83.00 

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 87.00 

15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3112 5 72.00 

9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 69-3113 5 72.00 

6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3114 5 72.00 

3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 69-3115 5 72.00 

1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 69-3116 5 72.00 

0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 69-3117 5 72.00 

0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 69-3118 5 72.00 


30 μm green self adhesive, diamond 15-6830 5 199.00 

15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6815 5 158.00 

9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 15-6809 5 158.00 

6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6806 5 158.00 

3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 15-6803 5 158.00 

1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 15-6801 5 158.00 

0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 15-6795 5 158.00 

0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 15-6791 5 158.00 

30 μm green plain, diamond 15-6831 5 187.00 

15 μm dark brown plain, diamond 15-6816 5 151.00 

9 μm blue plain, diamond 15-6810 5 151.00 

6 μm brown plain, diamond 15-6807 5 151.00 

3 μm pink plain, diamond 15-6804 5 151.00 

1 μm purple plain, diamond 15-6802 5 151.00 

0.5 μm creamy white plain, diamond 15-6796 5 151.00 

0.1 μm grey plain, diamond 15-6792 5 151.00 

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. 

At www.buehler.com you will find the latest information about equipment, consumables, 

MSDS safety data sheets, helpful links and other interesting information. 


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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 6.30 

Plastic bottle with spray tube 0.5 L 152001 1 4.00 

Plastic bottle with spray tube 1.0 L 152002 1 4.20 

PlasticBox for Cotton Wool, to be wall-mounted, supplied with cotton wool 172014 1 28.40 

Pure Cotton Wool 180 g 172005 180 g 2.70 

Gloves (disposable), small (size 6-7), nitrile 113035 100 11.60 

Gloves (disposable), medium (size 7-8), nitrile 113036 100 11.60 

Gloves (disposable), large (size 8-9), nitrile 113037 100 11.60 

Industrial cleaner for removing remaining adhesive from work discs 

Cleaner Spray, lemon-base 199995 500 mL 26.40 

Etching beakers and accessories 

Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 70 mm 172010 1 4.00 

Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 120 mm 172011 1 6.50 

Tweezers, stainless steel, 200 mm 172004 1 9.40 

Tweezers, with plastic isolated grips, stainless steel, 200 mm 172002 1 19.60 

Protective sheets for a clean working space 

Protective sheet, 305x305 mm 41-10091 1 45.00 

Protective sheet, 375x375 mm 41-10092 1 81.00 

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 19.60 

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 76.00 

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 39.10 

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 39.10 

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 

3 shelves 260x90x346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 190605 1 94.00 



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 1 231.00 

Additional Inserts (4 pieces) for storage cabinet19 06 09 

Ideal for MagnoMet or MagnoPad-discs 190610 1 66.00 

Dessicator 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 1 787.00 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 50 samples with Ø 25 mm (1") 20-1446 1 30.80 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 50 samples with Ø 32 mm (1¼") 20-1447 1 27.50 

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445, for 38 samples with Ø 40 mm (1½") 20-1448 1 23.30 

Dessicator storage cabinet for prepared specimens 

Storage cabinet, acrylic glass / aluminium with 4 shelfs 

electronic hygrometer, door with magnetic lock, dessicant tray 

310x525x375 mm (WxDxH), 7 kg 

190608 567.00 

Dessicator for storage of samples 

Dessicator glass with lid and 3 plexiglas divisions 190601 1 290.00 

Lid for dessicator Ø 250 mm (spare part) 190602 1 66.00 

Plexiglas division for dessicator (spare part) 190603 1 117.00 

Accessories 

Silica gel for samples storing and dessicators 190604 1 kg 24.00 

Vacuum grease 834302 1 13.20 

MetCoat protection lacquer for samples, aerosol 20-8190 170 g 11.50 

13.5. Accessories for Microscopy 

Accessories for upright microscopes 

Metal Slides 75x25 mm 190403 5 35.20 

Plasticine Clay 190401 1 kg 6.30 

Protective Paper (Josef-Paper) to use with levelling press 190402 500 17.60 

Slides and cover slips 

Glass Slides 28x48 mm (1.0 mm thick) 190501 100 26.90 

Cover Slips 20x20 mm 190502 100 13.20 

Glass Slides 46x27 mm (1.2-1.4 mm thick) L312 100 35.20 



13.6. Books and Educational Material 

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 

Sum-Met, Buehler's Guide for Materials Preparation, CD-ROM FN01255 1 65.00 

Iron-Carbon/Cementite Phase Diagram, Poster; 96x63.5 cm FN00454 1 13.00 

Table for Knoop and Vickers Hardness Numbers FN00726 1 24.00 

VARIOUS ACCESSORIES 

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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

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