2010 buehler consumables buyers guide

Buehler is leading the future of abrasive cutting technology.Our new AbrasiMatic 300 Abrasive Cutter will section the mostdifficult samples quickly and easily.

Benefits Include:� Triple X-Y-Z axis cutting capability

� Versatile manual & automatic cutting

� Leader in its class of cutting envelope

� Long-Lasting corrosion-resistant construction

� High-torque motor helps power through difficult-to-section materials

� Large cutting chamber accommodates a variety ofsample sizes

� Easy to clean cutting chamber and T-slot tables

� User friendly color touch-screen interface

For additional information on the AbrasiMatic® 300, pleasevisit www.buehler.com/productinfo/cutters.htm, contact yourlocal Buehler sales engineer, or call Buehler’s customerservice department at 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537).

We are Buehler - The Science Behind Material Preparationand Analysis™!

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS FOR OVER 70 YEARS

Tel: (847) 295-6500 • Fax: (847) 295-7979 • Web:www.buehler.com

Buehler’s New AbrasiMatic® 300 Abrasive Cutter - A Cut Above the Rest!

Effective 2010 1

Sales policy for domestic U.S.A. customers.

1. Prices subject to change without notice.

2. Minimum order $100.00

3.Taxes added where applicable.

4. Prices F.O.B Lake Bluff, Illinois.

5.Terms net 30 days with established credit.

Sales Policy

For sales literature, order placement, price, delivery, order status or names and phone numbersof our nearest direct sales engineer, call:1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) or email:[email protected]

For online consumables ordering, sales literature & Material Safety Data Sheets visit:www.buehler.com

For complete factory and field service through our facility in Lake Bluff, Illinois, call:1-847-295-4542

For application and laboratory assistance, call:1-847-295-6500 or e-mail:[email protected]

Customer Assistance

Now the broadest range of consumables available for microstructural analysis can be inyour hands tomorrow.

If requested, orders for supplies received at our regional U.S. sales office by 4 p.m. CentralStandard Time will be shipped the same day and delivered to you the next business day withinthe continental United States. Just call 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) toll free.

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The quality of BUEHLER products is second to none. Each product is developed with the highestquality standards and inspected to assure consistency.

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Ordering Information

BUEHLER World Headquarters – U.S.A. Customer Service Department. (Left to Right): Andrus Gomez -International Sales Coordinator, Mike Sanfelippo, Kathy Meyers, Joe Breslin*, David Meza, Mariann Cuevas,Blanca Villarreal, Sadie Griffiths - Customer Service Manager, Michele Rogge, Korina Santiago

*West Coast Customer Service, 35 Parker, Irvine, California 92618

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DiamondWafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Diamond Cut-off Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sectioning Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Compression Mounting Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Castable Mounting Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 & 20

Apex® CGD Coarse Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Apex® Quick-Change Magnetic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ApexHercules® Rigid Grinding Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

ReVēl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SumMet™ Bundled Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

UltraPrep™ Diamond Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

BuehlerMet® II Abrasive Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Abrasive Belts, Rolls & Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Abrasive Lapping Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Diamond Lapping Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Abrasive Powders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Premium Polishing Cloths & Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Magnetic Backed (MB) Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Final Polishing Powders & Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Replicating Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Hardness Tester Indenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Hardness Calibration Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Buehler Education Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Approximate Consumables Shelf-Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Buehler International Serial Number Month Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Distributors/Sales Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Sectioning

Mounting

Grinding/Polishing

Analysis/Documentation

Index

2 Effective 2010

Table of Contents

Buehler Education ScheduleNEW

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Abras

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Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels

Effective 2010 To Order, Call Toll-Free 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) 3

Problem Possible Cause Suggested RemedyBurning (bluish Overheated specimen Increase coolant flow rate; reduce cutting pressure; select a wheeldiscoloration) with softer bonding (faster breakdown)Rapid wheel wear Wheel bonding breaks down too rapidly Select a wheel with harder bonding; reduce cutting pressureFrequent wheel Uneven coolant distribution; loose specimen Adjust coolant flow to be even on both sides of the wheel;breakage fixturing; abrupt contact with specimen clamp the specimen more securely; start cut contact carefullyFrequent wheel Wheel was previously cracked Handle carefully. Contact Buehler.breakage at start upResistance to Slow wheel bond breakdown Select a wheel with softer bonding; use a“pulse”cutting mode;cutting use cutter with oscillating motion or with minimal area of contact

cutting* abilityStalled wheels Inadequate cutter capacity; pinched Use cutter with greater horsepower; tighten the clamp on one

blade due to movement of specimen side less than on the other side; reduce pressure or feed rate;use a with cutter oscillating motion or with MACC ability

*Minimal Area of Contact Cutting as on the Delta Orbital Abrasive Cutter

Abrasive Cutting Troubleshooting Guide

Tips,Tricks & Techniques:

For the best performance from your cutter and wheels:

� Maintain the coolant & recirculation tank

� Make sure flanges are properly installed

� Keep the hood open to avoid trapping humidity

Wash cutter out frequently!

For more information on operating parameters seewww.buehler.com/cutting_parameters.htm

Abrasive Cutting Troubleshooting Guide

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Current Cutters

9”

10”

12”

14”

16”

18”

Manual Z-Chop

Pulse Chop

Auto Chop

Manual X-Table

Manual Y-Table

Auto Y-Table

Auto Orbital

1 phase

3 phase

Table-Top

Floor Mount

Push-Button

LCD

Touch-Screen

Wheel Size

Cut ActionType

PowerSource

MountingType

Controls

Cata

logNum

ber/

PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

Rubber Resin Al2O3 Rubber Al2O3 Rubber SiC

10-4110-010

10-4120-010

10-4145-010

10-4160-010

Wheel Choices for 9“ (229mm)Abrasive Cutters 144“ (31.75mm)Arbor, 10 per package

10-5110-010

10-5112-010

10-5116-010

10-4112-010

10-4116-010

10-4127-010

10-4150-010

10-4161-010


Buehler’s Cut-off Wheels

AcuThin™ Abrasive Cut-offWheels

MetAbrase® Abrasive Cut-offWheels

4 To Order, Call Toll-Free 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) Effective 2010

Met

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Cata

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PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

10-4210-010

10-4220-010

10-4245-010

10-4260-010

Wheel Choices for 10“ (254mm) Abrasive Cutters 144””“(31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package

10-5210-010

10-5212-010

10-5216-010

10-4212-010

10-4216-010

10-4227-010

10-4246-010

10-4261-010

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Delta® Orbital Cut-off Wheels Delta® Superalloy Wheels

10-5245-010

HRC 60 & Up0.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 50-600.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 35-500.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 15-350.063” (1.6mm)

Delicate Cutting0.032” (0.8mm)

Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials0.063” (1.6mm)

Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials0.043” (1.1mm)

HRC ≤ 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC ≤ 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 35-500.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 15-350.063” (1.6mm)

General Purpse, Non-Ferrous0.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 60 & Up0.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 50-600.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 35-500.07” (1.8mm)

HRC 15-350.063” (1.6mm)




HRC 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC > 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 35-500.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 15-350.063” (1.6mm)

Cata

log Num

ber/

PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

10-4410-010

10-4420-010

10-4445-010SO

10-4360-010

Wheel Choices for 12“ (305mm) Abrasive Cutters144“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package

10-5410-010

10-5412-010

10-5416-010

10-4412-010

10-4416-010

10-4427-010

10-4450-010

10-4361-010

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10-5445-010

Cata

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PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

12-4405-010

12-4416-010

12-4445-010SO

12“ (300mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® OrbitalCutters 144“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package

12-4410-010

12-4412-010

12-4420-010

12-4450-010

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12“ (300mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Chopand AbrasiMatic® 300 Cutters 144“ (31.75mm)Arbor, 10 per package

Cata

log Num

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Price

12-4150-010

12-4145-010

12-4120-010

12-4112-010

12-4110-010

12-4116-010

Recommended Use/Thickness

Del

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HRC 60 & Up0.100”(2.5mm)

HRC 50-600.100” (2.5mm)

HRC 35-500.100” (2.5mm)

HRC 15-350.063” (1.6mm)




HRC 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC > 450.025” (0.635mm)

HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 35-500.063” (1.6mm)

HRC 15-300.100” (2.5mm)

General Purpose, Non-Ferrous0.100” (2.5mm)

SO - Special Order Items may havelead times and minimum orders


Superalloy0.055” (1.4mm)

HRC 60 & Up0.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 50-600.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 35-500.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 15-350.105” (2.7mm)



HRC 60 & Up0.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 50-600.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 35-500.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 15-350.105” (2.7mm)




HRC 60 & Up0.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 50-600.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 35-500.105” (2.7mm)

HRC 15-350.105” (2.7mm)



Cata

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PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

12-5605-010

12-5616-010

12-5645-010


12-5610-010

12-5612-010

12-5620-010

12-5650-010SO

Del

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Cata

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PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

10-4310-010

10-4320-010

10-4345-010

Wheel Choices for 14“ (355mm) Abrasive Cutters144“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package

10-5310-010

10-5312-010

10-5316-010$212

10-4312-010

10-4316-010

10-4327-010

10-4350-010

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10-5345-010

Cata

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PriceRecommended

Use/Thickness

12-4305-010

12-4316-010

12-4345-010SO


12-4310-010

12-4312-010

12-4320-010

12-4350-010SO

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HRC 60 & Up0.075” (1.9mm)

HRC 50-600.115” (2.9mm)

HRC 35-500.100” (2.5mm)

HRC 15-350.100” (2.5mm)




HRC 50 & Up 0.085” (2.2mm)

HRC 35-500.085” (2.2mm)

General Purpose, Non-Ferrous0.100” (2.5mm)




HRC 60 & Up0.125” (3.0mm)

HRC 50-600.125” (3.0mm)

HRC 35-500.125” (3.0mm)

HRC 15-350.125” (3.0mm)



10-4

060-

010

5” (127mm) for cutting”

tool or hard steel, HRC45

and above

10-4

061-

010

5” (127mm) For cutting

medium hard, soft steel

HRC45 and below

11-4

207-

010

7” (178mm) Steels &

Stainless Steels

11-4

217-

010

7” (178mm) Hard or Soft

Nonferrous Materials

Cut-off Wheel/Thickness


Abrasive Wheels for IsoMet®2000, 4000 & 5000 Precision Saws, 22“ (12.7mm) Arbor, 10 per package

For the best performance and longer life from your blades:



12-5

8 50-

010S

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Nonferrous, Soft M

aterials

12-5

805-

010S

O

SuperAlloy

12-5

810-

010S

O

HRC 60 & Up

12-5

812-

010S

O

HRC 50-60

12-5

816-

010S

O

HRC 35-50

Cut-off Wheel/Thickness 12-5

820-

010S

O

HRC 15-35

12-5

845-

010S

O

Nonferrous, Hard Materials


18“ (455mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital Cutters 144“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package

AcuThin™ & MetAbrase Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for IsoMet® Precision Saws

Buehler’s AcuThin™ & MetAbrase® Cut-off Wheels have beenformulated for fast sectioning of both small, delicate specimensand large, sturdy specimens. The overall wheel thickness offersminimal kerf loss and a cooler cut. These blades give versatile cutting options over a wide variety of specimen types and perform best with manual operation.

AcuThin™ Abrasive Cut-offWheels

MetAbrase® Abrasive Cut-offWheels

Precision Cutting Tips, Tricks & Techniques:

� Always tightly clamp your samples

� Use double saddle chuck for long parts, such as rods

� DO NOT hand dress!

� Encapsulate spheres, unusual shapes, friable materials

� Use appropriate flange size

� Soft materials can build up during cut and can cause bladebreakage, do not cut such materials unattended. For extremelygummy materials dress during cut.

� Wash machine out frequently!

See your operating manual or www.buehler.com/isomet_parameters.htm for more information.

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AcuThin™0.019” (0.480mm)

AcuThin™0.019” (0.480mm)

MetAbrase®0.030” (0.76mm)

MetAbrase®0.030” (0.76mm)


Delta® Orbital0.100” (2.4mm)

Delta® Orbital0.153” (3.8mm)


Diamond Wafering Blades & Dressing Sticks

10LC

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30HC

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Soft

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20HC

Aggre

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Diameter/Thickness 20

LC H

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Stru

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11-4239

IsoMet® Diamond Wafering Blades & Dressing Sticks

Buehler® IsoMet® Diamond Wafering BladesThis proprietary high-tech family of blades was developed specifically to provide precise and accurate sectioning of samples.These specially formulated diamond blades give accurate cuts without the mess or inconvenience of thicker conventional abrasive cut-off wheels.

5LC So

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All

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1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

4k, 5k

11-4241

11-4242SO

11-4215

11-4237

11-4238

11-10066

11-4244

11-4245

11-4246

11-4247

11-4248

11-4225

11-4227

11-4228

11-10067

11-4254

11-4255

11-4276

11-4277

11-4279

11-10068

11-4285

11-4287

11-4288SO

11-10069

11-4295

22””” (12.7mm) Arbor, for IsoMet® LS, IsoMet® 1000, 2000, 4000 and 5000 Saws, 1 per box

LS, 1K, 4K, 5K

1K, 2K

11-1190 11-1290SO

11-2490 11-2495SO


3” (76mm)/0.007” (0.2mm)

4” (102mm)/0.012” (0.3mm)

5” (127mm)/0.015” (0.4mm)

5” (127mm)/0.020” (0.5mm)

5” (127mm)/0.030” (0.76mm)

6” (152mm)/0.020” (0.5mm)

7” (178mm)/0.020” (0.5mm)

7” (178mm)/0.025” (0.6mm)

7” (178mm)/0.030” (0.76mm)

8” (203mm)/0.035” (0.9mm)

Dressing Stick 22” x 22” x 3”(13 x 13 x 76mm)

Dressing Stick 1” x 22””” x 3”(25.4 x 13 x 76mm)

* LS = IsoMet Low Speed 1k = IsoMet 1000 2k = IsoMet 2000 4k = IsoMet 4000 5k = IsoMet 5000

** 3″ blade provides best cut on the IsoMet LS Saw. � Series 30 Blades do not come with dressing stick as they do not require dressing


IsoCut® Wafering Blades & Buehler Cup Grinders

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ow

Conc

entra

tion

CBN - H

igh

Conc

entra

tion

Diameter/Thickness

11-4267

IsoCut® Wafering Blades

IsoCut® Wafering Blades The IsoCut family of waferingblades was specifically developed to section iron-,cobalt-, lead-, and nickel-basedalloys and superalloys.

These thin blades provide precise sectioning capabilityon difficult to cut samples. Thespecial formulation of bondedcubic boron nitride on IsoCutblades can significantly reduceyour sectioning time on ferrousmaterials compared toconventional diamond blades.The High Concentration bladeswill provide even faster sectioning times.

All

All

All

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

1k, 2k, 4k, 5k

4k, 5k

22√√” (12.7mm) Arbor IsoCut® Wafering Blades for IsoMet® LS, IsoMet® 1000, 2000,4000 and 5000 Saws, 1 per box

11-10070

11-4264

11-4265

11-4266

11-4268

11-5267

11-5264

11-5265

11-5266

11-5268

Buehler Cup Grinders

Buehler Cup Grinders are designed to be used on theIsoMet® 5000 Linear PrecisionSaw. The cup grinders are usedfor automatic grinding to a target depth and for thin section preparation.

Diam

eter

60 G

rit (P

60)

Al 2O 3

/Vitr

ified

60 G

rit (P

60)

SiC/

Vitrifi

ed

Application

6”(150mm)

22””” (12.7mm) Arbor Cup Grinders for IsoCut® 5000 Saw, 1 per box

11-2730SO

11-2720SO

240 G

rit (P

280)

Diam

ond/

Resin

11-2740

6”(150mm)

5”(127mm)

Sect

ion

ing

3” (76mm)/0.0007” (0.2mm)

4” (102mm)/0.012” (0.3mm)

5” (127mm)/0.015” (0.4mm)

6” (152mm)/0.020” (0.5mm)

7” (178mm)/0.025” (0.6mm)

8” (203mm)/0.035” (0.9mm)

* 1k = IsoMet 1000 2k = IsoMet 2000 4k = IsoMet 4000 5k = IsoMet 5000


Ferrous Metals

NonFerrous Metals

Ceramic & Geological

Cutting Fluids & Sectioning Accessories


For U

se w

ith M

achi

ne

1 pt. (

0.47

6ll)

1 qt. (

0.95ll)

33.8

oz (1ll)

Fluid 1 gal. (3

.8ll)

5 gal. (1

9ll)

IsoMet® LS Saws

Cutting Fluids

IsoMet® LS, 1k,2k, 4k, 5k Saws

Abrasive Cutters

11-2293-016

11-1193-032

10-4330-095 10-4330-640

11-1193-128

10-4330-128

Cutting Fluids

IsoCut® Fluid is an oil-based coolant which can reduce cutting times significantly on many types of materials. It isonly for use with IsoMet LS Saws or saws with the maximumspeed of 500 rpm. IsoCut® Fluid is used in an undiluted form.

IsoCut® PLUS Fluid is water-based can be used to lubricateand cool both conventional and advanced engineering materials. The cutting fluid mixing ratio for IsoCut® PLUS is 9(water) to 1 (coolant). All coolants should be mixed with distilled water to optimize performance.

Buehler CoolMet® 2 Cutting Fluid is an odorle ss, watermiscible fluid concentrate with excellent lubrication andcorrosion inhibiting qualities designed for a wide range ofabrasive cutting. The cutting fluid mixing ratio for CoolMet®2 is 30 (water) to 1 (coolant). All coolants should be mixedwith distilled water to optimize performance.

CoolMet® 2 Fluid, 1 gal.(3.8l)

For U

se w

ith M

achi

ne

3 piece

s

1” x

6” (2

5.4 x

152m

m)

1” x

1” x

6”″″

(25.

4 x 25

.4 x

152m

m)

22” x 22”

x 4”

″″

(12.

7 x 12

.7 x

102m

m)

Accessory

IsoMet®Chucks

Abrasive Wheels

Diamond &CBN Blades

11-2496SO

10-4000SO

40-4510

Sectioning Accessories

Abrasive Cutters/

PlanarMet®

15-6190*

* and diamond grinding discs

Abrasive Wheel Dressing Sticks

Diamond Dressing Sticks

IsoCut® Fluid, 1 qt.(0.95l)

IsoCut® PLUS Fluid, 1 pt. (0.46l)

10-10072

IsoCut® Fluid*

IsoCut® PLUS Fluid

CoolMet® 2 Fluid

Defoamer


Chuck Padding

Dressing Stick

Dressing Stick

PetroThin® & Lapro® Sectioning Supplies


For U

se w

ith M

achi

ne

Diam

ond

CBN

Size

PetroThin®

PetroThin®

PetroThin®

11-4278 11-4280

PetroThin® Sectioning Supplies

40-4508

40-4512

18” (

457m

m)

Diam

eter

24” (

609m

m)

Diam

eter

Thickness/Arbor

11-10015

11-10016

Lapro® & Trim Saw Sectioning Supplies

Sect

ion

ing

Dressing of PetroThin® blades is best done by attaching a portion of the dressing stick (15-6190) to a glass slide and sectioning thedressing stick as if it were a sample. Attaching the dressing stick to the slide can be done quickly using Crystalbond wax. Because of thevacuum chuck positioning relative to the blade there is no need to attach a portion of the stick thicker than about 4√” . This thickness issufficient to make two passes through the stick. New blades should be dressed with two passes through the 1” x 1” cross-section ofthis stick slowly, taking a few minutes for each pass. Subsequent dressing will typically require only one pass through the stick.

Tip

6” (1

52m

m)

Diam

eter

10” (

254m

m)

Diam

eter

11-10050

11-10051

Lapro Blade 24“ (609mm)

For U

se w

ith M

achi

ne

TrimSaw

TrimSaw

Lapro®

Lapro®

NEW

0.040” (1.02mm) / ss” Arbor

0.020” (0.51mm) / ss” Arbor

0.064” (1.6mm) / ww” Arbor

0.075” (1.9mm) / 111111111111111” Arbor

8” x 0.045” x 1”(203mm x 1.1mm x 25.4mm) Blade

8” x 44” x 1”(203mm x 6.35mm x 25.4mm) Cup Grinder

8” x 0.055” x 1”(203mm x 1.4mm x 25.4mm) Cup Grinder

Compression Mounting


For best performance of your mounting press and media:

� Do not use to mount soft, low melting point alloys,wood,plastic or very friable materials. Castable mounting media willprovide better results.

� Use Release Agent 20-8185-002 to coat mold for easy removal

� To permanently label specimens when using opaque mountmedia, fill most of the mold cylinder with mount media beforeadding a thin layer of TransOptic™media. Place a typed labelover the TransOptic™ powder, then cover it with a second layerof TransOptic™ powder.When cured, this preserves the label ina clear layer of media for easy sample identification.

� To eliminate ‘cotton balls’ in TransOptic™mounts, increase cooltime and/or reduce molding temperature for improved mountclarity.

� Reheating TransOptic™mounts to 110 °C for 15 – 30 minuteswill allow for the removal of the sample.Wearing heat-resistantgloves, apply pressure to the media near the sample withpliers.This should flex the mount and should break away fromthe sample with increasing pressure.

� Mounting samples off-center for EBSD evaluation facilitatesbeam positioning.

Troubleshooting:

� Mount media that appears frosted or unfused from themounting press is often a sign of insufficient moldingtemperatures. Check to ensure the temperature setting onthe mounting press is 150 °C or higher and that the heatingelement is tightened on the mold cylinder. For the SimpliMet®1000 and 3000 Mounting Presses, this is done be turningthe cylinder locking screw counter-clockwise until the screwis loose.

� Uncured mounts can be caused by too much moisture inthe media. Ensure that containers are properly closedbetween uses.

� Ensure that enough mounting media is placed into mold tosufficiently cover the sample. If not enough mount media isused, the mounting media may not be compressed enough tocure properly and could cause damage to the mold cylindersand ram assembly.

� Radial splitting of cured mounts is often caused by sampleswith sharp corners or those that are too large fro the mold size.Reducing sample size and/or grinding off sharp corners isrecommended.

� Excessive shrinkage is related to the thermal expansioncoefficient of the media and can be minimized by fully coolingspecimens under pressure in the mounting press.To minimizeshrinkage, the specimen should be cooled to roomtemperature before removal from the mounting press.


Looking to Control the Mounting Pressures of Everyday Sample Preparation?

Let Buehler help.Our SimpliMet® Family of Mounting Presses offer:

• Easy-to-use hot compression mounting equipment

• Manual or semi-automatic operation

• Simple analog controls or membrane keypads with LCD display

• Interchangeable 1”- 2” (25mm - 50mm) mold sizes

• Duplex spacer allows two specimens mounts in a single cycle

• Quick and safe bayonet mold closure system

• Automatic programmability available

Buehler also offers a complete line of sample preparation equipment.From abrasive cutters to precision saws to grinder-polishers, Buehler hasit all!

For more information, contact your local Buehler Sales Engineer or visitour website atwww.buehler.com/productinfo/presses.htm.

We are Buehler - the science behind materials preparation andanalysis™!

Compression Mounting

Product Overview:

• Wood-Flour Filled phenolicthermoset• Fast Cure• Moderate Shrinkage and EdgeRetention• Available in red, black or green

• General Metallography whereedge retention and mediahardness are not critical

• Most Economical Choice

• Glass or Mineral (TiO2) filledresin thermoset• Moderate edge retention• Low Shrinkage• Bright Blue Color

• General Metallography whereedge retention is not criticaland a more abrasion-resistantmedia is desired

• Least sensitive to pressurevariations during curing• Glass filled version is betterfor etching• Mineral filled version isharder


Mounting Material General Characteristics Best Used For Advantages/Cautions

PhenoCure®

Diallyl Phthlate

• Mineral (SiO2) filled epoxythermoset• Available in G (Granular) or F(Fine) particle sizes• Best edge retention, highesthardness and abrasion-resistance in this class• Available in black

• Preserving edge informationsuch as decarburization orcoating thickness• Mounting very hard materialssuch as hardened steel orceramics

• EpoMet® G MountingMedia is recommended forthe best quality mounts ineveryday metallography.• EpoMet® F MountingMedia is recommended formaterials that have finefeatures that the smallergrains will flow around

EpoMet®

• Copper (Cu) and Mineral (SiO2)filled epoxy thermoset• Conductive• Very good edge retention• Golden Color

• Characterization of samplesusing SEM when Cu is not theobject of analysis

• Can cause a Cu-Al galvaniccouple when vibratorypolishing is performed onan Al specimen. In thiscase, use KonductoMet®Mounting Media.

ProbeMet®

• Graphite and Mineral ( SiO2)filled phenolic thermoset• Conductive• Higher hardness thanProbeMet® Media• Moderate edge retention• Available in black

• Characterization of samplesusing SEM when carbon is notthe object of analysis

• Use when Cu in themounting media is notacceptable due to analysisof copper in the samplematerial.

KonductoMet®

• Thermoplastic acrylic• Contains no filler• Transparent and relatively softwhen properly cured

• General metallography whereedge information is not criticaland where transparency of themount is useful• Removal of samples frommount is necessary

• Requires longer cycletimes to fully cool, thuspreventing the cotton balleffect

TransOptic™

Mo

un

tin

g


Fille

r1 lb

.

(0.4

5kg)

4 lbs.

(1.8

4kg)

5 lbs.

(2.3

kg)

25lb

s.

(11.

3kg)

Compression Mounting Compounds

20-3381-070 20-3381-400Fine FilledEpoxy

Regular FilledEpoxy

Wood Flour

Wood Flour

Copper

Carbon

None

Mineral

Short-GlassFiber

20-3330-080

20-3340-080

20-3385-064

20-3375-016 20-3375-400

20-3400-080

20-3100-080 20-3100-400

20-3200-080 20-3200-400

20-3300-080 20-3300-400

20-3380-064 20-3380-400

EpoMet® G Molding Coupound(4 lbs) and PhenoCure® Green,Black and Red ThermosettingPowder (5 lbs)

ProbeMet® ConductiveThermosetting MoldingCompound (4 lbs), KonductoMet®Conductive Filled PhenolicMounting Compound (1 lb) andTransOptic™ Powder (5 lbs)

Wood Flour

Colo

r

Black

Black

Black

Green

Bronze

Black

Clear

Blue

Blue

Red


Diallyl Phthalate Short-GlassFiber (5 lbs), and Diallyl PhthalateMineral Filled (5 lbs)

Material

EpoMet® F

EpoMet® G

PhenoCure®

PhenoCure®

PhenoCure®

ProbeMet®

KonductoMet®

TransOptic™

Diallyl Phthalate

Diallyl Phthalate

32oz

(0.9

5ll) R

efill

2 oz (

3mll)

Description

20-8185-032�20-8185-002�

100 Q

uant

ity

1.6 o

z (45

g)

� Restricted article, requires special packaging ** Used for mold release and other mounting applications

6 oz (

0.17

kg)

16 oz

(0.4

7ll) R

efill

20-8185-016�

20-3048

20-8190

20-4000-100

20-5100-100

144” (3

2mm

)

1”(2

5.4m

m)

Color

20-3112-501

20-3212-501

20-3312-501

20-3111-501



122” (3

8mm

)

20-3113-501

20-3213-501

20-3313-501

PhenoCure® Premolds, Wood Flour Filled

Phenolic PreMolds

Quant

ity

500 bulkpacked

500 bulkpacked

500 bulkpacked

Compression Mounting Accessories

Black

Red

Green

Release Agent with Swab**

Powdered MoldRelease

MetCoat ProtectiveLacquer Spray

SamplKlip StainlessSteel Support Clip

UniClip PlasticSupport Clip

Release Agent, 32 oz. (.95l) refill,16 oz. (0.47l) refill and 2 oz. (3ml)

MetCoat Protective LacquerSpray, 6 oz. (0.17kg)

Mo

un

tin

g

Castable Mounting Compounds

Tips, Tricks & Techniques:

Epox

iCur

e®

5:1 Ep

oThi

n®

5:1.

95

EpoK

wick®

5:1 Ep

oHea

t®

4:1 Ep

oCol

or™

5:1

Mix Quantities: Use this quick guide to estimate how much resin and hardener is needed to fillSamplKups® of the following sizes.

Castable Accessories:

Release Agent – Used for coating the mounting cup for easy release. Use every time with EPDM mounting cups. See pg 20 for alist of part numbers.

SamplKlip®, SamplKlip® 1, Specimen Support Clips, UniClips®– Good for supporting sample orientation in the mounting cup.See pg 20 for a list of part numbers.

Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups -Can use with any Castable orCompression Mounting System. See page 19 for a list of part numbers.

Conductive Filler - If you need conductive castable mounts forSEM, EDS, and WDS, use Conductive Filler. See page 22 for a list ofpart numbers.

What you should know:

� Do not use disposable plastic castable mounting cups withhigh exotherm systems.

� Do not use Conductive Filler with EpoHeat® because of the lowviscosity; the filler will sink to the bottom so the entire mountwill NOT be conductive. Best to sputter coat the sample if itneeds to be conductive. Conductive Filler works with any otherBuehler Epoxy or Acrylic system.

� EpoHeat systems may crystallize, due to the chemical purity ofthe product, ranging from gelled to rock hard consistency inside the container. To relieve this condition, the entire container should be placed in an oven up to 50 °C (122 °F) for approximately two hours. If product is still crystallized after twohours, extend the time in the oven until the crystallization is relieved.


For best results using epoxy systems. � Mix using accurate ratios

� Mix thoroughly: using a 3 cup mixing technique, mixing ismore thorough

� Post cure heating for 2 hours at 50° C (122 °F) can increasehardness

� Preheating unmixed systems reduces viscosity and shortenscure time; every increase of 10° C (50 °F) reduces gel time by50%.

� Mix 25-90mlof epoxy at a time; mixing more than 90mlat atime can cause overexotherming even when poured intosmaller mounts

� Use EpoHeat for very large mounts in single pours

� Clean up any spills or drips with paper towel and ethanol

� Wear gloves!!!

� Prepare sample under a hood, if possible

� Use Cast N Vac or Cast N Vac 1000

� Better to use the EPDM molds, reduces leakage

� Use release agent to coat mold for easy removal of sample

� For a video demonstration on measuring and mixing go to www.buehler.com/epoheat.htm

1” Resin 15 grams 15 grams 15 grams 12 grams 15 gramsHardener 3 grams 5.85 grams 3 grams 3 grams 3 grams

144” ””Resin 20 grams 20 grams 20 grams 16 grams 20 gramsHardener 4 grams 7.8 grams 4 grams 4 grams 4 grams

122” Resin 25 grams 25 grams 25 grams 20 grams 25 gramsHardener 5 grams 9.75 grams 5 grams 5 grams 5 grams

2” Resin 40 grams 40 grams 40 grams 32 grams 40 gramsHardener 8 grams 11.2 grams 8 grams 8 grams 8 gram

Resin

Kit�Harde

ner�

EpoKwick® Resin and EpoKwick®Epoxy Hardener

EpoHeat® Epoxy Hardener andEpoHeat® Epoxy Resin

EpoxiCure Epoxy Resin, 1 gal(3.8l), EpoxiCure Epoxy Hardener,22 pt (0.24l) and EpoMix® Epoxide

� Restricted article, requires special packaging *Requires oven cure at 150 °F (65 °C)

20-8132-008

20-8132-032

20-8130-032

20-8130-128

20-8122-016

20-8142-016

20-8120-032

20-8140-032

20-8142-06420-8140-128

20-8128

20-8138-03220-8136-128 20-8129

20-8144-00820-8143-032

Peak

Tem

pera

ture

Shor

e D H

ardn

ess

Appro

x. Num

ber o

f Mou

nts

per C

onta

iner

Size

Cure

Tim

e

144” (3

2mm

)

122” (3

8mm

)

2”(5

0mm

)

1”(2

5mm

)

Type

Epoxy Systems



Mo

un

tin

g

GallonEpoxiCure® 6 hours 82°F (28 °C) 82 (3.8l) 333 257 165 96

GallonEpoThin® 9 hours 80°F (27 °C) 78 (3.8l) 333 257 165 96

GallonEpoKwick® 90 mins 185°F (85 °C) 82 (3.8l) 333 257 165 96

QuartEpoHeat® 90 mins 295°F (146 °C) 85 (0.95l) 82 64 41 24

QuartEpoColor™ 90 mins 175°F (79 °C) 82 (0.95l) 82 64 41 24

EpoxiCure® (1 qt resin / 2 pt hardener)

EpoxiCure®(1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener)

EpoHeat®* (1 qt resin / 1 pt hardener)

EpoThin®(1 qt resin / 1 pt hardener)

EpoThin® (1 gal resin / 2 qt hardener)

EpoKwick® (1 qt resin / 2 pt hardener)

EpoKwick® (1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener)

EpoColor™ (1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener)

Resin

Harde

ner�

Kit

� Restricted article, requires special packaging *Requires oven cure at 150 °F (65 °C)

20-3560�20-3564

20-3568

20-3562

20-3566

20-3564-320

20-3564-640

20-3562-025

20-3562-100

20-357420-3572 20-3570�

20-357820-3576

20-3580

SamplKwick® Kit Includes: 1lb.resin, 12 oz. hardener, 5 cups, 10stirring sticks & 1 scoop

VariDur® Kit Includes: 1lb.resin,12 oz. hardener, 5 cups, 10stirring sticks & 1 scoop


Castable Mounting Coumpounds

Mix Rat

io

Peak

Tem

pera

ture

Shor

e D H

ardn

ess

Cont

aine

r Size

Cure

Tim

e

Appro

x. Num

ber o

f Mou

nts

144” (

32m

m)

122” (3

8mm

)

2”(5

0mm

)

1” (2

5mm

)

Type

Acrylic Systems

20-3590

5 lb.SamplKwick® 5-8 mins 2 to 1 175°F (79°C) 85 (2.3kg) 250 194 125 72

VariDur® 10 mins 2 to 1 170°F (77°C) 85 (2.3kg) 250 194 125 72

2.2 lbVariKleer 10-15 mins 2 to 1 212°F (100°C) 84 (1kg) 54 42 27 15

2.2 lbVariDur® 3000 15-30 mins 2 to1 252°F (122°C) 90 (1kg) 54 42 27 15

SamplKwick® (1 lb resin / 12 oz hardener)

SamplKwick® (5 lb resin / 64 oz hardener)

SamplKwick® (25 lb resin / 2.5 gal hardener)

SamplKwick® (100 lb resin / 5 gal hardener)

VariKleer(1 kg resin / 500 mlhardener)

VariDur® (1 lb resin / 12 oz hardener)

VariDur® (5 lb resin / 54 oz hardener)

VariDur® 3000 (1 kg resin / 500 mlhardener)

Silic

one M

olds

(set o

f 1 ea

ch)

SizeSa

mpl

Kups

(set o

f 12)

20-9177

20-9179

20-8483SO

20-9182

20-9183

20-8484

20-8485

Plas

tic Rin

g Fo

rms

(set o

f 100

)

(for best results, use with

epoxy systems)

EPDM

(set

of 5

)

Size

20-8151-100

20-8152-100

Phen

olic

Ring

Form

s

(set o

f 100

)

(for best results, use with

epoxy systems)

20-8251-100

20-8252-100

Ring Forms & Molds for Castable Mounts


Castable Mounting Coupounds

Dispos

able M

ount

ing

Cups

(set

of 5

0)

20-8280

20-8281

20-8181

20-8182

Sam

plKu

ps

(set o

f 12)

20-9178

20-8180

20-8153-100

20-8154-100

20-8253-100

20-8254-100

20-8282SO

20-8283SO

20-8183

20-8184

20-9181

20-9184

20-6185

20-6186

60-6187

SamplKups®ReusableMounting Cups

Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups

Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups

Disposable PlasticCastable Mounting Cups

Phenolic Ring Forms & Recessed Plastic Discs

*for best results, use with epoxy systems

Mo

un

tin

g


1”

1.25”

1.5”

2”

2.5” x 1.4” x 1.8”(1 each)

6” x 4” x 2”(1 each)

6” x 3” x 1”(1 each)


25mm

30mm

40mm

60mm

55 x 30 x 22mm

70 x 40 x 22mm

Stainl

ess S

teel

Description

20-4000-100

Quant

ity

Castable Mounting Specimen Support Clips

* Best when used in Epoxy

Plas

tic

20-4100-100

Plas

tic

(Sm

all O

.D.)

20-4100-100S

20-4001-000

100

100

1000

100 20-5100-100


Castable Mounting Accessories

SamplKlip Support Clip SamplKlip I SupportClip

Specimen SupportClips

UniClip Support Clip

Buehler SamplKlips®, Specimen Support Clips and UniClips® are intended for use in supporting specimens during mounting for metallographic preparation. The choice of clip will depend on the mounting method and specimen geometry. All of these products arecompatible with all Buehler castable media types (epoxy and acrylic). Specimen support clips are not recommended for compressionmounting. The SamplKlip® and SamplKlip® I are compatible with compression mounting, however the stainless steel SamplKlip® maydeform during the mounting process. The UniClip® is perhaps best suited to compression-mounting, though for this application the UniClip® must be oriented with the “legs” upward to prevent collapse during mounting.

The weight of the clips should be considered where light specimens may have the tendency to float in castable media. If this is a concern, the stainless steel SamplKlip® is the best choice. For metallic specimens that are to be etched after preparation, one of thepolymer clips (SamplKlip® I, Specimen Support Clip, or UniClip®) is best to prevent interference with etching due to a stainless steel clipin contact with the specimen.

Specimen thickness will influence choice of clip type as follows:

Clip Type Approximate Compatible Specimen Thickness

Spec Support Clip, UniClip® 0.0035” to 0.090” (0.9mm to 2.3mm)

SamplKlip®, SamplKlip® I (large and small) up to 0.200” (5mm)

Use the product dimensions listed below to ensure compatibility of these products with specimens.

Approximate Product Dimensions:

Product Catalog Number height (in) width (in) length (in) weight (g)

SamplKlip® 20-4000-100 0.250 0.550 0.350 0.575

SamplKlip® I 20-4100-100 0.250 0.475 0.300 0.230

SamplKlip® I 20-4100-100s 0.250 0.425 0.250 0.110

Spec Support Clip 20-4001-000 0.250 0.290 0.375 0.145

UniClip® 20-5100-100 0.400 0.360 0.500 0.290

All dimensions and weights are approximate and intended only to provide a relative comparison of these products. The width valuesare measurements of the clip at its widest point without a specimen. UniClip® height given above includes legs (h ~ 0.235” without).

SamplKlip Support Clip

SamplKlip I Support Clip

Specimen Support Clips*

UniClip Support Clip

MetKleer Adhesive Bases

Size Rece

ssed

Plas

tic D

iscs*

(Qty

. 5)

* Recessed plate for use with Cast N’ Vac or as a base withour ringforms

20-3511SO

20-3512SO

20-3521SO

20-3513SO

20-3514SO

20-3515SO

20-3516SO

20-3517SO

Description Quant

ity

� Restricted article, requires special packaging * Flows at 250° F (121°C) ** Flows at 150° F (54°C)��Used for mold release and other mounting applications

Cata

log

Numbe

r/

Price

20-8179-001SO

20-8185-016�

Castable Mounting Accessories

Each

2 oz. (0.03l)

1 pt. (0.47l)

20-8185-002�

20-8185-032�1 qt. (0.95l)

20-8190�6 oz. (0.17kg)

40-810012 bars

40-8110-004�4 oz. (113g)

40-8110-016�16 oz. (453 g)

40-81501 stick, 7“ x d“(178 x 22mm)

20-81451 stick, 7“x 1“ x 2“(178 x 25.4 x 12.7mm)

40-81512 oz. (0.06l)

20-8192�

1qt. (0.95l) A & B Solutions & 6oz (0.18l) Preclean

Solution

20-8000SOEach

20-8177-100100

20-81751000

20-81961 lb. (.45kg)



Description 4” x

5”

(10.

2 x 12

.7cm

)

20-8188

MetKleer Adhesive Bases

Mo

un

tin

g



25mm

1”

30mm

144””““”

122”””

40mm

50mm

2”

Glass Plate, seamed edges5” x 7” (12.7 x 17.8cm)

Release Agent with Swab��

Release AgentRefill

Release AgentRefill

MetCoat ProtectiveLacquer Coating

Mounting CementLakeside 70

Mounting CementBalsam

Mounting CementBalsam

Mounting WaxCrystalbond*

Mounting WaxCrystalbond LT**

TEMEpoxy

EdgeMet® ElectrolessNickel Kit

Pumps for GallonSize Epoxy Containers

Paper Cups,5 oz. (148ml)

Stirring Sticks,Wooden

Flat EdgeFiller


Quant

ity

Description Type Ca

talo

g

Numbe

r/

Price

20-8200-010SO

60-5053

PWB Mounting Accessories

18:” (29mm O.D.)

14” Diameter(32mm)

10

10

1000

20-8205-010SO

60-50843000

1z” long

a” long

PWB Coupon Pins PWB Met Pins

Conductive Filler and Pigments for Castable Mounts

Blac

k Pig

men

t

Size

20-8500

20-8502SO

Blue

Pig

men

t

Buehler’s Conductive Filler. If you need conductive castablemounts for SEM, EDS, or WDS work, then you need Buehler's Conductive Filler. Adding this nickel based filler to Buehler's epoxies or acrylics makes your mounts conductive.

Buehler's Castable Mount Pigments allow you to enhance thecontrast between your specimen and any of our epoxy or acrylicmounting compounds.

While these pigments color code and enhance contrast, they donot infiltrate pores and cannot be used as a substitute for EpoColor™.

Conductive Filler Blue, Red and Black Pigments

20-8501SO

Cond

uctiv

e Fill

er

Red Pi

gmen

t

20-8504SO

Castable Mounting Compounds & Accessories

PWB Met pins are used to hold coupons in High Volume PrintedWiring Board Preparation Systems, which provide accurate, reproducible cross-section of plated through holes.

The NelsonZimmer® 2000 provides cross-sections down to 0.008″in diameter plated through holes. This will hold six coupons (up to0.125” thick) in each of the six cavities utilizing two coupon pins1z” long (60-5053).

The NelsonZimmer® 3000 provides cross-sections down to 0.004”in diameter plated through holes. This will hold three coupons individually in each of the six cavities utilizing two coupon pinsa” long (60-5084).

Tip


1 oz (30ml)

2 lb. (.9kg)


PWBHolders

Angle PolishingInserts

PWB CouponPins

PWB MetPins

Description

� Restricted article, requires special packaging *Also available in quantity of 1000. Replace “100” with “000” in the catalog number to order this quantity.

Miscellaneous Mounting Accessories

20-3046�

20-30481.6 oz. (45g)

1522-03001 lb. (0.45kg)

1522-01002

0422-1000Each

0799-0124Each

20-817425

40-8000-0011 gross (144)

40-8000-010

40-8002-010

10 gross (1440)

10 gross (1440)

40-8008-01010 gross (1440)

100* 40-8011-100


32 oz. (0.95l) 75-6000-032

MetGrip Sample Holders, 122″″(38mm)

Silicone Mold Release Spray, 6 oz.(0.17kg)

Leveling Press

UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaner, 32 oz.(0.95l)

Mo

un

tin

g

Mounting Accessories

Silicone MoldRelease Spray

Powdered MoldRelease

PlasticineClay

MetalSlides

LevelingPress

Leveling Press Kit (Includes Leveling Press, Plasticine Clay & 4 Metal Slides)

Specimen Storage Cupsfor 144” (32mm) mounts

Glass Slides, Regular1.06” x 1.81” (27mm x 46mm)

Glass Slides, Regular1.06” x 1.81” (27mm x 46mm)

Glass Slides, Micro3” x 1” (76.2mm x 25.4mm)

Glass Slides, Cover0.94” x 1.54” (24mm x 39mm)

Glass Slides1” (25mm) Diameter

UltraMet® 2Sonic Cleaner

Quant

ityCa

talo

g

Numbe

r/

Price

6 oz. (0.17kg)

Grinding/Polishing Technical Information &Metal Bonded Grinding Discs

24 To Order,Call Toll-Free 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) Effective 2010


� In selecting a grinding surface, choose the finest abrasive that will efficiently achieve planarity

� To choose which type of grinding surfaces consider:

- CarbiMet® 2 if you process many types of materials.Use 1-2 minutes.

- Apex® DGD or DGD Color for very hard materials, fewer grinding steps, controlled material removal and less change over.If material or mount media is gummy,dress.

- FibrMet® or UltraPrep® Lapping Films for small fragile specimens, electronics and fiber optics

� Polishing cloths typically last 20 cycles

� Diamond suspensions contain enough lubricant that they do not require an extender

� Diamond pastes should be used with MetaDi® Fluid or another extender

� Final polish

Seewww.buehler.com/grinding_polishing.htm for more information.

Apex® CGD (Coarse Grinding Disc)

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

Apex® CGD: aggressive metal bonded diamond discs designed for continuous use and high materialremoval rates on hard to grind materials. Excellent results with: tool steels, tungsten carbide, hard ceramicsand titanium.

41-10006 41-10009

41-10007 41-10010

41-10008 41-10011

12” (305mm)

41-10012

41-10013

41-10014

Quantity

1

1

1

Color/Micron

Grey (320µm)

Green (240µm)

Black (125µm)

Apex® Quick-ChangeMagnetic System

Diamond Grinding Discs

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

16-2072 16-2572

16-2073 16-2573

Apex® Quick-ChangeMagnetic System is a patented magnetic-based system used in conjunction witheither abrasive surfaces or polishing cloths.Apex® consists of two components.The first is the Apex® Mreusable, long-life magnetic disc.With a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing on one side, the Apex® Mdisc can be used on any conventional platen.The second component is the Apex® B bimetallic plate and isused between the Apex® M disc and any PSA backed abrasive surface, polishing cloth or other consumable

of choice.

Platen (1),ApexM (2),Apex B (3) & Apex DGD (4)

4

3

2

1

41-2739-608-001 41-2739-610-001

16-2071 16-2571

16-2070 16-2570SO

41-2739-208-001 41-2739-210-001

ApexHercules® Rigid Grinding Discs

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

ApexHercules® Rigid Grinding Discs are a series of engineered surfaces that are used withMetaDi® and MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspensions to grind specimens.These discs improveefficiency by reducing steps while providing superb specimen flatness and edge retention.ApexHercules® RGD’s provide long life, are corrosion resistant and attach directly to Apex®M,MagnoDisc and MagnoFix.

41-2740-308-001 41-2740-310-001

41-2740-408-001 41-2740-410-001

12” (305mm)

16-3072

16-3073

41-2739-612-001

16-3071

16-3070SO

41-2739-212-001

12” (305mm)

41-2740-312-001

41-2740-412-001

Effective 2010 To Order,Call Toll-Free 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537) 25

Quantity

1

1

1

1

5

5

Quantity

1

1

Grinding/Polishing

SO - Special Order Itemsmay havelead times andminimum orders

Type

Apex®MDiscs -PSA BackedMagnetic Discs

Apex® B BimetallicPlates

Apex®MagoDisc - Aluminum Platenwith MagnoFix Installed

Apex®MagnoFix -PSA BackedMagnetic Disc

Apex®MagnoMetMetallic Plate

Apex®MagnoPadTeflon®CoatedMetallic Plate

Type

ApexHercules® H(for materials≥ HRC20,HV236)

ApexHercules® S(for materials < HRC20,HV236)

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

41-5408 41-5410

41-5508 41-5510

41-5008 41-5010

41-5108 41-5110

41-5208 41-5210

41-5308 41-5310

12” (305mm)

41-5412

41-5512

40-5012

41-5112

41-5212

41-5312

Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD)


4

3

2

1

Apex® Diamond GrindingDiscs (DGD) provide long wear,resin-bonded, fixed abrasivesurfaces for your everyapplication.These discs providehigh removal rates and superbedge retention and flatness.• Durable enough for the initialgrind of an unmountedspecimen, yet available downto 0.5 micron

• Just add water and use

• Excellent for hard materials,ceramic, glass,TSC and more

• The consumable of choice forZaxis Macro MaterialRemoval System

• Can be dressed with 15-6190Dressing Stick

41-5608 41-5610 41-5612

41-5708 41-5710 41-5712

41-5808 41-5810 41-5812

41-5908 41-5910 41-5912


Quantity

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Micron

165

125

70

45

30

15

9

6

3

0.5


4

3

2

18”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

41-3708 41-3710

41-3808 41-3810SO

41-3308 41-3310

41-3408 41-3410

41-3508 41-3510SO

41-3608 41-3610

12” (305mm)

41-3712

41-3812

41-3312

41-3412

41-3512

41-3612

41-3908 41-3910SO 41-3912

Apex® DGD Color provideslong wear, resin-bonded, fixedabrasive surfaces for your everyapplication.These discs providehigh material removal rates andexcellent edge retention andflatness.• Bonding characteristics allowthese discs to be used on awide variety of materials,including softer materialssuch as brass and copper.

• Just add water and use

• The consumable of choice forZaxis Macro MaterialRemoval System

• Can be dressed with 15-6190Dressing Stick

Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD)


Quantity

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

41-10044 41-10045

41-10047 41-10048

12” (305mm)

41-10046

41-10049

ReVēl new possibilities with new technology.

Quantity

5

5

PreparationMethods featuring NEW ReVēl Discs:

Material Surface TimeCarbiMet® 2, 320 grit Until plane

ReVēl A 2 minutes

ChemoMet® with MasterMet® 4 minutes, 20 seconds

Ferrous Materials CarbiMet® 2, 320 grit Until plane

50 HRC ReVēl A 2 minutes


Inconel CarbiMet® 2,400 grit Until plane

ReVēl B 2 minutes


Tungsten carbide Apex® DGDYellow Until plane

ReVēl A 2 minutes

Ferrous Materials 60 HRC

Ferrous Materials 50 HRC

Nickel Based Alloys

Tungsten Carbide

Grinding/Polishing

SO - Special Order Itemsmay havelead times andminimum orders

Color (Micron)

Green (240)

Black (125)

Red (75)

Purple (45)

Yellow (35)

White (15)

Blue (8)

Type

A

B

NEW

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

42-10029 42-10030

42-10017 42-10018

42-10020 42-10021

42-10023 42-10024

42-10026 42-10027

Material



Grinding/Polishing

New SumMet™ Bundles, contain enough supplies to prepare 100 specimen holders

Fe & Ni

Al & Cu

Ti

Electronic &Polymer

Ceramic &Refractory

CarbiMet® 2 (320/P400) Abrasive Discs,UltraPad™,TriDent™ and MicroCloth® Polishing Cloths,9µm and 3µm MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspension,MasterPrep® Final Polishing Suspension

CarbiMet® 2 (320/P400) Abrasive Discs,UltraPad™,TriDent™,TexMet® and MasterTex®Polishing Cloths, 9µm, 3µm, 1µm MetaDi® SupremeDiamond Paste,MetaDi® Fluid and MasterMet® FinalPolishing Suspension

CarbiMet® 2 (240/P280) Abrasive Discs,UltraPol™ and ChemoMet® Polishing Cloths,9µm MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspension, andMasterMet®Final Polishing Suspension

CarbiMet® 2 (240/P280) and (600/P1200) Abrasive Discs,TexMet® and MicroCloth® Polishing Cloths,3µm MetaDi®Supreme Diamond Paste,MetaDi® Fluidand MasterPrep® Final Polishing Suspension

Apex® DGD Red Disc,UltraPol™,TexMet®andChemoMet® Polishing Cloths, 9µm and 3µm MetaDi®Diamond Supreme and MasterMet® Final PolishingSuspension

12” (305mm)

42-10031

42-10019

42-10022

42-10025

42-10028

Bundle for Ferrous and Nickelmaterial

Bundle for Aluminum and Coppermaterial

Bundle for Titaniummaterial Bundle for Electronic andPolymermaterial

Bundle for Ceramic andRefactory material

Consists of:

NEW

8”(203mm)

15-6199

15-6170

15-6145

12” (305mm)

15-6299

15-6270

15-6245

Box Code

Black

Red

Yellow

UltraPrep™Metal-Bonded Diamond Discs

Quantity

1

1

1

8”(203mm)

15-6330SO

15-6309SO

15-6303SO

12” (305mm)

15-6430SO

15-6409SO

15-6403SO

Box Code

(all d

iscs g

rey

incolor)

Orange

Blue

Yellow

UltraPrep™ Resin-Bonded Diamond Discs



Quantity

1

1

1

White

Blue

Light Purple

1

1

1

2dd” (73mm)

69-1599

69-1571

69-1545

15-6115

15-6109

15-6106

15-6215

15-6209

15-6206

69-1515

69-1509

69-1506

UltraPrep™ Metal Bonded Diamond Discs, PSA Backed

Grinding/Polishing


Diamond Size

30 micron

9 micron

3 micron

Diamond Size

125 micron

70 micron

45 micron

15 micron

9 micron

6 micron

CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed

8”(203mm)

30-5108-320-102 30-5125-1-320-102

30-5108-060-102 30-5125-1-060-102

30-5108-120-102 30-5125-1-120-102

30-5108-180-102 30-5125-1-180-102

30-5108-240-102 30-5125-1-240-102

30-5121-320-102

30-5121-060-102

30-5121-120-102

30-5121-180-102

30-5121-240-102

30-5108-102 30-5125-1-102

30-5108-400-102 30-5125-1-400-102

30-5108-600-102 30-5125-1-600-102

30-5538-800-100 30-5125-1-800-100

30-5538-012-100 30-5125-1-012-100

30-5121-102

30-5121-400-102

30-5121-600-102

30-5542-800-100

30-5542-012-100

10” (254mm)

12” (305mm)

CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs are a premium line of grinding papers designed for superior grindingperformance on all types of specimens. These discs are designed for wet or dry grinding; howeverwet grinding should induce less deformation in specimens. The tightly held abrasive grain sizinggives CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs the rapid material removal and uniform finish needed to reducerough 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 utilize premium “C” weight paper.

Note: The Assorted packages have 10 each of various grit sizes.


Abrasive Discs

Quantity

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Abrasive

Size(µm)

269.0

127.0

78.0

52.2

35.0

21.8

15.3

10012.6

1008.4

70

Grit ANSI (FEPA)

60 (P60)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P800)

600 (P1200)

800 (P1500)

MicroCut® Disc

1200 (P2500)

MicroCut® Disc

Assorted (60-600) (P60-P1200)

NEW

2dd””““” (73mm)**

30-5170-320-102 30-5118-320-102

30-5170-120-102 30-5118-120-102

30-5170-180-102 30-5118-180-102

30-5170-240-102 30-5118-240-102

30-5125-3-320-102 30-5112-320-102

30-5112-060-102

30-5125-3-120-102 30-5112-120-102

30-5125-3-180-102 30-5112-180-102

30-5125-3-240-102 30-5112-240-102

30-5178-182 30-5118-102

30-5170-400-102 30-5118-400-102

30-5170-600-102 30-5118-600-102

30-5170-800-100 30-5528-800-100

30-5170-012-100 30-5528-012-100

30-5125-3-102 30-5112-102

30-5125-3-400-102 30-5112-400-102

30-5125-3-600-102 30-5112-600-102

30-5125-3-800-100 30-5532-800-100

30-5125-3-012-100 30-5532-012-100

8”(203mm)

10” (254mm)

12” (305mm) ��


CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed

Quantity

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Abrasive

Size(µm)

269.0

127.0

78.0

52.2

35.0

21.8

15.3

10012.6

1008.4

60

Abrasive Discs

Grinding/Polishing

Grit ANSI (FEPA)

60 (P60)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P800)

600 (P1200)

800 (P1500)

MicroCut® Discs

1200 (P2500)

MicroCut® Discs

Assorted (120-600)(P120-P1200)

Note: The Assorted packages have 10 each of various grit sizes.** The 2d" Assorted package (30-5178-182) has 10 each of 180, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grits.� 12” (305mm) assorted package has a quantity of 70.

NEW

Quantity

12” (305mm)

15-5132-060-025

15-5132-120-025

15-5132-180-025

15-5132-220-025

ZirMet® Abrasive Discs

4

3

2

1

ZirMet® Abrasive Discs arepolyester-backed discs coatedwith a zirconia alumina abrasive.They provide maximum materialremoval with minimum heatgeneration and sample deformation, and are intended primarily for heavy stock removal in the initial grindingstages.

Abrasive

Size (µm)

269.0

127.0

78.0

58.5

8” (203mm)

30-5308-320-102 30-5310-320-102

30-5308-060-102 30-5310-060-102

30-5308-120-102 30-5310-120-102

30-5308-180-102 30-5310-180-102

30-5308-240-102 30-5310-240-102

30-5321-320-102

30-5321-060-102

30-5321-120-102

30-5321-180-102

30-5321-240-102

30-5308-400-102 30-5310-400-102

30-5308-600-102 30-5310-600-102

30-5308-102 30-5310-102

30-5321-400-102

30-5321-600-102

30-5321-102

10” (254mm)

12” (305mm)

BuehlerMet® II Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed

The BuehlerMet® II line of Abrasive Discs has been developed for less critical laboratory grindingof metallographic and petrographic samples. These papers utilize a plain commercial “C” weightpaper backing with a uniformly graded abrasive coating for consistent cutting performance.BuehlerMet® II discs can be used wet or dry and are suitable for manual or automated grinding applications.


Quantity

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Abrasive

Size(µm)

269.0

127.0

78.0

52.2

35.0

21.8

15.3

70

25

25

25

25

Abrasive Discs

Grit ANSI (FEPA)

60 (P60)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

220 (P240)

Grit ANSI (FEPA)

60 (P60)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P800)

600 (P1200)

Assorted (60-600)(P60-P1200)

8”(203mm)

30-5318-320-102

30-5318-060-102

30-5318-120-102

30-5318-180-102

30-5318-240-102

30-5328-320-102 30-5312-320-102

30-5328-060-102 30-5312-060-102

30-5328-120-102 30-5312-120-102

30-5328-180-102 30-5312-180-102

30-5328-240-102 30-5312-240-102

30-5318-400-102

30-5318-600-102

30-5318-102

30-5328-400-102 30-5312-400-102

30-5328-600-102 30-5312-600-102

30-5328-102 30-5312-102

10” (254mm)

12” (305mm)

BuehlerMet® II Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed


Quantity

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Abrasive

Size(µm)

269.0

127.0

78.0

52.2

35.0

21.8

15.3

70

MetGrip® Liners

10” (254mm)

30-8510 30-8512

12” (305mm)

MetGrip® Liners. Double-sided PSA backed film for holding plain backed papers on platen. MetGrip Liners should be applied with the Buehler logo side against the platen. Plain backed papershould be applied to the plain liner side. Each liner lasts approximatley 10 uses.

Quantity

10 30-8508

8”(203mm)

Abrasive Discs

Grinding/Polishing

Grit ANSI (FEPA)

60 (P60)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P800)

600 (P1200)

Assorted (60-600) (P60-P1200)

Description

MetGrip® Liners

CarbiMet® M

etSplice®

Belts 4” x 36” (102 x

914m

m), Q

ty. 10

16-5200-050-010

16-5200-080-010

16-5200-120-010

16-5200-180-010

16-5400-220-005SO

16-5400-120-005

16-5400-180-005SO

16-5200-240-010 30-5143-240-002

16-5200-320-010 30-5143-320-002

16-5200-400-010 30-5143-400-002

30-5160-240-102

30-5160-320-102

30-5160-400-102

CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive

Rolls for H

andiMet® 2

3v”” x

60’ (8

7mm x

18.3m

), Qty. 1

CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive

Strips for HandiMet® 1

,

3”x 1

1” (76.2

mm x

279m

m), Q

ty. 10

0*

ZirMet® M

etSplice®

Abrasive Belts

3”x 1

1” (102mm

x 914mm),

Qty. 5

Abrasive

Size(µm)

326.0

201.0

127.0

78.0

58.5

52.2

35.0

Abrasive Belts, Rolls & Strips


CarbiMet® & CarbiMet® 2 Belts, Rolls & Strips and ZirMet® Belts

Buehler MetSplice® Belts are recommended for general coarse and fine grinding applicationswhere a uniform surface finish is required. The specially designed biased-butt splice eliminates thetypical belt bump found in conventional belts. This design results in a true running belt which delivers flat uniformly ground specimens.

Buehler CarbiMet® 2 Rolls and Strips are for use on HandiMet® 2 and HandiMet® I manual polishers.

CarbiMet® MetSplice® Belts

21.8

15.3 16-5200-600-010 30-5143-600-002 30-5160-600-102

30-5160-102

16-5400-060-005269.0


Grit ANSI (FEPA)

50 (P50)

60 (P60)

80 (P80)

120 (P120)

180 (P180)

220 (P240)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P800)

600 (P1200

Assorted (240-600) (P280-P1200)

* The Assorted package (30-5160-102) has a quantity of 40, 10 each of 240, 320, 400 and 600 grits.

4””” (102mm)

PSA Backed

69-3103*

69-3110SO

69-3104*

69-3102*

69-3912SO

8””” (203mm)

PSA Backed

Material

Al2O3

Al2O3

Al2O3

Al2O3

Color

Off White

White

Green

Pink

SiCGrey

Abrasive Lapping Film


FibrMet® Abrasive Discs

FibrMet® Abrasive Discs are formulated for fine grinding applications where diamond is not required. FibrMet products contain either aluminum oxide or silicon carbide abrasive, resin-bonded to a uniform and durable 3 mil polyester backing. Their fine size distribution and superb abrasive characteristics make them the best choice for grinding epoxy beads, glass ferrules,and glass or polymer fibers. Buehler offers FibrMet Abrasive Discs in both pressure-sensitiveadhesives (PSA) and plain backed versions, depending on diameter.

FibrMet® Discs, 8″ (203mm)

LightBlue

Yellow

Grey

Al2O3

Al2O3

SiC

Quantity

50

50

50

50

50

50

50

50 69-3107

69-3101*

69-3100*

69-3173

69-3175SO

69-3174*

69-3172*

69-3171

69-3170

8””” (203mm)

Plain Backed

69-3275

69-3274SO

69-3272

69-3271

12””” (305mm)

PSA Backed

*Bulk packs of 1000 discs are available in these sizes. Add “000” to the end of the catalog number to order these sizes in quantities of 1000.

69-3123*

69-3124*

69-3122*

69-3121*

69-3120*

Grinding/Polishing


Micron

0.05

0.3

1

3

3

9

12

15

4””” (102mm)

Type A, PSA Backed

69-3115

69-3118SO

69-3117SO

69-3116

15-6504SO

15-6496SO

15-6502SO

69-3114

69-3113

69-3112

15-6507SO

15-6510SO

8””” (203mm),

Type A, PSA Backed

8””” (203mm), Type B,

Plain Backed

Color

LightGray

White

Lavender

Pink

Brown

Blue

Orange/Brown

Abrasive Lapping Film


UltraPrep™ Diamond Lapping Films

UltraPrep™ Diamond Lapping Film Products are formulated for fine grinding of hard materials such as ceramic and glass ferrules. Diamond particles are resin bonded to a uniform and durable 3 mil polyester backing. Their consistency, fine size distribution, and super-abrasive characteristics make UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Films the best choice for grinding ceramic ferrules. Buehler offers UltraPrep Type A and UltraPrep Type B Diamond Lapping Films in both pressure-sensitives adhesive(PSA) and plain backed versions. (Dependant on specific diameter).

UltraPrep™ Diamond Lapping Film, Type B (Interrupted)• A more aggressive, longer-life film in which the diamond particles are spaced to allow improved fluid

flow and abrasive action

• Polishing swarf flows between these particles, allowing the polishing process to continue unaffected

• Ideal for use on composite materials, non-ferrous materials, and materials where embedding of abra-sive particles is a concern

UltraPrep™ Diamond LappingFilm Discs, Type A, 8“ (203mm)PSA backed

Green

Quantity

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5 69-3111SO

15-6803

15-6791

15-6795

15-6801

15-6806

15-6809

15-6815

15-6830

8””” (203mm),

Type A, Plain Backed

15-6804

15-6792

15-6796

15-6802

15-6807

15-6810

15-6816

15-6831

8””” (203mm),

Type B, PSA Backed

15-6503

15-6495SO

15-6501SO

15-6506SO

15-6509SO

2dd” ”” (73mm)

Type A, PSA Backed

69-1803SO

69-1791SO

69-1795SO

69-1801SO

69-1806SO

69-1809

69-1815SO

69-1830SO

SEM image, UltraPrep™,Type A surface

SEM image Cross-sectionof UltraPrep™, Type A

SEM image, UltraPrep™,Type B Surface

SEM image of a Cross-sec-tion of UltraPrep™, Type B


Micron

0.1

0.5

1

3

6

9

15

30

Quantity

Aluminum

Oxide (Al 2O 3)

40-6612-125-0805 lb. (2.3kg)

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

40-6605-050-080

40-6603-030-080

40-6609-095-080

Abrasive Powders


4

3

2

1

Quantity

Silicon Carbide

(SiC)

40-6415-600-080

40-6418-000-080

40-6400-120-080

40-6405-240-080

40-6407-320-080

40-6410-0400-080

Aluminum

Oxide (Al 2O 3)

40-6430-600-080

40-6425-400-080

Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide abrasive powders areavailable in various particle sizes. These may, at times, be preferredfor fine grinding of samples on various surfaces such as cast iron,tin, lead or cloth covered wheels. The powders are generally usedin distilled water mixtures that vary in consistency from a thin liq-uid to a paste-like compound depending upon the powder-to-water ratio.

Silicon Carbide and Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders

Size (µm)

127.0

52.2

35.0

25.8

15.3

10.3

Silicon Carbide Powder, 5 lb.

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

5 lb. (2.3kg)

Grinding/Polishing

Particle Size

12.5 micron

9.5 micron

5.0 micron

3.0 micron

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powder, 5 lb.

Grit Size ANSI (FEPA)

120 (P120)

240 (P280)

320 (P400)

400 (P600)

600 (P1200)

1000 (P2000)

NEW &

IMPROVED

NEW &

IMPROVED

LaboratoryGrade

Premium Recommended AbrasiveCloths Micron Size Type Cloth Characteristics Usage Guide Applications

UltraPad™ 15-3 Diamond Hard Woven, No Nap with Used to Replace Multiple Ferrous Materials and High Material Removal SiC Grinding Steps Thermal Spray Coatings

UltraPol™ 15-1 Diamond Hard Woven, No Nap Excellent Surface Finish Minerals, Coal, and used to retain flatness in Ceramics, Inclusionmedium to hard specimens Retention in Steels,

and Refractory Metals

Nylon 15-1 Diamond Medium Hard Woven, Used to Retain Flatness Ferrous Materials, Sintered No Nap and Hard Phases Carbides and Cast Irons

TexMet® P 15-3 Diamond Hard Perforated Used for Material Removal Ceramics, Carbides, Non-woven Pad for High and Flatness of Hard Petrographic, Hard Metals, Material Removal Specimens Glass, Metal Matrix

Composites

TexMet® 15-3 Diamond, Non-woven Pad for Most Popular Cloth for Ferrous and Nonferrous Al2O3 Surface Finish Intermediate Steps, Good Metals, Ceramics,

for Most Materials Electronic Packages, PCB’s, Thermal Spray Coatings, Cast Irons, Cermets, Minerals, Composites, Plastics

TriDent™ 15-1 Diamond Softer, Durable, Woven Used to Maximize Flatness Ferrous and Nonferrous Synthetic, No Nap and Retain Phases while Metals, Microelectronics,

Providing Excellent Surface CoatingsFinish

VerduTex 15-1 Diamond Durable, Medium Hard Used for rough and final Ferrous and Nonferrous Synthetic Silk polishing. Composite Materal and

Plastic (CFK, GFK)

VelTex 9-1 Diamond Short-napped Ideal for final polishing Steel, Non Ferrous andSynthetic Velvet Soft Materials

WhiteFelt® 6-0.02 Diamond, Soft and Durable Matted General Usage for Ferrous and NonferrousAl2O3, SiO2 Wool Cloth Intermediate to Fine Steps Metals

MicroFloc 6-1 Diamond Medium Hard, Napped Good results when used Ferrous and NonferrousRayon Cloth with unmounted specimens Materials

PoliCloth 6-1 Diamond Medium Hard, Woven General Usage Cast iron, copper andWool Cloth aluminum alloys, coal and

other soft materials

MicroCloth® 5-0.02 Diamond, Synthetic Cloth with Most Popular General Usage Ferrous and Nonferrous Al2O3, SiO2 Medium Nap Final Polishing Cloth Metals, Ceramics,

Composites, PCB’s, Cast Irons, Cermets, Plastics, Electronics

MasterTex® 1-0.05 Al2O3, SiO2 Soft Synthetic Velvet with Softer Final Polishing Cloth Soft Nonferrous and Low Nap Microelectronic Packages

ChemoMet® 1-0.02 Al2O3, SiO2 Soft Synthetic Cloth General Usage Cloth that Titanium, Stainless Steels, Removes Smear Metal from Lead/Tin Solders, Tough Materials during Electronic Packages, Chemomechanical Soft Nonferrous Metals, Polishing Plastics

Premium Polishing Cloths & Pads

Cloth Selection Guide


Polishing Cloths


2dd””” (73mm) Diameter,

Qty. 20

8” (203mm) Diameter,

Qty. 10

10” (254mm) Diameter,

Qty. 10

12” (305mm)

Diameter,

Qty. 10

Polishing Cloths

Buehler Polishing Cloths are premium performance cloths for all materials applications. The cloths are engineered for high removal rates, long life and superior surface finishes. See www.buehler.com/polishing_cloths.htm for more information.

40-712240-712040-711840-7112SO

40-7442SO

40-7052

40-1002

40-7502

40-7212

40-7702

40-7902

40-7448

40-7068

40-7638

40-1008

40-7518

40-8018

40-8218

16-2002

40-8318SO

40-8418

40-7218

40-7738

40-7918

40-7450

40-7070

40-7640

40-1010

40-7520

40-8020SO

40-8220SO

16-2502SO

40-8320SO

40-8420

40-7220

40-7740

40-7920

40-7452

40-7072

40-7642

40-1012

40-7522

40-8022

40-8222SO

16-3002SO

40-8322SO

40-8422

40-7222

40-7742

40-7922

Coarse

Interm

ediate

Fine

Grinding/Polishing


NEW &

IMPROVED

NEW &

IMPROVED

PremiumCloths, PSA Backed

UltraPad™

UltraPol™

Nylon

TexMet® P

TexMet®

TriDent™

VerduTex

VelTex

WhiteFelt®

PoliCloth

MicroFloc

MicroCloth®

MasterTex®

ChemoMet®

12” ”” (305mm)

Qty. 5

41-10043

41-10037

41-10040

41-10034

8””” (203mm)

Qty. 5

41-10041

41-10035

41-10038

10” ”” (254mm)

Qty. 5

41-10032

41-10042

41-10036

41-10039

41-10033

Grinding/Polishing Consumables


Magnetic Backed (MB) Cloths for use with Apex® M

Premium Recommended AbrasiveCloths Micron Size Type Cloth Characteristics

Ultra MB 15-3 Diamond A very hard and extremely flat polishing cloth, tightly woven from very fine polyesterfibers to transmit flatness. Alternative for: Nylon, UltraPad™, or UltraPol™ Polishing Cloths

TexMet MB 15-3 Diamond, Al2O3 A magnetic backed version of TexMet® - a firm, dense and hard polishing disc with excellent uniformity.

Satyn MB 9-1 Diamond A woven artifical silk polishing cloth constructed with an internal barrier film for durability. Alternative for: TriDent® or VerduTex Polishing Cloths

Chemia MB 1-0.02 Al2O3, SiO2 A buffed polyurethane with microscopic voids, laminated to a nonwoven substrate. Good chemical resistance and excellent flatness. Alternative for: ChemoMet® Polishing Cloths

MB Premium Cloths

Fine

Interm

ediate

Coarse

Benefits of MB Cloths:

• Eliminates the possibility of air bubbles between thecloth and the platen

• Easier application and removal of cloths

• Eliminates the need for anApex® B

• Easy-to-use, soft flexiblebacking

Premium Cloths, Magnetic Backed

Ultra MB

TexMet MB

Satyn MB

Chemia MB

Color

MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspensions & Pastes

MetaDi® Supreme

Diamond Suspension

8 oz. (0.24l)

40-6631

40-6627

40-6628

40-6629

40-6630

40-6632

40-6633

40-6634

MetaDi® Supreme Suspensions (left) are non-toxic, non- combustible, and environmentally safe polycrystalline diamond suspensions which have a greater number of cutting facets thanmonocrystalline diamond and higher removal rates. These providereduced subsurface deformation and are ideal when working withsamples composed of different materials or hardnesses.

MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Pastes (right) offer the same benefitsas our MetaDi® Supreme Suspensions in paste form. This product is naturally colored with no dyes.

MetaDi® Supreme

Diamond Suspension

32 oz. (.95l) Refill

40-6631-032

40-6630-032

40-6632-032

40-6633-032

40-6634-032

MetaDi® Supreme

Diamond Suspension

1 gal. (3.8l) Refill

40-6631-128

40-6629-128

40-6630-128

40-6632-128

40-6633-128

40-6634-128

MetaDi® Supreme

Diamond Paste

20g

40-6303

40-6301

40-6305

40-6307

40-6309

Charcoal

Charcoal

Gray

Blue

Green

Yellow

Deep Red

Brown



Grinding/Polishing

Diamond Size

0.05µm

0.10µm

0.25µm

1µm

3µm

6µm

9µm

15µm

Color

Blue

Green

Yellow

Deep Red

Brown

MetaDi®

Diamond Paste

20g Heavy

Concentration

40-6182

40-6102

40-6128

40-6142

40-6162

MetaDi® II

Diamond Paste

5g Medium

Concentration

40-6253

40-6244

40-6247

40-6250

MetaDi® II

Diamond Paste

20g Medium

Concentration

40-6252

40-6243

40-6246

40-6249

Diamond Polishing Suspensions & Pastes


Color

Blue

Green

Yellow

Deep Red

Brown

MetaDi® Diamond Suspensions & Pastes

MetaDi®

Diamond Suspension

1 pt. (0.47l)

40-6534

40-6530

40-6531

40-6532

40-6533

MetaDi®Diamond Polishing Compounds are the standard of theindustry for critical sample preparation processes. The unique formulation of MetaDi® compounds makes them the best for use inmetallographic, petrographic, and ceramographic polishing applications. MetaDi® diamond compounds are a premium productthat utilize natural (in MetaDi® Paste formula) and synthetic (inMetaDi® Suspension and MetaDi® II Paste formula) diamond gradedfor particle size as well as shape. The diamond carrier is formulated to keep the diamond from loading up and to maintain its cutting efficiency through the life of the polishing surface. Water based suspensions are recommended for most applications. Oil based suspensions are recommended only for materials that are water sensitive or where more lubrication is necessary.

MetaDi® Diamond Suspension

MetaDi®

Diamond Suspension

1 pt. (0.47l) Oil

40-6544

40-6540

40-6541

40-6542

40-6543

MetaDi®

Diamond Suspension

1 gal. (3.8l)

40-6534-128

40-6530-128

40-6531-128

40-6532-128

40-6533-128

MetaDi® II Diamond Paste

40-6202 40-625 40-6255

Gray

Diamond Size

1µm

3µm

6µm

9µm

15µm

Diamond Size

0.25µm

1µm

3µm

6µm

9µm

15µm

MetaDi® Fluid

(water soluble)

40-6032

40-6016

40-6064-085

AutoMet®

Lapping Oil

60-3250-006

60-3250-128

Spray Pump

Nozzle

40-6650

Dressing

Stick

15-6190

Grinding /Polishing Accessories


Grinding & Polishing Accessories

MetaDi® Fluid

Grinding/Polishing

Dressing Stick

Quantity/Size

6 oz. (0.18l)

for 8 oz. (0.24l) MetaDi® Bottles

16 oz. (0.47l)

32 oz. (0.95l)

85 oz. (2.5l)

1 gal. (3.8l)

1” x 1” x 644”(25.4 x 25.4 x 159mm)


Final Polishing Suspensions

Buehler Polishing Suspensions have been developed in our research laboratories to give the metallographer an easy-to-use, premixed polishing media that has the same consistency from day to day and from lot to lot. Buehler Suspensions are packaged inconvenient applicator bottles, and are ready to use.

6 oz. (0.18l)

63-6377-006

40-6370-006

40-6380-006

32 oz. (0.95l)

40-6376-032

40-6377-032

40-6375-032

64 oz. (1.9l)

40-6377-064

40-6370-064

40-6380-064

Final Polishing Suspensions

MasterPrep® Alumina PolishingSuspension

MasterMet® Colloidal Silica Suspension

MasterMet® 2 Non-CrystallizingColloidal Silica Suspension

MasterPolish® & MasterPolish® 2Final Polish Suspensions

Name Applications

MicroPolish® II Deagglomerated Higher quality alumina suitable for polishing most minerals and metals; producesAlumina Powder and Suspensions a better surface finish than standard alumina abrasives of the same size

MasterPrep®Agglomerate-free 0.05µm sol-gel alumina suspension with a pH of ~8.5 produces better finishes than calcined Seeded-gel Alumina Suspension alumina abrasive; excellent with minerals, metals, carbides, PWB’s. Good for precious metals.

MasterMet® Colloidal 0.06µm amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a pH of ~10 for a chemo-mechanical Silica Suspension polishing action produces excellent surface for metals, minerals, polymers, PWB’s, electronic

devices, especially soft metals, but not for precious metals

MasterMet® 2 Non-Crystallizing 0.02µm non-crystallizing amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a pH of ~10.5Colloidal Silica Suspension producing chemo-mechanical polishing action

MasterPolish® Blended Proprietary viscous blend of high purity 0.05µm alumina and colloidal silica with a slightlyAlumina andColloidal Silica basic pH of ~9. Has little water and can be used with materials that are sensitive to water,Suspension such as Mg most of its alloys; good for most Fe, Ni, or Co-based alloys and Metal Matrix

Composites (MMCs)

MasterPolish® 2 Proprietary Proprietary 0.06µm abrasive suspension with a pH of ~10 for chemo-mechanical polishing Chemo-Mechanical Suspension action of alumina, glass, sapphire, silicon nitride, and metal/ceramic composites.

Quick-Reference Guide to Final Polishing Solutions

Type

MasterPrep® Alumina Polishing Suspension, 0.05µm

MasterMet® Colloidal Silica Suspension, 0.06µm

MasterMet® 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspension, 0.02µm

MasterPolish® Final Polishing Suspension, 0.05µm

MasterPolish® 2 Final Polishing Suspension, 0.06µm

8 oz. (0.23kg) Powder

40-6325-008

40-6323-008

40-6321-008

1 lb. (0.45kg) Powder

40-6325-016

40-6323-016

40-6321-016

5 lb. (2.3kg) Powder

40-6325-080

40-6323-080

40-6321-080

6oz. (0.18l) Suspension

40-6365-006

40-6363-006

40-6361-006

128oz. (3.8l)

Suspension

40-6365-128

40-6363-128

MicroPolish® II Powders & Suspensions

MicroPolish® II 0.3µm, 1 lb., MicroPolish® II 1.0µm, 5 lb., MicroPolish® II 0.05µm, 1 lb.

MicroPolish® II DeagglomeratedAlumina Suspension, 6 oz.



Grinding/Polishing

Particle Size

0.05µm

0.3µm

1.0µm

Compatible Testers Quantity

Catalog

Number

57-4552

57-5003

1

1 57-5005

57-5000

57-5001SO

57-5002SO

1

57-5004

1 roll

57-6000

30 per box

57-6001

1

57-6002

Replicating Materials are primarly used for field metallographic applications and subsequentlaboratory analysis.

1

1

10

1

Replicating Materials


* Replicating kit includes 10 each 3” x 3” (76.2mm x 76.2mm) Replicating Sheets and Adhesive Bases

** Replicating set includes 1 each of catalog numbers 57-6000, 57-6001, and 57-6002

57-60031

57-61001

Replicating Tape, Replicating Adhesive Bases, Disc Holders, andFlapper Wheel

Replicating Media


Disc Holder, with grove, sponge rubber 1” (25.4mm)

Disc Holder, hard rubber 1” (25.4mm)

Disc Holder, hard rubber 2dd” ”” (73mm)

Replicating Tape 1” x 0.005” ”” x 25” (25.4mm x 0.13mm x 7.6m)

Replicating Adhesive Bases 1” x 3” (25.4mm x 76.2mm)

Replicating Kit*

Flapper Wheel, 60 (P60) grit

Manual Applicator for Replicating Media

Static Mixers

Replicating Media 1/7, 50ml (1.7oz) 1 minute working time, 7 minute cure time

Replicating Media 7/30T, 50ml (1.7oz) 7 minutes working time, 30 minute cure time

Replicating Set**

TypeCatalog

Number/

Price

0718-0105

0718-0116

0718-0112

0718-0120

0708-4246

0755-0210

0818-0100

0818-0109

0818-0110

1418-0106

1600-1350

1600-1351

1600-1353

1600-2352

1600-2353

1600-2354

TypeCatalog

Number/

Price

0318-0300

0518-0100

Spare Bulbs for Microscopes, Metallographs,Hardness Testers and Illuminators,Quantity of 1

0512-0230

0618-0115

0707-6223

0707-6342

0708-3314

0708-3391

0708-4125

0718-0100


Replacement Bulbs

0718-0102

0718-0103

1600-2355

1700-1051Analysis/Documentation

(Top Row) 1418-0106,0618-0100,1600-2355. (Bottom Row) 0618-0115,0708-4246.

Tungsten BulbMiniload,8V/5W

Bulb, 12V/35W forZeiss Axiovert 40Mat

6V/30W,Zeiss Axiovert 25 CA

Quartz Halogen,24V/150W -Unimet Microscope

Bulb, 150WQuart Halogenfor FibrFlex Illuminator

Bulb, 6V/10W for Nikon SMZStereo Halogen Illuminator

Bulb, 6V/20Wwith Reflectorfor Nikon SMZ Stereo

12V/100W 600 hour lampfor AZ100 Fiber Illuminator

100WHalogen Bulb forMA200Transmitted Light

Tungsten Halogen,6V/20W (forNikon Optiphot M & Labophot)

Bulb, 12V/100W forZeiss Axiovert 40Mat

Bulb, 12V/100W for NikonEpiphot, L150 andME600L

Bulb, 12V/50W for NikonEclipse LV150, LV100D,MA100 &MA200

21V/150W - Fiber OpticIlluminator (for FibrFlex)EJA Bulb

Bulb, 12V/50W for NikonEpiphot, L150,ME600L &MicroMet 5100 Series

6V/10W Fiber OpticIlluminator

Halogen Bulb, 6V/30W(for DigiMet®2000, SMZ1000,SMZ1500 & MA100)

Bulb, 6V/30W forViewMet

PortaMet® Microscope,(0801-0105)

FibrSkope® 2Microscope,6V/8W, light diffusing

FibrSkope® PortableMicroscope

Tungsten Bulb,prefocused (GE-1631)6.5V/2.75 amp

MicroMet® I Bulb,Indicator Lights

MicroMet® I Bulb,Stage Illuminator

MicroMet® I Bulb,MicroscopeIllumination 6V/10W

6V/18W,MicroMet® II, I, 3, 4 & 2001

4.5V/17W,Fiber Optic Illumuninator,MicoMet® 2003

4.5V/17W,Alpha,MicroMet® 2000

12V/18W,MicroMet® 2100 Series

Stage Illuminator Bulb forRockwell Test, 100V/5W

Scales

Compatible Tester Type Ca

talog

Number/

Price

1800-1005

1800-1009

Superficial OnlyDiamond Cone

DiamondCone

N

A

C

1800-1007

1800-1010C,D,A,N

1800-1015C,D,A

DiamondCone

Twin ScaleDiamond Cone

DiamondCone

Compatible Testers Type Ca

talog

Number/

Price

1600-3200

1600-3202

Vickers

Knoop 1600-3201

1600-3203

1600-1159

1600-1160

Light LoadVickers

1900-3200

Light LoadKnoop

1900-3201

Vickers

Knoop

Hardness Tester Indenters


Microindentation,Macro and Semi-MacroVickers Indenters,Quantity of 1

Vickers

Knoop

Rockwell Tester Indenters,Quantity of 1

5100 SeriesMicroMet

5100 SeriesMicroMet

MicroMet 5114 &5124

MicroMet 5114 &5124

IndentaMet 1104,1105 &1106

IndentaMet 1104,1105 &1106

5100 Series Marco &Semi-Macro

5100 Series Marco &Semi-Macro

MacroMet 5100Series

MacroMet 5100Series

MacroMet 5100Series

MacroMet 5100Series

MacroMet 5100Series

Vickers

200HV

300HV

400HV

500HV

100HV

600HV

Type

1910-0200 1910-0300 1910-0400 1910-0500 1910-06001910-0100

200 Dual�

300 Dual�

400 Dual�

500 Dual�

100 Dual�

700 Dual�

800 Dual�

600 Dual�

Type

1612-0200 1612-0300 1612-0400 1612-0500 1612-0600 1612-0700 1612-0800

� Calibrated at 100gm load unless otherwise specified � Calibrated at 500gm load unless otherwise specified

1612-0100

200HK�

300HK�

400HK�

500HK�

100HK�

700HK�

800HK�

600HK�

Type

1611-0200 1611-0300 1611-0400 1611-0500 1611-0600 1611-0700 1611-0800


1611-0100

200HV�

300HV�

400HV�

500HV�

100HV�

700HV�

800HV�

600HV�

Type

1610-0200 1610-0300 1610-0400 1610-0500 1610-0600 1610-0700 1610-0800


Hardness Calibration Test Blocks

MicroMet® Test Blocks*,Quantity of 1High quality 1” (25mm) test blocks calibrated to current ASTM E384-08 microindentation hardness standard and traceable toNIST. Includes a traceable certificate of calibration conformance.


1610-0100

MacroVickers and Semi-MacroVickers Calibration Test Blocks,Quantity of 1

Analysis/Documentation

Vickers

Knoop

Knoop/Vickers

* Blocks certified to current ASTM E18-08 hardness standard with Tungsten BallIndenter.

Nominal ValueCatalog

Number/

Price

1710-0120

1710-0122

1710-0121

1710-0123

1710-0124

1710-0125

1710-0126

1710-0127

1710-0129

1710-0130

1710-0132

1710-0133

1710-0134

1710-0136

1710-0137

1710-0138

1710-0139

Nominal ValueCatalog

Number/

Price

1710-0101NST

1710-0102NST

Rockwell MacroMet® Calibration Test Blocks,Quantity of 1(all HRC Blocks are NIST)

1710-0100NST

1710-0103NST

1710-0104NST

1710-0105NST

1710-0106NST

1710-0107NST

1710-0108NST

1710-0109

1710-0110

1710-0111

0710-0112

1710-0113

1710-0114

1710-0115

1710-0116

1710-0117 1710-0140

1710-0141


Hardness Calibration Test Blocks

1710-0118

1710-0119

63HRC

60HRC

55HRC

50HRC

45HRC

40HRC

35HRC

30HRC

25HRC

95HRB*

85HRB*

70HRB*

60HRB*

50HRB*

40HRB*

85HRA

83HRA

73HRA

60HRA

93HR15N

91HR15N

83HR15N

71HR15N

83HR30N

80HR30N

45HR30N

91HR15T*

88HR15T*

84HR15T*

80HR15T*

73HR15T*

79HR30T*

73HR30T*

65HR30T*

60HRF

50HR30T*

43HR30T

80HRF

54HR45T

Buehler Education Schedule


The continuing quest for increased product quality and reliability requires a more thorough testing of materials, which includesmicrostructural analysis. In addition, the analysis of increasingly complex composites and advanced materials is challenging theadequacy of existing methods for specimen preparation.These two factors have created a demand for improved preparation andanalysis techniques. Besides offering equipment and consumables for this purpose, Buehler offers training courses for individuals toobtain or improve the neccessary metallographic skills.

Buehler established the Institute for Microstructural Analysis in 1989, offering both general courses at an introductory level plus morespecialized courses that focus on the needs of specific industries or technologies. All courses stress supervised hands-on activities inthe laboratory with classroom instruction to help the students understand the basic principles. Courses are offered at the Buehlerheadquarters in Lake Bluff, Illinois, as well as Buehler’s office in Irvine, California or a nearby location.

Educational Classes

Institute for Microstructural Analysis Courses,Buehler (USA)

For registration and additional courseinformation regarding the Institutefor Microstructural Analysis courseprogram, please contact Debbie Schnurat our Lake Bluff office:Telephone: (847) 295-4547,Fax: (847) 295-6798 ore-mail: [email protected]

METALLOGRAPHICTECHNIQUES (3 DAYS)Course Code: ED-10078This three day course is designed for thosewithout formal training in specimenpreparation, as well as for the experiencedmetallographer who wants to be updatedon the latest techniques.The principlesand practices of metallography are taughtincluding the fundamentals of sectioning,mounting, grinding and polishing.Sessions on light optical microscopy,etching, hardness testing, microstructuralinterpretation and analysis are included.The student will learn to applycontemporary procedures to becomemore effective in preparing various typesof specimens. Students are encouraged tobring their own specimens. 1.8 CEUs.

June 1-3 (Lake Bluff)August 30 - September 1(Lake Bluff)December 6-8 (Lake Bluff)

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (3 DAYS)Course Code: ED-10079Students attending this three day courseare taught the basics of metallographicspecimen preparation of packages,microelectronic chips, circuit boards andflexible circuits. Attention is given tolow-stress, low-deformation sectioning ofelectronic materials, mounting techniquesthat protect sensitive components, andpolishing methods that minimize relief

and rounding of composite specimenscontaining highly dissimilar materials.Proper use of the light optical microscopefor inspection of prepared materials is alsocovered. 1.8 CEUs.

April 5-7

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OFAUTOMATIC IMAGEANALYSIS (2 DAYS)Course Code: 86-2000-002This is a two day course teaching thepractical applications of image analysis.Imaging operations such as imageclarifications, thresholding (B/W & color),binary image modifications andmeasurements will be discussed.Theprimary emphasis is image analysisroutine development. Analysis tasks suchas the determination of grain size, coatingthickness and many others will beillustrated using the OmniMet® ModularDigital Imaging System. An understandingof microstructural evaluation andspecimen preparation is required.Students are encouraged to bring theirown specimens for analysis. 1.2 CEUs.

August 16-17 (Lake Bluff)November 1-2 (Lake Bluff)

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONSMost classes are limited to 8 participants.Registration is complete when payment isreceived.

FEES2-day course $9203-day course $1,5004-day course $2,000

CANCELLATION POLICY:• Two or more weeks prior to course -

Full Refund• One to two weeks prior to course -

50% Refund• One week or less prior to course -

No Refund

LODGING &TRANSPORTATIONCost of transportation and lodging is notincluded in the registration fee. Lunch onall class days will be provided. Uponregistration, detailed travel andrecommended hotel information will besent out for your convenience.

ON-SITE TRAINING COURSESOn-site training courses may berequested.To discuss on-sitetraining, please contact pleasecontact Debbie Schnur at ourLake Bluff office:Telephone: (847) 295-4547,Fax: (847) 295-6798 ore-mail: [email protected]

Note: Classes offered at Lake Bluff areheld at Buehler’s headquarters inIllinois; classes offered at Irvine are atBuehler’s office in Irvine,California ora nearby location. Course schedulesand locations are subject to changedepending on level of participation.Pricing is subject to change. For anupdated schedule and registrationform,visit our website atwww.buehler.com.

EducationSchedule



Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Training Course

METALLOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES FORMEDICAL DEVICES (5 DAYS)Course Code: ED-10082(at Lake Bluff)Course Code: ED-10077 (on-site)Buehler is pleased to offer our MetallographicTechniques for Medical Devices course thatprovides hands on laboratory samplepreparation of medical devices.

Buehler’s ability in working with medicaldevices continues to grow as medical devicesand their capabilities evolve.The challengesdevice manufacturers face are covered in thiscourse, including cross sectioning differentmaterials with a variety of coatings.

Due to the proprietary nature of most medicaldevices, Buehler is offering the course twoways.1. A customized on-site course at a customer’s

facility. Specimens should be submitted toBuehler one month prior to the agreedcourse date for preparation methoddevelopment. Methods and procedures willbe developed in Buehler’s laboratory andthen taught during the course.

2. Provide a company specific course atBuehler.The course will be taught to onlycompany attendees. No outside studentswill be allowed in the course.

Buehler will sign non-disclosure agreements with anycompany participating in either type of course.

SPECIFIC MATERIALS

LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course, you shouldbe able to:• Select proper consumables and techniques

for sectioning, mounting, grinding andpolishing

• Perform manual and automated samplepreparation

• Choose the correct etchant to revealstructure and features for the alloy at hand

• Document structures using light opticalmicroscopes equipped with image capturecameras and software

• Distinguish artifacts from real structures

• Apply quantitative metallographictechniques

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Course attendees should include technicians,metallographers, engineers and QA personnelinterested in sample preparation.There are noprerequisites to attend the course andparticipants are encouraged to bring theirown specimens.

For registration and additional courseinformation,please contactDebbie Schnur at our Lake Bluff office:Telephone: (847) 295-4547,Fax: (847) 295-6798 ore-mail: [email protected]

• CoCrMo• Elgiloy• Ti 6Al 4V• CP Ti

• Zirconium• Tantalum• Nitinol

• 316 L Stainless Steel• Precious Metals

Microstructure of wrought, solution annealed and aged beryllium copper,Cu – 1.8% Be – 0.3% Co,etchedwith equal parts ammonium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide (3% concentration) and viewed with

polarized light and sensitive tint, original at 200x.

Buehler, Lake Bluff, Illinois,USA.



CALCE (Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering - University of Maryland) / BuehlerFailure Analysis of Electronic Components

CALCE / BUEHLER FAILUREANALYSIS OF ELECTRONICCOMPONENTSFailure analysis is an important tool in theeffort to ensure reliability of electronicproducts and systems throughout theirproduct lifecycle. Significantimprovements in the reliability ofelectronics can be achieved by retrievingproducts and examining them todetermine the root cause of any failuresand the extent of degradation which hasoccurred over time. Root cause failureanalysis employs a sequence ofnon-destructive and destructiveanalytical techniques to characterize themodes by which failure is manifested, thesites where failure is localized, thefundamental mechanical, electrical,chemical and electrochemicalmechanisms by which failure hasoccurred, and the factors whichprecipitated the activation of thosemechanisms.

Unfortunately, failure analysis is oftenperformed incorrectly or incompletely,leading to a poor understanding of failuremechanisms and causes, and loss ofmoney, customers, and possibly lives dueto recurrence of failures.The first half ofthe short course will present amethodology for identifying potentialfailure mechanisms in electroniccomponents based on the failure history.Systematic approaches to root causeanalysis will be provided. Failure analysistechniques geared towards various failuremechanisms will be discussed, with anemphasis on cross-sectioning techniquesand analysis.

Cross-sectional analysis is a valuable toolfor failure analysis of electronic devicesalong with quality evaluation, researchand process monitoring. Successful use ofthis technique is often complicated by thehighly dissimilar properties of thecomponent materials under investigationand their susceptibility to damage.Emphasis will be placed on how to dealwith these differences through anunderstanding of the componentmaterials to be prepared and the basicprinciples of abrasive grinding andpolishing.Techniques for low-damagesectioning and the procedures required toprevent preparation induced damage arediscussed.

The second half of this short courseprovides guidance on how to choosepreparation sequences depending on thematerials, the configuration of thespecimens and the ultimate purpose ofthe investigation.The short course stressesthe need to understand the basicprinciples rather than simply following'“recipes".The goal of specimenpreparation is to produce a damage-freesurface that can be imaged and analyzedthrough the use of microscopy. Methodsfor capturing images and quantifyingfeatures through the use of image analysiswill be discussed and demonstrated.Thiscourse is recommended for persons whowish to conduct failure analysis onelectronic products such as PWBs, wafers,solid state devices and components.

This course will be taught jointly by Centerfor Advanced Life Cycle Engineering(CALCE) and Buehler.

April 20-23, 2010(CALCE - University of Maryland)September 14-17, 2010(CALCE - University of Maryland)

COST:4-day course:$2500

ConsortiumMembers &Government Institutions:$2000

Each attendee is invited to submit onesample to CALCE at least three weeksbefore the start date. Several of thesubmitted samples will be prepared andanalyzed in advance, for use during thedemonstrations. Other samples will beused for hands-on training to illustratespecimen preparation procedures andanalysis techniques. However, noguarantee can be offered that any specificsample will be used. All unused sampleswill be returned.

For course registration informationplease contact Bhanu Sood by phone at301-405-3498 or by email [email protected].

EducationSchedule

As-cast dendritic microstructure of Al - 3.5%Ni aluminum alloy electrolytically etched with Barker’sreagent and viewed with polarized light and sensitive tint, original image at 200x.

Elke Schaberger-Zimmermann, Foundry Institute,University of Technology Aachen,Aachen,Germany andGerhard Zimmermann,ACCESS e.V., Aachen,Germany

Microstructures contained herein are winning photomicrographs featured in the 2009 Buehler calendar.



2 0 1 0 S C H E D U L E AT A G L A N C E

COURSE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

INSTITUTE FORMICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (USA)

Metallographic June Aug 30 - DecTechniques 1-3 Sept 1 6-8

Electronics AprDevices 5-7

Practical Applications Aug Novof Automatic 16-17 1-2Image Analysis

CALCE (CENTER OF ADVANCED LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING - UNIVERSITY OFMARYLAND) /BUEHLER FAILURE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

CALCE / Buehler Failure Apr Sept.Analysis of Electronic 20-23 14-17Components

Course schedules and locations are subject to change depending on level of participation. Pricing is subject to change. For an updated sched-ule and registration form,visit our website at www.buehler.com.


Shelf life is defined as the length of time the listed products are considered best suitable for performance.This does not mean that aproduct will not perform beyond this time period nor does it mean that the product will be usable continuously for this time frame.The shelf life is independent of Buehler’s warranty* period as defined below.The shelf life depends on proper storage, ex; Abrasive CutOff Wheels must be stored lying flat and in a dry location. Stored standing up or in a humid area breaks down the wheel composition.

Product Number Product Name Shelf Life**

ALL Abrasive Cut Off Wheels 2 years

ALL Abrasive Papers with PSA 1 year

ALL Abrasive Papers without PSA 2 years

ALL Alumina Suspension 1 year

ALL Aluminum Oxide Powder 2 years

ALL Apex Bimetallic Plate 2 years

ALL Apex CGD and DGD 1 year

ALL ApexHercules Grinding Disc 1 year

ALL Apex Magnetic Disc 1 year

60-3250 AutoMet Lapping Oil 2 years

10-4330 CoolMet 2 Fluid 1 year

20-3340 Diallyl Phthalate 2 years

20-8192 EdgeMet Kit 6 months

ALL Epoxy Systems 1 year

ALL EpoMet F & G Molding Compound 1 year

ALL FibrMet Discs PSA 2 years

69-3080 FibrMet Polishing Extender 18 months

11-1193 IsoCut Cutting Fluid 1 year

11-2293 IsoCut Plus Cutting Fluid 1 year

ALL MasterMet 2 3 years

40-6370 MasterMet 1 year

ALL MasterPolish 1 year

ALL MasterPrep 2 years

20-8190 MetCoat Protective Lacquer Coating 1 year

ALL MetGrip Liners 1 year

ALL MetaDi & MetaDi SupremeDiamond Paste 1 year

ALL MetaDi Polycrystalline Supreme Suspension 2 years

ALL MetaDi Suspension & Fluid 1 year

ALL PhenoCure Powder and PreMolds 2 years

ALL Pigments for Castable Mounts 1 year

ALL Polishing Cloths with PSA 1 year

ALL ReVēl Discs 1 year

20-3048 Powdered Mold Release 2 years

20-3385 ProbeMet 1 year

20-8185 Release Agent 1 year

ALL SamplKwick Powder & Liquid 1 year

ALL Silicon Carbide Powder 2 years

20-3046 Silicone Mold Release 1 year

20-3400 TransOptic Powder 1 year

ALL UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film 1 year

75-6000 UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaning Solution 2 years

ALL VariDur,VariDur 3000,VariKleer System 1 year

ALL Wafering Blades 1 year* Warranty depends on Quality Assurance / Lab evaluation on an individual basis ** Shelf life starts when product is shippedNote: Warranty of any consumable product is the shelf life of the product or 1 year whichever occurs first

Shelf Life for Buehler’s Consumable Products


A Month code can be found on most consumable labels.The code represents the corresponding month and year of manufacture.

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2006 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636

2007 637 638 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648

2008 649 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660

2009 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672

2010 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682 683 684

Buehler’s International Serial Number Month Codes

Serial Number Month Codes

OmniMet® MHT MicroindentationHardness Testing Systems• Fully automatic to manual systems• Databased Hardness Report generation• Performs microindentation hardnesstesting to ASTM E384-99 and DINspecifications

• Standard and custom traverse patterncapability and mapping

• Custom reporting capability• Knoop and Vickers indenters

MicroMet® 5100 Series ofMicroindentation Hardness Testers• Easy-to-use precision microindentionhardness testers with LCD touch screen control

• Knoop and Vickers Indenters• Conforms to ASTM E384-99• 10gf to 1000gf load range on standard units• Data storage, statistics, and print out• 0.5g - 2000g range available• Easily automated with OmniMet® MHT


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AAbrasiMatic 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7Abrasive CuttingTroubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Abrasive Lapping Film . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36Abrasive Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-33Acrylic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18AcuThin Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5, 7Aluminum Oxide Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Angle Polishing Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Apex Coarse Grinding Disc . . . . . . . . . . . .24Apex DiamondGrinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27Apex Quick ChangeMagnetic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25ApexHercules H & SGrinding Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25AutoMet Lapping Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

BBalsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21BuehlerMet IIAbrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6BuehlerMet II Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33Bulbs, Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Bundled Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

CCarbiMet 2 Abrasive Belts, Rolls& Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34CarbiMet 2 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31Castable Mounting Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Castable Mount Pigment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Castable Mounting SystemSelection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18Chemia MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40ChemoMet Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . .39Chuck Padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Cloth Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Compression Mounting Guide . . . . . . . .12Conductive Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Conductive ThermosettingMounting Powders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14CoolMet 2 Cutting Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Crystalbond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Crystalbond LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Cubic Boron Nitride Blades . . . . . . . . . .9, 11Cup Grinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Cutting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Cutting Fluids Mixing Ratios . . . . . . . . . .10

DDefoamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Delta Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . .5-7Delta Abrasive Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Diallyl Phthalate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Diamond Lapping Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Diamond Pastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42Diamond Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42DiamondWafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Disc Holder, Hard Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Disc Holder, Sponge Rubber . . . . . . . . . . .46Disposable Plastic CastableMounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Dressing SticksFor Abrasive Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10For all IsoMet Low Speed Saws . . . . . . . .8For PetroThin & PetroCut . . . . . . . . . . . .10For UltraPrep & Apex DGDGrinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

EEdgeMet Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Education Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54Electroless NickelSpecimen Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21EpoColor Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17EpoHeat Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17EpoKwick Fast Cure Epoxy . . . . . . . . .16-17EpoMet F Molding Compound . . . . .12-13EpoMet G Mounting Compound . . .12-13EpoMix EpoxiCure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17EpoThin Low Viscosity Epoxy . . . . . . .16-17EpoxiCure Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Epoxy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

FFibrMet Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Final Polishing Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . .44Flat Edge Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

GGlass Plate, Seamed Edges . . . . . . . . . . . .21Glass Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-33

IIsoCut Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10IsoCut Plus Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10IsoCut Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9IsoMet DiamondWafering Blades . . . . . . .8

K-LKonductoMetMounting Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Knoop Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Knoop/Vickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . . .48-49Lakeside 70 Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Lapro Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . .11Leveling Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Leveling Press Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Liquid Epoxy Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

MMacroVickers CalibrationTest Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Magnetic Backed Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Magnetic Disc (Apex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25MasterMet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44MasterMet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44MasterPolish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44MasterPolish 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

MasterPrep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44MasterTex Polish Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39MetAbrase Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . .4-7MetaDi Diamond Paste . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42MetaDi Diamond Suspensions . . . . .41-42MetaDi II Diamond Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42MetaDi Supreme Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41MetaDi Supreme Suspensions . . . . . . . . .41MetaDi Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Metal Bonded Diamond Discs . . . . . .24, 29Metal Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23MetCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 21MetGrip Liners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33MetGrip Sample Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23MetKleer Abrasive Mold Bases . . . . . . . . .21MetSplice Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34MicroCloth Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . .39MicroFloc Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . .39MicroMet Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49MicroPolish II Deagglomerated AluminaPolishing Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45MicroPolish II Deagglomerated AluminaSuspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45MiniMet Abrasive Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31MiniMet DiamondGrinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29MiniMet Polishing Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . .14, 19-22Mounting Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21MountingWax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Mounting Resin ComparisonGuides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 17-18

NNickel Plating Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Nylon Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

PPaper Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21PetroCut Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11PetroThin Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11PhenoCure Powders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Phenolic Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Phenolic Premolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Phenolic Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Pigments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Plastic Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Plasticine Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23PoliCloth Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Polishing Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-40Polishing Cloth Selection Guide . . . . . . .38Polishing Pastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42Polishing Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42Powered Mold Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 23PreMolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15ProbeMet Mounting Powder . . . . . . .12-13Pump for Gallon Size Containers . . . . . .21PWB Coupon Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22PWB Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22PWB Met Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

60 To Order, Call Toll-Free 1-800-BUEHLER (1-800-283-4537)

RRecessed Plastic Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Release Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 21Replicating Adhesive Bases . . . . . . . . . . .46Replicating Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Replicating Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Replicating Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Replicating Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Reusable Silicon Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups . . . . . . .19ReVēl Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Rockwell Calibration Test Blocks . . . . . . .50

SSamplKlip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 20SamplKlip I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20SamplKups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19SamplKwick Fast Cure Acrylic . . . . . . . . .18SamplMet 2 Abrasive Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . .3Satyn MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Semi-Macrovickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . .46Silicon CarbideAbrasive Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Silicon Carbide Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34

Silicone Mold Release Spray . . . . . . . . . . .23SimpliMet 1000 & 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Slides, Petrographic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Sonic Cleaning Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Spare Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Specimen Storage Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Specimen Support Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Spray Pump Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Static Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Stirring Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21SumMet Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TTEM Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50TexMet Polishing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39TexMet MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40TexMet P Polishing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Thermoplastic MountingMaterial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14ThermosettingMounting Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14TransOptic Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13TriDent Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Trim Saw Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11

UUltra MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40UltraMet 2 SonicCleaning Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23UltraPad Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39UltraPol Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39UltraPrep Diamond Lapping FilmDiscs Type A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36UltraPrep Diamond Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29UniClip Support Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 20

V-ZVariDur High PerformanceMounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18VariDur 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18VariKleer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18VelTex Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39VerduTex Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Vickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9WhiteFelt Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Zirconia Alumina Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32ZirMet Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34ZirMet Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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BUEHLER® Worldwide Sales OfficesHEADQUARTERS41Waukegan Road, P. O. Box 1Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044-1699Tel: (847) 295-6500 • Fax: (847) 295-7979Sales: 1-800-BUEHLER (800-283-4537)

INTERNATIONALAlbania - BelgradeTrimid POTel: (381) (11) 444.4149 Fax: (381) (11) 456870

Argentina - Buenos AiresARO S.A.Tel: (54) (11) 4331.5766 Fax: (54) (11) 4331.3572

Australia - VictoriaThermo Fisher Scientific Australia PEY Ltd.Tel: (61) (3) 9263.4300 Fax: (61) (3) 9562.7953

Austria -WolfsgrabenAndreas Grimas, Ing.Tel: (43) 2233.78610 Fax: (43) 2233.78619

Bahrain - Saudi ArabiaY M Husain WLLTel: (97) 3172.76176 Fax: (97) 3172.75819

Bangladesh - DhakaSensor InternationalTel: (880) (2) 9669288 Fax: (880) (2) 8854428

Benelux - DüsseldorfBuehler GmbHTel: (49) (211) 974100 Fax: (49) (211) 974.1079

Brazil - Sao PauloInstrumental Instrumentos de Medicao LTDATel: (55) (11) 5011.0901 Fax: (55) (11) 5012.4650

Bulgaria - SofiaEt E-VitTel: (359) (2) 983.3338 Fax:(359) (2) 983.3338

Canada - OntarioBuehler CanadaTel: (905) 430.4684 Fax: (905) 430.4647

Chile - Vina del MarG. Busch & Cia. Ltda.Tel: (56) (32) 2692064 Fax: (56) (32) 2692064

ChinaHong Kong - ChinaBuehler Asia/PacificTel: (852) 2307.0909 Fax: (852) 2307.0233

Buehler - BeijingTel: (86) (10) 8844.9599 Fax: (86) (10) 8561.5320

Buehler - ChengDuTel: (86) (28) 8619.9419 Fax: (86) (28) 8619.9419

Buehler - GuangZhouTel: (86) (20) 3839.5933 Fax: (86) (20) 8365.2222

Buehler - ShanghaiTel: (86) (21) 6468.2199 Fax: (86) (21) 6333.0809

Buehler - Shen YangTel: (86) (24) 2325.5656 Fax: (86) (24) 2396.1702

Buehler - NanjingTel: (86) (25) 5186.0487 Fax: (86) (25) 8375.1010

Buehler - WuhanTel: (86) (27) 8360.2980 Fax: (86) (27) 8362.9193

Buehler - XianTel: (86) (29) 8836.4931 Fax: (86) (29) 8837.7035

Colombia - BogotaArotec Colombiana S.A.Tel: (57) (1) 288.7799 Fax: (57) (1) 285.3604

Costa Rica - San JoseCapris S.A.Tel: (506) 232.9111 Fax: (506) 232.8525

Croatia - ZagrebArting Zagreb d.o.o NDTTel: (385) (1) 346.0065 Fax: (385) (1) 346.0067

Czech Republic - PrahaHanyko Praha S.R.O.Tel: (420) (2) 5718.7612 Fax: (420) (2) 5718.7610

Denmark- DüsseldorfBuehler GmbHTel: (49) (211) 974.100 Fax: (49) (211) 974.1079

Ecuador - QuitoSistec (Sistemas Tecnologicos)Tel: (593) (2) 253.1118 Fax: (593) (2) 253.1118

Egypt - CairoGulf Scientific CorporationTel: (202) (3) 781.0165 Fax: (202) (3) 585.5326

Estonia - TallinnDeltalab, c/o Tallinn Technical UniversityTel: (372) 539.94294 Fax: (372) 6203.153

Finland - HelsinkiKnorring OY A.B.Tel: (358) (9) 56041 Fax: (358) (9) 565.2463

France - DardillyBuehler FranceTel: (33) 800 897.371 Fax: (33) 800 880.527

Germany - DüsseldorfBuehler GmbHTel: (49) (211) 974100 Fax: (49) (211) 974.1079

Greece - KoropiB. Caravitis S.A.Tel: (30) (210) 602.8317 Fax: (30) (210) 664.4886

Hungary - BudapestGrimas HmbHTel: (36) (1) 420.5883 Fax: (36) (1) 276.0557

Indonesia - SingaporeMicroactiveTel: (65) 786.3386 Fax: (65) 786.3183

India - AgraCensico International Private, Ltd.Tel: (91) (562) 2524777 Fax: (91) (562) 2520222

Ireland - CoventryBuehler UKTel: (44) 800 707.6273 Fax: (44) 2476.582159

Israel - GivataimMicrotechTel: (972) (3) 573.1122 Fax: (972) (3) 573.1123

Italy – FirenzeNikon Instruments, S.p.a.Tel: (39) 055.300920 Fax: (39) 055.300993

Japan - TokyoSankei Co., Ltd.Tel: (81) (3) 5805.0515 Fax: (81) (3) 5805.0525

OsakaTel: (81) (6) 6327.3850 Fax: (81) (6) 6327.1993

Shizuoka Pref.Tel: (81) (54) 287.6722 Fax: (81) (54) 287.6907

TsukubaTel: (81) (298) 52.3061 Fax: (81) (298) 52.3063

YokohamaTel: (81) (467) 41.1221 Fax: (81) (467) 48.3610

Jordan - AmmanSMS Scientific & Medical Supplies Co.Tel: (962) (6) 462.4907 Fax: (962) (6) 462.8258

Kuwait - SafatAl-Essa Medical & Scientific Equipment Co.WLLTel: (965) 483.4510 ext. 242 Fax: (965) 484.0629

Lebanon - BeirutW.P. KatulTel: (961) (1) 805.979 Fax: (961) (1) 866.347

Lithuania and Baltics - VilniusAMTESTTel: (370) (5) 238.8272 Fax: (370) (5) 238.8271

Macedonia - BelgradeTrimid POTel: (381) (11) 444.4149 Fax: (381) (11) 456870

Malta - MarsaAttard & Co., Ltd.Tel: (356) (21) 237555 Fax: (356) (21) 220186

Malaysia - Seri KambanganCLMO Technology SDN. BHD.Tel: (60) (3) 8942.1238 Fax: (60) (3) 8948.1661

Mexico - Mexico D.F.Microanalisis S.A. de C.V.Tel: (52) (55) 5660.9828 Fax: (52) (55) 5660.9831

Montenegro - BelgradeTrimid POTel: (381) (11) 444.4149 Fax: (381) (11) 456870

New Zealand - AucklandThermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd.Tel: (61) (3) 9263.4300 Fax: (61) (3) 9562.7953

Norway - MossMicronova ASTel: (47) 69241230 Fax: (47) 69241229

Pakistan – KarachiFACO TradingTel: (92) (21) 452.3096 Fax: (92) (21) 452.6898

Peru - LimaCimatec S.A.C.Tel: (51) (1) 336.5151 Fax: (51) (1) 336.5279

Philippines - RizalMr. Edzel EstarisTel: (63) (917) 501.6347

Poland - KatowiceBTH TestingTel: (48) (32) 757.4597 Fax: (48) (32) 757.4815

Poland - DüsseldorfBuehler GmbHTel: (49) (211) 974100 Fax: (49) (211) 974.1079

Portugal - PortoGravimeta, Lda.Tel: (351) (22) 6184.232 Fax: (351) (22) 6184.619

Qatar - DohaAL-Obeidly Trading TechnologyTel: (974) 462.1193 Fax: (974) 462.0178

Romania - BucarestTotal Control S.R.L.Tel: (40) (21) 619.3054 Fax: (40) (21) 212.3151

Russia - MoscowNovatestTel: (7) (495) 788.5623

Russia - MoscowS-InstrumentsTel: (7) (495) 203.0308 Fax: (7) (495) 203.1067

Russia - St. PetersburgRVS Company Ltd.Tel: (7) (812) 252.6967 Fax: (7) (812) 252.0136

Russia - St. PetersburgNienschanz Ltd.Tel: (7) (812) 326.5925 Fax: (7) (812) 326.5874

Saudi Arabia - DammamAbdulla Fouad Holding Co.Tel: (966) 3832.4400 Fax: (966) 3835.1181

Serbia - BelgradeTrimid POTel: (381) (11) 444.4149 Fax: (381) (11) 456870

Singapore & IndonesiaMicroactive Scientific (S) Pvt. Ltd.Tel: (65) 6786.3386 Fax: (65) 6786.3183

Slovakia - BratislavaMITAR s.r.o.Tel: (421) (2) 6428.8474 Fax: (421) (2) 6428.8484

Slovenia - KamnikTeam Trade d.o.o.Tel: (386) (1) 8310-700 Fax: (386) (1) 8313-496

South Africa - JohannesburgApollo Scientific ccTel: (27) (11) 466.7666 Fax: (27) (11) 466.7672

South Korea - Kyung-KiKey One Engineering Co., Ltd.Tel: (82) (31) 783.2199 Fax: (82) (31) 783.2499

Spain - LlaneraBiometa Tecnologia y Systemas, S.A.L.Tel: (34) (902) 244343 Fax: (34) (985) 269169

Sultanate of OmanBusiness International Group LLCTel: (968) 771.4752 Fax: (968) 771.3924

Sweden - SundbybergMikron ABTel: (46) (8) 564.82140 Fax: (46) (8) 564.82141

Switzerland - SchlierenPrufmaschinen AG PrufagTel: (41) 44 746.4030 Fax: (46) 44 746.4039

Taiwan - TaipeiSanpany Instruments Co. Ltd.Tel: (886) (2) 2392.3433 Fax: (886) (2) 2392.3463

Thailand - BangkokJebsen & Jessen Marketing (T) Ltd.Tel: (66) (2) 714.3939 Fax: (66) (2) 714.3900

Trinidad & Tobago - ChaguanasScalar Scientific & Technical Ltd.Tel: (868) 671.1525 Fax: (868) 665.3703

Turkey - IstanbulMegaTel: (90) (216) 326.4535 Fax: (90) (216) 326.3286

Ukraine - KievInnovation TechnologyTel: (38) (093) 154.8832 Fax: (38) (044) 468.9161

United Arab Emirates - DubaiGSC2000 (UAE)Tel: (971) (4) 881.5270 Fax: (971 (4) 881.6778

United Kingdom - CoventryBuehler UKTel: (44) 800 707.6273 Fax: (44) 2476.582159

Uruguay - MontevideoAnalitica SRLTel: (598) (2) 600.3468 Fax: (598) (2) 600.3776

Venezuela - CaracasDequimem C.A.Tel: (58) (212) 242.7512 Fax: (58) (212) 241.6354

Vietnam - Hochiminh CityMs.Do Thi ThuyTel: (84) 8822.7160 Fax: (84) 9413.43696

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