Buehler’s New AbrasiMatic® 300 Abrasive Cutter - A Cut Above the Rest! Buehler is leading the future of abrasive cutting technology. Our new AbrasiMatic 300 Abrasive Cutter will section the most difficult 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-tosection materials ■ Large cutting chamber accommodates a variety of sample sizes ■ Easy to clean cutting chamber and T-slot tables ■ User friendly color touch-screen interface For additional information on the AbrasiMatic® 300, please visit www.buehler.com/productinfo/cutters.htm, or contact your local Buehler dealer. We are Buehler - The Science Behind Material Preparation and Analysis™! 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Effective 2010 1 Table of Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Sectioning Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Diamond Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Diamond Cut-off Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sectioning Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Mounting Compression Mounting Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Castable Mounting Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 & 20 Grinding/Polishing 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 Analysis/Documentation Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Hardness Tester Indenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Hardness Calibration Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Buehler Education Schedule NEW Buehler Education Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Index Approximate Consumables Shelf-Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Buehler International Serial Number Month Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Distributors/Sales Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover 2 Effective 2010 Sectioning Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Abrasive Cutting Troubleshooting Guide Abrasive Cutting Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Burning (bluish discoloration) Rapid wheel wear Frequent wheel breakage Frequent wheel breakage Resistance to cutting Overheated specimen Increase coolant flow rate; reduce cutting pressure; select a wheel with softer bonding (faster breakdown) Select a wheel with harder bonding; reduce cutting pressure Adjust coolant flow to be even on both sides of the wheel; clamp the specimen more securely; start cut contact carefully Handle carefully. Contact Buehler. Stalled wheels Wheel bonding breaks down too rapidly Uneven coolant distribution; loose specimen fixturing; abrupt contact with specimen Wheel was previously cracked at start up Slow wheel bond breakdown Select a wheel with softer bonding; use a “pulse” cutting mode; use cutter with oscillating motion or with minimal area of contact cutting* ability Inadequate cutter capacity; pinched blade due to movement of specimen Use cutter with greater horsepower; tighten the clamp on one 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 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 see www.buehler.com/cutting_parameters.htm m ed De lta ® La M De lta ® M ® lta De rg e iu ua an at ic ® iM Ab ra s De lt Ab a® ra si M et ® 2 ® et pl M m Sa l 30 0 Current Cutters 9” 10” Wheel Size 12” 14” 16” 18” Manual Z-Chop Pulse Chop Cut Action Type Auto Chop Manual X-Table Manual Y-Table Auto Y-Table Auto Orbital Power Source Mounting Type 1 phase 3 phase Table-Top Floor Mount Push-Button Controls LCD Touch-Screen Effective 2010 3 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Buehler’s Cut-off Wheels MetAbrase® Abrasive Cut-off Wheels Delta® Orbital Cut-off Wheels 4“” Wheel Choices for 10“ (254mm) Abrasive Cutters 14 (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package 4 HRC 35-50 0.07” (1.8mm) 10-4116-010 HRC 15-35 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4120-010 Delicate Cutting 0.032” (0.8mm) 10-4127-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4145-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4150-010 HRC 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4160-010 HRC > 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4161-010 HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5110-010 HRC 35-50 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5112-010 HRC 15-35 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5116-010 Rubber Al2O3 AcuThin™ 10-4112-010 MetAbrase® 10-4110-010 HRC 50-60 0.07” (1.8mm) Rubber Resin Al2O3 Recommended Use/Thickness BuehlerMet® II BuehlerMet® II AcuThin™ MetAbrase® HRC 60 & Up 0.07” (1.8mm) Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be r/ Wheel Choices for 9“ (229mm) 4“ (31.75mm) Abrasive Cutters 14 Arbor, 10 per package Recommended Use/Thickness Delta® Superalloy Wheels Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be r/ AcuThin™ Abrasive Cut-off Wheels HRC 60 & Up 0.07” (1.8mm) 10-4210-010 HRC 50-60 0.07” (1.8mm) 10-4212-010 HRC 35-50 0.07” (1.8mm) 10-4216-010 HRC 15-35 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4220-010 Delicate Cutting 0.032” (0.8mm) 10-4227-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4245-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.043” (1.1mm) 10-4246-010 HRC ≤ 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4260-010 HRC ≤ 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4261-010 HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5210-010 HRC 35-50 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5212-010 HRC 15-35 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5216-010 General Purpse, Non-Ferrous 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5245-010 Rubber SiC Effective 2010 12“ (300mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package Cutters 14 Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be r/ r/ Wheel Choices for 12“ (305mm) Abrasive Cutters 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package 14 Recommended Use/Thickness 10-4410-010 Superalloy 0.055” (1.4mm) 12-4405-010 HRC 50-60 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-4412-010 HRC 60 & Up 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4410-010 HRC 35-50 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-4416-010 HRC 50-60 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4412-010 HRC 15-35 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4420-010 HRC 35-50 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4416-010 Delicate Cutting 0.045” (1.1mm) 10-4427-010 HRC 15-35 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4420-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4445-010SO Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.055” (1.4mm) 12-4445-010SO Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-4450-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.055” (1.4mm) 12-4450-010 HRC 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4360-010 HRC > 45 0.025” (0.635mm) 10-4361-010 HRC 50 & Up 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5410-010 HRC 35-50 0.063” (1.6mm) 10-5412-010 HRC 15-30 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-5416-010 General Purpose, Non-Ferrous 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-5445-010 Delta® HRC 60 & Up 0.100”(2.5mm) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Recommended Use/Thickness SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Rubber Resin Al2O3 Effective 2010 Rubber Al2O3 Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be r/ 12“ (300mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Chop 4“ (31.75mm) and AbrasiMatic® 300 Cutters 14 Arbor, 10 per package Delta® BuehlerMet® II AcuThin™ MetAbrase® Recommended Use/Thickness HRC 60 & Up 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4110-010 HRC 50-60 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4112-010 HRC 35-50 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4116-010 HRC 15-35 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4120-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.055” (1.4mm) 12-4145-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.055” (1.4mm) 12-4150-010 Rubber SiC 5 Sectioning Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Recommended Use/Thickness 10-4310-010 Superalloy 0.063” (1.6mm) 12-4305-010 HRC 50-60 0.115” (2.9mm) 10-4312-010 HRC 60 & Up 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4310-010 HRC 35-50 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-4316-010 HRC 50-60 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4312-010 HRC 15-35 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-4320-010 HRC 35-50 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4316-010 Delicate Cutting 0.055” (1.4mm) 10-4327-010 HRC 15-35 0.105” (2.7mm) 12-4320-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.075” (1.9mm) 10-4345-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 12-4345-010SO Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.085” (2.2mm) 10-4350-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.063” (1.6mm) 12-4350-010SO HRC 50 & Up 0.085” (2.2mm) 10-5310-010 HRC 35-50 0.085” (2.2mm) 10-5312-010 General Purpose, Non-Ferrous 0.100” (2.5mm) 10-5316-010 10-5345-010 $212 Delta® HRC 60 & Up 0.075” (1.9mm) 16“ (400mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package Cutters 14 Delta® Recommended Use/Thickness Rubber Resin Al2O3 6 Rubber Al2O3 m be r/ SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Ca t Pr alo ic g N e u BuehlerMet® II MetAbrase® Recommended Use/Thickness Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be Ca t Pr alo ic g N e um be r/ SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders r/ 14“ (350mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package Cutters 14 Wheel Choices for 14“ (355mm) Abrasive Cutters 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package 14 Superalloy 0.075” (1.9mm) 12-5605-010 HRC 60 & Up 0.125” (3.0mm) 12-5610-010 HRC 50-60 0.125” (3.0mm) 12-5612-010 HRC 35-50 0.125” (3.0mm) 12-5616-010 HRC 15-35 0.125” (3.0mm) 12-5620-010 Non-Ferrous, Hard Materials 0.075” (1.9mm) 12-5645-010 Non-Ferrous, Soft Materials 0.075” (1.9mm) 12-5650-010SO Rubber SiC Effective 2010 Sectioning Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Cut-off Wheel/Thickness 12 Su 580 pe 5 rA -01 llo 0 y SO 12 -5 HR 81 C 060 0 & 10S Up O 12 -5 HR 81 C 250 0 -6 10 12 0 SO H R - 58 C 1635 0 -5 10 0 SO 12 H R - 58 C 20 15 -0 -3 10 12 5 SO No 584 nf 5er 01 ro 0 us SO 12 ,H ar No 58 d M nf 50at er 01 e ro 0 us SO rials ,S of tM at er ia ls 4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package 18“ (455mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital Cutters 14 Delta® Orbital 0.100” (2.4mm) Delta® Orbital 0.153” (3.8mm) Rubber Resin Al2O3 Rubber Al2O3 Rubber SiC Precision Cutting Tips, Tricks & Techniques: For the best performance and longer life from your blades: 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 blade breakage, do not cut such materials unattended. For extremely gummy materials dress during cut. ■ Wash machine out frequently! See your operating manual or www.buehler.com/ isomet_parameters.htm for more information. ■ AcuThin™ & MetAbrase Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for IsoMet® Precision Saws Buehler’s AcuThin™ & MetAbrase® Cut-off Wheels have been formulated for fast sectioning of both small, delicate specimens and large, sturdy specimens. The overall wheel thickness offers minimal 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-off Wheels MetAbrase® Abrasive Cut-off Wheels 10 5” 406 (1 0 to 27m -01 ol m 0 an or h ) fo d ar r c ab d ut ov ste tin e el, g” HR 10 C4 -4 5 5” 0 6 ( 1 m 127 -01 ed m 0 HR ium m) C4 h For 5 ard cu an , s tt d of in be t s g 11 lo te w el 7” 420 (1 7 St 78 -01 ai m 0 nl m es ) S s S te te els el & s 11 7” 421 (1 7 No 78 -01 nf mm 0 er ) ro Ha us rd M o at r S er o ia f t ls Abrasive Wheels for IsoMet®2000, 4000 & 5000 Precision Saws, 2“ (12.7mm) Arbor, 10 per package Cut-off Wheel/Thickness AcuThin™ 0.019” (0.480mm) AcuThin™ 0.019” (0.480mm) MetAbrase® 0.030” (0.76mm) MetAbrase® 0.030” (0.76mm) Rubber Resin Al2O3 Effective 2010 Rubber Al2O3 Rubber SiC 7 Diamond Wafering Blades & Dressing Sticks IsoMet® Diamond Wafering Blades & Dressing Sticks Buehler® IsoMet® Diamond Wafering Blades This 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. ith w Us e Diameter/ Thickness Sa w 30 s* HC So P ft ol Gu ym m er m s, 20 y R H M ub of C at b A er er M g ia , et gr ls al es s si ve 15 Se ct PC HC io Bs Me ni , B ta ng on l M e, at Ti rix 20 ,T C SC o St LC H m ru a po ct rd si ur To te al u , g Ce h 15 r am M a Gl LC H ic ter as a s ia s, rd ls, Al B rit 2O t 3, Zr le M 10 2O at L 3, Gl C M Co eri as e nc als s F di re , ib um te er t Re o S 5L in of C fo t C Co So rc e f m t, F ed ra p Re . ria Co mi w in it bl m cs, f e p. M or h F C gF ci in e ng e ra 2, m Co Ca , C ic m rb a F s, p. o 2 n , 2”” (12.7mm) Arbor, for IsoMet® LS, IsoMet® 1000, 2000, 4000 and 5000 Saws, 1 per box 3” (76mm)/ 0.007” (0.2mm) All** 11-10066 11-10067 4” (102mm)/ 0.012” (0.3mm) All 11-4244 11-4254 5” (127mm)/ 0.015” (0.4mm) All 11-4245 11-4255 5” (127mm)/ 0.020” (0.5mm) All 11-4215 11-10068 11-10069 11-4285 11-4295 11-4225 5” (127mm)/ 0.030” (0.76mm) 1k, 2k, 11-4239 4k, 5k 6” (152mm)/ 0.020” (0.5mm) 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k 7” (178mm)/ 0.020” (0.5mm) 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k 7” (178mm)/ 0.025” (0.6mm) 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k 7” (178mm)/ 0.030” (0.76mm) 1k, 2k, 11-4241 4k, 5k 8” (203mm)/ 0.035” (0.9mm) 4k, 5k Dressing Stick 2” x 2” x 3” (13 x 13 x 76mm) LS, 1K, 4K, 5K 11-1190 11-1290SO Dressing Stick 1K, 2K 1” x 2”” x 3” (25.4 x 13 x 76mm) 11-2490 11-2495SO 11-4246 11-4276 11-4287 11-4242SO 11-4237 11-4247 11-4227 11-4277 11-4238 11-4248 11-4228 11-4279 11-4288SO * 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 8 SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Effective 2010 Sectioning IsoCut® Wafering Blades & Buehler Cup Grinders IsoCut® Wafering Blades These thin blades provide precise sectioning capability on difficult to cut samples. The special formulation of bonded cubic boron nitride on IsoCut blades can significantly reduce your sectioning time on ferrous materials compared to conventional diamond blades. The High Concentration blades will provide even faster sectioning times. C Co BN nc - H en ig tr h at io n CB Co N nc Lo en w tr at io n blades was specifically developed to section iron-, cobalt-, lead-, and nickel-based alloys and superalloys. Diameter/ Thickness Us e IsoCut® Wafering Blades The IsoCut family of wafering w it h Sa w s* 2”√ (12.7mm) Arbor IsoCut® Wafering Blades for IsoMet® LS, IsoMet® 1000, 2000, 4000 and 5000 Saws, 1 per box 3” (76mm)/ 0.0007” (0.2mm) All 11-10070 4” (102mm)/ 0.012” (0.3mm) All 11-4264 11-5264 5” (127mm)/ 0.015” (0.4mm) All 11-4265 11-5265 6” (152mm)/ 0.020” (0.5mm) 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k 11-4266 11-5266 7” (178mm)/ 0.025” (0.6mm) 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k 11-4267 11-5267 8” (203mm)/ 0.035” (0.9mm) 4k, 5k 11-4268 11-5268 * 1k = IsoMet 1000 2k = IsoMet 2000 4k = IsoMet 4000 5k = IsoMet 5000 Buehler Cup Grinders 2”” (12.7mm) Arbor Cup Grinders for IsoCut® 5000 Saw, 1 per box Effective 2010 Ferrous Metals 6” (150mm) NonFerrous Metals 6” (150mm) Ceramic & Geological 5” (127mm) 60 Al Gri t( 2O P 3/ Vi 60 tr ) ifi ed 60 Si Gri C/ t ( Vi P6 tr 0 ifi ) ed 24 Di 0 G am rit Re o (P2 si nd 80 n / ) Application Di Buehler Cup Grinders are designed to be used on the IsoMet® 5000 Linear Precision Saw. The cup grinders are used for automatic grinding to a target depth and for thin section preparation. am et er SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders 11-2720SO 11-2730SO 11-2740 9 Cutting Fluids & Sectioning Accessories Cutting Fluids IsoCut® Fluid is an oil-based coolant which can reduce cutting times significantly on many types of materials. It is only for use with IsoMet LS Saws or saws with the maximum speed of 500 rpm. IsoCut® Fluid is used in an undiluted form. CoolMet® 2 Fluid, 1 gal. (3.8l) IsoCut® PLUS Fluid is water-based can be used to lubricate and 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. IsoCut® PLUS Fluid, 1 pt. (0.46l) IsoCut® Fluid, 1 qt. (0.95l) Buehler CoolMet® 2 Cutting Fluid is an odorless, water miscible fluid concentrate with excellent lubrication and corrosion inhibiting qualities designed for a wide range of abrasive cutting. The cutting fluid mixing ratio for CoolMet® 2 is 30 (water) to 1 (coolant). All coolants should be mixed with distilled water to optimize performance. IsoCut® Fluid* IsoCut® PLUS Fluid CoolMet® 2 Fluid Defoamer 19 l) ga l. ( ga 5 l. ( 3. 8l ) oz (1 l) 8 11-1193-128 11-1193-032 IsoMet® LS, 1k, 2k, 4k, 5k Saws 1 1 1 IsoMet® LS Saws 33 . qt .( 0. 95 47 6 pt .( 0. Us e Fo r Fluid l) l) w ith M ac hi ne Cutting Fluids 11-2293-016 Abrasive Cutters 10-4330-095 Abrasive Cutters/ PlanarMet® 10-4330-128 10-4330-640 10-10072 1” ec x es 6” (2 5. pi Abrasive Wheel Dressing Sticks Chuck Padding IsoMet® Chucks Dressing Stick Abrasive Wheels 10-4000SO Dressing Stick Diamond & CBN Blades 15-6190* * and diamond grinding discs 10 3 Accessory Fo r Us e w 4 ith x M ac hi 15 2m m ne SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders ) 1 (2 ” x 1 5. ” 4 x x 6” 25 ″ .4 x 15 2 2m ”x m (1 2” ) 2. x 7 4 x ”″ 12 .7 x 10 2m m ) Sectioning Accessories 11-2496SO 40-4510 Diamond Dressing Sticks Effective 2010 Sectioning PetroThin® & Lapro® Sectioning Supplies 8” x 0.045” x 1” (203mm x 1.1mm x 25.4mm) Blade 8” x 4” 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 PetroThin® 11-4278 PetroThin® 40-4508 CB N Size Di Fo r Us e am on d w ith M ac hi ne PetroThin® Sectioning Supplies 11-4280 40-4512 PetroThin® Tip Dressing of PetroThin® blades is best done by attaching a portion of the dressing stick (15-6190) to a glass slide and sectioning the dressing stick as if it were a sample. Attaching the dressing stick to the slide can be done quickly using Crystalbond wax. Because of the vacuum chuck positioning relative to the blade there is no need to attach a portion of the stick thicker than about 4√” . This thickness is sufficient to make two passes through the stick. New blades should be dressed with two passes through the 1” x 1” cross-section of this stick slowly, taking a few minutes for each pass. Subsequent dressing will typically require only one pass through the stick. 0.040” (1.02mm) / s” Arbor Trim Saw 0.020” (0.51mm) / s” Arbor Trim Saw 0.064” (1.6mm) / w” Arbor Lapro® 0.075” (1.9mm) / 1 ” Arbor 1 Lapro® Effective 2010 24 Di ” (6 am 09 et mm er ) 18 Di ” (4 am 57 et mm er ) Us e Fo r Thickness/Arbor 10 Di ” (2 am 54 et mm er ) M ac 6” hi ne ( 1 Di 5 am 2m et m) er Lapro® & Trim Saw Sectioning Supplies w ith NEW 11-10051 11-10050 Lapro Blade 24“ (609mm) 11-10015 11-10016 11 Compression Mounting Troubleshooting: Tips, Tricks & Techniques: 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 will provide better results. ■ Use Release Agent 20-8185-002 to coat mold for easy removal ■ To permanently label specimens when using opaque mount media, fill most of the mold cylinder with mount media before adding a thin layer of TransOptic™ media. Place a typed label over the TransOptic™ powder, then cover it with a second layer of TransOptic™ powder. When cured, this preserves the label in a clear layer of media for easy sample identification. ■ To eliminate ‘cotton balls’ in TransOptic™ mounts, increase cool time and/or reduce molding temperature for improved mount clarity. ■ Reheating TransOptic™ mounts to 110 °C for 15 – 30 minutes will allow for the removal of the sample. Wearing heat-resistant gloves, apply pressure to the media near the sample with pliers.This should flex the mount and should break away from the sample with increasing pressure. ■ Mounting samples off-center for EBSD evaluation facilitates beam positioning. Mount media that appears frosted or unfused from the mounting press is often a sign of insufficient molding temperatures. Check to ensure the temperature setting on the mounting press is 150 °C or higher and that the heating element is tightened on the mold cylinder. For the SimpliMet® 1000 and 3000 Mounting Presses, this is done be turning the cylinder locking screw counter-clockwise until the screw is loose. ■ Uncured mounts can be caused by too much moisture in the media. Ensure that containers are properly closed between uses. ■ Ensure that enough mounting media is placed into mold to sufficiently cover the sample. If not enough mount media is used, the mounting media may not be compressed enough to cure properly and could cause damage to the mold cylinders and ram assembly. ■ Radial splitting of cured mounts is often caused by samples with sharp corners or those that are too large fro the mold size. Reducing sample size and/or grinding off sharp corners is recommended. ■ Excessive shrinkage is related to the thermal expansion coefficient of the media and can be minimized by fully cooling specimens under pressure in the mounting press.To minimize shrinkage, the specimen should be cooled to room temperature 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 has it all! For more information, contact your local Buehler Sales Engineer or visit our website at www.buehler.com/productinfo/presses.htm. We are Buehler - the science behind materials preparation and analysis™! 12 Effective 2010 Compression Mounting Mounting Material General Characteristics Best Used For Advantages/Cautions PhenoCure® • Wood-Flour Filled phenolic thermoset • Fast Cure • Moderate Shrinkage and Edge Retention • Available in red, black or green • General Metallography where edge retention and media hardness are not critical • Most Economical Choice Diallyl Phthlate • Glass or Mineral (TiO2) filled resin thermoset • Moderate edge retention • Low Shrinkage • Bright Blue Color • General Metallography where edge retention is not critical and a more abrasion-resistant media is desired • Least sensitive to pressure variations during curing • Glass filled version is better for etching • Mineral filled version is harder EpoMet® • Mineral (SiO2) filled epoxy thermoset • Available in G (Granular) or F (Fine) particle sizes • Best edge retention, highest hardness and abrasionresistance in this class • Available in black • Preserving edge information such as decarburization or coating thickness • Mounting very hard materials such as hardened steel or ceramics • EpoMet® G Mounting Media is recommended for the best quality mounts in everyday metallography. • EpoMet® F Mounting Media is recommended for materials that have fine features that the smaller grains will flow around ProbeMet® • Copper (Cu) and Mineral (SiO2) filled epoxy thermoset • Conductive • Very good edge retention • Golden Color • Characterization of samples using SEM when Cu is not the object of analysis • Can cause a Cu-Al galvanic couple when vibratory polishing is performed on an Al specimen. In this case, use KonductoMet® Mounting Media. KonductoMet® • Graphite and Mineral ( SiO2) filled phenolic thermoset • Conductive • Higher hardness than ProbeMet® Media • Moderate edge retention • Available in black • Characterization of samples using SEM when carbon is not the object of analysis • Use when Cu in the mounting media is not acceptable due to analysis of copper in the sample material. TransOptic™ • Thermoplastic acrylic • Contains no filler • Transparent and relatively soft when properly cured • General metallography where edge information is not critical and where transparency of the mount is useful • Removal of samples from mount is necessary • Requires longer cycle times to fully cool, thus preventing the cotton ball effect Effective 2010 13 Mounting Product Overview: Compression Mounting Compounds 25 (1 lbs 1. . 3k g) 5 lb (2 s. .3 kg ) 4 lb (1 s. .8 4k g) 1 lb (0 . .4 5k g) er EpoMet® F Black Fine Filled Epoxy 20-3381-070 20-3381-400 EpoMet® G Black Regular Filled Epoxy 20-3380-064 20-3380-400 PhenoCure® Black Wood Flour 20-3100-080 20-3100-400 PhenoCure® Red Wood Flour 20-3200-080 20-3200-400 PhenoCure® Green Wood Flour 20-3300-080 20-3300-400 ProbeMet® Bronze Copper KonductoMet® Black Carbon TransOptic™ Clear None 20-3400-080 Diallyl Phthalate Blue Mineral 20-3330-080 Diallyl Phthalate Blue Short-Glass Fiber 20-3340-080 EpoMet® G Molding Coupound (4 lbs) and PhenoCure® Green, Black and Red Thermosetting Powder (5 lbs) 14 Fi ll Material Co lo r Compression Mounting Compounds 20-3385-064 20-3375-016 ProbeMet® Conductive Thermosetting Molding Compound (4 lbs), KonductoMet® Conductive Filled Phenolic Mounting Compound (1 lb) and TransOptic™ Powder (5 lbs) 20-3375-400 Diallyl Phthalate Short-Glass Fiber (5 lbs), and Diallyl Phthalate Mineral Filled (5 lbs) Effective 2010 Compression Mounting Compounds 20-3112-501 20-3113-501 500 bulk packed 20-3212-501 20-3213-501 500 bulk packed 20-3312-501 20-3313-501 20-3111-501 Mounting 12 ”( 38 m m ) Green 14 ”( Red (2 5. 500 bulk packed 1” Black 32 m m 4m y Q ua nt it Color ) m ) PhenoCure® Premolds, Wood Flour Filled Release Agent with Swab** Powdered Mold Release 20-8185-016✠ 20-8185-002✠ 10 0 Q ua nt ity 0. 95 l) R oz ( 32 0. 47 l) R 16 0. oz ( 6 oz ( 17 kg ) l) 3m oz ( 2 Description 1. 6 oz ( 45 g) ef ef ill ill Compression Mounting Accessories 20-8185-032✠ 20-3048 MetCoat Protective Lacquer Spray 20-8190 SamplKlip Stainless Steel Support Clip 20-4000-100 UniClip Plastic Support Clip 20-5100-100 ✠ Restricted article, requires special packaging ** Used for mold release and other mounting applications Phenolic PreMolds Effective 2010 Release Agent, 32 oz. (.95ll) refill, 16 oz. (0.47ll) refill and 2 oz. (3mll) MetCoat Protective Lacquer Spray, 6 oz. (0.17kg) 15 Castable Mounting Compounds Tips, Tricks & Techniques: What you should know: For best results using epoxy systems. ■ Mix using accurate ratios ■ Mix thoroughly: using a 3 cup mixing technique, mixing is more thorough ■ Post cure heating for 2 hours at 50° C (122 °F) can increase hardness ■ Preheating unmixed systems reduces viscosity and shortens cure time; every increase of 10° C (50 °F) reduces gel time by 50%. ■ Mix 25-90ml of epoxy at a time; mixing more than 90ml at a time can cause overexotherming even when poured into smaller 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 Do not use disposable plastic castable mounting cups with high exotherm systems. ■ Do not use Conductive Filler with EpoHeat® because of the low viscosity; the filler will sink to the bottom so the entire mount will NOT be conductive. Best to sputter coat the sample if it needs to be conductive. Conductive Filler works with any other Buehler Epoxy or Acrylic system. ■ EpoHeat systems may crystallize, due to the chemical purity of the 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 two hours, extend the time in the oven until the crystallization is relieved. ■ Castable Accessories: Release Agent – Used for coating the mounting cup for easy release. Use every time with EPDM mounting cups. See pg 20 for a list 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 or Compression Mounting System. See page 19 for a list of part numbers. Conductive Filler - If you need conductive castable mounts for SEM, EDS, and WDS, use Conductive Filler. See page 22 for a list of part numbers. ™ Ep o 5: Col 1 or ® Ep o 4: He 1 at k® Ep o 5: Kw 1 ic Ep o 5: Thi 1. n® 95 Ep o 5: xiC 1 u re ® Mix Quantities: Use this quick guide to estimate how much resin and hardener is needed to fill SamplKups® of the following sizes. 1” Resin Hardener 15 grams 3 grams 15 grams 5.85 grams 15 grams 3 grams 12 grams 3 grams 15 grams 3 grams 4” R ” esin 14 Hardener 20 grams 4 grams 20 grams 7.8 grams 20 grams 4 grams 16 grams 4 grams 20 grams 4 grams 2” Resin 12 Hardener 25 grams 5 grams 25 grams 9.75 grams 25 grams 5 grams 20 grams 5 grams 25 grams 5 grams 2” Resin Hardener 40 grams 8 grams 40 grams 11.2 grams 40 grams 8 grams 32 grams 8 grams 40 grams 8 gram 16 Effective 2010 Castable Mounting Compounds es s Ap pr pe ox r C .N o n um ta be in r er of 1” Si M (2 ze ou 5m nt s m ) 14 ”( 32 m m ) 12 ”( 38 m m ) 2” (5 0m m ) EpoxiCure® 6 hours 82°F (28 °C) 82 Gallon (3.8l) 333 257 165 96 EpoThin® 9 hours 80°F (27 °C) 78 Gallon (3.8l) 333 257 165 96 333 257 165 96 EpoKwick® 90 mins 185°F (85 °C) 82 Gallon (3.8l) EpoHeat® 90 mins 295°F (146 °C) 85 Quart (0.95l) 82 64 41 24 82 Quart (0.95l) 82 64 41 24 90 mins 175°F (79 °C) EpoxiCure Epoxy Resin, 1 gal (3.8ll), EpoxiCure Epoxy Hardener, 2 pt (0.24ll) and EpoMix® Epoxide EpoxiCure® (1 qt resin / 2 pt hardener) 20-8130-032 20-8132-008 EpoxiCure® (1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener) 20-8130-128 20-8132-032 EpoHeat®* (1 qt resin / 1 pt hardener) 20-8120-032 20-8122-016 EpoThin® (1 qt resin / 1 pt hardener) 20-8140-032 20-8142-016 EpoThin® (1 gal resin / 2 qt hardener) 20-8140-128 20-8142-064 EpoKwick® (1 qt resin / 2 pt hardener) EpoHeat® Epoxy Hardener and EpoHeat® Epoxy Resin t✠ 20-8128 EpoKwick® (1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener) 20-8136-128 20-8138-032 EpoColor™ (1 gal resin / 1 qt hardener) 20-8143-032 20-8144-008 ✠ Ki rd e Ha Re si n ne r✠ EpoColor™ Restricted article, requires special packaging 20-8129 *Requires oven cure at 150 °F (65 °C) EpoKwick® Resin and EpoKwick® Epoxy Hardener Effective 2010 17 Mounting Ha rd n D Te m pe Sh or e Type Pe ak Cu re Ti m e ra tu re Epoxy Systems Castable Mounting Coumpounds Si ze Ap p 1” rox (2 . N 5m um m be ) 14 ro fM ”( 32 ou m nt m s 12 ) ”( 38 m m ) 2” (5 0m m ) Co nt ai ne r Ha rd ne ss Sh or e D pe Te m Pe ak Ra tio ix M Type Cu re Ti m e ra tu re Acrylic Systems SamplKwick® 5-8 mins 2 to 1 175°F (79°C) 85 5 lb. (2.3kg) 250 194 125 72 VariDur® 10 mins 2 to 1 170°F (77°C) 85 (2.3kg) 250 194 125 72 54 42 27 15 54 42 27 15 10-15 mins 2 to 1 212°F (100°C) 84 VariDur® 3000 15-30 mins 2 to1 252°F (122°C) 90 2.2 lb (1kg) SamplKwick® (1 lb resin / 12 oz hardener) 20-3562 20-3564 20-3560✠ SamplKwick® (5 lb resin / 64 oz hardener) 20-3566 20-3568 SamplKwick® (25 lb resin / 2.5 gal hardener) 20-3562-025 20-3564-320 SamplKwick® (100 lb resin / 5 gal hardener) 20-3562-100 20-3564-640 VariKleer (1 kg resin / 500 ml hardener) VariDur® Kit Includes: 1lb. resin,12 oz. hardener, 5 cups, 10 stirring sticks & 1 scoop 20-3590 VariDur® (1 lb resin / 12 oz hardener) 20-3572 20-3574 VariDur® (5 lb resin / 54 oz hardener) 20-3576 20-3578 VariDur® 3000 (1 kg resin / 500 ml hardener) ✠ 18 t Ki rd e Ha SamplKwick® Kit Includes: 1lb. resin, 12 oz. hardener, 5 cups, 10 stirring sticks & 1 scoop Re si n ne r✠ VariKleer 2.2 lb (1kg) Restricted article, requires special packaging 20-3570✠ 20-3580 *Requires oven cure at 150 °F (65 °C) Effective 2010 Castable Mounting Coupounds 1” 20-9178 20-8181 20-8151-100 20-8251-100 20-8280 1.25” 20-8180 20-8182 20-8152-100 20-8252-100 20-8281 1.5” 20-9181 20-8183 20-8153-100 20-8253-100 20-8282SO 2” 20-9184 20-8184 20-8154-100 20-8254-100 20-8283SO 2.5” x 1.4” x 1.8” (1 each) 20-6185 6” x 4” x 2” (1 each) 20-6186 6” x 3” x 1” (1 each) 60-6187 Mounting EP DM Size (s et Sa m (s p e t lK of up 12 s ) of 5) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Pl a (s stic e (fo t o Ri r f ng ep bes 100 Fo ox t r ) rm y s es s ys ult te s, u m s s) e w Ph ith e ( s no e l (fo t o ic r f R ep bes 100 ing ox t r ) Fo y s es rm ys ult s te s, u m s e s ) Di w ith s Cu po s ps ab (s le et M of ou 50 nt ) ing Ring Forms & Molds for Castable Mounts 25mm 20-9177 30mm 20-9179 40mm 20-9182 60mm 20-9183 Si li (s con et e of M 1 old ea s ch ) Size Sa m (s p et lK of up 12 s ) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders SamplKups®Reusable Mounting Cups Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups Phenolic Ring Forms & Recessed Plastic Discs 20-8483SO 55 x 30 x 22mm 20-8484 70 x 40 x 22mm 20-8485 Disposable Plastic Castable Mounting Cups *for best results, use with epoxy systems Effective 2010 19 Castable Mounting Accessories 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 are compatible with all Buehler castable media types (epoxy and acrylic). Specimen support clips are not recommended for compression mounting. The SamplKlip® and SamplKlip® I are compatible with compression mounting, however the stainless steel SamplKlip® may deform 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 the polymer clips (SamplKlip® I, Specimen Support Clip, or UniClip®) is best to prevent interference with etching due to a stainless steel clip in 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) 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 SamplKlip® All dimensions and weights are approximate and intended only to provide a relative comparison of these products. The width values are measurements of the clip at its widest point without a specimen. UniClip® height given above includes legs (h ~ 0.235” without). SamplKlip Support Clip 100 SamplKlip I Support Clip 100 20-4100-100 Specimen Support Clips* 1000 20-4001-000 UniClip Support Clip 100 20-5100-100 Pl a (S stic m al lO .D .) es s in l st ic Pl a Q ua Description St a nt it y St ee l Castable Mounting Specimen Support Clips SamplKlip Support Clip SamplKlip I Support Clip Specimen Support Clips UniClip Support Clip 20-4000-100 20-4100-100S * Best when used in Epoxy 20 Effective 2010 Castable Mounting Compounds Size Re ce Pl sse as d t (Q ic D ty is . 5 cs ) * SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Each 20-8179-001SO 25mm 20-3511SO Release Agent with Swab✝ 2 oz. (0.03l) 20-8185-002✠ 1” 20-3521SO Release Agent Refill 1 pt. (0.47l) 20-8185-016✠ 30mm 20-3512SO Release Agent Refill 1 qt. (0.95l) 20-8185-032✠ 4””“ 14 20-3513SO MetCoat Protective Lacquer Coating 6 oz. (0.17kg) 20-8190✠ 2”” 12 20-3514SO Mounting Cement Lakeside 70 12 bars 40-8100 40mm 20-3515SO Mounting Cement Balsam 4 oz. (113g) 40-8110-004✠ 50mm 20-3516SO Mounting Cement Balsam 16 oz. (453 g) 40-8110-016✠ 2” 20-3517SO Mounting Wax Crystalbond* 1 stick, 7“ x d“ (178 x 22mm) 40-8150 1 stick, 7“x 1“ x 2“ (178 x 25.4 x 12.7mm) 20-8145 2 oz. (0.06l) 40-8151 12 .7 cm ) our ringforms Description EdgeMet® Electroless Nickel Kit 1qt. (0.95l) A & B Solutions & 6oz (0.18l) Preclean Solution 20-8192✠ Pumps for Gallon Size Epoxy Containers Each 20-8000SO Paper Cups, 5 oz. (148mll) 100 20-8177-100 Stirring Sticks, Wooden 1000 20-8175 1 lb. (.45kg) 20-8196 Flat Edge Filler MetKleer Adhesive Bases x (1 5” 0. 2 x TEM Epoxy * Recessed plate for use with Cast N’ Vac or as a base with 4” Mounting Wax Crystalbond LT** Mounting Glass Plate, seamed edges 5” x 7” (12.7 x 17.8cm) Q Description ua nt it y SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Castable Mounting Accessories 20-8188 MetKleer Adhesive Bases ✠ 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 Effective 2010 21 Castable Mounting Compounds & Accessories Conductive Filler and Pigments for Castable Mounts Buehler’s Conductive Filler. If you need conductive castable mounts 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. Conductive Filler Buehler's Castable Mount Pigments allow you to enhance the contrast between your specimen and any of our epoxy or acrylic mounting compounds. While these pigments color code and enhance contrast, they do not infiltrate pores and cannot be used as a substitute for EpoColor™. Blue, Red and Black Pigments 1 oz (30mll) 20-8501SO Fi ll ct Co nd u d Re Bl 20-8502SO iv e en t m k ac ue Bl Size Pi g Pi g Pi gm m en t en t er SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders 20-8504SO 20-8500 2 lb. (.9kg) PWB Holders Angle Polishing Inserts PWB Coupon Pins PWB Met Pins nt ity ua Description Q Ty pe SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / PWB Mounting Accessories 18:” (29mm O.D.) 10 20-8200-010SO 14” Diameter (32mm) 10 20-8205-010SO 1z” long 1000 60-5053 a” long 3000 60-5084 Tip PWB Coupon Pins 22 PWB Met Pins PWB Met pins are used to hold coupons in High Volume Printed Wiring 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 to 0.125” thick) in each of the six cavities utilizing two coupon pins 1z” 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 pins a” long (60-5084). Effective 2010 Mounting Accessories 2″ MetGrip Sample Holders, 12 (38mm) 20-3046✠ Powdered Mold Release 1.6 oz. (45g) 20-3048 Plasticine Clay 1 lb. (0.45kg) 1522-0300 2 1522-0100 Leveling Press Each 0422-1000 Leveling Press Kit (Includes Leveling Press, Plasticine Clay & 4 Metal Slides) Each 0799-0124 25 20-8174 Glass Slides, Regular 1.06” x 1.81” (27mm x 46mm) 1 gross (144) 40-8000-001 Glass Slides, Regular 1.06” x 1.81” (27mm x 46mm) 10 gross (1440) 40-8000-010 Glass Slides, Micro 3” x 1” (76.2mm x 25.4mm) 10 gross (1440) 40-8002-010 Glass Slides, Cover 0.94” x 1.54” (24mm x 39mm) 10 gross (1440) 40-8008-010 100* 40-8011-100 32 oz. (0.95l) 75-6000-032 Metal Slides Silicone Mold Release Spray, 6 oz. (0.17kg) Leveling Press Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / 6 oz. (0.17kg) Specimen Storage Cups 4” (32mm) mounts for 14 Glass Slides 1” (25mm) Diameter UltraMet® 2 Sonic Cleaner Mounting Silicone Mold Release Spray Q Description ua nt it y Miscellaneous Mounting Accessories ✠ Restricted article, requires special packaging *Also available in quantity of 1000. Replace “100” with “000” in the catalog number to order this quantity. UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaner, 32 oz. (0.95ll) Effective 2010 23 Grinding/Polishing Technical Information & Metal Bonded Grinding Discs Tips, Tricks & Techniques: 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 See www.buehler.com/grinding_polishing.htm for more information. ■ ■ Apex® CGD (Coarse Grinding Disc) ) m 12 ”( 30 5m 25 4 10 ”( 03 m (2 Q Grey (320µm) 1 41-10006 41-10009 41-10012 1 41-10007 41-10010 41-10013 1 41-10008 41-10011 41-10014 Black (125µm) 8” Color/Micron Green (240µm) 24 ua nt ity m ) m m ) Apex® CGD: aggressive metal bonded diamond discs designed for continuous use and high material removal rates on hard to grind materials. Excellent results with: tool steels, tungsten carbide, hard ceramics and titanium. Effective 2010 Diamond Grinding Discs Apex® Quick-Change Magnetic System Apex® Quick-Change Magnetic System is a patented magnetic-based system used in conjunction with either abrasive surfaces or polishing cloths. Apex® consists of two components.The first is the Apex® M 4 reusable, long-life magnetic disc. With a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing on one side, the Apex® M 3 disc can be used on any conventional platen.The second component is the Apex® B bimetallic plate and is used between the Apex® M disc and any PSA backed abrasive surface, polishing cloth or other consumable 2 of choice. 1 m m ) m Apex® M Discs PSA Backed Magnetic Discs 1 41-2739-608-001 41-2739-610-001 41-2739-612-001 Apex® B Bimetallic Plates 1 41-2739-208-001 41-2739-210-001 41-2739-212-001 Apex® MagoDisc - Aluminum Platen with MagnoFix Installed 1 16-2071 16-2571 16-3071 Apex® MagnoFix PSA Backed Magnetic Disc 1 16-2070 16-2570SO 16-3070SO Apex® MagnoMet Metallic Plate 5 16-2072 16-2572 16-3072 Apex® MagnoPad Teflon® Coated Metallic Plate 5 16-2073 16-2573 16-3073 Grinding/Polishing 12 ”( 30 5 25 4 (2 03 10 ”( Q Type 8” ua nt it y m m ) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders m ) Platen (1), Apex M (2), Apex B (3) & Apex DGD (4) ApexHercules® Rigid Grinding Discs ) ”( 30 5m m 12 25 4 10 ”( (2 03 8” Q Type ua nt it y m m ) m m ) ApexHercules® Rigid Grinding Discs are a series of engineered surfaces that are used with MetaDi® and MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspensions to grind specimens.These discs improve efficiency 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. ApexHercules® H (for materials ≥ HRC20, HV236) 1 41-2740-308-001 41-2740-310-001 41-2740-312-001 ApexHercules® S (for materials < HRC20, HV236) 1 41-2740-408-001 41-2740-410-001 41-2740-412-001 Effective 2010 25 Diamond Grinding Discs Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) provide long wear, resin-bonded, fixed abrasive surfaces for your every application.These discs provide high removal rates and superb edge retention and flatness. • Durable enough for the initial grind of an unmounted specimen, yet available down to 0.5 micron • Just add water and use • Excellent for hard materials, ceramic, glass, TSC and more • The consumable of choice for Zaxis Macro Material Removal System • Can be dressed with 15-6190 Dressing Stick m m ) 12 ”( 30 5 m m ) 25 4 10 ”( 8” (2 03 y 165 1 41-5008 41-5010 40-5012 125 1 41-5108 41-5110 41-5112 70 1 41-5208 41-5210 41-5212 45 1 41-5308 41-5310 41-5312 30 1 41-5408 41-5410 41-5412 15 1 41-5508 41-5510 41-5512 9 1 41-5608 41-5610 41-5612 1 41-5708 41-5710 41-5712 1 41-5808 41-5810 41-5812 1 41-5908 41-5910 41-5912 6 3 0.5 26 ua nt it Micron Q 4 3 2 1 m m ) Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) Effective 2010 Diamond Grinding Discs m m ) 12 ”( 8” 10 ”( 25 4 m ) m (2 03 y ua nt it Color (Micron) Green (240) 1 41-3308 41-3310 41-3312 Black (125) 1 41-3408 41-3410 41-3412 Red (75) 1 41-3508 41-3510SO 41-3512 Purple (45) 1 41-3608 41-3610 41-3612 Yellow (35) 1 41-3708 41-3710 41-3712 White (15) 1 41-3808 41-3810SO 41-3812 Blue (8) 1 41-3908 41-3910SO 41-3912 Grinding/Polishing Apex® DGD Color provides long wear, resin-bonded, fixed abrasive surfaces for your every application.These discs provide high material removal rates and excellent edge retention and flatness. • Bonding characteristics allow these discs to be used on a wide variety of materials, including softer materials such as brass and copper. • Just add water and use • The consumable of choice for Zaxis Macro Material Removal System • Can be dressed with 15-6190 Dressing Stick SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Q 4 3 2 1 30 5m m ) Apex® Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) 4m ) (3 05 m m 12 ” (2 10 ”( 25 Q Type 8” ua nt ity NEW 03 m m ) m ) ReVēl new possibilities with new technology. A 5 41-10044 41-10045 41-10046 B 5 41-10047 41-10048 41-10049 Preparation Methods featuring NEW ReVēl Discs: Material Ferrous Materials 60 HRC Ferrous Materials Ferrous 50 HRC Materials 50 HRC Inconel Nickel Based Alloys Tungsten carbide Tungsten Carbide Effective 2010 Surface Time CarbiMet® 2, 320 grit ReVēl A ChemoMet® with MasterMet® CarbiMet® 2, 320 grit ReVēl A ChemoMet® with MasterMet® CarbiMet® 2,400 grit ReVēl B ChemoMet® with MasterMet® Apex® DGD Yellow ReVēl A Until plane 2 minutes 4 minutes, 20 seconds Until plane 2 minutes 4 minutes, 20 seconds Until plane 2 minutes 4 minutes, 20 seconds Until plane 2 minutes 27 Diamond Grinding Discs CarbiMet® 2 (320/P400) Abrasive Discs, UltraPad™, TriDent™ and MicroCloth® Polishing Cloths, 9µm and 3µm MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspension, MasterPrep® Final Polishing Suspension Fe & Ni 42-10017 42-10018 42-10019 CarbiMet® 2 (320/P400) Abrasive Discs, UltraPad™, TriDent™, TexMet® and MasterTex® Polishing Cloths, 9µm, 3µm, 1µm MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Paste, MetaDi® Fluid and MasterMet® Final Polishing Suspension Al & Cu 42-10020 42-10021 42-10022 Ti 42-10023 42-10024 42-10025 Electronic & Polymer 42-10026 42-10027 42-10028 Ceramic & Refractory 42-10029 42-10030 42-10031 CarbiMet® 2 (240/P280) Abrasive Discs, UltraPol™ and ChemoMet® Polishing Cloths, 9µm MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspension, and MasterMet®Final Polishing Suspension CarbiMet® 2 (240/P280) and (600/P1200) Abrasive Discs, TexMet® and MicroCloth® Polishing Cloths, 3µm MetaDi®Supreme Diamond Paste, MetaDi® Fluid and MasterPrep® Final Polishing Suspension Apex® DGD Red Disc, UltraPol™, TexMet®and ChemoMet® Polishing Cloths, 9µm and 3µm MetaDi® Diamond Supreme and MasterMet® Final Polishing Suspension Bundle for Ferrous and Nickel material Bundle for Aluminum and Copper material Bundle for Titanium material Bundle for Electronic and Polymer material Bundle for Ceramic and Refactory material 28 Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing 12 ”( 30 5 m m ) m m ) 25 4 (2 03 10 ”( M Consists of: 8” at er ia l NEW m m ) New SumMet™ Bundles, contain enough supplies to prepare 100 specimen holders Diamond Grinding Discs 30 micron Orange 1 15-6330SO 15-6430SO 9 micron Blue 1 15-6309SO 15-6409SO 3 micron Yellow 1 15-6303SO 15-6403SO Grinding/Polishing (2 03 8” 12 ”( 30 5 m ) m y ua nt it Diamond Size Q Bo (a x Co ll in dis de co cs lo gr r) ey SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders m m ) UltraPrep™ Resin-Bonded Diamond Discs m 12 ”( 30 5m m ) 8” (2 0 3m m m 2d ”( 73 ua Q Bo x Diamond Size nt ity Co de ) ) UltraPrep™ Metal-Bonded Diamond Discs 125 micron Black 1 69-1599 15-6199 15-6299 70 micron Red 1 69-1571 15-6170 15-6270 45 micron Yellow 1 69-1545 15-6145 15-6245 15 micron White 1 69-1515 15-6115 15-6215 9 micron Blue 1 69-1509 15-6109 15-6209 6 micron Light Purple 1 69-1506 15-6106 15-6206 UltraPrep™ Metal Bonded Diamond Discs, PSA Backed Effective 2010 29 Abrasive Discs CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed m ) 12 ”( 30 5m m m ) 25 4 10 ”( m m ) 8” (2 03 y ua nt it Grit ANSI (FEPA) Q NE W Ab r Si asi ze ve (µ m ) CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs are a premium line of grinding papers designed for superior grinding performance on all types of specimens. These discs are designed for wet or dry grinding; however wet grinding should induce less deformation in specimens. The tightly held abrasive grain sizing gives CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs the rapid material removal and uniform finish needed to reduce rough and final polishing times. The uniformity and consistency of these discs make them an excellent choice for use with automatic grinding and polishing systems. CarbiMet 2 Discs utilize premium “C” weight paper. 60 (P60) 269.0 100 30-5108-060-102 30-5125-1-060-102 30-5121-060-102 120 (P120) 127.0 100 30-5108-120-102 30-5125-1-120-102 30-5121-120-102 180 (P180) 78.0 100 30-5108-180-102 30-5125-1-180-102 30-5121-180-102 240 (P280) 52.2 100 30-5108-240-102 30-5125-1-240-102 30-5121-240-102 320 (P400) 35.0 100 30-5108-320-102 30-5125-1-320-102 30-5121-320-102 400 (P800) 21.8 100 30-5108-400-102 30-5125-1-400-102 30-5121-400-102 600 (P1200) 15.3 100 30-5108-600-102 30-5125-1-600-102 30-5121-600-102 800 (P1500) 12.6 100 30-5538-800-100 30-5125-1-800-100 30-5542-800-100 8.4 100 30-5538-012-100 30-5125-1-012-100 30-5542-012-100 70 30-5108-102 30-5125-1-102 30-5121-102 MicroCut® Disc 1200 (P2500) MicroCut® Disc Assorted (60-600) (P60-P1200) Note: The Assorted packages have 10 each of various grit sizes. 30 Effective 2010 Abrasive Discs m m )✝ 12 ”( 30 5 m m ) 25 4 10 ”( m m ) 73 m m (2 03 8” 60 (P60) 269.0 100 120 (P120) 127.0 100 30-5170-120-102 30-5118-120-102 30-5125-3-120-102 30-5112-120-102 180 (P180) 78.0 100 30-5170-180-102 30-5118-180-102 30-5125-3-180-102 30-5112-180-102 240 (P280) 52.2 100 30-5170-240-102 30-5118-240-102 30-5125-3-240-102 30-5112-240-102 320 (P400) 35.0 100 30-5170-320-102 30-5118-320-102 30-5125-3-320-102 30-5112-320-102 400 (P800) 21.8 100 30-5170-400-102 30-5118-400-102 30-5125-3-400-102 30-5112-400-102 600 (P1200) 15.3 100 30-5170-600-102 30-5118-600-102 30-5125-3-600-102 30-5112-600-102 12.6 100 30-5170-800-100 30-5528-800-100 30-5125-3-800-100 30-5532-800-100 8.4 100 30-5170-012-100 30-5528-012-100 30-5125-3-012-100 30-5532-012-100 60 30-5178-182 30-5118-102 30-5125-3-102 30-5112-102 800 (P1500) 30-5112-060-102 Grinding/Polishing Grit ANSI (FEPA) 2d ””“ ( NE W Ab r Si asiv ze e (µ m ) Q ua nt it y )* * CarbiMet® 2 Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed 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. Effective 2010 31 Abrasive Discs ZirMet® Abrasive Discs are polyester-backed discs coated with a zirconia alumina abrasive. They provide maximum material removal with minimum heat generation and sample deformation, and are intended primarily for heavy stock removal in the initial grinding stages. 12 ”( 30 5m y ua nt it Grit ANSI (FEPA) Q 4 3 2 1 Ab r Si asi ze ve (µ m ) m ) ZirMet® Abrasive Discs 60 (P60) 269.0 25 15-5132-060-025 120 (P120) 127.0 25 15-5132-120-025 180 (P180) 78.0 25 15-5132-180-025 220 (P240) 58.5 25 15-5132-220-025 BuehlerMet® II Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed ) m ”( 30 5m 12 10 ”( 25 4 m 03 m (2 8” ua nt ity Q Grit ANSI (FEPA) Ab Si ras ze iv (µ e m ) ) m m ) The BuehlerMet® II line of Abrasive Discs has been developed for less critical laboratory grinding of metallographic and petrographic samples. These papers utilize a plain commercial “C” weight paper 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. 60 (P60) 269.0 100 30-5308-060-102 30-5310-060-102 30-5321-060-102 120 (P120) 127.0 100 30-5308-120-102 30-5310-120-102 30-5321-120-102 180 (P180) 78.0 100 30-5308-180-102 30-5310-180-102 30-5321-180-102 240 (P280) 52.2 100 30-5308-240-102 30-5310-240-102 30-5321-240-102 320 (P400) 35.0 100 30-5308-320-102 30-5310-320-102 30-5321-320-102 400 (P800) 21.8 100 30-5308-400-102 30-5310-400-102 30-5321-400-102 600 (P1200) 15.3 100 30-5308-600-102 30-5310-600-102 30-5321-600-102 70 30-5308-102 30-5310-102 30-5321-102 Assorted (60-600) (P60-P1200) 32 Effective 2010 Abrasive Discs m ) m 60 (P60) 269.0 100 30-5318-060-102 30-5328-060-102 30-5312-060-102 120 (P120) 127.0 100 30-5318-120-102 30-5328-120-102 30-5312-120-102 180 (P180) 78.0 100 30-5318-180-102 30-5328-180-102 30-5312-180-102 240 (P280) 52.2 100 30-5318-240-102 30-5328-240-102 30-5312-240-102 320 (P400) 35.0 100 30-5318-320-102 30-5328-320-102 30-5312-320-102 400 (P800) 21.8 100 30-5318-400-102 30-5328-400-102 30-5312-400-102 600 (P1200) 15.3 100 30-5318-600-102 30-5328-600-102 30-5312-600-102 70 30-5318-102 30-5328-102 30-5312-102 Assorted (60-600) (P60-P1200) Grinding/Polishing 12 ”( 8” 10 ”( 30 5 25 4 m m ) (2 03 Ab Si ras ze iv (µ e m ) Q ua nt it y Grit ANSI (FEPA) m m ) BuehlerMet® II Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed MetGrip® Liners MetGrip® Liners Effective 2010 10 30-8508 30-8510 (3 05 m m 12 ” 25 4 10 ”( (2 03 8” Q Description ua nt it y m m ) m m ) ) 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 paper should be applied to the plain liner side. Each liner lasts approximatley 10 uses. 30-8512 33 Abrasive Belts, Rolls & Strips CarbiMet® & CarbiMet® 2 Belts, Rolls & Strips and ZirMet® Belts Buehler MetSplice® Belts are recommended for general coarse and fine grinding applications where a uniform surface finish is required. The specially designed biased-butt splice eliminates the typical 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. Grit ANSI (FEPA) Ab Si ras ze iv (µ e m ) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Ca rb Be iM lts et ® 91 4” x M e 4m 36 tS m ” (1 plic ), Q 0 e ty 2 x ® .1 0 Ca rb Ro i M lls et® 3v for 2 A H ” ” a br 18 x 6 nd asi .3 0’ iM ve m (8 et ), Q 7m ® ty m 2 .1 x Ca rb St iM rip et ® 3” s fo 2 A x 1 r H br 27 1” and asi 9m (76 iM ve m .2m et® ), Q m 1 ty x , Zi .1 rM 00 * Ab et® ra M si et 3” ve Sp x B li x 9 11” elts ce® 1 (1 Qt 4m 02m y. m) m 5 , CarbiMet® MetSplice® Belts 50 (P50) 326.0 60 (P60) 269.0 80 (P80) 201.0 16-5200-080-010 120 (P120) 127.0 16-5200-120-010 16-5400-120-005 180 (P180) 78.0 16-5200-180-010 16-5400-180-005SO 220 (P240) 58.5 240 (P280) 52.2 16-5200-240-010 30-5143-240-002 30-5160-240-102 320 (P400) 35.0 16-5200-320-010 30-5143-320-002 30-5160-320-102 400 (P800) 21.8 16-5200-400-010 30-5143-400-002 30-5160-400-102 600 (P1200 15.3 16-5200-600-010 30-5143-600-002 30-5160-600-102 16-5200-050-010 16-5400-060-005 16-5400-220-005SO Assorted (240-600) (P280-P1200) 30-5160-102 * The Assorted package (30-5160-102) has a quantity of 40, 10 each of 240, 320, 400 and 600 grits. 34 Effective 2010 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-sensitive adhesives (PSA) and plain backed versions, depending on diameter. FibrMet® Discs, 8″ (203mm) 12 PS ”” (3 A 05 Ba m ck m) ed 8” Pl ” (20 ai 3 n m Ba m ck ) ed 8” PS ” (20 A 3m Ba m ck ) ed 4” PS ” (10 A 2m Ba m ck ) ed Off White Al2O3 50 69-3110SO 69-3175SO 69-3275 69-3274SO 0.3 White Al2O3 50 69-3104* 69-3174* 1 Green Al2O3 50 69-3103* 69-3173 3 Pink Al2O3 50 69-3102* 69-3172* 69-3272 69-3122* 3 Grey SiC 50 69-3912SO 9 Light Blue Al2O3 50 69-3101* 69-3171 69-3271 69-3121* 12 Yellow Al2O3 50 69-3100* 69-3170 15 Grey SiC 50 69-3107 Grinding/Polishing 0.05 M Micron Co l or at er ia l Q ua nt ity SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders 69-3124* 69-3123* 69-3120* *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. Effective 2010 35 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 abrasive particles is a concern UltraPrep™ Diamond Lapping Film Discs, Type A, 8“ (203mm) PSA backed SEM image, UltraPrep™, Type A surface SEM image Cross-section of UltraPrep™, Type A SEM image, UltraPrep™, Type B Surface SEM image of a Cross-section of UltraPrep™, Type B ck ed 4” ” (1 Ty 0 pe 2m A, m) PS A Ba ck ed 8” ”( Ty 20 pe 3m A, m) PS , A Ba ck ed 8” ” (2 Ty 0 pe 3m A, m) Pl , ai n Ba ck 8” ed ” (2 Ty 0 pe 3m B, m) PS , A Ba 8” ck ” (2 ed Pl 0 ai 3m n B a m) ck , Ty ed p e B, 2d Ty ”” (7 pe 3m A, m PS ) A Ba nt it y ua Q Micron Co lo r SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders 0.1 Light Gray 5 69-1791SO 69-3118SO 15-6791 15-6792 0.5 White 5 69-1795SO 69-3117SO 15-6795 15-6796 15-6495SO 15-6496SO 1 Lavender 5 69-1801SO 69-3116 15-6801 15-6802 15-6501SO 15-6502SO 3 Pink 5 69-1803SO 69-3115 15-6803 15-6804 15-6503 15-6504SO 6 Brown 5 69-1806SO 69-3114 15-6806 15-6807 15-6506SO 15-6507SO 9 Blue 5 69-1809 69-3113 15-6809 15-6810 15-6509SO 15-6510SO 15 Orange/ Brown 5 69-1815SO 69-3112 15-6815 15-6816 30 Green 5 69-1830SO 69-3111SO 15-6830 15-6831 36 Effective 2010 Abrasive Powders Silicon Carbide and Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide abrasive powders are available in various particle sizes. These may, at times, be preferred for fine grinding of samples on various surfaces such as cast iron, tin, lead or cloth covered wheels. The powders are generally used in distilled water mixtures that vary in consistency from a thin liquid to a paste-like compound depending upon the powder-towater ratio. 4 3 2 1 Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powder, 5 lb. Grinding/Polishing ) 3 Al u Ox min id um e (A l2 O Si li (S con iC C ) ar bi y ua nt it Q Grit Size ANSI (FEPA) Si ze (µ m ) de Silicon Carbide Powder, 5 lb. 120 (P120) 127.0 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6400-120-080 240 (P280) 52.2 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6405-240-080 320 (P400) 35.0 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6407-320-080 400 (P600) 25.8 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6410-0400-080 40-6425-400-080 600 (P1200) 15.3 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6415-600-080 40-6430-600-080 1000 (P2000) 10.3 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6418-000-080 3 Al u Ox min id um e (A l2 O Q Particle Size ua nt it y ) Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders 12.5 micron 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6612-125-080 9.5 micron 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6609-095-080 5.0 micron 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6605-050-080 3.0 micron 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6603-030-080 Effective 2010 37 Laboratory Cloth Selection Grade Guide Premium Polishing Cloths & Pads & NEWOVED R IMP & NEWOVED R IMP Premium Recommended Cloths Micron Size Abrasive Type UltraPad™ 15-3 UltraPol™ Cloth Characteristics Usage Guide Applications Diamond Hard Woven, No Nap with High Material Removal Used to Replace Multiple SiC Grinding Steps Ferrous Materials and Thermal Spray Coatings 15-1 Diamond Hard Woven, No Nap Excellent Surface Finish used to retain flatness in medium to hard specimens Minerals, Coal, and Ceramics, Inclusion Retention in Steels, and Refractory Metals Nylon 15-1 Diamond Medium Hard Woven, No Nap Used to Retain Flatness and Hard Phases Ferrous Materials, Sintered Carbides and Cast Irons TexMet® P 15-3 Diamond Hard Perforated Non-woven Pad for High Material Removal Used for Material Removal and Flatness of Hard Specimens Ceramics, Carbides, Petrographic, Hard Metals, Glass, Metal Matrix Composites TexMet® 15-3 Diamond, Al2O3 Non-woven Pad for Surface Finish Most Popular Cloth for Intermediate Steps, Good for Most Materials Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals, Ceramics, Electronic Packages, PCB’s, Thermal Spray Coatings, Cast Irons, Cermets, Minerals, Composites, Plastics TriDent™ 15-1 Diamond Softer, Durable, Woven Synthetic, No Nap Used to Maximize Flatness and Retain Phases while Providing Excellent Surface Finish Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals, Microelectronics, Coatings VerduTex 15-1 Diamond Durable, Medium Hard Synthetic Silk Used for rough and final polishing. Ferrous and Nonferrous Composite Materal and Plastic (CFK, GFK) VelTex 9-1 Diamond Short-napped Synthetic Velvet Ideal for final polishing Steel, Non Ferrous and Soft Materials WhiteFelt® 6-0.02 Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 Soft and Durable Matted Wool Cloth General Usage for Intermediate to Fine Steps Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals MicroFloc 6-1 Diamond Medium Hard, Napped Rayon Cloth Good results when used Ferrous and Nonferrous with unmounted specimens Materials PoliCloth 6-1 Diamond Medium Hard, Woven Wool Cloth General Usage MicroCloth® 5-0.02 Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 Synthetic Cloth with Medium Nap Most Popular General Usage Ferrous and Nonferrous Final Polishing Cloth Metals, Ceramics, Composites, PCB’s, Cast Irons, Cermets, Plastics, Electronics MasterTex® 1-0.05 Al2O3, SiO2 Soft Synthetic Velvet with Low Nap Softer Final Polishing Cloth Soft Nonferrous and Microelectronic Packages ChemoMet® 1-0.02 Al2O3, SiO2 Soft Synthetic Cloth General Usage Cloth that Removes Smear Metal from Tough Materials during Chemomechanical Polishing Titanium, Stainless Steels, Lead/Tin Solders, Electronic Packages, Soft Nonferrous Metals, Plastics 38 Cast iron, copper and aluminum alloys, coal and other soft materials Effective 2010 Polishing Cloths 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. Coarse Intermediate Fine & NEWOVED R IMP 12 ” Di (30 am 5m Q et m ty e ) . 1 r, 0 40-7112SO 40-7118 40-7120 40-7122 UltraPol™ 40-7442SO 40-7448 40-7450 40-7452 40-7052 40-7068 40-7070 40-7072 40-7638 40-7640 40-7642 Nylon TexMet® 40-1002 40-1008 40-1010 40-1012 TriDent™ 40-7502 40-7518 40-7520 40-7522 VerduTex 40-8018 40-8020SO 40-8022 VelTex 40-8218 40-8220SO 40-8222SO WhiteFelt® 16-2002 16-2502SO 16-3002SO PoliCloth 40-8418 40-8420 40-8422 MicroFloc 40-8318SO 40-8320SO 40-8322SO MicroCloth® 40-7212 40-7218 40-7220 40-7222 MasterTex® 40-7702 40-7738 40-7740 40-7742 ChemoMet® 40-7902 40-7918 40-7920 40-7922 Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing ia m et er , 10 Q ” (2 ty 54 .1 m 0 m )D )D UltraPad™ TexMet® P & NEWOVED R IMP 8” Q (20 ty 3 .1 m 0 m Premium Cloths, PSA Backed 2d Q ”” (7 ty 3 .2 m 0 m )D ia m et er , ia m et er , SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders 39 Grinding/Polishing Consumables • Eliminates the possibility of air bubbles between the cloth and the platen • Easier application and removal of cloths Fine Benefits of MB Cloths: Intermediate Coarse 12 ” Q ” (30 ty 5 .5 m m ) Premium Cloths, Magnetic Backed 10 ” Q ” (25 ty 4 .5 m m ) 8” ” Q (20 ty 3 .5 m m ) Magnetic Backed (MB) Cloths for use with Apex® M Ultra MB 41-10041 41-10042 41-10043 TexMet MB 41-10035 41-10036 41-10037 Satyn MB 41-10038 41-10039 41-10040 Chemia MB 41-10032 41-10033 41-10034 • Eliminates the need for an Apex® B • Easy-to-use, soft flexible backing MB Premium Cloths Premium Cloths Recommended Micron Size Abrasive Type Ultra MB 15-3 Diamond TexMet MB 15-3 Diamond, Al2O3 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 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 Chemia MB 40 Cloth Characteristics A very hard and extremely flat polishing cloth, tightly woven from very fine polyester fibers to transmit flatness. Alternative for: Nylon, UltraPad™, or UltraPol™ Polishing Cloths A magnetic backed version of TexMet® - a firm, dense and hard polishing disc with excellent uniformity. Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing Consumables MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Suspensions & Pastes MetaDi® Supreme Suspensions (left) are non-toxic, non-combustible, and environmentally safe polycrystalline diamond suspensions which have a greater number of cutting facets than monocrystalline diamond and higher removal rates. These provide reduced subsurface deformation and are ideal when working with samples composed of different materials or hardnesses. 0.05µm Charcoal 40-6627 0.10µm Charcoal 40-6628 0.25µm Gray 40-6629 1µm Blue 40-6630 40-6630-032 40-6630-128 1µm Fine Blue 40-6630F 40-6630-032F 40-6630-128F 3µm Green 40-6631 40-6631-032 40-6631-128 3µm Fine Green 40-6631F 40-6631-032F 40-6631-128F 6µm Yellow 40-6632 40-6632-032 40-6632-128 40-6305 9µm Deep Red 40-6633 40-6633-032 40-6633-128 40-6307 15µm Brown 40-6634 40-6634-032 40-6634-128 40-6309 Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing M e Di taD am i® 32 on Su oz d S pre . ( us m .9 p e 5l e ) R ns ef ion ill M et D i aD am i® 1 o Su ga nd p l. ( S rem 3 . us 8l pe e )R n ef sio ill n M et Di aD am i® 20 on Su g d pr Pa em st e e M e Di taD am i® 8 o Su oz nd p . ( S re 0. u m 24 sp e l) en si on Diamond Size Co l or MetaDi® Supreme Diamond Pastes (right) offer the same benefits as our MetaDi® Supreme Suspensions in paste form. This product is naturally colored with no dyes. 40-6629-128 40-6301 40-6303 41 Diamond Polishing Suspensions & Pastes MetaDi® Diamond Suspensions & Pastes Co l or MetaDi® Diamond Suspension M e Di taD a i 1 mo ® pt n .( d 0. Su 47 s l) p e ns i MetaDi® II Diamond Paste on M e Di taD a i 1 mo ® pt n .( d 0. Su 47 s l) pe O ns il io n M et Di aD am i® 1 o ga nd l. ( S 3 . us 8l p e ) ns io n MetaDi® Diamond Polishing Compounds are the standard of the industry for critical sample preparation processes. The unique formulation of MetaDi® compounds makes them the best for use in metallographic, petrographic, and ceramographic polishing applications. MetaDi® diamond compounds are a premium product that utilize natural (in MetaDi® Paste formula) and synthetic (in MetaDi® Suspension and MetaDi® II Paste formula) diamond graded for 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. Diamond Size 40-6530 40-6540 40-6530-128 3µm Green 40-6531 40-6541 40-6531-128 6µm Yellow 40-6532 40-6542 40-6532-128 9µm Deep Red 40-6533 40-6543 40-6533-128 15µm Brown 40-6534 40-6544 40-6534-128 M Diamond Size et Di aDi am ® 20 on g d Co He Pa nc av ste en y tr at io M n et a Di Di am ® I 5g on I M d Co ed Pa nc iu ste en m tr at M io et n a Di Di am ® I 20 on I g d Co Me Pa nc di ste en um tr at io n Blue Co lo r 1µm 0.25µm Gray 40-6102 1µm Blue 40-6128 40-6244 40-6243 3µm Green 40-6142 40-6247 40-6246 6µm Yellow 40-6162 40-6250 40-6249 9µm Deep Red 40-6182 40-6253 40-6252 15µm Brown 40-6202 40-625 40-6255 42 Effective 2010 Grinding /Polishing Accessories for 8 oz. (0.24l) MetaDi® Bottles 40-6016 32 oz. (0.95l) 40-6032 85 oz. (2.5l) 40-6064-085 Grinding/Polishing 40-6650 16 oz. (0.47l) 60-3250-128 1 gal. (3.8l) 4” 1” x 1” x 64 (25.4 x 25.4 x 159mm) Effective 2010 Dr e St ssin ic g k 60-3250-006 6 oz. (0.18l) MetaDi® Fluid Sp r No ay zz Pum le p Quantity/Size Au La toM pp et in ® g O il M e (w taD at i® er F so lui lu d bl e) Grinding & Polishing Accessories 15-6190 Dressing Stick 43 Final Polishing Suspensions Quick-Reference Guide to Final Polishing Solutions Name MicroPolish® II Deagglomerated Alumina Powder and Suspensions MasterPrep®Agglomerate-free Seeded-gel Alumina Suspension MasterMet® Colloidal Silica Suspension MasterMet® 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspension MasterPolish® Blended Alumina andColloidal Silica Suspension MasterPolish® 2 Proprietary Chemo-Mechanical Suspension Applications Higher quality alumina suitable for polishing most minerals and metals; produces a better surface finish than standard alumina abrasives of the same size 0.05µm sol-gel alumina suspension with a pH of ~8.5 produces better finishes than calcined alumina abrasive; excellent with minerals, metals, carbides, PWB’s. Good for precious metals. 0.06µm amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a pH of ~10 for a chemo-mechanical polishing action produces excellent surface for metals, minerals, polymers, PWB’s, electronic devices, especially soft metals, but not for precious metals 0.02µm non-crystallizing amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a pH of ~10.5 producing chemo-mechanical polishing action Proprietary viscous blend of high purity 0.05µm alumina and colloidal silica with a slightly basic pH of ~9. Has little water and can be used with materials that are sensitive to water, such as Mg most of its alloys; good for most Fe, Ni, or Co-based alloys and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) Proprietary 0.06µm abrasive suspension with a pH of ~10 for chemo-mechanical polishing action of alumina, glass, sapphire, silicon nitride, and metal/ceramic composites. Final Polishing Suspensions (1 .9 l) oz . 64 32 6 Type oz . oz .( 0. (0 18 .9 l) 5l ) 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 in convenient applicator bottles, and are ready to use. MasterPrep® Alumina Polishing Suspension, 0.05µm 63-6377-006 MasterMet® Colloidal Silica Suspension, 0.06µm 40-6370-006 40-6370-064 MasterMet® 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspension, 0.02µm 40-6380-006 40-6380-064 40-6377-032 MasterPolish® Final Polishing Suspension, 0.05µm 40-6375-032 MasterPolish® 2 Final Polishing Suspension, 0.06µm 40-6376-032 MasterPrep® Alumina Polishing Suspension 44 MasterMet® Colloidal Silica Suspension MasterMet® 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspension 40-6377-064 MasterPolish® & MasterPolish® 2 Final Polish Suspensions Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing Consumables 0.05µm 40-6325-008 40-6325-016 40-6325-080 40-6365-006 40-6365-128 0.3µm 40-6323-008 40-6323-016 40-6323-080 40-6363-006 40-6363-128 1.0µm 40-6321-008 40-6321-016 40-6321-080 40-6361-006 MicroPolish® II 0.3µm, 1 lb., MicroPolish® II 1.0µm, 5 lb., MicroPolish® II 0.05µm, 1 lb. Effective 2010 Grinding/Polishing 12 8o S u z. ( sp 3.8 en l ) si on en si on Su sp 0. 18 l) 6o z. ( 2. 3k g) Po w de r lb .( 5 0. 45 kg ) lb .( 1 8 Particle Size oz . (0 .2 3k g) Po w de r Po w de r MicroPolish® II Powders & Suspensions MicroPolish® II Deagglomerated Alumina Suspension, 6 oz. 45 Replicating Materials ua nt it y SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Q Compatible Testers Ca ta Nu log m be r Replicating Materials are primarly used for field metallographic applications and subsequent laboratory analysis. Disc Holder, with grove, sponge rubber 1” (25.4mm) 1 57-4552 Disc Holder, hard rubber 1” (25.4mm) 1 57-5005 d””” (73mm) Disc Holder, hard rubber 2d 1 57-5003 1 roll 57-5000 30 per box 57-5001SO Replicating Kit* 1 57-5002SO Flapper Wheel, 60 (P60) grit 1 57-5004 Manual Applicator for Replicating Media 1 57-6000 Static Mixers 10 57-6001 Replicating Media 1/7, 50ml (1.7oz) 1 minute working time, 7 minute cure time 1 57-6002 Replicating Media 7/30T, 50ml (1.7oz) 7 minutes working time, 30 minute cure time 1 57-6003 Replicating Set** 1 57-6100 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 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 Replicating Tape, Replicating Replicating Media Adhesive Bases, Disc Holders, and Flapper Wheel 46 Effective 2010 Replacement Bulbs Halogen Bulb, 6V/30W (for DigiMet®2000, SMZ1000, SMZ1500 & MA100) 0708-4246 0512-0230 Bulb, 6V/30W for ViewMet 0755-0210 6V/30W, Zeiss Axiovert 25 CA 0518-0100 PortaMet® Microscope, (0801-0105) 0818-0100 Quartz Halogen, 24V/150W Unimet Microscope 0618-0115 FibrSkope® 2 Microscope, 6V/8W, light diffusing 0818-0109 Bulb, 150W Quart Halogen for FibrFlex Illuminator 0707-6223 FibrSkope® Portable Microscope 0818-0110 Bulb, 6V/10W for Nikon SMZ Stereo Halogen Illuminator 0707-6342 Tungsten Bulb, prefocused (GE-1631) 6.5V/2.75 amp 1418-0106 Bulb, 6V/20W with Reflector for Nikon SMZ Stereo 0708-3314 MicroMet® I Bulb, Indicator Lights 1600-1350 12V/100W 600 hour lamp for AZ100 Fiber Illuminator 0708-3391 MicroMet® I Bulb, Stage Illuminator 1600-1351 1600-1353 0708-4125 MicroMet® I Bulb, Microscope Illumination 6V/10W 1600-2352 0718-0100 6V/18W, MicroMet® II, I, 3, 4 & 2001 4.5V/17W, Fiber Optic Illumuninator, MicoMet® 2003 1600-2353 4.5V/17W, Alpha, MicroMet® 2000 1600-2354 12V/18W, MicroMet® 2100 Series 1600-2355 Stage Illuminator Bulb for Rockwell Test, 100V/5W 1700-1051 Tungsten Bulb Miniload, 8V/5W 0318-0300 Bulb, 12V/35W for Zeiss Axiovert 40 Mat 100W Halogen Bulb for MA200 Transmitted Light Tungsten Halogen, 6V/20W (for Nikon Optiphot M & Labophot) Bulb, 12V/100W for Zeiss Axiovert 40 Mat 0718-0102 Bulb, 12V/100W for Nikon Epiphot, L150 and ME600L 0718-0103 Bulb, 12V/50W for Nikon Eclipse LV150, LV100D, MA100 & MA200 0718-0105 21V/150W - Fiber Optic Illuminator (for FibrFlex) EJA Bulb 0718-0112 Bulb, 12V/50W for Nikon Epiphot, L150, ME600L & MicroMet 5100 Series 0718-0116 6V/10W Fiber Optic Illuminator 0718-0120 Analysis/Documentation Type Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Type Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Spare Bulbs for Microscopes, Metallographs, Hardness Testers and Illuminators, Quantity of 1 (Top Row) 1418-0106, 0618-0100, 1600-2355. (Bottom Row) 06180115, 0708-4246. Effective 2010 47 Hardness Tester Indenters Ty pe Ca ta Nu log m Pr be ic r/ e Microindentation, Macro and Semi-Macro Vickers Indenters, Quantity of 1 Compatible Testers 5100 Series MicroMet Vickers 1600-3200 5100 Series MicroMet Knoop 1600-3201 MicroMet 5114 & 5124 Light Load Vickers 1600-3202 MicroMet 5114 & 5124 Light Load Knoop 1600-3203 IndentaMet 1104, 1105 & 1106 Vickers 1600-1159 IndentaMet 1104, 1105 & 1106 Knoop 1600-1160 5100 Series Marco & Semi-Macro Vickers 1900-3200 5100 Series Marco & Semi-Macro Knoop 1900-3201 Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Sc al Ty pe Compatible Tester es Rockwell Tester Indenters, Quantity of 1 MacroMet 5100 Series Superficial Only Diamond Cone N 1800-1005 MacroMet 5100 Series Diamond Cone A 1800-1007 MacroMet 5100 Series Diamond Cone C 1800-1009 MacroMet 5100 Series Twin Scale Diamond Cone C, D, A, N 1800-1010 MacroMet 5100 Series Diamond Cone C, D, A 1800-1015 48 Effective 2010 Hardness Calibration Test Blocks MicroMet® Test Blocks*, Quantity of 1 1610-0100 1610-0300 1610-0400 1610-0500 1610-0600 ✪ 80 0H V 70 0H V✪ 60 0H V✪ 50 0H V✪ 40 0H V✪ 30 0H V 20 0H V✱ 1610-0200 1610-0700 Analysis/Documentation Vickers 10 0H V✱ Type ✪ High quality 1” (25mm) test blocks calibrated to current ASTM E384-08 microindentation hardness standard and traceable to NIST. Includes a traceable certificate of calibration conformance. 1610-0800 Knoop 1611-0100 1611-0200 1611-0300 1611-0400 1611-0500 1611-0600 80 0H K ✪ 70 0H K✪ 60 0H K✪ 50 0H K✪ 40 0H K✪ 20 0H K✱ 10 0H K✱ Type 30 0H K✪ ✱ Calibrated at 100gm load unless otherwise specified ✪ Calibrated at 500gm load unless otherwise specified 1611-0700 1611-0800 Knoop/ Vickers 1612-0100 1612-0300 1612-0500 1612-0600 al ✪ 80 0 Du 70 0 1612-0700 Du ✪ al al Du 60 0 50 0 40 0 1612-0400 ✪ ✪ Du al Du Du 30 0 1612-0200 al ✪ ✪ al ✱ Du al 20 0 Type 10 0 Du al ✱ ✱ Calibrated at 100gm load unless otherwise specified ✪ Calibrated at 500gm load unless otherwise specified 1612-0800 ✱ Calibrated at 100gm load unless otherwise specified ✪ Calibrated at 500gm load unless otherwise specified Effective 2010 1910-0300 1910-0400 V 1910-0500 60 0H V 1910-0200 50 0H V 40 0H V V 30 0H 1910-0100 20 0H Vickers 10 Type 0H V MacroVickers and Semi-MacroVickers Calibration Test Blocks, Quantity of 1 1910-0600 49 Hardness Calibration Test Blocks 50 Nominal Value Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Nominal Value Ca Nu talo Pr mb g ic er e / Rockwell MacroMet® Calibration Test Blocks, Quantity of 1(all HRC Blocks are NIST) 63 HRC 1710-0101NST 91 HR15N 1710-0120 60 HRC 1710-0100NST 83 HR15N 1710-0121 55 HRC 1710-0102NST 71 HR15N 1710-0122 50 HRC 1710-0103NST 83 HR30N 1710-0123 45 HRC 1710-0104NST 80 HR30N 1710-0124 40 HRC 1710-0105NST 45 HR30N 1710-0125 35 HRC 1710-0106NST 91 HR15T* 1710-0126 30 HRC 1710-0107NST 88 HR15T* 1710-0127 25 HRC 1710-0108NST 84 HR15T* 1710-0129 95 HRB* 1710-0109 80 HR15T* 1710-0130 85 HRB* 1710-0110 73 HR15T* 1710-0132 70 HRB* 1710-0111 79 HR30T* 1710-0133 60 HRB* 0710-0112 73 HR30T* 1710-0134 50 HRB* 1710-0113 65 HR30T* 1710-0136 40 HRB* 1710-0114 60 HRF 1710-0137 85 HRA 1710-0115 50 HR30T* 1710-0138 83 HRA 1710-0116 43 HR30T 1710-0139 73 HRA 1710-0117 80 HRF 1710-0140 60 HRA 1710-0118 54 HR45T 1710-0141 93 HR15N 1710-0119 * Blocks certified to current ASTM E18-08 hardness standard with Tungsten Ball Indenter. Effective 2010 Buehler Education Schedule Educational Classes The continuing quest for increased product quality and reliability requires a more thorough testing of materials, which includes microstructural analysis. In addition, the analysis of increasingly complex composites and advanced materials is challenging the adequacy of existing methods for specimen preparation.These two factors have created a demand for improved preparation and analysis techniques. Besides offering equipment and consumables for this purpose, Buehler offers training courses for individuals to obtain or improve the neccessary metallographic skills. Buehler established the Institute for Microstructural Analysis in 1989, offering both general courses at an introductory level plus more specialized courses that focus on the needs of specific industries or technologies. All courses stress supervised hands-on activities in the laboratory with classroom instruction to help the students understand the basic principles. Courses are offered at the Buehler headquarters in Lake Bluff, Illinois, as well as Buehler’s office in Irvine, California or a nearby location. Institute for Microstructural Analysis Courses, Buehler (USA) METALLOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES (3 DAYS) Course Code: ED-10078 This three day course is designed for those without formal training in specimen preparation, as well as for the experienced metallographer who wants to be updated on the latest techniques.The principles and practices of metallography are taught including the fundamentals of sectioning, mounting, grinding and polishing. Sessions on light optical microscopy, etching, hardness testing, microstructural interpretation and analysis are included. The student will learn to apply contemporary procedures to become more effective in preparing various types of specimens. Students are encouraged to bring 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-10079 Students attending this three day course are taught the basics of metallographic specimen preparation of packages, microelectronic chips, circuit boards and flexible circuits. Attention is given to low-stress, low-deformation sectioning of electronic materials, mounting techniques that protect sensitive components, and polishing methods that minimize relief Effective 2010 and rounding of composite specimens containing highly dissimilar materials. Proper use of the light optical microscope for inspection of prepared materials is also covered. 1.8 CEUs. April 5-7 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF AUTOMATIC IMAGE ANALYSIS (2 DAYS) Course Code: 86-2000-002 This is a two day course teaching the practical applications of image analysis. Imaging operations such as image clarifications, thresholding (B/W & color), binary image modifications and measurements will be discussed.The primary emphasis is image analysis routine development. Analysis tasks such as the determination of grain size, coating thickness and many others will be illustrated using the OmniMet® Modular Digital Imaging System. An understanding of microstructural evaluation and specimen preparation is required. Students are encouraged to bring their own specimens for analysis. 1.2 CEUs. August 16-17 (Lake Bluff) November 1-2 (Lake Bluff) REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Most classes are limited to 8 participants. Registration is complete when payment is received. FEES 2-day course $920 3-day course $1,500 4-day course $2,000 CANCELLATION POLICY: Education Schedule For registration and additional course information regarding the Institute for Microstructural Analysis course program, please contact Debbie Schnur at our Lake Bluff office: Telephone: (847) 295-4547, Fax: (847) 295-6798 or e-mail: debbie.schnur@buehler.com • 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 & TRANSPORTATION Cost of transportation and lodging is not included in the registration fee. Lunch on all class days will be provided. Upon registration, detailed travel and recommended hotel information will be sent out for your convenience. ON-SITE TRAINING COURSES On-site training courses may be requested.To discuss on-site training, please contact please contact Debbie Schnur at our Lake Bluff office: Telephone: (847) 295-4547, Fax: (847) 295-6798 or e-mail: debbie.schnur@buehler.com Note: Classes offered at Lake Bluff are held at Buehler’s headquarters in Illinois; classes offered at Irvine are at Buehler’s office in Irvine, California or a nearby location. Course schedules and locations are subject to change depending on level of participation. Pricing is subject to change. For an updated schedule and registration form, visit our website at www.buehler.com. 51 Buehler Education Schedule Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Training Course METALLOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES (5 DAYS) Course Code: ED-10082 (at Lake Bluff) Course Code: ED-10077 (on-site) Buehler is pleased to offer our Metallographic Techniques for Medical Devices course that provides hands on laboratory sample preparation of medical devices. Buehler’s ability in working with medical devices continues to grow as medical devices and their capabilities evolve.The challenges device manufacturers face are covered in this course, including cross sectioning different materials with a variety of coatings. Due to the proprietary nature of most medical devices, Buehler is offering the course two ways. 1. A customized on-site course at a customer’s facility. Specimens should be submitted to Buehler one month prior to the agreed course date for preparation method development. Methods and procedures will be developed in Buehler’s laboratory and then taught during the course. 2. Provide a company specific course at Buehler.The course will be taught to only company attendees. No outside students will be allowed in the course. Buehler will sign non-disclosure agreements with any company participating in either type of course. SPECIFIC MATERIALS • CoCrMo • Elgiloy • Ti 6Al 4V • CP Ti • 316 L Stainless Steel • Precious Metals • Zirconium • Tantalum • Nitinol WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Course attendees should include technicians, metallographers, engineers and QA personnel interested in sample preparation.There are no prerequisites to attend the course and participants are encouraged to bring their own specimens. For registration and additional course information, please contact LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: • Select proper consumables and techniques for sectioning, mounting, grinding and polishing • Perform manual and automated sample preparation • Choose the correct etchant to reveal structure and features for the alloy at hand • Document structures using light optical microscopes equipped with image capture cameras and software • Distinguish artifacts from real structures • Apply quantitative metallographic techniques Debbie Schnur at our Lake Bluff office: Telephone: (847) 295-4547, Fax: (847) 295-6798 or e-mail: debbie.schnur@buehler.com Microstructure of wrought, solution annealed and aged beryllium copper, Cu – 1.8% Be – 0.3% Co, etched with 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. 52 Effective 2010 Buehler Education Schedule CALCE (Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering - University of Maryland) / Buehler Failure Analysis of Electronic Components Failure analysis is an important tool in the effort to ensure reliability of electronic products and systems throughout their product lifecycle. Significant improvements in the reliability of electronics can be achieved by retrieving products and examining them to determine the root cause of any failures and the extent of degradation which has occurred over time. Root cause failure analysis employs a sequence of non-destructive and destructive analytical techniques to characterize the modes by which failure is manifested, the sites where failure is localized, the fundamental mechanical, electrical, chemical and electrochemical mechanisms by which failure has occurred, and the factors which precipitated the activation of those mechanisms. Unfortunately, failure analysis is often performed incorrectly or incompletely, leading to a poor understanding of failure mechanisms and causes, and loss of money, customers, and possibly lives due to recurrence of failures.The first half of the short course will present a methodology for identifying potential failure mechanisms in electronic components based on the failure history. Systematic approaches to root cause analysis will be provided. Failure analysis techniques geared towards various failure mechanisms will be discussed, with an emphasis on cross-sectioning techniques and analysis. Cross-sectional analysis is a valuable tool for failure analysis of electronic devices along with quality evaluation, research and process monitoring. Successful use of this technique is often complicated by the highly dissimilar properties of the component materials under investigation and their susceptibility to damage. Emphasis will be placed on how to deal with these differences through an understanding of the component materials to be prepared and the basic principles of abrasive grinding and polishing.Techniques for low-damage sectioning and the procedures required to prevent preparation induced damage are discussed. The second half of this short course provides guidance on how to choose preparation sequences depending on the materials, the configuration of the specimens and the ultimate purpose of the investigation.The short course stresses the need to understand the basic principles rather than simply following '“recipes".The goal of specimen preparation is to produce a damage-free surface that can be imaged and analyzed through the use of microscopy. Methods for capturing images and quantifying features through the use of image analysis will be discussed and demonstrated.This course is recommended for persons who wish to conduct failure analysis on electronic products such as PWBs, wafers, solid state devices and components. This course will be taught jointly by Center for 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 Consortium Members & Government Institutions: $2000 Each attendee is invited to submit one sample to CALCE at least three weeks before the start date. Several of the submitted samples will be prepared and analyzed in advance, for use during the demonstrations. Other samples will be used for hands-on training to illustrate specimen preparation procedures and analysis techniques. However, no guarantee can be offered that any specific sample will be used. All unused samples will be returned. For course registration information please contact Bhanu Sood by phone at 301-405-3498 or by email at bpsood@calce.umd.edu. As-cast dendritic microstructure of Al - 3.5% Ni aluminum alloy electrolytically etched with Barker’s reagent and viewed with polarized light and sensitive tint, original image at 200x. Elke Schaberger-Zimmermann, Foundry Institute, University of Technology Aachen, Aachen, Germany and Gerhard Zimmermann, ACCESS e.V., Aachen, Germany Microstructures contained herein are winning photomicrographs featured in the 2009 Buehler calendar. Effective 2010 53 Education Schedule CALCE / BUEHLER FAILURE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Buehler Education Schedule 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 FOR MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (USA) Metallographic Techniques Electronics Devices June 1-3 Aug 30 Sept 1 Dec 6-8 Apr 5-7 Practical Applications of Automatic Image Analysis Aug 16-17 Nov 1-2 CALCE (CENTER OF ADVANCED LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND) / BUEHLER FAILURE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CALCE / Buehler Failure Analysis of Electronic Components Apr 20-23 Sept. 14-17 Course schedules and locations are subject to change depending on level of participation. Pricing is subject to change. For an updated schedule and registration form, visit our website at www.buehler.com. 54 Effective 2010 Shelf Life for Buehler’s Consumable Products Shelf life is defined as the length of time the listed products are considered best suitable for performance. This does not mean that a product 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 Cut Off 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 ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL 60-3250 10-4330 20-3340 20-8192 ALL ALL ALL 69-3080 11-1193 11-2293 ALL 40-6370 ALL ALL 20-8190 ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL 20-3048 20-3385 20-8185 ALL ALL 20-3046 20-3400 ALL 75-6000 ALL ALL Product Name Abrasive Cut Off Wheels Abrasive Papers with PSA Abrasive Papers without PSA Alumina Suspension Aluminum Oxide Powder Apex Bimetallic Plate Apex CGD and DGD ApexHercules Grinding Disc Apex Magnetic Disc AutoMet Lapping Oil CoolMet 2 Fluid Diallyl Phthalate EdgeMet Kit Epoxy Systems EpoMet F & G Molding Compound FibrMet Discs PSA FibrMet Polishing Extender IsoCut Cutting Fluid IsoCut Plus Cutting Fluid MasterMet 2 MasterMet MasterPolish MasterPrep MetCoat Protective Lacquer Coating MetGrip Liners MetaDi & MetaDi SupremeDiamond Paste MetaDi Polycrystalline Supreme Suspension MetaDi Suspension & Fluid PhenoCure Powder and PreMolds Pigments for Castable Mounts Polishing Cloths with PSA ReVēl Discs Powdered Mold Release ProbeMet Release Agent SamplKwick Powder & Liquid Silicon Carbide Powder Silicone Mold Release TransOptic Powder UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaning Solution VariDur, VariDur 3000, VariKleer System Wafering Blades Shelf Life** 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 6 months 1 year 1 year 2 years 18 months 1 year 1 year 3 years 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year * Warranty depends on Quality Assurance / Lab evaluation on an individual basis ** Shelf life starts when product is shipped Note: Warranty of any consumable product is the shelf life of the product or 1 year whichever occurs first Effective 2010 55 Serial Number Month Codes Buehler’s International Serial Number Month Codes 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 56 OmniMet® MHT Microindentation Hardness Testing Systems MicroMet® 5100 Series of Microindentation Hardness Testers • Fully automatic to manual systems • Databased Hardness Report generation • Performs microindentation hardness testing to ASTM E384-99 and DIN specifications • Standard and custom traverse pattern capability and mapping • Custom reporting capability • Knoop and Vickers indenters • Easy-to-use precision microindention hardness 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 Effective 2010 Notes Effective 2010 57 Notes 58 Effective 2010 Index A AbrasiMatic 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 Abrasive Cutting Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Abrasive Lapping Film . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36 Abrasive Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-33 Acrylic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 AcuThin Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5, 7 Aluminum Oxide Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Angle Polishing Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Apex Coarse Grinding Disc . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Apex Diamond Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 Apex Quick Change Magnetic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ApexHercules H & S Grinding Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 AutoMet Lapping Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 B Balsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BuehlerMet II Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 BuehlerMet II Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 Bulbs, Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Bundled Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 C Disc Holder, Hard Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Disc Holder, Sponge Rubber . . . . . . . . . . .46 Disposable Plastic Castable Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Dressing Sticks For Abrasive Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 For all IsoMet Low Speed Saws . . . . . . . .8 For PetroThin & PetroCut . . . . . . . . . . . .10 For UltraPrep & Apex DGD Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 E EdgeMet Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Education Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54 Electroless Nickel Specimen Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 EpoColor Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 EpoHeat Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 EpoKwick Fast Cure Epoxy . . . . . . . . .16-17 EpoMet F Molding Compound . . . . .12-13 EpoMet G Mounting Compound . . .12-13 EpoMix EpoxiCure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 EpoThin Low Viscosity Epoxy . . . . . . .16-17 EpoxiCure Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Epoxy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 F FibrMet Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Final Polishing Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . .44 Flat Edge Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Belts, Rolls & Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 CarbiMet 2 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Castable Mounting Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Castable Mount Pigment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Castable Mounting System Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 Chemia MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 ChemoMet Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Chuck Padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cloth Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Compression Mounting Guide . . . . . . . .12 Conductive Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Conductive Thermosetting Mounting Powders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14 CoolMet 2 Cutting Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Crystalbond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Crystalbond LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Cubic Boron Nitride Blades . . . . . . . . . .9, 11 Cup Grinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Cutting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cutting Fluids Mixing Ratios . . . . . . . . . .10 KonductoMet Mounting Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Knoop Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Knoop/Vickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . . .48-49 Lakeside 70 Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lapro Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Leveling Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Leveling Press Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Liquid Epoxy Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 D M Defoamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Delta Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . . . . . . .5-7 Delta Abrasive Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Diallyl Phthalate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Diamond Lapping Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Diamond Pastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 Diamond Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 Diamond Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 MacroVickers Calibration Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Magnetic Backed Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Magnetic Disc (Apex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 MasterMet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 MasterMet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 MasterPolish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 MasterPolish 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 G Glass Plate, Seamed Edges . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Glass Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-33 I IsoCut Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 IsoCut Plus Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 IsoCut Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 IsoMet Diamond Wafering Blades . . . . . . .8 K-L MasterPrep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 MasterTex Polish Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MetAbrase Abrasive Cut-off Wheels . . .4-7 MetaDi Diamond Paste . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 MetaDi Diamond Suspensions . . . . .41-42 MetaDi II Diamond Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 MetaDi Supreme Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 MetaDi Supreme Suspensions . . . . . . . . .41 MetaDi Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Metal Bonded Diamond Discs . . . . . .24, 29 Metal Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 MetCoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 21 MetGrip Liners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 MetGrip Sample Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 MetKleer Abrasive Mold Bases . . . . . . . . .21 MetSplice Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 MicroCloth Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MicroFloc Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MicroMet Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Alumina Polishing Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Alumina Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 MiniMet Abrasive Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 MiniMet Diamond Grinding Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 MiniMet Polishing Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . .14, 19-22 Mounting Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Mounting Wax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Mounting Resin Comparison Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 17-18 N Nickel Plating Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Nylon Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 P Paper Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 PetroCut Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11 PetroThin Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11 PhenoCure Powders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Phenolic Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Phenolic Premolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Phenolic Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Pigments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Plastic Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Plasticine Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 PoliCloth Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Polishing Cloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-40 Polishing Cloth Selection Guide . . . . . . .38 Polishing Pastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 Polishing Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 Powered Mold Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 23 PreMolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ProbeMet Mounting Powder . . . . . . .12-13 Pump for Gallon Size Containers . . . . . .21 PWB Coupon Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 PWB Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 PWB Met Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 59 Index R Recessed Plastic Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Release Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 21 Replicating Adhesive Bases . . . . . . . . . . .46 Replicating Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Replicating Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Replicating Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Replicating Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Reusable Silicon Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Reusable EPDM Mounting Cups . . . . . . .19 ReVēl Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Ring Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Rockwell Calibration Test Blocks . . . . . . .50 S SamplKlip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 20 SamplKlip I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SamplKups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 SamplKwick Fast Cure Acrylic . . . . . . . . .18 SamplMet 2 Abrasive Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Satyn MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Semi-Macrovickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . .46 Silicon Carbide Abrasive Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Silicon Carbide Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-34 Silicone 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