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
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Versatile manual & automatic cutting
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Leader in its class of cutting envelope
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Long-Lasting corrosion-resistant construction
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High-torque motor helps power through difficult-tosection materials
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Large cutting chamber accommodates a variety of
sample sizes
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Easy to clean cutting chamber and T-slot tables
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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.
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and Analysis™!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Wheel Choices for 9“ (229mm)
4“ (31.75mm)
Abrasive Cutters 14
Arbor, 10 per package
Recommended
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Delta® Superalloy Wheels
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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
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12“ (300mm) Abrasive Wheels for Delta® Orbital
4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package
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Wheel Choices for 12“ (305mm) Abrasive Cutters
4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package
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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
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Recommended
Use/Thickness
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Rubber Resin Al2O3
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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
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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
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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®
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Use/Thickness
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4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package
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Wheel Choices for 14“ (355mm) Abrasive Cutters
4“ (31.75mm) Arbor, 10 per package
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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
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Sectioning
Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
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Delta® Orbital
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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
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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.
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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.
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Cut-off Wheel/Thickness
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AcuThin™
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MetAbrase®
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MetAbrase®
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Rubber Resin Al2O3
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Rubber Al2O3
Rubber SiC
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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
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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
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(fo t o Ri
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ep bes 100 Fo
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Ring Forms & Molds for Castable Mounts
25mm
20-9177
30mm
20-9179
40mm
20-9182
60mm
20-9183
Si
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(s con
et e
of M
1 old
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)
Size
Sa
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(s p
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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
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Description
St
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it y
St
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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)
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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
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/
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Mold Release Spray . . . . . . . . . . .23
SimpliMet 1000 & 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Slides, Petrographic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Sonic Cleaning Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Spare Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Specimen Storage Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specimen Support Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Spray Pump Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Static Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Stirring Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SumMet Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
T
TEM Epoxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50
TexMet Polishing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
TexMet MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TexMet P Polishing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Thermoplastic Mounting
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Thermosetting
Mounting Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
TransOptic Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
TriDent Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Trim Saw Sectioning Supplies . . . . . . . . .11
U
Ultra MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
UltraMet 2 Sonic
Cleaning Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
UltraPad Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
UltraPol Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film
Discs Type A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
UltraPrep Diamond Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
UniClip Support Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 20
V-Z
VariDur High Performance
Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VariDur 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VariKleer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VelTex Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
VerduTex Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Vickers Test Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49
Wafering Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
WhiteFelt Polishing Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Zirconia Alumina Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
ZirMet Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ZirMet Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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