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For more than 70 years BUEHLER has remained the world leader in developing and supplying quality products to the Material Scientist. Each product is developed with the highest quality standards and inspected to assure consistency.BUEHLER provides a wide range of products and services in support of microstructural analysis within manufacturing, service sectors and academia. Customers engaged in the preparation, examination and analysis of materials, will see the benefits of product availability and customer services from Buehler.Buehler products fall into three broad categories:Sample preparation equipment for cutting, thin sectioning, grinding and polishing specimen material, prior to microstructural inspection; testing equipment, including optical microspcopes, image analysers and hardness testers, related instruments and consumables.The wide range of equipment is designed to need the demands of diverse applications and is backed by the resources and experience of product specialists, laboratory technicians and engineers who are responsible for technical support, configuring, calibration testing, commissioning and on-site field servicing.The organisation is dedicated to all aspects of materials science, as well as being totally committed to quality, through registration to ISO 9001.

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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

127 x 0.48 x 12.7mm R/Al2O3 >HRC45 10-4060-010 10 95.00 127 x 0.48 x 12.7mm R/Al2O3 <HRC45 10-4061-010 10 95.00

Abrasive cut-off wheels

178 x 0.76 x 12.7mm R/Al2O3 Steel, etc. 11-4207-010 10 113.00 178 x 0.76 x 12.7mm R/SiC Non Ferrous materials 11-4217-010 10 113.00

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

150 x 0.5 x 12.7mm Alumina fine grained 10 15 20 10 73.00 200 x 0.5 x 12.7mm Alumina fine grained 10 20 20 10 96.00

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

150 x 1.0 x 12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1015998E 10 95.00 200 x 1.5 x 12.7mm Alumina coarse grained 1020998E 10 159.00

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

60 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 10 06 50 1 157.00 75 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 10 07 50 1 182.00 100 x 0.35 x 12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 10 10 50 1 189.00 125 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 10 12 50 1 238.00 150 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Diamond metal bonded 10 15 55 1 268.00

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

100 x 0.6 x 12.7mm Diamond resin bonded 10 10 56 1 222.00 125 x 0.8 x 12.7mm Diamond resin bonded 10 12 56 1 251.00 150 x 0.8 x 12.7mm Diamond resin bonded 10 15 56 1 289.00 200 x 0.8 x 12.7mm Diamond resin bonded 10 20 56 1 339.00

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

127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series 20 HC metal bonded 11-4215 1 331.00 178 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Series 20 HC metal bonded 11-4237 1 512.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series 20 HC metal bonded 11-4238 1 603.00

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.

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1.2. Buehler Diamond Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor (continued) For all Precision Saws of the IsoMet-Series etc.

High Quality Wafering Blades for routine use, metal matrix composites, PC boards, bone, titanium, thermal spray coatings 76 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-10066 1 241.00 102 x 0.30 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-4244 1 302.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-4245 1 330.00 152 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-4246 1 443.00 178 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-4247 1 556.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series 15 HC metal bonded 11-4248 1 591.00

High Quality Wafering Blades for use with hard and brittle materials, structural ceramics, glass, electronic substrates, alumina, zirconia, concrete 76 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-10067 1 236.00 102 x 0.30 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-4254 1 295.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-4255 1 322.00 152 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-4276 1 436.00 178 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-4277 1 549.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series 15 LC metal bonded 11-4279 1 577.00

High Quality Wafering Blades for use with medium to soft ceramics, electronic components, electronic packages, GaAs, AIN, glass fibre reinforced composites 76 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Series 10 LC metal bonded 11-10068 1 223.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series 10 LC metal bonded 11-4285 1 322.00 178 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series 10 LC metal bonded 11-4287 1 501.00 203 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Series 10 LC metal bonded 11-4288 1 577.00

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

127 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series 20 LC metal bonded 11-4225 1 331.00 178 x 0.60 x 12.7mm Series 20 LC metal bonded 11-4227 1 570.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series 20 LC metal bonded 11-4228 1 591.00

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

76 x 0.20 x 12.7mm Series 5 LC metal bonded 11-10069 1 299.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series 5 LC metal bonded 11-4295 1 312.00

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

127 x 0.80 x 12.7mm Series 30 HC metal bonded 11-4239 1 359.00 178 x 0.80 x 12.7mm Series 30 HC metal bonded 11-4241 1 416.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series 30 HC metal bonded 11-4242 1 596.00

1.3. IsoCut CBN-Wafering Blades with Ø 12.7 mm arbor For all Precision Saws of the IsoMet-Series etc. The IsoCut family of wafering blades was specifically developed to section ferrous materials, nickel, cobalt, lead-based alloys and super alloys. These thin blades (<1 mm thick) provide precise sectioning capability on difficult to cut samples. The special formulation of bonded cubic boron nitride on IsoCut blades can significantly reduce your sectioning time on ferrous materials compared to conventional diamond blades. For fast precision sectioning of ferrous based materials, the IsoCut Wafering Blades can significantly reduce the sectioning time for iron & nickel based alloys. The High Concentration blades will provide even faster sectioning times.

Wafering Blades Low Concentration, for Iron, Cobalt Base Alloys, Nickel Base Alloys, Super Alloys and Lead Base Alloys

76 x 0.15 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-10070 1 199.00 102 x 0.30 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-4264 1 220.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-4265 1 234.00 152 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-4266 1 324.00 178 x 0.63 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-4267 1 379.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut LC metal bonded 11-4268 1 541.00

Wafering Blades High Concentration, for Iron, Cobalt Base Alloys, Nickel Base Alloys, Super Alloys and Lead Base Alloys 76 x 0.15 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-10071 1 300.00 102 x 0.30 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-5264 1 330.00 127 x 0.40 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-5265 1 351.00 152 x 0.50 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-5266 1 486.00 178 x 0.63 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-5267 1 568.00 203 x 0.90 x 12.7mm Series IsoCut HC metal bonded 11-5268 1 811.00

Sectioning accessories: Coolant, clear view paste, dressing sticks see section 2.6

Grinding cups for IsoMet 5000 see section 2.8.

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Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters

Order-No. Type Size Application 10 23 01 10 25 01 10 30 01 10 35 01

01 R/Al2O3

230x0.8x32 mm 254x1.0x32 mm 305x1.0x32 mm 356x1.6x32 mm

General use blade for delicate cutting, provides thin cuts

(Rubber bonded)

10 23 02 10 25 02 10 30 02 10 35 02

02 R/Al2O3


Tool steels Carburised steels

Stainless steel (Rubber bonded, fine abrasives)

10 23 08 10 25 08 10 30 08

08 RR/Al2O3

230x0.8x32 mm 250x1.6x32 mm 300x1.6x32 mm

High Speed steel Carburised steels

Stainless steel (Resin bonded, large abrasives)

102309N 102509N 103009N 103509N

09N RR/Al2O3


Steel and hard materials HRC60 and above

102310N 102510N 103010N 103510N

10N RR/Al2O3


General use Medium hard steel

Non ferrous medium hard material

102311N 102511N 103011N 103511N

11N RR/Al2O3


Soft to medium hard steels Non ferrous soft to

medium hard material Polymers

95-B2101 95-B2201 95-B2301 95-B2401

Typ HHH RR/Al2O3


Extremely hard ferrous material and steel HRC > 60

95-B2102 95-B2202 95-B2302 95-B2402

Typ HH RR/Al2O


Hard ferrous material and steel HRC 50-60

95-B2103 95-B2203 95-B2303 95-B2403

Typ H RR/Al2O


Ferrous material and steel HRC 35-50

95-B2104 95-B2204 95-B2304 95-B2404

Typ FS RR/Al2O


General Cutting of soft ferrous materials

95-B2105 95-B2205 95-B2305 95-B2405

Typ NF RR/SiC


General Cutting of non ferrous materials

95-B2111 95-B2211 95-B2311 95-B2411

Typ 6HS RR/SiC


Titanium Titanium Alloys

95-B2112 95-B2212 95-B2312 95-B2412

Typ HHA RR/Al2O


Ductile and tough materials Super Alloys

RR - Resin Rubber R - Rubber

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2. Cut-off Wheels for Abrasive Cutters Abrasive cutting is the most widely used method of material sectioning for microscopic examination. Good cutting means freedom from burn, distortion and disturbed material. It is essential, therefore, to select the correct wheel for the specific application and to provide adequate specimen cooling while using the correct cutting technique. Silicon carbide is preferred for non-ferrous metals and non-metallics while aluminium oxide is best for ferrous metals. Coarse grits usually cut heavier sections faster and cooler while fine grits produce better surfaces and less burning on delicate pieces. Hard wheels break down more slowly, wear longer and are generally recommended for the softer materials. Soft wheels break down faster, exposing new cutting surfaces more rapidly, and are preferred for hard materials. Buehler offers selected abrasive wheels particularly developed for different groups of materials. They result in a smooth-cut, clean surface that is to a large extent free from surface deformation. Our abrasive discs have been developed especially for the materialography cutters.

2.1.1. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 230 mm Ø 230 mm and Ø 229 mm for Cuto 10, SamplMet etc.

230 x 0.8 x 32 01 General use and delicate cutting (thin blade) (rubber bonded) 10 23 01 10 122.00

230 x 1.6 x 32 02 Tool steels, carburised steels, stainless steel (rubber bonded) 10 23 02 10 122.00

230 x 1.6 x 32 08 High speed steel, stainless steel, carburised steel (resin bonded) 10 23 08 10 96.00

235 x 1.5 x 32 09 Steel and hard materials HRC 60 and above (resin bonded) 102309N 10 78.00

235 x 1.5 x 32 10 General use, medium hard steel, non-ferrous materials (resin bonded) 102310N 10 78.00

235 x 1.5 x 32 11 Soft to medium hard steel, non-ferrous materials, plastics (resin bonded) 102311N 10 78.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 HHH Extremely hard ferrous materials and steel HRC > 60 95-B2101 10 55.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 HH Hard ferrous materials and steel HRC 50-60 95-B2102 10 55.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 H Ferrous materials and steel HRC 35-50 95-B2103 10 55.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 FS General cutting of soft materials 95-B2104 10 55.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 NF General cutting of non ferrous materials 95-B2105 10 55.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 6HS Titanium and titanium alloys 95-B2111 10 82.00

230 x 1.7 x 32 HHA Ductile materials and super alloys 95-B2112 10 55.00

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 heat-damaged 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













250 x 1.8 x 32 HHA Ductile and tough materials, super alloys 95-B2212 10 64.00

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.













300 x 1.8 x 32 HHA Ductile and tough materials and super alloys 95-B2312 10 75.00

Metallographic Cutting (continued)

Cutting with abrasive cut-off wheels

Abrasive cut-off wheels come in two bonding materials: resin bond and rubber bond. Resin-bonded abrasive wheels are used with most materials. The hardness of the bonding agent depends on the material being cut. The rubber-bonded wheels are characterised by a particularly thin cut and no-burn sectioning.

The sample must be firmly and evenly clamped, in order to prevent breaking the wheel and damage to the sample. The cutting force should be applied with care and in relation to the material. The table on the next page highlights the main problems that can occur during the cutting process, and the actions required to remedy these.

Diamond and Boron Nitride (CBN) Cut-Off blades

As the development and use of modern engineering materials increases, so does the demands placed on the technology required to

prepare these materials for 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)

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2.1. 4. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 350 mm Ø 350 mm and Ø 356 mm for PowerMet 2000, PowerMet 3000 etc






350 x 2,3 x 32 HHH Extremely hard ferrous materials and steel HRC > 60 95-B2401 10 117.00






350 x 2.3 x 32 HHA Ductile materials and super-alloys 95-B2412 10 117.00

2.1. 5. Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Ø 400 mm 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

229 x 0.64 x 32 R/Al2O3 for material >HRC45 10-4160-010 10 158.00 229 x 0.64 x 32 R/Al2O3 for material <HRC45 10-4161-010 10 158.00



Abrasive Cutting Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy

Burning (bluish discoloration)

Overheated specimen

Increase coolant rate Lighten cutting pressure

Choose wheel for harder material (softer bond)

Rapid wheel wear Wheel bond breaking down

too rapidly

Choose wheel for softer material (harder bond)

Lighten cutting pressure

Frequent wheel breakage Uneven coolant distribution

Loose specimen Distribute the coolant more evenly Clamp the specimen more rigidly

Resistance to cutting Slow wheel breakdown

Choose wheel for harder material (softer bond)

reduce coolant flow Lighten cutting pressure

Cutter stalls Cutter capacity inadequate Use Cutter with greater HP

Limit sample size Use Orbital Cutter

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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

305 x 2.7 x 32 Tool steels HRC 60 & above, carburised steels (RR/Al2O3) 12-4410-010 10 128.00

305 x 2.7 x 32 Hard steel HRC 50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4412-010 10 128.00

305 x 2.7 x 32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4416-010 10 128.00

305 x 2.7 x 32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/ Al2O3) 12-4420-010 10 128.00

305 x 2.7 x 32 Medium hard non-ferrous materials, titanium, zirconium(R/SiC) 12-4445-010 10 128.00

305 x 2.7 x 32 Soft non-ferrous materials, aluminium, brass, etc (R/SiC) 12-4450-010 10 128.00

305 x 1.4 x 32 Super alloys (R/Al2O3) 12-4405-010 10 128.00


356 x 2.7 x 32 Tool steels HRC60 & above, carburised steels (RR/Al2O3) 12-4310-010 10 163.00

356 x 2.7 x 32 Hard steel HRC50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4312-010 10 163.00

356 x 2.7 x 32 Medium hard steel HRC35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4316-010 10 163.00

356 x 2.7 x 32 Soft or annealed steel HRC15-35, HRB46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-4320-010 10 163.00


356 x 2.7 x 32 Soft non-ferrous materials aluminium, brass, etc (R/SiC) 12-4350-010 10 163.00





403 x 3.0 x 32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5616-010 10 207.00

403 x 3.0 x 32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5620-010 10 207.00







455 x 3.8 x 32 Medium hard steel HRC 35-50 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5816-010 10 251.00

455 x 3.8 x 32 Soft or annealed steel HRC 15-35, HRB 46-90 (RR/Al2O3) 12-5820-010 10 251.00




(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.

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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

200 x 1.2 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded, general use 11-4608E 1 336.00

200 x 1.2 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4808E 1 347.00

230 x 1.2 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, bronze bonded ceramics and petrographic samples 11-4709E 1 397.00

200 x 1.1 x 32 CBN cut-off blade hardened steel >55 HRC and general use 10 20 50 1 342.00

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

250 x 1.3 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded general use 11-4610 1 491.00


250 x 1.2 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded, hard metals 11-4810E 1 497.00

250 x 1.25 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, large grain size special for plastics and polymers 10 25 57 1 422.00


Ø 300 mm for PowerMet 1000, Cuto 35 etc

300 x 1.4 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded, hard metals and general use 10 30 56 1 716.00

300 x 2.2 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, bronze bonded ceramics and petrographic samples 10 30 53 1 458.00


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

350 x 1.5 x 32 Diamond cut-off blade, resin bonded, hard metals and general use 11-4814E 1 772.00



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


400 x 1.7 x 32 CBN cut-off blade, hardened steel >55 HRC and general use 10 40 50 1 1262.00

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" 11-4346 1 113.00

254x1.52x15.9 TrimSaw diamond cut-off blade 10" 11-4510 1 176.00

Ø 457 mm and 609 mm for Lapro Slab Saw

457x1.6x19 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 18" 11-10015 1 345.00

609x1.9x25.4 Lapro diamond cut-off blade 24" 11-10016 1 479.00

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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 27.60 IsoCut Fluid* Cutting fluid, oil-based 11-1193-128 3.8 L 79.00

IsoCut Plus Cutting fluid, water-soluble, mineral oil-free (1:9) 11-2293-016 470 mL 21.60 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 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10 90 01 1 L 13.70 Cool Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10 90 10 10 L 93.00 CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-095 1 L 50.00 CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-128 3.8 L 132.00 CoolMet 2 Coolant + corrosion protective (1:30) 10-4330-640 19 L 433.00

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

Paste to keep transparent windows in cutters clear

Glossy Clear-paste 10 90 03 60 mL 12.00

Cleaner for recirculation systems

ReciClean cleaner 10 90 04 5 kg 92.00

Additive for coolants when cutting copper and its alloys

AddiCool prevents galvanic corrosion 10 90 05 5 kg 164.00

Dressing Sticks for Diamond- and CBN-Blades

To maximize the cutting efficiency of the Buehler Diamond Wafering Blades, proper dressing of the blade is required. Buehler’s Dressing Sticks are formulated to have the proper texture and composition to quickly restore wafering blade cutting efficiency. When dressing Buehler Wafering Blades, use the dressing stick with the same series classification as on the blade.

Dressing Stick Series 30, 20 and 15 25.4 x 12.7 x 76 mm 11-2490 1 19.60 Dressing Stick Series 10 and 5 25.4 x 12.7 x 76 mm 11-2495 1 22.60 Dressing Stick Series 30, 20, 15 and IsoCut 12.7 x 12.7 x 76 mm 11-1190 1 12.60 Dressing Stick Series 10 and 5 12.7 x 12.7 x 76 mm 11-1290 1 12.60 Dressing Stick for Abrasive Cutter’s Wheels 25.4 x 25.4 x 76 mm 10-4000 1 16.00

Chuck Padding Chuck Padding for IsoMet Chucks 25.4 x 152 mm 11-2496 1 35.30

2.7. Accessories for PetroThin Cut-off blades for PetroThin ContinuousRim Diamond cut-off blade 203 x 1.1 x 25,4 mm 11-4278 1 847.00 ContinuousRim CBN cut-off blade 203 x 1.1 x 25,4 mm 11-4280 1 847.00

Grinding Cups for PetroThin Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel 203 x 6.4 x 25.4 mm 40-4508 1 1,260.00 CBN Cup Grinding Wheel 203 x 6.4 x 25.4 mm 40-4512 1 1,316.00 Dressing Stick 12.7 x 12.7 x 102mm 40-4510 1 20.40

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 1 136.00

For non-ferrous material, Silicon carbide vitrified Grinding Cup Grit 60 Ø 152 mm 11-2730 1 148.00

For ceramic and petrographic samples, diamond Grinding Cup Grit 240 Ø 127 mm 11-2740 1 535.00

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3. Compression Mounting

Overview Compression Mounting Designation Material Properties Application

PhenoCure Bakelite

black, red, green

Phenolic mounting compound with wood flour filler

Thermosetting

black/red/green Small contraction, Medium hardness

Routine work Recognition of samples with colour coded identification

Epovit Epoxy mounting compound with filler (glass and mineral

materials) Thermosetting

black Very low contraction

High Hardness

Edge investigations Embedding hard materials flatness

EpoMet

Epoxy mounting compound with filler (mineral)

Thermosetting

black No contraction High Hardness

Edge investigations Embedding hard materials flatness

TransOptic fine grained

Thermoplastic Transparent

Average hardness

Transparent Embedding Targeted preparation

Embedding sensitive samples

KonductoMet Phenolic mounting compound

Filler: Graphite Thermosetting

black Conductive

SEM-applications

ProbeMet Epoxy mounting compound

Filler: Copper Thermosetting

Copper Colour Conductive

SEM-applications, Electrolytic polishing

PreMolds Phenolic mounting compound

with wood flour filler Thermosetting

black Small contraction, Average hardness

Routine work Recognition of samples with

identification colours

Selection Criteria for Compression Moulding Designation Transparency Edge Retention Shrinkage Cycle Time

Bakelite B/R/G Some, small < 10 min

Epovit Negligible < 10 min

EpoMet None < 10 min

Diallyl Phthalate Negligible < 10 min

TransOptic Some, small < 20 min

KonductoMet I Some, small < 10 min

ProbeMet None < 10 min

PreMolds Some, small < 10 min

Very Good Good Average Not suitable

Compression Mounting 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 11 20 31 3.0 kg 26.60 PhenoCure (Bakelite) black 11 20 04 8.0 kg 53.00 PhenoCure (Bakelite) black 11 20 07 25.0 kg 108.00

PhenoCure (Bakelite) R red 11 20 32 3.0 kg 31.20 PhenoCure (Bakelite) R red 11 20 05 8.0 kg 59.00 PhenoCure (Bakelite) R red 11 20 08 25.0 kg 147.00

PhenoCure (Bakelite) G green 11 20 33 3.0 kg 31.20 PhenoCure (Bakelite) G green 11 20 06 8.0 kg 59.00 PhenoCure (Bakelite) G green 11 20 09 25.0 kg 147.00

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

Epovit black 11 20 13 3.0 kg 88.00 Epovit black 11 20 16 8.0 kg 201.00 Epovit black 11 20 19 25.0 kg 439.00

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

EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-064 1.84 kg 75.00 EpoMet G black regular grainsize 20-3380-400 11.25 kg 362.00

EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-070 1.84 kg 75.00 EpoMet F black fine grained! 20-3381-400 11.25 kg 362.00

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

Diallyl Phthalate blue mineral filler 20-3330-080 2.3 kg 86.00 Diallyl Phthalate blue short-glass fiber 20-3340-080 2.3 kg 93.00

Thermoplastic, Acrylic hot mounting compound for transparent mounting

TransOptic transparent 20-3400-080 2.3 kg 58.00

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 93.00

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

KonductoMet black 20-3375-016 0.45 kg 33.90 KonductoMet black 20-3375-400 11.25 kg 620.00

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 80.00 PreMolds black 31.8 mm, 1 ¼ " 20-3112-500 500 98.00 PreMolds black 38.1 mm, 1½" 20-3113-500 500 118.00

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 200 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min

EpoMet / Epovit 150° C 200 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min

KonductoMet 150° C 200 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min

ProbeMet 150° C 200 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 2 / 3.5 min

Diallyl Phthalate 150° C 200 bar 1 / 3 min 1 / 3 min 1.5 / 3 min 3 / 3.5 min

TransOptic 180 °C 200 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.

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4. Castable (Cold) Mounting Compounds

Overview Castable Mounting Compounds

Designation Material Colour Curing

max. Temp. Shore D

Hardness Viscosity Shrinkage

VariDur 10 Powder & hardener

Acrylic Semi transparent

low odour 8 min

max. 100°C High Small


Acrylic with Filler

Opaque (blue) low odour

8 min max. 100°C

High Small

VariKleer Powder & hardener

Acrylic Crystal clear

under pressure 5-15 min

max. 100°C 84 Medium Small


Acrylic + Styrene

Light blue opaque 20-25 min max. 90°C

90 Medium None

SamplKwick Powder & hardener

Acrylic

Semi transparentlow odour

5-8 min max. 80°C

80 High Medium

VariKwick Powder & hardener

Acrylic Blue 5 min

max. 85°C Medium Medium

EpoxiCure Resin & hardener

Epoxide Transparent 6 h

max. 28°C 82

Medium-low

Small

EpoxiCure NC Resin & hardener


max. 116°C

Medium-low

Small

EpoKwick Resin & hardener

Epoxide Transparent 30-45 min max. 85°C

82 Medium-

low Small

EpoHeat Resin & hardener

Epoxide Transparent

golden 90 min @ 55°C

max. 145°C 85 Very low Very small

EpoThin Resin & hardener


max. 27°C 78 Very low Very small

EpoColor Resin & hardener

Epoxide Red 90 min

max. 80°C 82

Medium-low

Very small

Technovit 5000 Powder & hardener

Acrylic with copper

Copper-coloured 7 min

max. 125°C High Medium

4.1. Acrylics Acrylic, fast curing, curing time 8 min, reduced odour

VariDur 10 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 11 10 37 1 Set 71.00 VariDur 10 Powder, semi transparent 11 10 27 1 kg 49.00 VariDur Hardener 11 10 29 500 mL 22.60

VariDur 200 Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 11 10 39 1 Set 71.00 VariDur 200 Powder with filler, blue opaque 11 10 30 1 kg 49.00 VariDur Hardener 11 10 29 500 mL 22.60

VariDur 10 Large size, semi transparent, powder 11 10 31 10 kg 417.00 VariDur 200 Large size, blue opaque, powder with filler 11 10 34 10 kg 417.00 VariDur Large size, hardener 11 10 33 5 x 1 L 209.00

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 71.00 VariDur 3000 Powder, light blue opaque 20-3581 1 kg 44.20 VariDur 3000 Hardener 20-3582 500 mL 26.30 VariDur 3000 Large size, powder, light blue opaque 20-3583 10 kg 378.00 VariDur 3000 Large size, hardener 20-3584 5 x 1 L 205.00

Acrylic, fast curing, curing time 5 - 15 min

VariKleer* Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3590 1 Set 56.00 VariKleer* Powder 20-3591 1 kg 38.00 VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592 500 mL 18.40 VariKleer* Powder 20-3591-002 2 x 1 kg 74.00 VariKleer* Liquid 20-3592-001 1 L 35.90 VariKleer* Large size, powder 20-3591-010 10 kg 350.00 VariKleer* Large size, liquid 20-3592-005 5 x 1 L 169.00

*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 66.00 SamplKwick Powder 20-3562 450 g 53.00 SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564 360 mL 20.50 SamplKwick Powder 20-3566 2.3 kg 214.00 SamplKwick Hardener 20-3568 1.9 L 66.00 SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-025 11.5 kg 828.00 SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-320 9.6 L 235.00 SamplKwick Powder 20-3562-100 45 kg 3,043.00 SamplKwick Hardener 20-3564-640 19.2 L 443.00

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

VariKwick Kit with 1 kg powder / 500 mL hardener 20-3595 1 Set 57.00 VariKwick Powder 20-3596 1 kg 38.70 VariKwick Liquid 20-3597 500 mL 18.90 VariKwick Large size, powder 20-3596-010 10 kg 363.00 VariKwick Large size, liquid 20-3597-005 5 x 1 L 174.00

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

Technovit 5000 Powder with Cu-filler 11 10 13 1 kg 62.00 Technovit 5000 Hardener 11 10 14 500 mL 25.20

4.2. Epoxies EpoxiCure, low shrinkage, low heating during curing, curing time 6 h

EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-032 950 mL 45.60 EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-008 240 mL 26.70 EpoxiCure Resin 20-8130-128 3.8 L 112.00 EpoxiCure Hardener 20-8132-032 950 mL 52.00

EpoMix, low shrinkage, low heating, curing time 6-8 h

EpoMix Box of 10 packs of 30 mL 20-8133-001 1 Pk 50.00

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

EpoxiCure NC Resin 20-8150-032 950 mL 37.30 EpoxiCure NC Hardener 20-8152-008 240 mL 27.40

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 72.00 EpoHeat Hardener 20-8122-016 470 ml 40.80

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

EpoThin Resin 20-8140-032 950 mL 70.00 EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-016 470 mL 39.40 EpoThin Resin 20-8140-128 3.8 L 196.00 EpoThin Hardener 20-8142-064 1.9 L 89.00

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 129.00 EpoKwick Kit complete 3.8 L resin / 950 mL hardener 20-8129 1 Pk 209.00 EpoKwick Resin 20-8136-128 3.8 L 151.00 EpoKwick Hardener 20-8138-032 950 mL 96.00

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 96.00 EpoColor Hardener 20-8144-008 240 mL 31.10

EpoPlast, low shrinkage, curing time 4 h

EpoPlast Resin 11 10 61 500 mL 16.10 EpoPlast Hardener 11 10 62 250 mL 14.50

Epoxy cold mounting compounds are useful for vacuum impregnation of porous materials. Ideal are EpoThin and EpoHeat.

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Selection Criteria for Cold Mounting Compounds

Product Curing Time Transparency Vacuum

Impregnation Edge Retention Specific Applications

VariDur 10 < 10 min Semi

transparent Routine

VariDur 200 < 10 min Routine

VariDur 3000 10 min Edge investigation

VariKleer < 10 min Transparent* PCB

SamplKwick < 10 min Semi

transparent PCB

VariKwick 5 min

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 Colour contrast of pores

& cracks in DF

EpoPlast < 8 h Transparent < HV400

Technovit 5000 < 10 min SEM, electrolytic polishing

* in combination with compression hardening in a pressure pot Very Good Good Average Not suitable

Cold Mounting 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 24.90 SamplKup Ø 30 mm blue 20-9179 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 40 mm blue 20-9182 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 50 mm blue 20-9183 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 1" (25,4 mm) blue 20-9178 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm) blue 20-8180 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 1½" (38.2 mm) blue 20-9181 12 24.90 SamplKup Ø 2" (50,8 mm) blue 20-9184 12 24.90

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

Mounting Mould Ø 25 mm, height 23 mm blue 11 30 01 1 6.60 Mounting Mould Ø 30 mm, height 25 mm blue 11 30 02 1 7.00 Mounting Mould Ø 32 mm, height 25 mm blue 11 30 03 1 7.00 Mounting Mould Ø 38 mm, height 25 mm blue 11 30 04 1 7.60 Mounting Mould Ø 40 mm, height 30 mm blue 11 30 05 1 7.60 Mounting Mould Ø 50 mm, height 30 mm blue 11 30 06 1 12.00 Mounting Mould Ø 60 mm, height 35 mm blue 11 30 07 1 13.00 Mounting Mould 55 x 30 x 22 mm (WxDxH) blue 11 30 10 1 11.00 Mounting Mould 70 x 40 x 22 mm (WxDxH) blue 11 30 11 1 14.00 Mounting Mould 100 x 50 x 22 mm (WxDxH) blue 11 30 12 1 25.00

Flexible EPDM Mounting Cups, reusable

Mounting Mould Ø 1" (25,4 mm) blue 20-8181 5 40.10 Mounting Mould Ø 1¼" (31.8 mm) blue 20-8182 5 38.00 Mounting Mould Ø 1½" (38.2 mm) blue 20-8183 5 38.00 Mounting Mould Ø 2" (50,8 mm) blue 20-8184 5 40.10 EPDM Mounting Cup 63 x 35 x 46 mm (WxDxH) blue 20-6185 1 17.60 EPDM Mounting Cup 150 x 100 x 50 mm (WxDxH) blue 20-6186 1 31.70 EPDM Mounting Cup 150 x 76 x 25 mm (WxDxH) blue 20-6187 1 28.20

Phenolic ring forms for mounting, single use

Ringforms Ø 1" (25,4 mm) O.D. black 20-8251-100 100 25.70 Ringforms Ø 1¼" (32 mm) O.D. black 20-8252-100 100 27.90 Ringforms Ø 1½" (38 mm) O.D. black 20-8253-100 100 30.20 Ringforms Ø 2" (50,8 mm) O.D. black 20-8254-100 100 34.10 RingformsRingforms Ø 25 mm O.D. black 20-8155-100 100 25.70 Ringforms Ø 30 mm O.D. black 20-8156-100 100 27.90 Ringforms Ø 40 mm O.D. black 20-8157-100 100 30.20 Ringforms Ø 50 mm O.D. black 20-8158-100 100 34.10

Recessed Plastic Disc for mounting with phenolic ringforms

Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 25 mm I.D. 20-3511 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1" (25.4 mm) I.D. 20-3521 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 30 mm I.D. 20-3512 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1¼" (32 mm) I.D. 20-3513 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 1½" (38 mm) I.D. 20-3514 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 40 mm I.D. 20-3515 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 50 mm I.D. 20-3516 5 10.60 Recessed Plastic Disc Ø 2" (50,8 mm) I.D. 20-3517 5 10.60

Circuit Board Holders (to be used with phenolic ring forms 20-8152-010)

Circuit Board Holders Ø 29 mm 20-8200-010 10 19.80

Angle Polishing Inserts (to be used with phenolic ring forms 20-8152-010)

Angle Polishing Inserts Ø 29 mm 20-8205-010 10 25.90

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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 19.10

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

ConductiveFiller 20-8500 0.9 kg 78.00

Blue dye for epoxy cold mounting compounds

Epoblue Powder 11 10 68 25 g 9.10 alternative: EpoColor

Dyes for epoxy castable (cold) mounting compounds

Blue Pigment Liquid 20-8501 30 mL 18.30 Black Pigment Liquid 20-8502 30 mL 18.30 Brown Pigment Liquid 20-8503 30 mL 18.30 Red Pigment Liquid 20-8504 30 mL 18.30

4.5. Accessories for Cold and Hot Mounts Supporting Aids for Sheets, PCB’s, Threads, etc

UniClip Plastic black 11 30 43 100 22.00 UniClip Plastic red 11 30 68 100 22.00 UniClip Plastic green 11 30 69 100 22.00 UniClip Plastic transparent 20-5100-100 100 36.00 SamplKlip Stainless steel 6 mm wide 20-4000-100 100 31.60 SamplKlip I Plastic 6 mm wide 20-4100-100 100 28.80 Clamp Stainless steel 6 mm wide 11 30 40 100 25.70 MultiClamp Plastic 5 steps, 1 mm distance 11 30 44 100 22.00 MultiClamp Plastic 4 steps, 2 mm distance 11 30 45 100 22.00 MultiClamp Plastic 4 steps, 3 mm distance 11 30 46 100 22.00

General Mounting Accessories

Release Agent Bottle with swab 20-8185-002 30 mL 7.00 Release Agent Refill bottle 20-8185-008 240 mL 21.20 Release Agent Refill bottle 20-8185-016 470 mL 25.00 Release Agent Refill bottle 20-8185-032 950 mL 43.00 Mould Release Powder for mounting cylinders 20-3048 45 g 19.60 Funnel for filling moulding material into press 82 60 06 1 2.60 Silicone spray Mold release 11 30 23 200 mL 12.10 Silicone paste P Mold release 11 30 22 100 g 12.10 Paper cups content: 200 mL with stirrer 11 30 30 50 6.30 Paper cups for vacuum-impregnation unit, waxed, 150 mL 20-8177-100 100 18.10 Stirring Sticks Wooden sticks 11 30 34 100 3.20 Wall holder for mixing cups 11 30 30 11 30 31 1 17.40 Sample Identity Labels 95-B140 200 3.60 Epoxi Supply Tubes for Cast N' Vac 20-3520-100 100 21.20

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 70.00

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MagnoSys Magnetic System

MagnoSys Magnetic System is a magnetic-based system used in conjunction with both abrasive papers and polishing cloths. MagnoSys consists of two components. Its cost effectiveness and easy handling renders the magnetic system an ideal component in your preparation process. The acquisition is worthwhile even when you already possess a number of platens. Simply add these thinly designed components to your current platens without incurring additional platen costs. You will also gain additional space in your laboratory, as in the ideal case, only one magnetic platen will be required per preparation unit. Furthermore, the reusability and environmentally friendly design of MagnoMet discs helps to reduce waste. MagnoFix is a magnetic substrate which enables you to turn existing platens without any effort into magnetic platens. It does not make any difference whether your platens are made from aluminium or PVC. As MagnoFix has been fitted with a self-adhesive PSA-backing, it can easily be attached to any existing platen. Platens coated with MagnoFix serve as a carrier for special ferromagnetic discs onto which you can glue conventional abrasive paper or polishing cloths. This principle allows you to change the abrasive paper or the polishing cloths between the individual preparation stages in no time. MagnoPad and MagnoMet serve as a carrier for customary abrasive papers, grinding discs or polishing cloths. While paper is fixed to the disc with a double-sided adhesive tape or sprayed glue, cloths can be glued directly onto the carrier. There is no need for special consumables. Depending on the adhesive strength of the PSA-backing, this economic solution allows you to detach dirty or unusable polishing cloths, or worn out paper from the disc, and to fit the carrier with a new cloth. One MagnoPad or MagnoMet disc is required for each preparation step. Together with paper or cloth, MagnoPad or MagnoMet is put onto the magnetic platen, enabling you to grind or polish as usual. The disc is secure on the platen thanks to the magnetic force of the MagnoFix base. A further advantage of the system is the fact that, between the individual grinding and polishing stages, the disc can easily be lifted and exchanged. The magnetic platen remains in the grinder/polisher throughout the entire preparation process. MagnoPad has a special coating that allows easy removal of the cloth or paper.

Apex Products

Apex Quick-Change Magnetic System is a new magnetic-based system used in conjunction with both abrasive papers and polishing cloths. Apex consists of two components. The first is ApexM reusable, long-life 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 self-adhesive backed abrasive paper, polishing cloth or any consumable of choice.

ApexHercules fine grinding discs are used together with 9 μm or 6 μm diamond suspensions to achieve a fine grinding step that replaces up to five steps of Silicon Carbide paper after the initial planar grinding stage. Together with a larger micron diamonds, the disc can be used also directly for planar grinding. Your advantage: High abrasion rate reduces the number of preparation steps; excellent flatness and edge retention. Apex CGD CoarseGrindingDiscs are aggressive metal bonded diamond discs designed for continuous use and high material removal rates on hard to grind materials. Apex DGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs are ideally used as a substitute for SiC paper or other grinding media. Long-life, fixed abrasive provides high removal rates with superb edge retention and flatness. This versatile system works on a wide range of materials such as hard materials, ferrous materials, aluminium, ceramics, glass, thermal spray coatings and more. The surface is durable enough for unmounted specimens. Like your Silicon Carbide papers, just add water for the preparation process.

MagnoSys

MagnoSys Magnetic System is a magnetic-based system used in conjunction with bothabrasive papers and polishing cloths. MagnoSys consists of two components. Its cost effectiveness and easy handling renders the magnetic system an ideal component inyour preparation process. The acquisition is worthwhile even when you already possess a number of platens. Simply add these thinly designed components to your current platens without incurring additional platen costs. You will also gain additional space in yourlaboratory, as in the ideal case, only one magnetic platen will be required per preparation unit.Furthermore, the reusability and environmentally friendly design of MagnoMetdiscs helps to reduce waste. MagnoFix is a magnetic substrate which enables you to turn existing platens without any effort into magnetic platens. It does notmake any difference whether your platens are made from aluminium or PVC. As MagnoFix has been fitted with a self-adhesive PSA-backing, it can easily be attached to any existing platen. Platens coated with MagnoFix serve as a carrier for special ferromagneticdiscs onto which you can glue conventionalabrasive paper or polishing cloths. This principle allows you to change the abrasivepaper or the polishing cloths between the individual preparation stages in no time. MagnoPad and MagonMet serve as a carrier forcustomary abrasive papers, grinding discs or polishing cloths. While paper is fixed to the disc with a double-sided adhesive tape or sprayed glue, cloths can be glued directly onto the carrier. There is no need for special consumables. Depending on the adhesivestrength of the PSA-backing, this economicsolution allows you to detach dirty or unusable polishing cloths, or worn out paper from the disc, and to fit the carrier with a new cloth.One MagnoPad or MagnoMet disc is required for each preparation step. Together with paper or cloth, MagnoPad or MagnoMet is put ontothe magnetic platen, enabling you to grind or polish as usual. The disc is secure on the platenthanks to the magnetic force of the MagnoFix base. A further advantage of the system is the

fact that, between the individual grinding and polishing stages, the disc can easily be lifted and exchanged. The magnetic platen remains in the grinder/polisher throughout the entire preparation process. MagnoPad has a special coating that allows easy removal of the cloth or paper.

Apex Magnetic System

Apex Quick-Change Magnetic System is a new magnetic-based system used in conjunction with both abrasive papers and polishing cloths. Apex consists of two components. The first is ApexM reusable, long-life magnetic discs. With a self-adhesive backing on one side, the ApexM disc can be used on any conventional platen. The secondcomponent is the ApexB bimetallic plate and isused between the ApexM disc and any self-adhesive backed abrasive paper, polishing cloth or any consumable of choice.

ApexHercules fine grinding discs are used together with 9µm 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; excellentflatness and edge retention.

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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 16 20 73 5 80.00 MagnoPad 250 Coated Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for p/c Ø 254 mm 16 25 73 5 116.00 MagnoPad 300 Coated Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for p/c Ø 305 mm 16 30 73 5 136.00 MagnoPad 350 Coated Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for p/c Ø 356 mm 16 35 73 5 166.00

5.2. MagnoMet MagnoMet – Ferromagnetic carrier sheet

MagnoMet 200 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 203 mm 16 20 72 5 31.60 MagnoMet 250 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 254 mm 16 25 72 5 38.00 MagnoMet 300 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 305 mm 16 30 72 5 44.90 MagnoMet 350 Ferromagnetic carrier sheet for paper/cloths Ø 356 mm 16 35 72 5 55.00

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") 16 20 70 1 15.80 MagnoFix 250 Magnetic substrate for platen Ø 254 mm (10") 16 25 70 1 21.20 MagnoFix 300 Magnetic substrate for platen Ø 305 mm (12") 16 30 70 1 25.70

5.4. ApexB ApexB – Bimetallic Disc

ApexB 200 Bimetallic plate for cloth or paper Ø 203 mm 41-2739-208-001 1 72.00 ApexB 250 Bimetallic plate for cloth or paper Ø 254 mm 41-2739-210-001 1 107.00 ApexB 300 Bimetallic plate for cloth or paper Ø 305 mm 41-2739-212-001 1 156.00

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 25.40 ApexM 250 Magnetic disc Ø 254 mm (10") 41-2739-610-001 1 27.60 ApexM 300 Magnetic disc Ø 305 mm (12") 41-2739-612-001 1 30.50

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 41-2740-308-001 1 41.40 ApexHercules H 250 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 254 mm 41-2740-310-001 1 53.00 ApexHercules H 300 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 305 mm 41-2740-312-001 1 68.00

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 41-2740-408-001 1 41.40 ApexHercules S 250 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 254 mm 41-2740-410-001 1 53.00 ApexHercules S 300 Fine Grinding Disc Ø 305 mm 41-2740-412-001 1 68.00

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5.8. ApexCGD CoarseGrindingDiscs

ApexCGD CoarseGrindingDisc 203 mm (8"), with self-adhesive back, aggressive metal bonded diamond disc, high material removal rate on hard to grind materials. Excellent results with: tools steels, tungsten carbide, hard ceramics and titanium

ApexCGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10006 1 270.00 ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10007 1 249.00 ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metall-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10008 1 249.00


ApexCGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10009 1 403.00 ApexCGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10010 1 361.00 ApexCGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10011 1 361.00


ApexDGD grey DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 320 μm 41-10012 1 557.00 ApexDGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 240 μm 41-10013 1 508.00 ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, metal-bonded, PSA 125 μm 41-10014 1 508.00

5.9 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDiscs

ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc 203 mm (8"), with self-adhesive back, for a quick and effective material removal

ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 165 μm 41-5008 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 125 μm 41-5108 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 70 μm 41-5208 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 45 μm 41-5308 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 30 μm 41-5408 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 15 μm 41-5508 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 9 μm 41-5608 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 6 μm 41-5708 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 3 μm 41-5808 1 73.00 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 0.5 μm 41-5908 1 73.00





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5.10 ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDiscs on MagnoMet carrier ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc 203 mm (8"), on MagnoMet, for a quick and effective material removal

ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 165 μm 41-6008D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 125 μm 41-6108D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 70 μm 41-6208D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 45 μm 41-6308D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 30 μm 41-6408D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 15 μm 41-6508D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 9 μm 41-6608D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 6 μm 41-6708D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 3 μm 41-6808D 1 80.00 ApexDGD-M DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 0.5 μm 41-6908D 1 80.00

ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc 254 mm (10"), on MagnoMet, for a quick and effective material removal


ApexDGD DiamondGrindingDisc 305 mm (12"), on MagnoMet, for a quick and effective material removal


5.11 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 203 mm (8"), with self-adhesive backing, general usage, including soft and delicate materials

ApexDGD green DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 240 μm 41-3308 1 101.00 ApexDGD black DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 125 μm 41-3408 1 101.00 ApexDGD red DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 75 μm 41-3508 1 101.00 ApexDGD purple DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 55 μm 41-3608 1 101.00 ApexDGD yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 35 μm 41-3708 1 101.00 ApexDGD white DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 15 μm 41-3808 1 101.00 ApexDGD blue DiamondGrindingDisc, resinbonded, PSA 8 μm 41-3908 1 101.00

ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 254 mm (10"), with self-adhesive backing, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 305 mm (12"), with self-adhesive backing, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


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5.11 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs (continued) ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 356 mm (14"), with self-adhesive backing, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


5.12 ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDiscs with MagnoMet Carrier ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 203 mm (8"), on MagnoMet, general usage, including soft and delicate materials

ApexDGD-M green DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 240 μm 41-4308D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M black DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 125 μm 41-4408D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M red DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 75 μm 41-4508D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M purple DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 55 μm 41-4608D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M yellow DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 35 μm 41-4708D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M white DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 15 μm 41-4808D 1 110.00 ApexDGD-M blue DiamondGrindingDisc, on MagnoMet 8 μm 41-4908D 1 110.00

ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 254 mm (10"), on MagnoMet, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 305 mm (12"), on MagnoMet,, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


ApexDGD Color DiamondGrindingDisc 356 mm (14"), on MagnoMet,, general usage, including soft and delicate materials


5.13 Dressing Stick for Diamond Grinding Discs Dressing stick for dressing of diamond grinding discs

Dressing stick for diamond grinding discs 10 90 02 1 5.50

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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 80.00 120 Ø 254 mm (10") self adhesive 30-6010-020 20 88.00 120 Ø 305 mm (12") self adhesive 30-6012-020 20 161.00

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 13 20 21 25 51.00 120 Ø 200 mm 106 μm 13 20 23 25 51.00 180 Ø 200 mm 75 μm 13 20 25 25 51.00


80 Ø 250 mm 201 μm 13 25 21 25 79.00 120 Ø 250 mm 106 μm 13 25 23 25 79.00 180 Ø 250 mm 75 μm 13 25 25 25 79.00


60 Ø 300 mm 250 μm 15-5132-060 25 144.00 120 Ø 300 mm 106 μm 15-5132-120 25 144.00 180 Ø 300 mm 75 μm 15-5132-180 25 144.00 220 Ø 300 mm 63 μm 15-5132-220 25 164.00

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 14 20 80 1 153.00 125 μm black metal bonded 14 20 81 1 127.00 74 μm red metal bonded 14 20 82 1 89.00 40 μm yellow metal bonded 14 20 83 1 78.00 30 μm White resin bonded 14 20 84 1 78.00 20 μm White metal bonded 14 20 85 1 78.00 10 μm blue resin bonded 14 20 86 1 78.00





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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 36.90 P 80 Silicon Carbide 201 μm 30-5208-080 100 32.80 P 120 Silicon Carbide 127 μm 30-5208-120 100 29.30 P 180 Silicon Carbide 78 μm 30-5208-180 100 25.80 P 240 Silicon Carbide 58 μm 30-5208-240 100 25.80 P 320 Silicon Carbide 46 μm 30-5208-320 100 25.80 P 400 Silicon Carbide 35 μm 30-5208-400 100 25.80 P 600 Silicon Carbide 26 μm 30-5208-600 100 25.80 P 800 Silicon Carbide 22 μm 30-5208-800 100 25.80 P 1000 Silicon Carbide 18 μm 30-5208-010 100 25.80 P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 30-5208-012 100 25.80 P 2500 Silicon Carbide 10 μm 30-5208-025 100 38.90 P 4000 Silicon Carbide 5 μm 30-5208-040 100 66.00

P 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 30-5208-060-025 25 9.70 P 80 Silicon Carbide 201 μm 30-5208-080-050 50 16.90 P 120 Silicon Carbide 127 μm 30-5208-120-050 50 15.20

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

P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 13 20 16 50 47.00

6.4.2. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Ø 200 mm (8") PSA Ø 200 mm Standard quality self-adhesive, grit size FEPA P 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 30-5218-060 100 61.00 P 80 Silicon Carbide 201 μm 30-5218-080 100 56.00 P 120 Silicon Carbide 127 μm 30-5218-120 100 48.40 P 180 Silicon Carbide 78 μm 30-5218-180 100 41.40 P 240 Silicon Carbide 58 μm 30-5218-240 100 41.40 P 320 Silicon Carbide 46 μm 30-5218-320 100 41.40 P 400 Silicon Carbide 35 μm 30-5218-400 100 41.40 P 600 Silicon Carbide 26 μm 30-5218-600 100 41.40 P 800 Silicon Carbide 22 μm 30-5218-800 100 41.40 P 1000 Silicon Carbide 18 μm 30-5218-010 100 44.90 P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 30-5218-012 100 41.40 P 2500 Silicon Carbide 10 μm 30-5218-025 100 57.00

P 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 30-5218-060-025 25 15.90 P 80 Silicon Carbide 201 μm 30-5218-080-050 50 28.60 P 120 Silicon Carbide 127 μm 30-5218-120-050 50 24.70 P 180 Silicon Carbide 78 μm 30-5218-180-050 50 21.40 P 240 Silicon Carbide 58 μm 30-5218-240-050 50 21.40

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.

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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.



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

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6.4.6. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Ø 305 mm (12") Ø 305 mm Standard quality, plain, grit size FEPA P 60 Silicon Carbide ca 269 μm 30-5232-060 100 76.00 P 80 Silicon Carbide ca 201 μm 30-5232-080 100 61.00 P 120 Silicon Carbide ca 127 μm 30-5232-120 100 53.00 P 180 Silicon Carbide 78 μm 30-5232-180 100 48.00 P 240 Silicon Carbide 58 μm 30-5232-240 100 48.00 P 320 Silicon Carbide 46 μm 30-5232-320 100 48.00 P 400 Silicon Carbide 35 μm 30-5232-400 100 48.00 P 600 Silicon Carbide 26 μm 30-5232-600 100 48.00 P 800 Silicon Carbide 22 μm 30-5232-800 100 48.00 P 1000 Silicon Carbide 18 μm 30-5232-010 100 48.00 P 1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 30-5232-012 100 48.00 P 2500 Silicon Carbide 10 μm 30-5232-025 100 77.00 P 4000 Silicon Carbide 5 μm 30-5232-040 100 157.00




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.

6.4.8. BuehlerMet Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Ø 350 mm (14") Ø 350 mm Standard quality, plain, grit size FEPA P 60 Silicon Carbide 269 μm 13 35 00 100 155.00 P 120 Silicon Carbide 127 μm 13 35 03 100 122.00 P 180 Silicon Carbide 78 μm 13 35 05 100 102.00 P 240 Silicon Carbide 58 μm 13 35 07 100 102.00 P 320 Silicon Carbide 46 μm 13 35 09 100 102.00 P 600 Silicon Carbide 26 μm 13 35 12 100 102.00 P 800 Silicon Carbide 22 μm 13 35 13 100 102.00 P1200 Silicon Carbide 15 μm 13 35 15 100 102.00

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 97.00 120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5108-120-102 100 64.00 180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5108-180-102 100 60.00 240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5108-240-102 100 60.00 320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5108-320-102 100 60.00 400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5108-400-102 100 60.00 600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5108-600-102 100 60.00 800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5538-800-100 100 97.00 1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 5 μm 30-5538-012-100 100 97.00

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

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5118-120-102 100 114.00 180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5118-180-102 100 99.00 240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5118-240-102 100 99.00 320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5118-320-102 100 99.00 400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5118-400-102 100 99.00 600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5118-600-102 100 99.00 800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5528-800-100 100 132.00 1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 5 μm 30-5528-012-100 100 132.00

6.4.10. CarbiMet 2 SiC Abrasive Paper Ø 254 mm (10") Ø 254 mm high quality CarbiMet 2, plain, grit size ANSI/CAMI

60 (P60) SiC 268 μm 30-5125-1-060-102 100 129.00 120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-1-120-102 100 113.00 180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-1-180-102 100 101.00 240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-1-240-102 100 101.00 320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-1-320-102 100 101.00 400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-1-400-102 100 101.00 600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-1-600-102 100 101.00 800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-1-800-100 100 151.00 1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 5 μm 30-5125-1-012-100 100 151.00

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

120 (P120) SiC 116 μm 30-5125-3-120-102 100 182.00 180 (P180) SiC 75 μm 30-5125-3-180-102 100 157.00 240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5125-3-240-102 100 157.00 320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5125-3-320-102 100 157.00 400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5125-3-400-102 100 157.00 600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5125-3-600-102 100 157.00 800 (P1500) SiC (MicroCut) 12 μm 30-5125-3-800-100 100 211.00 1200 (P2500) SiC (MicroCut) 5 μm 30-5125-3-012-100 100 211.00

6.4.11. CarbiMet 2 SiC Abrasive Paper Ø 305 mm (12")

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


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


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

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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 MetGrip Liners Ø 230 mm 30-7509D 10 24.00 MetGrip Liners Ø 254 mm 30-7510D 10 26.00 MetGrip Liners Ø 305 mm 30-7512D 10 33.00 MetGrip Liners Ø 350 mm 30-7514D 10 38.00

Spraying adhesive for silicon carbide papers without adhesive back

Spray adhesive 13 90 05 500 mL 15.20

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 120 x 920 mm 13 50 01 10 43.60 P120 Silicon Carbide 120 x 920 mm 13 50 03 10 41.40

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

P80 Silicon Carbide 100 x 915 mm 13 51 01 10 34.50 P120 Silicon Carbide 100 x 915 mm 13 51 03 10 28.80 P180 Silicon Carbide 100 x 915 mm 13 51 05 10 28.80 P240 Silicon Carbide 100 x 915 mm 13 51 07 10 28.80 P400 Silicon Carbide 100 x 915 mm 13 51 10 10 28.80

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 102 x 914 mm 16-5200-080-010 10 78.00 120 Silicon Carbide 102 x 914 mm 16-5200-120-010 10 74.00 180 Silicon Carbide 102 x 914 mm 16-5200-180-010 10 74.00 240 Silicon Carbide 102 x 914 mm 16-5200-240-010 10 74.00

6.5.3. ZirMet Abrasive Belts, Zirconia Alumina Wet and dry use, grit size ANSI/CAMI, for SurfMet, DuoMet, BS Belt Grinders

60 Zirconia 102 x 914 mm 16-5400-060-005 5 62.00 120 Zirconia 102 x 914 mm 16-5400-120-005 5 62.00 180 Zirconia 102 x 914 mm 16-5400-180-005 5 62.00 220 Zirconia 102 x 914 mm 16-5400-220-005 5 62.00

6.5.4. Abrasive Rolls for Manual Equipment, Silicon Carbide Standard quality, grit size FEPA for most roll grinders

P120 Silicon Carbide 76 mm x 23 m 30-5243-120 1 14.00 P240 Silicon Carbide 76 mm x 23 m 30-5243-240 1 14.00 P320 Silicon Carbide 76 mm x 23 m 30-5243-320 1 14.00 P600 Silicon Carbide 76 mm x 23 m 30-5243-600 1 14.00 P800 Silicon Carbide 76 mm x 23 m 30-5243-800 1 14.00

6.5.5. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Rolls, Silicon Carbide Grit size ANSI/CAMI, for HandiMet 2

240 Silicon Carbide 87.1 mm x 18.3 m 30-5143-240-002 1 37.30 320 Silicon Carbide 87.1 mm x 18.3 m 30-5143-320-002 1 37.30 400 Silicon Carbide 87.1 mm x 18.3 m 30-5143-400-002 1 37.30 600 Silicon Carbide 87.1 mm x 18.3 m 30-5143-600-002 1 37.30

6.5.6. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Strips, Silicon Carbide Grit size ANSI/CAMI, for HandiMet, self-adhesive backed

240 Silicon Carbide 76.2 x 279 mm 30-5160-240-102 100 55.00 320 Silicon Carbide 76.2 x 279 mm 30-5160-320-102 100 55.00 400 Silicon Carbide 76.2 x 279 mm 30-5160-400-102 100 55.00 600 Silicon Carbide 76.2 x 279 mm 30-5160-600-102 100 55.00

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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 40.80 240 (P240) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6405-240-080 2.3 kg 42.10 320 (P320) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6407-320-080 2.3 kg 56.00 400 (P800) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6410-400-080 2.3 kg 59.00 600 (P1200) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6415-600-080 2.3 kg 90.00 1000 (P2500) Silicon Carbide Powder 40-6418-000-080 2.3 kg 180.00

6.6.2. Alumina Powder Grit size ANSI/CAMI

400 (P800) Alumina Powder 40-6425-400-080 2.3 kg 49.70 600 (P1200) Alumina Powder 40-6430-600-080 2.3 kg 59.00

Grain size

12.5 μm Alumina Powder 40-6612-125-080 2.3 kg 66.00 9.5 μm Alumina Powder 40-6609-095-080 2.3 kg 66.00 5.0 μm Alumina Powder 40-6605-050-080 2.3 kg 74.00 3.0 μm Alumina Powder 40-6603-030-080 2.3 kg 74.00

MetaDi Diamond Products

The sharp edges of monocrystalline diamonds of the MetaDi suspension ensure a clean surface. 45 μm Diamond in the SEM 450x (below)

Polycrystalline diamonds like MetaDi Supreme have a greater number of cutting facets. This offers a particularly high material removal rate and scratch-free surfaces. 45 μm Diamond in the SEM 450x (left)

Comparison of the removal rate MetaDi + MetaDi Supreme

MetaDi mono Supreme

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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 59.00 0.10 μm Diamond Suspension black 40-6628 240 mL 59.00 0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629 240 mL 59.00 1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F 240 mL 53.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F 240 mL 53.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632 240 mL 53.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633 240 mL 55.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634 240 mL 55.00 30 μm Diamond Suspension orange 40-6635 240 mL 55.00 45 μm Diamond Suspension purple 40-6636 240 mL 55.00

in 950 mL plastic bottle (refill bottle)

1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-032 950 mL 127.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-032 950 mL 127.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-032 950 mL 127.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-032 950 mL 135.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-032 950 mL 135.00

in 3.8 L plastic bottle (refill bottle) 0.25 μm Diamond Suspension grey 40-6629-128 3.8 L 602.00 1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6630F-128 3.8 L 464.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6631F-128 3.8 L 464.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6632-128 3.8 L 464.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6633-128 3.8 L 495.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6634-128 3.8 L 495.00

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 53.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731 240 mL 53.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732 240 mL 53.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733 240 mL 55.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734 240 mL 55.00


1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-032 950 mL 141.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-032 950 mL 141.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-032 950 mL 141.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-032 950 mL 151.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-032 950 mL 151.00

in 3.8 L plastic bottle (refill bottle) 1 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: blue) 40-6730-128 3.8 L 528.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: green) 40-6731-128 3.8 L 528.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: yellow) 40-6732-128 3.8 L 528.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: red) 40-6733-128 3.8 L 562.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension (package code: brown) 40-6734-128 3.8 L 562.00

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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 47.80 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531 470 mL 47.80 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532 470 mL 58.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533 470 mL 64.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534 470 mL 64.00

in 950 mL plastic bottle (refill bottle) 1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-032 950 mL 86.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-032 950 mL 86.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-032 950 mL 106.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-032 950 mL 111.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-032 950 mL 111.00

in 3.8 L plastic bottle (refill bottle) 1 μm Diamond Suspension blue 40-6530-128 3.8 L 284.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6531-128 3.8 L 284.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6532-128 3.8 L 347.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6533-128 3.8 L 361.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6534-128 3.8 L 361.00

7.4. MetaDi Combo Diamond Suspension plus Extender, monocrystallineDiamond 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 40.80 3 μm Diamond Suspension grey + Extender 40-5531-032 950 mL 40.80 6 μm Diamond Suspension grey + Extender 40-5532-032 950 mL 47.70 9 μm Diamond Suspension grey + Extender 40-5534-032 950 mL 49.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension grey + Extender 40-5535-032 950 mL 49.00

7.5. MetaDi Diamond Suspension monocrystalline, oil-baseOil 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 62.00 3 μm Diamond Suspension green 40-6541 470 mL 62.00 6 μm Diamond Suspension yellow 40-6542 470 mL 72.00 9 μm Diamond Suspension red 40-6543 470 mL 76.00 15 μm Diamond Suspension brown 40-6544 470 mL 79.00

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.

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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 69.00 1 μm Diamond Paste blue 40-6128 20 g 68.00 3 μm Diamond Paste green 40-6142 20 g 90.00 6 μm Diamond Paste yellow 40-6162 20 g 107.00 9 μm Diamond Paste red 40-6182 20 g 134.00 15 μm Diamond Paste brown 40-6202 20 g 134.00

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 69.00 3 μm Diamond Paste grey, green coded 40-6303 20 g 93.00 6 μm Diamond Paste grey, yellow coded 40-6305 20 g 114.00 9 μm Diamond Paste grey, red coded 40-6307 20 g 126.00 15 μm Diamond Paste grey, brown coded 40-6309 20 g 126.00

7.8. MetaDi II Diamond Paste, monocrystalline Synthetic diamond, monocrystalline, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size, in plastic syringe 1 μm Diamond Paste blue 40-6244 5 g 11.90 1 μm Diamond Paste blue 40-6243 20 g 44.90 3 μm Diamond Paste green 40-6247 5 g 15.20 3 μm Diamond Paste green 40-6246 20 g 59.00 6 μm Diamond Paste yellow 40-6250 5 g 17.10 6 μm Diamond Paste yellow 40-6249 20 g 62.00 9 μm Diamond Paste red 40-6253 5 g 20.20 9 μm Diamond Paste red 40-6252 20 g 78.00 15 μm Diamond Paste brown 40-6256 5 g 20.20 15 μm Diamond Paste brown 40-6255 20 g 78.00

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 15 50 01 1 L 8.30 MetaDi Fluid Lubricant for diamond 15 50 03 5 L 27.80

Lubricant for diamond polishing on oil-basis, water free! AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-006 180 mL 14.00 AutoMet Lapping Oil 60-3250-128 3.8 L 59.00

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 15 11 01 1000 mL 21.10 Topol 2 0.7 μm 15 11 02 1000 mL 34.50 Topol 3 0.25 μm 15 11 03 1000 mL 50.00

Topol 1 1.0 μm 15 11 01-A 20 L 318.00 Topol 2 0.7 μm 15 11 02-A 20 L 537.00

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

MicroPolish II (C) alpha 1.0 μm 40-6361-006 180 mL 24.80

MicroPolish II (A) alpha 0.3 μm 40-6363-006 180 mL 24.80 MicroPolish II (A) alpha 0.3 μm 40-6363-128 3.8 L 210.00

MicroPolish II (B) gamma 0.05 μm 40-6365-006 180 mL 24.60 MicroPolish II (B) gamma 0.05 μm 40-6365-128 3.8 L 244.00

8.2. Aluminium Oxide Powders MicroPolish II (C) Alpha-alumina powder deagglomerated, can be mixed with distilled water

MicroPolish II (C) 1 μm 40-6321-008 228 g 49.70 MicroPolish II (C) 1 μm 40-6321-016 454 g 86.00 MicroPolish II (C) 1 μm 40-6321-080 2270 g 362.00

MicroPolish II (A) Alpha-alumina powder deagglomerated, can be mixed with distilled water

MicroPolish II (A) 0.3 μm 40-6323-008 228 g 49.70 MicroPolish II (A) 0.3 μm 40-6323-016 454 g 86.00 MicroPolish II (A) 0.3 μm 40-6323-080 2270 g 362.00

MicroPolish II (B) Gamma-alumina powder deagglomerated, can be mixed with distilled water

MicroPolish II (B) 0.05 μm 40-6325-008 228 g 53.00 MicroPolish II (B) 0.05 μm 40-6325-016 454 g 86.00 MicroPolish II (B) 0.05 μm 40-6325-080 2270 g 362.00

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 40-6377-032 950 mL 53.00 MasterPrep 0.05 μm 40-6377-064 1.9 L 99.00

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 26.20 MasterMet 0.06 μm 40-6370-064 1.9 L 71.00

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 27.00 MasterMet 2 0.02 μm 40-6380-064 1.9 L 74.00

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 15 15 01 1 L 18.80 Final (SILCO) 0.1 μm 15 15 05 5 L 71.00 Final (SILCO) 0.1 μm 15 15 10 10 L 124.00

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!

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8.5. Mixed Oxides Polishing Suspensions MasterPolish Alumina+SiO2-mixed oxides suspension, pH 9.0

MasterPolish 0.05 μm 40-6375-032 950 mL 90.00

Application: ferrous materials, ceramics, composites

MasterPolish2 SiO2+iron oxide-mixed oxides suspension

MasterPolish 2 0.06 μm 40-6376-032 950 mL 54.00

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 41.60

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

MetPolish Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3)-suspension

MetPolish Nr. 1 1 μm 40-6481-006 180 mL 27.20 MetPolish Nr. 2 0.5 μm 40-6482-006 180 mL 27.20

Application carbon steel, stainless steel for spectrographic samples when Alumina cannot be used

MagoMet Magnesium Oxide (MgO)-powder

MagoMet 1 μm 40-6440-016 454 g 32.50

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 chemo-mechanical action, i.e. the polishing agent reacts on one hand with the surface of the sample and causes chemical erosion, on the other hand the oxide particles create mechanical erosion. The results are unusually high removal rates and a highly-polished, scratch and relief-free sample surface. MasterPolish is usually used undiluted and is particularly effective when using polishing cloths without nap such as TexMet cloths. For the final polish, it can be used with our regular oxide polish cloths.

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Polishing Cloths

Buehler offers a wide range of cloths and pads for the polishing process. Premium performance cloths for all materials applications. Select from quality cloths engineered for high removal rates, long life and superior surface finishes. Economical solutions to virtually any specimen preparation task.

TexMet P Harder, perforated version of the TexMet non-woven pads; recommended for hard, brittle or ceramic materials during intermediate steps or for fine grinding process Diamond 45 μm to3 μm

TexMet 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 Diamond 45 μm to 3 μm

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 Diamond 9 μm to 1 μm 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 Diamond 9 μm to 1 μm

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 9 μm to1 μm

MicroFloc Medium hard, napped rayon cloth Steel and non-ferrous materials General use for pre- and end-polishing Diamond 6 μm to 1 μm 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 Diamond 6 μm to 1 μm

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 All technical alloys and material, soft to medium hard General use, final polishing cloth Diamond 3 μm to 0.25 μm and oxide polishing

MasterTex 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

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 chemo-mechanical polishing

WhiteFelt Soft and durable matted wool cloth Ferrous and non-ferrous metals General use for intermediate to fine steps Oxide polishing

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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 79.00 TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7638 5 74.00 TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1008 10 59.00

UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk 40-7448 10 55.00 VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk, very robust 40-8018 10 65.00 TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk 40-7518 10 59.00 Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7068 10 70.00

MicroFloc Medium hard, flocked rayon 40-8318 10 62.00 VelTex Soft, short-napped velvet 40-8218 10 84.00 PoliCloth Medium hard, woven wool with barrier 40-8418 10 68.00 G-Cloth Final polishing, oxide, fine fibre synthetic 16 20 58 5 30.60 MicroCloth Final polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic 40-7218 10 49.50 MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet 40-7738 10 46.00 ChemoMet Final polishing, porous, chemical-resistant synthetic pad 40-7918 10 80.00

WhiteFelt Alumina-polishing, soft, durable wool-felt 16 20 02 5 31.50

9.2. Polishing Cloths Ø 250 mm (10") Ø 250 mm (10") self-adhesive backed UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth, high removal rate 40-7120 10 113.00 TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7640 5 98.00 TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1010 10 85.00

UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk 40-7450 10 71.00 VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk, very robust 40-8020 10 99.00 TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk 40-7520 10 91.00 Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7070 10 89.00



9.3. Polishing Cloths Ø 300 mm (12") Ø 300 mm (12") self-adhesive backed

UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth, high removal rate 40-7122 10 138.00 TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7642 5 129.00 TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1012 10 108.00

UltraPol Hard, fine-weave silk cloth 40-7452 10 84.00 VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk, very robust 40-8022 10 133.00 TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk 40-7522 10 94.00 Nylon Medium hard woven nylon 40-7072 10 118.00



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9.4. Polishing Cloths Ø 350 mm (14") Ø 350 mm (14") self-adhesive backed TexMet P Hard non-woven fibre resin, perforated 40-7643 5 189.00 VerduTex Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth, very robust 40-8024 10 207.00

MicroFloc Medium hard, flocked rayon 40-8324 10 161.00 VelTex Soft, short-napped velvet 40-8224 10 174.00 PoliCloth Medium hard, woven wool with barrier 40-8424 10 181.00 G-Cloth Final polishing, oxide, fine fibre synthetic 16 35 58 5 69.00 ChemoMet Final polishing, porous, chemical-resistant synthetic pad 40-7924 10 244.00


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 30.00 180 (P180) SiC 78 μm 30-5170-180-102 100 30.00 240 (P280) SiC 52 μm 30-5170-240-102 100 30.00 320 (P400) SiC 35 μm 30-5170-320-102 100 30.00 400 (P800) SiC 22 μm 30-5170-400-102 100 30.00 600 (P1200) SiC 15 μm 30-5170-600-102 100 30.00 800 (P1500) SiC, MicroCut 12 μm 30-5170-800-100 100 32.60 1200 (P2500) SiC, MicroCut 6.5 μm 30-5170-012-100 100 32.60 MiniMet-Set 30-5178-182 50 30.00 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 36.00 70 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1571 1 28.00 45 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1545 1 21.90 15 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1515 1 21.90 9 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1509 1 21.90 6 μm Diamond Disc metal bonded 69-1506 1 22.60

10.3. Polishing Cloths for MiniMet Ø 73 mm for MiniMet

UltraPlan Stainless steel woven mesh 69-1525 10 22.90 UltraPad Hard woven napless cloth 40-7112 20 29.80 TexMet Medium hard non-woven fibre resin 40-1002 20 52.00 TriDent Medium hard to soft synthetic silk cloth 40-7502 20 30.00 Nylon Medium hard woven nylon cloth 40-7052 20 33.60 MicroCloth Oxide polishing, soft, versatile, medium-napped synthetic cloth 40-7212 20 32.60 MasterTex Final polishing, soft, short-napped synthetic velvet-cloth 40-7702 20 33.60 ChemoMet Final polishing, synthetic, chemically resistant 40-7902 20 60.00

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 1 143.00 30 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (21/8") 69-1592 1 143.00 15 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (21/8") 69-1591 1 143.00 6 μm metal bonded Ø 54 mm (21/8") 69-1594 1 143.00

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11. Consumables for Field Metallography 11. 1. Abrasive papers for Electer, PortaPol and other For rubber disc holder, velcro-mounting Ø 30 mm, alumina P60 30 mm 12 03 51 100 24.80 P120 30 mm 12 03 54 100 24.80 P180 30 mm 12 03 56 100 24.80 P240 30 mm 12 03 58 100 24.80

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

320 32 mm M305150320 500 75.00 400 32 mm M305150400 500 75.00 600 32 mm M305150600 500 75.00 800 32 mm M305150800 500 75.00

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 13 10 05 1 11.50

Grinding brushes for straight handles to be used with spanner 13 10 05, quick lock Grit 80 Ø 63x32 mm 13 10 02 1 18.70 Grit 120 Ø 63x32 mm 13 10 04 1 18.70 Grit 180 Ø 63x32 mm 13 10 06 1 18.70

Fine Ø 63x32 mm 13 10 08 1 18.80 Extra fine Ø 63x32 mm 13 10 10 1 18.80

Felt polishing head, arbor-Ø 6 mm, for straight handle Felt head cone 25x30 mm 13 10 11 1 11.30

11.3. Polishing Cloths for Electer, PortaPol and other Polishing cloths for rubber disc holder Ø 30 mm, self-adhesive backed

WhiteFelt general application 16 03 00 20 17.60 VelTex napped cloth 16 03 61 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 48.40 Static Mixers 57-6001 10 10.60

Replication Media 1/7 1min working / 7 min curing time 57-6002 50mL 38.00 Replication Media 7/30T thixotropic, 7min working / 30 min curing time 57-6003 50mL 38.00

Acetate-replicating sheets for field metallography

Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 35 μm thick 70-986E 20 sheet 74.00 Replica sheet 10x12 cm, 125 μm thick 70-987E 20 sheet 81.00

Replica tape roll 25.4 x 7600 mm, 130 μm thick 57-5000 1 Roll 28.80

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 44.90 9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3101-050 50 44.90 3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3102-050 50 44.90 1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3103-050 50 44.90 0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3104-050 50 44.90

for Platen with Ø 203 mm (8")

12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3170 50 118.00 9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3171 50 118.00 3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3172 50 118.00 1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3173 50 118.00 0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3174 50 118.00


12 μm yellow aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3120 50 228.00 9 μm blue aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3121 50 228.00 3 μm Pink aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3122 50 228.00 1 μm green aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3123 50 228.00 0.3 μm grey aluminium oxide, PSA 69-3124 50 228.00

Extender for FibrMet-films

FibrMet Polishing Extender 69-3080-032 32 oz 81.00

Our MSDS are online: www.buehler.co.uk Click to > Downloads > MSDS

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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 84.00 15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3112 5 70.00 9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 69-3113 5 70.00 6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 69-3114 5 70.00 3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 69-3115 5 70.00 1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 69-3116 5 70.00 0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 69-3117 5 70.00 0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 69-3118 5 70.00


30 μm green self adhesive, diamond 15-6830 5 193.00 15 μm dark brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6815 5 153.00 9 μm blue self adhesive, diamond 15-6809 5 153.00 6 μm brown self adhesive, diamond 15-6806 5 153.00 3 μm pink self adhesive, diamond 15-6803 5 153.00 1 μm purple self adhesive, diamond 15-6801 5 153.00 0.5 μm creamy white self adhesive, diamond 15-6795 5 153.00 0.1 μm grey self adhesive, diamond 15-6791 5 153.00

30 μm green plain, diamond 15-6831 5 182.00 15 μm dark brown plain, diamond 15-6816 5 147.00 9 μm blue plain, diamond 15-6810 5 147.00 6 μm brown plain, diamond 15-6807 5 147.00 3 μm pink plain, diamond 15-6804 5 147.00 1 μm purple plain, diamond 15-6802 5 147.00 0.5 μm creamy white plain, diamond 15-6796 5 147.00 0.1 μm grey plain, diamond 15-6792 5 147.00

Plain UltraPrep grinding films normally are fixed via adhesion with some drops of water on a plain glass platen.

The glass is supported by a standard platen for use with all grinder polishers from Buehler.

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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 15 51 01 1 6.10 Plastic bottle with spray tube 0.5 L 15 20 01 1 3.90 Plastic bottle with spray tube 1.0 L 15 20 02 1 4.10

PlasticBox for Cotton Wool,to be wall-mounted, supplied with cotton wool 17 20 14 1 27.60 Pure Cotton Wool 200 g 17 20 05 200g 2.60

Gloves (disposable), small (size 6-7), nitrile 11 30 35 100 11.30 Gloves (disposable), medium (size 7-8), nitrile 11 30 36 100 11.30 Gloves (disposable), large (size 8-9), nitrile 11 30 37 100 11.30

Industrial cleaner for removing remaining adhesive from work discs

Cleaner Spray, lemon-base 19 99 95 500 mL 25.60

Etching beakers and accessories

Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 70 mm 17 20 10 1 3.90 Polypropylene etching beaker with lid Ø 120 mm 17 20 11 1 6.30

Tweezers, stainless steel, 200 mm 17 20 04 1 9.10 Tweezers, with plastic isolated grips, stainless steel, 200 mm 17 20 02 1 19.00

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 63-6000-006 0.18 L 13.60 UltraMet 2 Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution 75-6000-032 0.95 L 19.00

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 74.00 used at 120-140°C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone

Crystalbond Nr. 509 1 bar, approx. 100 g 40-8150 1 38.00 used at 120-130°C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone

Crystalbond LT 1 stick, 178 x 25.4 x 12.7 mm 20-8145 1 38.00 used at 52-54 °C, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone

Buehler Balsam neutral 40-8110-004 114 g 62.00 BuehlerBalsam neutral 40-8110-016 454 g 168.00 heat to 120°C for 10-15 min, solid after cooling, soluble in alcohol and acetone

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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 260 x 90 x 346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 19 06 05 1 91.00 6 shelves 260 x 40 x 346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 19 06 06 1 109.00 12 shelves 260 x 16 x 346 mm (WxHxD, inner dimension) 19 06 07 1 118.00

Storage cabinet, PVC light grey with plexiglas door, removable inserts, lockable

Storage cabinet for consumables and accessories Ø 300 mm 6 shelves, 335 x 320 x 330 mm (WxDxH), outer diameter 19 06 09 1 224.00

Additional Inserts (4 pieces) for storage cabinet19 06 09 Ideal for MagnoMet or MagnoPad-discs 19 06 10 1 64.00

Dessicator storage cabinet for prepared specimens (with silica gel drying material), lockable

Storage cabinet with 10 drawers 400 x 420 x 500 mm (WxDxH) 22.5 kg 20-1445 1 764.00

Inserts for storage cabinet 20-1445 for 50 samples with Ø 25 mm (1") 20-1446 1 22.00 for 50 samples with Ø 32 mm (1¼") 20-1447 1 22.00 for 38 samples with Ø 40 mm (1½") 20-1448 1 22.60

Dessicator for storage of samples

Dessicator glass with lid and 3 plexiglas divisions 19 06 01 1 222.00 Lid for dessicator Ø 250 mm (spare part) 19 06 02 1 43.60 Plexiglas division for dessicator (spare part) 19 06 03 1 51.00 Silica gel for samples storing and dessicators 19 06 04 1 kg 23.30 Vacuum grease 83 43 02 1 12.80 MetCoat protection lacquer for samples, aerosol 20-8190 170 g 11.20

13.5. Accessories for Microscopy Metal Slides 75 x 25 mm 19 04 03 5 34.20 Plasticine Clay 19 04 01 1 kg 6.10 Protective Paper (Josef-Paper) to use with levelling press 19 04 02 500 17.10

Glass Slides 28 x 48 mm (1,0 mm thick) 19 05 01 100 26.10 Cover Slips 20 x 20 mm 19 05 02 100 12.80 Glass Slides 46 x 27 mm (1,2-1,4 mm thick) L312 100 34.20 Glass Slides 76 x 26 mm (1,2-1,4 mm thick) L316 100 13.50 Glass Slides 76 x 51 mm (1,2-1,4 mm thick) L318 100 24.00

13.6. Books and Educational Material E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching I 20 00 05 1 30.00 Klemm color etching E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching II 20 00 06 1 36.00 Beraha color etchants and their different variations E. Weck and E. Leistner: Metallographic instructions for color etching III 20 00 07 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 FN 01255 1 65.00 Iron-Carbon/Cementite Phase Diagram, Poster, 96x63,5 cm FN 00454 1 13.00 Table for Knoop and Vickers Hardness Numbers FN 00726 1 24.00

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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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