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 Welcome To Buehler

Buehler is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and is based in Lake Bluff,
Illinois. ITW is a global, Fortune 200 company and global industrial manu-
facturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related
service businesses. Buehler is a premier manufacturer of scientific equipment
and supplies for use in materials analysis with offices in nine countries, sales
distribution in over 100 countries, and over 45 Expert Solutions Centers.

Buehler was founded in 1936 by Swiss immigrant, Adolph I. Buehler, who

saw a need for metallographic sample preparation equipment and optical
inspection instruments for the steel and automotive industries in the Midwest
USA. Eighty years later Buehler is well established as the world’s leading
supplier of materials preparation and analysis instruments, equipment,
consumable supplies and application solutions.

For more than 100 years Reicherter, Wolpert, Rockwell and Wilson have
designed and manufactured innovative and unique hardness testers. Today
Buehler continues in their path with new designs and technologies to meet
growing demands. In 2011, Wilson Hardness was combined with Buehler to
provide a more robust product offering.

Buehler employees and operations are committed to delivering quality

and environmentally responsible products guided by ISO 9001 Quality
Management Principles and ISO 14001 Environmental Managements Systems.
Buehler innovates solutions and offers expert service and support throughout
the materials preparation and analysis market.

Home of the hardness testing legacy brands:

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 GRINDER-POLISHERS

The grinding and polishing steps in a metallographic preparation method can be accomplished in many ways and combinations. Most
steps are performed on a table-top unit that can be used for both grinding and polishing. There are also systems that are strictly for
grinding.

The goal of any method is to prepare a final polished specimen free of deformation and suitable for analysis. The initial abrasive size
should be as small as possible, yet be able to create a flat surface and remove any sectioning deformation. Each subsequent step should
induce as little deformation as possible while removing any damage from the previous step. Using adequate lubrication, most commonly
water, throughout the process will aid in minimizing deformation.

Comparison Chart

EcoMet™ 250 EcoMet 300 EcoMet 250 Pro EcoMet 300 Pro
8in [203mm] 8in [203mm]
12in [305mm] 12in [305mm]
10in [254mm] 10in [254mm]
Platen Size / Qty.
1 Platen 1 Platen
1 Platen 1 Platen
Controls Membrane Membrane Touchscreen Touchscreen
Programmable No No Yes Yes
Manual, Manual, Manual, Manual,
Preparation Style
Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic
Z-axis Removal – – Yes Yes
Polishing Heads AutoMet 250 AutoMet 250
AutoMet™ 250 AutoMet 250
Available AutoMet 300 AutoMet 300
60-9000 Central 60-9000 Central 60-9000 Central 60-9000 Central
Drive Adapter
60-9005 Single 60-9005 Single 60-9005 Single 60-9005 Single

MetaServ™ 250 MetaServ 250 Twin MiniMet™ 1000

8in [203mm] 8in [203mm]
2.875in [73mm]
10in [254mm] 10in [254mm]
Platen Size / Qty.
1 Platen
1 Platen 2 Platens
Controls Membrane Membrane Membrane
Programmable No No No
Manual, Manual,
Preparation Style Semi-Automatic
Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic
Z-axis Removal – – –
Polishing Heads
Vector™ LC 250, Vector Vector LC 250 –
Available
60-9005 Single
(for Vector LC 250 only)
60-9005 Single
Drive Adapter –
(for Vector LC 250 only)
60-2499 Central
(for Vector only)

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PlanarMet™ 300 Planar Grinder
• 7.6-13.2 Amps
• Specimen force applied: 10-100 lbs [40-445N] in 5 lbs [20N] increments
• Grinding stone rotation speed of 1600rpm
• Power Head rotation speed 60-150rpm in 10rpm increments
29.75in
Includes: Dressing Stick, Bowl Cover, Power Cord and Operating Instructions [755mm]

(Does not include Recirculation Tank, Grinding Stone, Specimen Holders or Drive
Adapters)

Part Number Voltage/Frequency/Phase 31in

[787mm]

GRINDING & POLISHING

49-10000-250 208-240VAC, 50Hz, 3-phase (with hose connections)

49-10000-260 208-240VAC, 60Hz, 3-phase 21.25in

[539mm]
49-10000-450 380-480VAC, 50Hz, 3-phase
Approx. Weight: 275 lbs [125kg]
49-10000-460 380-480VAC, 60Hz, 3-phase

Accessories & Consumables for PlanarMet 300

Grinding Stones
• 12in [305mm], 1in [25mm] thickness
• Used for ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Multi-use disc with high removal
• 120grit [P120] Alumina or SiC

Part Number Description

49-7280 Alumina Grinding Stone

49-7281 SiC Grinding Stone

Replacement Dressing Stick,
49-100
Metal-Matrix Diamond
Chuck adaptor for legacy
49-1001
specimen holders

Recirculation System
Recirculation tank on wheels for use with PlanarMet™ 300. Available
in several power options and tank capacities.

Part Number Capacity Voltage/Frequency

56-0026 12gal [45ℓ] 200-240VAC, 50/60Hz
56-0027 12gal [45ℓ] 380-400VAC, 50/60Hz

Specimen Holders
See page 46 for a complete list of Central Force Specimen Holders.

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 ECOMET™ 250/300 GRINDER-POLISHER FAMILY

The EcoMet 250/300 Grinder-Polishers and AutoMet™ 250/300 Power Heads is a configurable platform to provide high quality sample
preparation for medium to high volume labs.

EcoMet 250
• Membrane controls
• Manual use or upgrade with AutoMet 250 Power Head for
semi-automatic use
• Durable construction, well lit, ergonomic platen removal 20in
[508mm]
• Retractable water hose for washdown

Operation Base Power Head Voltage/Frequency 24.4in

[620mm]
Manual 49-7200 n/a 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Semi-Automatic 49-7250 AutoMet 250 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
19.5in
[495mm]
Approx. Weight: 100 lbs [45kg]

EcoMet 250 Pro

• Touchscreen controls
• Manual use or upgrade with AutoMet 250 Power Head for
semi-automatic use
• Durable construction, well lit, ergonomic platen removal
• Retractable water hose for washdown
• Compatible with Burst Dispensing System and Stadium Seating in
manual and semi-automatic modes (pg. 50) 27.5in
[699mm]

Operation Base Power Head Voltage/Frequency

Manual 49-7201 n/a 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
24.4in
Semi-Automatic 49-7251 AutoMet 250 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz [620mm]

19.5in
[495mm]

Approx. Weight: 170 lbs [77kg]

Accessories for EcoMet 250 & 250 Pro Grinder-Polishers

40-4061 8in [203mm] Aluminum Platen 60-9080 Disposable Bowl Liner (qty 5)
40-0500 10in [254mm] Aluminum Platen 49-6111-160 Recirculating Tank [160VAC, 60Hz]
16-2071 8in [203mm] Apex™ MagnoDisc with MagnoFix 49-6111-250 Recirculating Tank [250VAC, 50Hz]
16-2571 10in [254mm] Apex MagnoDisc with MagnoFix 4961-250 Splash Guard for AutoMet 250

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EcoMet™ 300
• Membrane controls
• Manual use or upgrade with AutoMet™ 250 or 300 Power Head
• Durable construction, well lit, ergonomic platen removal
• Retractable water hose for washdown 20in
[508mm]

28.6in
[726mm]

Operation Base Power Head Voltage/Frequency

Manual 49-7210 n/a 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz

GRINDING & POLISHING

22.5in
[572mm]
Semi-Automatic 49-7260 AutoMet 300 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Approx. Weight: 127 lbs [58kg]
Semi-Automatic 49-7255 AutoMet 250 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz

EcoMet 300 Pro

• Touchscreen controls
• Manual use or upgrade with AutoMet™ 250 or 300 Power Head
• Durable construction, well lit, ergonomic platen removal
• Retractable water hose for washdown
• Compatible with Burst Dispensing System and Stadium Seating in
manual and semi-automatic modes (pg. 50) 28.5in
[724mm]

Operation Base Power Head Voltage/Frequency 28.6in

[726mm]
Manual 49-7211 n/a 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Semi-Automatic 49-7261 AutoMet 300 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz 22.5in
[572mm]
Semi-Automatic 49-7256 AutoMet 250 170-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Approx. Weight: 219 lbs [99kg]

Accessories for EcoMet 300 & 300 Pro Grinder-Polishers

49-1777 12in [305mm] Aluminum Platen 49-6111-160 Recirculating Tank [160VAC, 60Hz]
16-3071 12in [305mm] Apex™ MagnoDisc w/ MagnoFix 49-6111-250 Recirculating Tank [250VAC, 50Hz]
60-9081 Disposable Bowl Liner (qty 5)

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 METASERV™ 250 GRINDER-POLISHER FAMILY

The MetaServ 250 family of Grinder-Polishers offers performance, economy and reliability for low volume preparation applications.
Transform the standard speed single or twin to a semi-automatic system with the addition of the Vector™ LC 250 Power Head or
purchase the MetaServ 250 with Vector Power Head.

MetaServ 250 - Manual

• Simple operation for manual grinding and polishing
• Adjustable platen rotation speed from 50 - 500rpm
• High Speed (HS) model platens rotate from 50 - 1200rpm
• Compatible with 8in [203mm] and 10in [254mm] platens 9.5in
[242mm]
• Single and twin platen options available
• Can be easily upgraded with a power head for semi-automatic grinding
and polishing
• Compatible with Burst Dispensing System and Stadium Seating in manual 28.9in
and semi-automatic modes (pg. 50) [735mm]

17.8in
[452mm]

Approx. Weight: 44 lbs [20kg]

49-10055

Part Number Voltage/Frequency

Single 49-10055 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz 10.2in
[260mm]
Twin 49-10057 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Twin - High Speed 49-10057HS 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
28.9in
[735mm]

31.7in
[805mm]

Approx. Weight: 119 lbs [54kg]

49-10057

10.2in
[260mm]

28.9in
[735mm]

31.7in
[805mm]

Approx. Weight: 119 lbs [54kg]

49-10057HS

Accessories for MetaServ 250 Grinder-Polishers

40-4061 8in [203mm] Aluminum Platen 16-2571 10in [254mm] Apex MagnoDisc w/ MagnoFix
40-0500 10in [254mm] Aluminum Platen 30-2008 8in [203mm] Paper Holding Band
16-2071 8in [203mm] Apex™ MagnoDisc w/ MagnoFix 95-2825 10in [254mm] Paper Holding Band

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MetaServ™ 250 - Semi-Automatic
• Transform the standard speed single or twin to a semi-automatic
system with the addition of the Vector™ LC 250 Power Head or
purchase the MetaServ 250 with Vector Power Head.
• Compatible with Burst Dispensing System and Stadium Seating in
24.5in
manual and semi-automatic modes (pg. 50) [662mm]

• Vector Power Head

– Single and Central force operation
– Accomodates up to 6 specimens
– Control mode, force, time, rotation, and water
28.9in
[735mm]
• Vector LC 250 Power Head
– Single force operation

GRINDING & POLISHING

– Economical for 1-4 specimens 17.8in
[452mm]
Approx. Weight: 82 lbs [37kg]

49-10055 with Vector LC 250 Power Head

Base Power Head Voltage/Frequency

Single 49-10055 60-10059-115 115VAC, 50/60Hz
Vector LC 250
Single 49-10055 60-10059-230 230VAC, 50/60Hz
Vector LC 250 24.5in
[662mm]
Twin 49-10057 60-10059-115 115VAC, 50/60Hz
Twin 49-10057 60-10059-230 230VAC, 50/60Hz
Single with 49-10056 included 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
Vector Power Head 28.9in
[735mm]

31.7in
[805mm]

Approx. Weight: 157 lbs [71kg]

49-10057 with Vector LC 250 Power Head

23.25in
[591mm]

28.9in
[735mm]

17.8in
[452mm]
Approx. Weight: 72 lbs [33kg]

49-10056 includes Vector Power Head

Accessories for MetaServ 250 Grinder-Polishers

40-4061 8in [203mm] Aluminum Platen 16-2571 10in [254mm] Apex MagnoDisc w/ MagnoFix
40-0500 10in [254mm] Aluminum Platen 30-2008 8in [203mm] Paper Holding Band
16-2071 8in [203mm] Apex™ MagnoDisc w/ MagnoFix 95-2825 10in [254mm] Paper Holding Band

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 Single Force Specimen Holders

Round/Barrel Rectangle Slides Teardrop

Vector™ LC 250 Power Head

Part Number Style Size Capacity Additional Accessories

60-10060 1in 4 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-10061 1.25in 4 63-1023 Retaining Rings

63-1024 Retaining Rings
60-10062 1.5in 4
69-1583 1 x 2in Glass Slide Holder
60-10063 25mm 4 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-10064 30mm 4 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-10065 40mm 4 63-1024 Retaining Rings

Vector Power Head

Part Number Style Size Capacity Additional Accessories

60-3001 1in 4 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-3002 1.25in 4 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-3003 1.5in 4 60-1024 Retaining Rings

60-3004 25mm 4 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-3005 30mm 4 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-3006 40mm 4 63-1024 Retaining Rings

60-3000 1x2 4 69-1584 1 x 2in Glass Slide Holder

AutoMet™ 250 Power Head

For use with 60-9005 Drive Adapter.
Part Number Style Size Capacity Additional Accessories
63-1022 Retaining Rings
60-9010 60-9120 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder
1in 6 60-9130 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder
60-9100 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder
60-9140 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder

60-9011 1.25in 6 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-9012 1.5in 6 63-1024 Retaining Rings

60-9020 25mm 6 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-9021 30mm 6 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-9022 40mm 6 63-1024 Retaining Rings

60-9031 1in Distance Rings
60-9032 1.25in Distance Rings
60-9030 Multiple 6
60-9033 25mm Distance Rings
60-9034 30mm Distance Rings

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 Single Force Specimen Holders

Round/Barrel Rectangle Slides Teardrop

AutoMet™ 300 Power Head

For use with 60-9005 Drive Adapter.
Part Number Style Size Capacity Additional Accessories
63-1022 Retaining Rings
60-9120 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder
60-9060 1in 6 60-9130 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder
60-9100 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder

GRINDING & POLISHING

60-9140 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder
60-9061 1.25in 6 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-9062 1.5in 6 63-1024 Retaining Rings

60-9063 2in 6

60-9070 25mm 6 63-1022 Retaining Rings

60-9071 30mm 6 63-1023 Retaining Rings

60-9072 40mm 6 63-1024 Retaining Rings

60-9073 50mm 6
60-2106 1in and 25mm Distance Rings
60-2103 1.25in Distance Rings
60-9040 Multiple 6 60-2104 1.5in Distance Rings
60-2102 30mm Distance Rings
60-2105 40mm Distance Rings
60-9041 Multiple 6

60-9049 Multiple Target Holders 3

Slide Holders & Glass Slides

Glass Slide Slide Single Force Glass Slides

Size Holder Specimen Holder
60-9120
60-9010 for AutoMet 250
1 x 3in (max 3 per specimen 40-8002-010 (qty 1440)
60-9060 for AutoMet 300
holder)
60-9130
60-9010 for AutoMet 250
2 x 3in (max 2 per specimen
60-9060 for AutoMet 300
holder)
60-9100
60-9010 for AutoMet 250 40-8000-001 (qty 144)
27 x 46mm (max 3 per specimen
60-9060 for AutoMet 300 40-8000-010 (qty 1440)
holder)

30-8005 40-8000-001 (qty 144)

27 x 46mm –
hand-held holder 40-8000-010 (qty 1440)

60-9140 (max 3 per 60-9010 for AutoMet 250

28 x 48mm 19-0501 (qty 100)
specimen holder) 60-9060 for AutoMet 300

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 Central Force Specimen Holders

Round/Barrel Rectangle Teardrop

Vector™, AutoMet™ 250 Power Heads and Vanguard

For use with Drive Adapters 60-2499 for Vector and Vanguard and 60-9000 for AutoMet 250.
Part Number Style Size Capacity Loading Plate
60-2482 1in 6

60-2483 1.25in 6

60-2484 1.25in 3
60-2411
60-2422 1.25in [32mm] 6

60-2485 1.5in 3 60-2413

60-2486 30mm 6

60-2487 40mm 3

60-2409 1 x 1.25in [25.4 x 31.75mm] 4

60-8240† 18 - 51mm 5

60-8210† 12 - 40mm 6 60-2411

60-8262† 10 - 25mm 12
60-2412
60-8254† 55 x 30mm 5

60-8255† 70 x 40mm 3
† Requires 10in [254mm] platen, not for use with Vanguard

AutoMet 300 Power Head and PlanarMet™ 300

For use with 60-9000 Drive Adapter.
Part Number Style Size Capacity Loading Plate
60-5281 1in 10

60-5282 1.25in 10

60-5252 1.25in or 30mm 9

60-5287 30mm 10

60-5283 1.5in 6
60-2412
60-5253 1.5in or 40mm 6

60-5288 40mm 6 60-2413

60-5289 2in 3 60-2414

60-5299 2in 5

60-5296 2in or 50mm 5

60-5245 2 x 1.38in [50 x 35mm] 5

60-5297 55 x 30mm 5

60-5298 70 x 40mm 3

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Blank Specimen Holders

For use with 60-2499 or 60-9000 Drive Adapter.

Part Number Diameter Power Head

60-2408 5.12in [130mm] Vector™, AutoMet™ 250
60-5254 7.12in [181mm] AutoMet 300

GRINDING & POLISHING

Platens

Part Number Diameter Surface Grinder-Polisher

40-4061 8in [203mm] Traditional MetaServ™, EcoMet™ 250
16-2071 8in [203mm] Magnetic MetaServ, EcoMet 250
40-0500 10in [254mm] Traditional MetaServ, EcoMet 250
16-2571 10in [254mm] Magnetic MetaServ, EcoMet 250
49-1777 12in [305mm] Traditional EcoMet 300
16-3071 12in [305mm] Magnetic EcoMet 300

Drive Adapters

Part Number Compatible With

60-2499 Central Force Vanguard, Vector and legacy AutoMet
60-9000 Central Force AutoMet 250/300
60-9005 Single Force AutoMet 250/300

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 Loading Fixtures and Plates
There are 3 diameters of central force specimen holders, one for each platen size. When loading a
specimen holder for use in central force, it is best practice to utilize a loading fixture and plate. The
loading fixture securely holds the specimen holder, while the loading plate establishes a uniform plane
and optimal distance for the specimens as each is locked into place.

Part Number Description

60-2410 Loading Fixture
60-2411 Loading Plate for 8in [203mm] and 10in [254mm] specimen holders
60-2412 Loading Plate for 10in [254mm] and 12in [305mm] specimen holders
60-2413 Loading Plate for 8in [203mm] and 12in [305mm] specimen holders
60-2414 Loading Plate for 12in [305mm] and 14in [354mm] specimen holders

Target Holders
• Designed for precise material removal to specified depths
• Includes one ceramic and one steel stop ring

Part Number Description

60-8100 For 26 x 48mm glass slide (histolic holder)
60-8101 For 1in [25mm] mounted specimens
60-8102 For 1.25in [32mm] mounted specimens
60-8112 For 30mm mounted specimens
60-8113 For 40mm mounted specimens
60-9049 Specimen Holder for Target Holders (Drive Adapter required)

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PC-Met™ Precision High Volume Printed Wiring Board Accessory
• High volume printed wiring board preparation system
• Prepares up to 36 coupons simultaneously
• Prepares reproducible cross-sections of through-holes down to
0.08in [200µm]
• For use with EcoMet™ 300 and AutoMet™ 250/300 Power Head

Part Number Contents

Indexing pins, carbide and diamond stops, coupon
60-5090
loader, dial indicator, gauge blocks and wooden case

GRINDING & POLISHING

Accessories
60-5053 Coupon Pins 1.0625in [27mm] long (qty 1000)
60-5067 Cup, Extended Upper Mold Plate, 0.8in (qty 6)
60-9000 Central Force Drive Adapter for AutoMet™ 250/300

PWB Met™ Small Hole Accessory

• High volume printed wiring board preparation system
• Prepares up to 18 coupons simultaneously
• Prepares reproducible cross-sections of through-holes down to
0.04in [100µm]
• For use with EcoMet 300 and AutoMet 250 Power Head

Part Number Contents

Indexing pins, polycrystalline diamond stops,
coupon loader, dial indicator calibration gauge,
60-5175
silicon mold release spray, gauge blocks, sample
extractor and wooden case

Accessories
60-5186 PWB Met Short Pin Loader 0.375in [10mm] long,
60-5084 PWB Met Pins 0.375in [10mm] long (qty 3000)

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 GRINDER-POLISHER SPECIALTY & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Burst Dispensing System

• Burst is a flexible, easy to operate dispensing system for all diamond
and final polishing suspensions
• Increases consistency through automation and repeatability
• Compatible with all polishing abrasives with magnetically driven stir
bar that prevents settling of suspensions
• Easily and quickly replace tubing and pump head for easy
maintenance
• Connect up to 5 modules

Independent
10.25in
• The Burst Control Panel is used to start/stop dispensing and to set the [280mm]
suspension volume rate
6in
[152mm]
Semi-Automatic
• The start/stop function is integrated with the Grinder-Polisher system 5.25in
and in compatible with: AutoMet™ 250/300, Vector™, MetaServ™ 6in [133mm]
[152mm]

Automatic Approx. Weight: 5 lbs [2.26kg]

• Fully integrated with the EcoMet™/Automet 250 and 300 Pro Systems

Part Number Voltage/Frequency 17.25in

[438mm]
40-10005
85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
(includes 40-2825 Power Cord) 13.25in
[337mm]

9in
Accessories [229mm]
40-10004 Stadium Seating Module
40-10006 Dispensing Arm for AutoMet™ 250/300
40-10002 USB Cable, module to EcoMet™ Pro
40-2832 USB Cable, module to module (qty 3)
24.31in
40-2704 Cable, module to Grinder-Polisher [625mm]
40-2822 Dispensing Stand 6.5in
40-2823 Hand Switch [165mm]
40-2824 Bottle, 16oz [480mℓ]
00-10100 Stir Bar Approx. Weight: 10 lbs [4.35kg]

Product Configurations and Options

Independent Semi-Automatic with Stadium Seating Automatic with Stadium Seating*
40-10005 (qty. 2) 40-10005 (qty. 2) 40-10005 (qty. 2)
40-2832 40-10004 40-10004
2 Burst 40-2704
Modules
40-2822 40-10006 40-10006
40-2822
40-10005 (qty. 3) 40-10005 (qty. 3) 40-10005 (qty. 3)
40-2832 40-10004 40-10004
3 Burst 40-2704
Modules
40-2822 40-10006 40-10006
40-2822
40-10005 (qty. 4) 40-10005 (qty. 4) 40-10005 (qty. 4)
40-2832 40-10004 40-10004
4 Burst 40-2704
Modules
40-2822 40-10006 40-10006
40-2822
40-10005 (qty. 5) 40-10005 (qty. 5) 40-10005 (qty. 5)
40-2832 (qty. 2) 40-10004 40-10004
5 Burst 40-2704
Modules
40-2822 40-10006 40-10006
40-2822
*Compatible only with EcoMet™ 250/300 Pro Systems

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 MiniMet™ 1000
• A single sample, semi-automatic polisher
• Simple operations ideal for low volume applications 8in
• Designed to use 2.875in [73mm] abrasive paper and [200mm]
polishing cloths

Part Number Voltage/Frequency 16in

[400mm]
69-1100 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz
7in
[180mm]
Approx. Weight: 25 lbs [11kg]

Part Accessories Part Accessories

GRINDING & POLISHING

69-1111 Caged Specimen Holder, for 1in [25mm] 69-1580 MiniMet Thin Section Attachment
or 1.25in [32mm] Mounted Specimens (includes 3 bowls, glass and section holder)
69-1112 Caged Specimen Holder, for 1.5in [38mm] 69-1581 Thin Section Bowls, 4.75in [121mm]
Mounted Specimens (1 each Black, White, Blue)
69-1500 Polishing Bowls, 4in [100mm] Diameter 69-1582 Thin Section Glass Platens, 4in [100mm]
(1 each Black, White, Blue) (qty 3)(replacement)
69-1561 Glass Specimen Supports 69-1583 MiniMet Thin Section Slide Holder,
69-1562 Glass Circular Slides, 0.5in [13mm] Diameter 46 x 27mm
(qty 50) 69-1590 MiniMet Wafer Polishing Attachment
69-1566 MiniMet 1000 Precision Thinning Attachment 69-1502 Storage Caddie for MiniMet Bowls (qty 3)
69-1567 Glass Disc, 2.145in [55mm] Diameter (qty 5) 69-1510 Replacement Glass Discs (qty of 3)
69-1575 Electro-mechanical Accessories 69-1550 MiniMet Alignment Fixture with 3 Drill Bits
69-1552 Set of 3 Drill Bits (replacement)

Grinding & Polishing Consumables for MiniMet 1000

Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] (qty 100)
Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] Micron Part Number
CarbiMet™
120 [P120] 127 36-02-0120
180 [P180] 78 36-02-0180
240 [P280] 52 36-02-0240
320 [P400] 35 36-02-0320
400 [P800] 22 36-02-0400
600 [P1200] 15 36-02-0600
MicroCut™
800 [P1500 13 36-02-0800
1200 [P2500] 8 36-02-1200

Premium Polishing Cloths, PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] (qty 20)

Cloth Stage Part Number

UltraPol ™
Coarse 40-7442
Nylon Intermediate 40-7052
TexMet C ™
Intermediate 40-1102
TriDent ™
Intermediate 40-7502
MicroCloth™ Fine 40-7212
MasterTex™ Fine 40-7702
ChemoMet ™
Fine 40-7902

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 GRINDER-POLISHER SPECIALTY & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

EnvironMet™ Systems
• Filtration and recirulation systems compatible with all Grinder-Polishers
• Uses fresh water at each step
• Recirculating version removes up to 1µm particulates
• Filter version removes up to 100µm particulates 16.8in
[425mm]
• Requires no electrical connections
• 6gal [23ℓ] capacity

Part Number
20.5in
49-2500 EnvironMet Recirculating Filter System [521mm]

49-2501 EnvironMet Filter System 25.5in

[648mm]

Accessories Approx. Weight: EnvironMet Recirculating Filter System - 57 lbs [26kg]

EnvironMet Filtering System - 36 lbs [16kg]
49-2510 Replacement 1µm Filter Paper (qty 100)
49-2520 Replacement 100µm Swarf Bag
49-2530 Castor Kit

UltraMet™ Ultrasonic Cleaners

• Quickly clean specimens in between preparation steps 14.6in

• Built in timer and continuouse cleaning cycle [371mm]

15.7in
[339mm]

15.8in
UltraMet 2002 Ultrasonic Cleaner, [401mm]

UltraMet 2005 Ultrasonic Cleaner, 12in

[305mm]
0.75gal [2.8ℓ]
2.5gal [9.5ℓ] 13.3in
[338mm]

Part Number Voltage/Frequency Part Number Voltage/Frequency 11.6in

[295mm]

Approx. Weight: UltraMet® 2002 -10 lbs [4.5kg]

80-2002-115 115VAC, 60Hz 80-2005-115 115VAC, 60Hz UltraMet® 2005 - 14 lbs [6.3kg]

80-2002-220 220VAC, 50Hz 80-2005-220 220VAC, 50Hz

Accessories & Consumables Accessories & Consumables

80-3012 Tank Cover for UltraMet 2002 80-5013 Insert Tray, solid, for UltraMet 2005
80-3013 Insert Tray, solid, for UltraMet 2002 80-5014 Insert Tray, perforated stainless steel,
80-3014 Insert Tray, perforated stainless steel, for UltraMet 2005
for UltraMet 2002 75-6000-032 UltraMet 2 Sonic Cleaner, 32oz [0.95ℓ]
80-5012 Tank Cover for UltraMet 2005

VibroMet™ 2 Vibratory Polisher

• Vibratory polisher removes minor deformation remaining after mechanical preparation,
revealing the stress-free surface without need for the hazardous electrolytes required by
electro-polishers
• Combine the VibroMet 2 with MasterMet™ 2 Colloidal Silica to chemomechanically 14.5in
[368mm]
polish a specimen to a surface finish suitable for electron-backscatter diffraction (EBSD)
or atomic force microscopy (AFM)
• For with Final Polishing Suspensions (pg. 70-71)
• 12in [305mm] bowl size
23in
[584mm]
Part Number Voltage/Frequency
67-1635-160 115VAC, 60Hz 21.5in
[546mm]

67-1635-250 220VAC, 50Hz Approx. Weight: 175 lbs [80kg]

Accessories Accessories
67-1525 Specimen Holder, 2in and 50mm (qty 3) 67-1529 Specimen Weights (qty 9)
67-1526 Specimen Holder, 1in and 25mm (qty 3) 67-1541 Loading Fixture, 2in and 50mm
67-1527 Specimen Holder, 1.25in [32mm] (qty 3) 67-1540 Loading Fixture, 1in and 25mm,
67-1528 Specimen Holder, 1.5in [38mm] (qty 3) 1.25in [32mm], 1.5in [38mm]
67-1530 Polishing Bowl Accessory

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 ElectroMet™ Polisher-Etchers
8in
13.125in [203mm]
[333mm]
18.5in
• Efficient electro polishing system [470mm]
• Parameter retention
• Etching system reveals microstructure quickly
9in 16in
[229mm] [406mm]
ElectroMet 4 includes ElectroMet 4 Power Source, Polishing Cell and
Etching Cell
8in
[203mm]
ElectroMet 4 Voltage/Frequency 8in
[203mm]
70-1830-115 115VAC, 60Hz

GRINDING & POLISHING

70-1830-220 220-240VAC, 50Hz 6in
[152mm]
Products not available in Europe Approx. Weight: 60 lbs [27.3kg]
5in
[127mm]

ElectroMet Voltage/Frequency
70-1710 115VAC, 50/60Hz
Products not available in Europe
7.75in
[197mm]

Accessories
70-1832 ElectroMet 4 Polishing Cell
70-2015 Masks (qty 5) 5.75in
[146mm]
70-2100 Stainless Steel Cathodes
70-2105 Copper Cathode
70-3100 Etching Cell 7in
[177mm]
Approx. Weight: 6 lbs [2.72kg]

Replicating Materials for Field Applications

Field metallogaphy is necessitated by certain applications. Both Replicating Tape and
Replicating Media provide users the ability to produce a portable copy of the microstructure
of interest. Replicating Tape requires some skill for producing excellent results. Replicating
Media is a simple two-part system that easily captures the surface detail.

57-5005 Disc Holder, hard rubber, 1in [25mm] 57-6004 Replicating Media Cartridges, 50ml each (Qty 8)
57-5003 Disc Holder, hard rubber, 2.875in [73mm] 57-6005 Dispensing Gun for Replicating Media
57-5000 Replicating Tape, 1 x 0.005 x 25in 57-6006 Nozzles for Replicating Media Dispensing Gun
[25 x 0.13 x 8mm] (qty 100)
57-5001 Replicating Adhesive Bases, 1 x 3in
[25 x 76mm] (qty 30)

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When selecting a grinding surface there are several factors to consider: amount of material to remove, durability of the grinding surface
and the material type.
SiC paper provides rapid material removal for most metal and alloys with minimal sample deformation. However the majority of the
material removal occurs within the first minute. For optimum material removal on harder materials, such as sintered carbides and
ceramics, sintered metal bonded and resin bonded diamond discs should be used. An additional advantage of diamond discs is their
longevity.
Diamond lapping films have been designed for various material applications including microelectronic devices, wafers ceramics, and
optical fibers. Fixed abrasives such as UltraPrep™ Diamond Films offer excellent finishing capabilities, less abrasive embedding and more
uniform material removal.

Apex™ CGD Apex DGD Color Apex DGD

8in [203mm] 8in [203mm] 8in [203mm]

Availabe
10in [254mm] 10in [254mm] 10in [254mm]
Diameters
12in [305mm] 12in [305mm] 12in [305mm]

Available
320 - 120μm 240 - 8μm 165 - 0.5μm
Micron/Grit
Useful Life Multiple Use Multiple Use Multiple Use
• high removal
• aggressive removal • high removal • superb edge retention and
• excellent flatness • excellent flatness flatness
Advantages
• long wear surface • long wear surface • long wear surface
• suitable for most materials • suitable for most materials • excellent for ceramics, glass,
TSC

UltraPrep Diamond Lapping

CarbiMet™ FibrMet Abrasive Discs Films
2.875in [73mm] 4in [102mm]
Availabe 8in [203mm] 8in [203mm] 8in [203mm]
Diameters 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]
12in [305mm]
Available
80 [P80] - 1200 [P2500] 15 - 0.05μm 30 - 0.1μm
Micron/Grit
Useful Life Single Use Multiple Use Multiple Use
• moderate removal • for fine grinding applications
• for fine grinding of hard
Advantages • excellent surface finish on glass, epoxy or polymers
materials such as ceramic
• suitable for most materials • fine surface finish

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 Apex™ Quick Change Magnetic System
A magnetic-based system used in conjunction with either abrasive surfaces or polishing cloths. Apex consists of four components,
requiring two components to form a system. The first component, Apex M, is long-life magnetic disc with a pressure sensitive adhesive
(PSA) backing on one side and can be used on any conventional platen. Select from Apex B or the magnetic backed Apex S to complete
your system. Apex B bimetallic plate can be used between Apex M and any PSA backed abrasive, polishing cloth or other consumable
of choice. Apex S magnetic backed carrier film can be used between Apex M and any consumable with the compatible high friction
backing, like CarbiMet™ S.
The MagnoSystem is an alternative offering, also comprised of two components. Apex MagnoDisc or MagnoFix is a direct subsitute
for Apex M, while the MagnoMet or MagnoPad are similar but single layers plates like Apex B.

The PSA backed Apex S carrier film is for use between any platen and consumables with the compatible high friction backing, like
CarbiMet S.

GRINDING & POLISHING

Apex DGD

Apex B Apex Hercules

Apex Quick Change
Magnetic System Apex M

Platen

CarbiMet S

Apex S Quick Change Apex S, magnetic backed

System
Apex M

Platen

Platen with Apex S

Type 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

Apex S Carrier Film, magnetic backed
16-2074 16-2574 16-3074
(qty 2)
Apex S Carrier Film, PSA backed
16-2075 16-2575 16-3075
(qty 2)
Apex M Discs - PSA Backed Magnetic
41-2739-608-001 41-2739-610-001 41-2739-612-001
Disc (qty 1)
Apex B Bimetallic Plate (qty 1) 41-2739-208-001 41-2739-210-001 41-2739-212-001
Apex MagnoDisc - Aluminum Platen
16-2071 16-2571 16-3071
with MagnoFix Installed (qty 1)
Apex MagnoFix - PSA Backed
16-2070 16-2570 16-3070
Magnetic Disc (qty 1)
Apex MagnoMet Metallic Plates (qty 5) 16-2072 16-2572 16-3072
Apex MagnoPad Teflon Coated
®
16-2073 16-2573 16-3073
Metallic Plates (qty 5)

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Apex™ CGD & DGD Color

• Coarse grinding discs (CGD) provide aggressive removal and
excellent flatness on a long wear surface
• Standard discs provide more moderate removal and excellent
edge retention and flatness on a long wear surface
• Consumable of choice for Z-axis controlled material removal
• Use water only

Apex CGD (Coarse Grinding Disc) (qty 1)

Color Micron 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] SO 12in [305mm]

Grey 320µm 41-10006 41-10009 41-10012
Green 240µm 41-10007 41-10010 SO
41-10013
Black 125µm 41-10008 41-10011 SO 41-10014
SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.

Apex DGD Color (Diamond Grinding Discs) (qty 1)

Color Micron 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

Green 240µm 41-3308 41-3310 41-3312
Black 125µm 41-3408 41-3410 41-3412
Red 75µm 41-3508 41-3510 SO 41-3512
Purple 55µm 41-3608 41-3610 41-3612
Yellow 35µm 41-3708 41-3710 41-3712
White 15µm 41-3808 41-3810 SO 41-3812
Blue 8µm 41-3908 41-3910 SO
41-3912
SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.

Apex DGD Color on MagnoMet™ Carrier (qty 1)

Color Micron 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

Green 240µm 414308D 414310D 414312D
Black 125µm 414408D 414410D 414412D
Red 75µm 414508D 414510D 414512D
Purple 55µm 414608D 414610D 414612D
Yellow 35µm 414708D 414710D 414712D
White 15µm 414808D 414810D 414812D
Blue 8µm 414908D 414910D 414912D

Did You Know?

Using Apex CGD or DGD, you can significantly reduce your grinding times while acheiving excellent flatness and edge retention.
These versatile, long wear discs are suitable for most material applications and reduce change over time. Using just water, they
produce far less mess during preparation, especially when used to replace a more traditional diamond and polishing cloth step.
While not required for continued performance, they can be periodically dressed to refresh grinding rates, particularly when used on
gummy materials.

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Apex™ DGD (Diamond Grinding Discs)
• Excellent for ceramics, glass, TSC and more
• Consumable of choice for Z-axis controlled material removal
• Fixed abrasive surface providing long-wear, high removal rates
and superb edge retention and flatness
• Use water only

Apex DGD (Diamond Grinding Discs) (qty 1)

Micron 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]
165µm 41-5008 41-5010 41-5012

GRINDING & POLISHING

125µm 41-5108 41-5110 41-5112
70µm 41-5208 41-5210 41-5212
45µm 41-5308 41-5310 41-5312
30µm 41-5408 41-5410 41-5412
15µm 41-5508 41-5510 41-5512
9µm 41-5608 41-5610 41-5612
6µm 41-5708 41-5710 41-5712
3µm 41-5808 41-5810 41-5812
0.5µm 41-5908 41-5910 41-5912

Apex DGD on MagnoMet Carrier (qty 1)

15-6190 Diamond
Micron 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm] Dressing Sticks (qty 1) can
be used periodically to
165µm 416008D 416010D 416012D
dress Apex DGD and DGD
125µm 416108D 416110D 416112D Color discs.
70µm 416208D 416210D 416212D
45µm 416308D 416310D 416312D
30µm 416408D 416410D 416412D
15µm 416508D 416510D 416512D
9µm 416608D 416610D 416612D
6µm 416708D 416710D 416712D
3µm 416808D 416810D 416812D
0.5µm 416908D 416910D 416912D

Apex Hercules Rigid Grinding Discs (qty 1)

• Use with Apex M, MagnoDisc and MagnoFix
• Add MetaDi™ or MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension

Type 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

Apex Hercules H
41-2740-308-001 41-2740-310-001 41-2740-312-001
For materials ≥ HRC20, HV236
Apex Hercules S
41-2740-408-001 41-2740-410-001 41-2740-412-001
For materials < HRC20, HV236

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UltraPrep™ Diamond Discs (qty 1)

• Excellent for a wide variety of materials
• Use water only
• PSA backed
• Metal Bonded

Diamond Size Box Code 8in [203mm] 12in [305mm]

125µm Black 15-6199 15-6299
70µm Red 15-6170 15-6270
45µm Yellow 15-6145 15-6245
15µm White 15-6115 15-6215
9µm Blue 15-6109 15-6209
6µm Light Purple 15-6106 15-6206

UltraPrep Diamond Abrasive Discs (qty 1)

Diamond Size 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

250µm 14-2580 14-3080
125µm 14-2081 14-2581 14-3081
74µm 14-2082 14-2582 14-3082
40µm 14-2083 14-2583 14-3083
20µm 14-2085 14-2585 14-3085

Abrasive Powders
• For fine grinding on cast iron, tin or cloth-covered platens
• Mix with distilled water to desired consistency
• 5 lb [2.3kg] containers

Silicon Carbide Powder Aluminum Oxide Powder

Grit Size Grit Size
ANSI [FEPA] Micron Part Number ANSI [FEPA] Micron Part Number
120 [P120] 127µm 40-6400-120-080 400 [P800] 26µm 40-6425-400-080
240 [P280] 52µm 40-6405-240-080 600 [P1200] 15µm 40-6430-600-080
320 [P400] 35µm 40-6407-320-080 — 13µm 40-6612-125-080
400 [P800] 26µm 40-6410-400-080 — 10µm 40-6609-095-080
600 [P1200] 15µm 40-6415-600-080 — 5µm 40-6605-050-080
1000 [P2000] 10µm 40-6418-000-080 — 3µm 40-6603-030-080

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CarbiMet™ S & MicroCut™ S Abrasive Discs (qty 100)
• Use with Apex™ S Carrier Films
• Designed for superior grinding performance
• Provides rapid material removal and uniform surface finish
• Exceptional life to material removal Ratio

Apex S Backed
Approx.
Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] Micron Size 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

GRINDING & POLISHING

CarbiMet S
80 [P80] 188 16-08-0080 16-10-0080 16-12-0080
120 [P120] 127 16-08-0120 16-10-0120 16-12-0120
180 [P180] 78 16-08-0180 16-10-0180 16-12-0180
220 [P240] 58 16-08-0220 16-10-0220 16-12-0220
240 [P280] 52 16-08-0240 16-10-0240 16-12-0240
280 [P320] 46 16-08-0280 16-10-0280 16-12-0280
320 [P400] 35 16-08-0320 16-10-0320 16-12-0320
360 [P600] 26 16-08-0360 16-10-0360 16-12-0360
400 [P800] 22 16-08-0400 16-10-0400 16-12-0400
500 [P1000] 18 16-08-0500 16-10-0500 16-12-0500
600 [P1200] 15 16-08-0600 16-10-0600 16-12-0600
1000 [P2500] 8.4 16-08-1000 16-10-1000 16-12-1000
MicroCut S
800 [P1500] MicroCut
13 16-08-0800 16-10-0800 16-12-0800
S Disc
1200 [P2500] MicroCut
8 16-08-1200 16-10-1200 16-12-1200
S Disc
P4000 MicroCut S Disc 5 16-08-4000 16-10-4000 16-12-4000
Apex S Carrier Films
Apex S Carrier Film,
16-2074 16-2574 16-3074
metal backed (qty 2)
Apex S Carrier Film, PSA
16-2075 16-2575 16-3075
backed (qty 2)

Tips, Tricks & Techniques:

• In selecting a grinding surface, choose the finest abrasive that will efficiently achieve
planarity.
• To choose which type of grinding surface, consider:
- CarbiMet or CarbiMet S if you process many types of materials. Use for only 1-2 minutes
per disc.
- Apex DGD or DGD Color for very hard materials, fewer grinding steps, controlled material
removal and less change over.
- FibrMet™ or UltraPrep™ Lapping Films for small fragile specimens, electronics and fiber
optics.

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 CarbiMet™ & MicroCut™ Abrasive Discs (qty 100)
• Designed for superior grinding performance
• Provides rapid material removal and uniform surface finish
• Exceptional Life to Material Removal Ratio
• Premium water resistant “C” weight paper

PSA Backed
Approx.
Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] Micron Size 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]
CarbiMet
80 [P80] 188 36-08-0080 36-10-0080 36-12-0080
120 [P120] 127 36-08-0120 36-10-0120 36-12-0120
180 [P180] 78 36-08-0180 36-10-0180 36-12-0180
220 [P240] 58 36-08-0220 36-10-0220 36-12-0220
240 [P280] 52 36-08-0240 36-10-0240 36-12-0240
280 [P320] 46 36-08-0280 36-10-0280 36-12-0280
320 [P400] 35 36-08-0320 36-10-0320 36-12-0320
360 [P600] 26 36-08-0360 36-10-0360 36-12-0360
400 [P800] 22 36-08-0400 36-10-0400 36-12-0400
500 [P1000] 18 36-08-0500 36-10-0500 36-12-0500
600 [P1200] 15 36-08-0600 36-10-0600 36-12-0600
1000 [P2500] 8.4 36-08-1000 36-10-1000 36-12-1000
MicroCut
800 [P1500] MicroCut Disc 13 36-08-0800 36-10-0800 36-12-0800
1200 [P2500] MicroCut Disc 8 36-08-1200 36-10-1200 36-12-1200
P4000 MicroCut Disc 5 36-08-4000 36-10-4000 36-12-4000

Plain Backed
Approx.
Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] Micron Size 8in [200mm] 10in [250mm] 12in [305mm]
CarbiMet
80 [P80] 188 30-08-0080 30-10-0080 30-12-0080
120 [P120] 127 30-08-0120 30-10-0120 30-12-0120
180 [P180] 78 30-08-0180 30-10-0180 30-12-0180
220 [P240] 58 30-08-0220 30-10-0220 30-12-0220
240 [P280] 52 30-08-0240 30-10-0240 30-12-0240
280 [P320] 46 30-08-0280 30-10-0280 30-12-0280
320 [P400] 35 30-08-0320 30-10-0320 30-12-0320
360 [P600] 26 30-08-0360 30-10-0360 30-12-0360
400 [P800] 22 30-08-0400 30-10-0400 30-12-0400
500 [P1000] 18 30-08-0500 30-10-0500 30-12-0500
600 [P1200] 15 30-08-0600 30-10-0600 30-12-0600
1000 [P2500] 8.4 30-08-1000 30-10-1000 30-12-1000
MicroCut 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]
800 [P1500] MicroCut Disc 13 30-08-0800 30-10-0800 30-12-0800
1200 [P2500] MicroCut Disc 8 30-08-1200 30-10-1200 30-12-1200
P4000 MicroCut Disc 5 30-08-4000 30-10-4000 30-12-4000
MetGrip™ Liners (qty 10) 30-8508 30-8510 30-8512

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FibrMet™ Abrasive Discs (qty 50)
• For fine grinding applications on glass, epoxy or polymers
• Produces fine surface finish
• Choose from either aluminum oxide or silicon carbide

GRINDING & POLISHING

4in [102mm] 8in [203mm] 12in [305mm]
Color Micron Material PSA Backed PSA Backed PSA Backed
White 0.3µm Al2O3 69-3104 69-3174 69-3124
Green 1µm Al2O3 69-3103 69-3173 69-3123
Pink 3µm Al2O3 69-3102 69-3172 69-3122
Light Blue 9µm Al2O3 69-3101 69-3171 69-3121
Yellow 12µm Al2O3 69-3100 69-3170 69-3120
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UltraPrep™ Diamond Lapping Films (qty 5)

• For fine grinding of hard materials such as ceramic
• Type A for finer surface and more gentle material removal

8in [203mm] 8in [203mm]

Type A, Type A,
Color Micron PSA Backed Plain Backed
Light Grey 0.1µm 15-6791 15-6792
White 0.5µm 15-6795 15-6796
Lavender 1µm 15-6801 15-6802
Pink 3µm 15-6803 15-6804
Brown 6µm 15-6806 15-6807 SEM image, UltraPrep,
Type A surface
Blue 9µm 15-6809 15-6810
Orange/Brown 15µm 15-6815 15-6816
Green 30µm 15-6830 15-6831

SEM cross-section of
UltraPrep, Type A

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Polishing Cloth Guide

Recommended Abrasive
Cloth Micron Size Type Applications
UltraPad ™
6μm & Up Diamond Ferrous materials and thermal spray coatings
COARSE

Ultra MB 6μm & Up Diamond Minerals, coals, ceramics, inclusion,retention in steels, and refractory metals
UltraPol ™
6μm & Up Diamond Minerals, coals, ceramics, inclusion,retention in steels, and refractory metals
Ceramics, carbides, petrographic, hard metals, glass, and metal matrix
TexMet™ P 6μm & Up Diamond
composites
Nylon 6μm & Up Diamond Ferrous materials, sintered carbides and cast irons
Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, electronic packages, PCB’s, thermal
TexMet MB 15-0.02μm
AI2O3, SiO2 spray coatings, cast irons, cermets, minerals, composites, plastics
Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, electronic packages, PCB’s, thermal
TexMet C 15-0.02μm
INTERMEDIATE

AI2O3, SiO2 spray coatings, cast irons, cermets, minerals, composites, plastics
Diamond
TriDent™ 15-0.02μm Ferrous and nonferrous metals, microelectronics, coatings
AI2O3, SiO2
VerduTex 9-1μm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, microelectronics, coatings
Satyn MB 9-1μm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, microelectronics, coatings
VelTex 9-1μm Diamond Steel, nonferrous and soft metals
Diamond
WhiteFelt™ 6-0.02μm Ferrous and nonferrous metals
AI2O3, SiO2
PoliCloth 6-1μm Diamond Cast iron, copper and aluminum alloys, coal and other soft metals
Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, composites, PCBs, cast irons,
MicroCloth™ 5-0.02μm
AI2O3, SiO2 cermets, plastics, electronics
Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, composites, PCBs, cast irons,
Micro MB 5-0.02μm
AI2O3, SiO2 cermets, plastics, electronics
MicroFloc 0.06μm-0.02μm AI2O3, SiO2 Ferrous and nonferrous materials
FINE

MasterTex™ 1-0.05μm AI2O3, SiO2 Soft nonferrous and microelectronic packages

Titanium, stainless steel, lead/tin, solders, electronic packages, soft
ChemoMet™ 1-0.02μm AI2O3, SiO2
nonferrous metals, plastics
Titanium, stainless steel, lead/tin, solders, electronic packages, soft
Chemia MB 1-0.02μm AI2O3, SiO2
nonferrous metals, plastics

Did You Know?

Our Polishing Application Guide is
another way to determine which
polishing cloth is best for your
preparation needs. The guide also
includes small cloth samples for you to
touch and feel.

Visit http://www.buehler.com/Products/
Grinding-Polishing for more details.

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Premium Polishing Cloths
• Premium performance cloths for all material applications
• Engineered for long life & superior surface finish
• PSA Backed and Magnetic Backed (MB)

Cloth Backing Quantity 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]

UltraPad ™
PSA 10 40-7118 40-7120 40-7122
COARSE

Ultra MB Magnetic 5 41-10041 SO

41-10042 SO
41-10043 SO
UltraPol™ PSA 10 40-7448 40-7450 40-7452

TexMet™ P PSA 5 40-7638 40-7640 40-7642

GRINDING & POLISHING

Nylon PSA 10 40-7068 40-7070 40-7072

TexMet MB Magnetic 5 41-10035 SO 41-10036 SO 41-10037 SO

TexMet C PSA 10 40-1108 40-1110 40-1112

INTERMEDIATE

TriDent™ PSA 10 40-7518 40-7520 40-7522

VerduTex PSA 10 40-8018 40-8020 40-8022

Satyn MB Magnetic 5 41-10038 41-10039 41-10040
VelTex PSA 10 40-8218 40-8220 SO 40-8222 SO

WhiteFelt™ PSA 5 16-2002 16-2502 SO 16-3002 SO

PoliCloth PSA 10 40-8418 40-8420 SO 40-8422 SO

MicroCloth™ PSA 10 40-7218 40-7220 40-7222

Micro MB Magentic 5 41-10093 41-10094 41-10095

MicroFloc PSA 10 40-8318 40-8320 SO 40-8322

FINE

MasterTex™ PSA
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10 40-7738 40-7740 40-7742

ChemoMet™ PSA 10 40-7918 40-7920 40-7922

Chemia MB Magnetic 5 41-10032 41-10033 41-10034

SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.

Tips, Tricks & Techniques

• When laying a cloth on a bimetallic plate or platen, start at an edge or use a roller to
prevent air bubbles from being trapped under a cloth.
• A dry cloth will scratch specimens and can cause tearing. Wet a new cloth with an abrasive
suspension, extender or water.
• Use each cloth with abrasive of a single particle size only. Doing otherwise will cause 60-6075 Roller
undesirable scratches on specimen.
• Rinse cloth briefly under water after each polishing cycle to maintain their integrity.

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 GRINDER-POLISHER ACCESSORIES

Storage Cabinets
• Durable, easy to clean storage of platens and surfaces
19-06-09
• Two models:
– 8in [203mm] / 10in [254mm]
– 12in [305mm]
13.125in
[333mm]
Part Number Description
19-06-11 For 8in [203mm] / 10in [254mm] discs and platens (5 drawers)
19-06-12 For 8in [203mm] / 10in [254mm] discs and platens (10 drawers)
13in
19-06-09 For 12in [305mm] discs and platens [320mm]

13.187in
19-06-10 Additional Shelves for 19-06-09 [355mm]

19-06-12
19-06-11

12.56in
12.56in [320mm]
[320mm]

13.77in
13.77in [350mm]
[350mm]
11.33in
11.33in [288mm]
[288mm]

Dessicator Storage Cabinet

• Specially designed for ideal, moisture free conditions of up to 500
mounted specimens
• Also holds platens, polishing cloths and abrasive discs up to 12in
[305mm]
• Dessicator canisters sold separately 19.25in
[489mm]

Part Number Description

20-1445 Dessicator Storage Cabinet
15.625in
[422mm]

15.75in
[400mm]

Accessories Accessories
20-1446 Spacer Tray, 1in [25mm] 20-8280 1in Disposable Mounting Cup*
20-1447 Spacer Tray, 1.25in [32mm] 20-8281 1.25in Disposable Mounting Cup*
20-1448 Spacer Tray, 1.5in [38mm] 20-8282 1.5in Disposable Mounting Cup*
20-1449 Dessicant 20-8283 2in Disposable Mounting Cup*
20-8174 Specimen Storage Cups
1.25in [32mm] mounts

*Disposable Mounting Cups can also be used as caps to protect samples.

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 DIAMOND POLISHING SUSPENSIONS & PASTES

Diamond is routinely used for the preparation of metals, ceramics and minerals due to the high removal rates. The cutting rate is
even further enhanced when selecting polycrystalline diamond rather than monocrystalline. The increased number of facets on the
polycrystalline structure enables efficient cutting and minimal deformation.

When working with water sensitive or soft materials that have a tendency to embed abrasive particles, paste is your best choice.
However, if you are interested in a fully automated approach, diamond suspensions are required.

MetaDi™ Diamond Suspensions

MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Diamond Suspension

Color Diamond Size 8oz [0.24ℓ] 32oz [0.95ℓ] 1gal [3.8ℓ] Refill
Charcoal 0.05µm 40-6627

GRINDING & POLISHING

Grey 0.25µm 40-6629 40-6629-032 40-6629-128
Blue 1µm 40-6630 40-6630-032 40-6630-128
Blue 1µm Fine 40-6630F 40-6630F-032 40-6630F-128
Green 3µm 40-6631 40-6631-032 40-6631-128
Green 3µm Fine 40-6631F 40-6631F-032 40-6631F-128
Yellow 6µm 40-6632 40-6632-032 40-6632-128
Deep Red 9µm 40-6633 40-6633-032 40-6633-128
Brown 15µm 40-6634 40-6634-032 40-6634-128
Orange 30µm 40-6635 40-6635-032 40-6635-128
Purple 45µm 40-6636 40-6636-032 40-6636-128

MetaDi Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension

Color Diamond Size 16oz [0.47ℓ] 32oz [0.95ℓ] 1gal [3.8ℓ]
Blue 1µm 40-6530 40-6530-032 40-6530-128
Green 3µm 40-6531 40-6531-032 40-6531-128
Yellow 6µm 40-6532 40-6532-032 40-6532-128
Deep Red 9µm 40-6533 40-6533-032 40-6533-128
Brown 15µm 40-6534 40-6534-032 40-6534-128

Dye-Free MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Diamond Suspension

Diamond Size 8oz [0.24ℓ] 32oz [0.95ℓ]
1µm 40-6730 SO 40-6730-032
3µm 40-6731 SO 40-6731-032
6µm 40-6732 40-6732-032
9µm 40-6733 SO 40-6733-032
SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.

MetaDi Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension - Oil Based MetaDi Combo, Diamond Suspension + Extender
Color Diamond Size 16oz [0.47ℓ] Color Diamond Size 32oz [0.95ℓ]
Blue 1µm 40-6540 Blue 1µm 40-5530-032
Green 3µm 40-6541 Green 3µm 40-5531-032
Yellow 6µm 40-6542 Yellow 6µm 40-5532-032
Deep Red 9µm 40-6543 Deep Red 9µm 40-5534-032
Brown 15µm 40-6544

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 MetaDi™ Diamond Pastes
MetaDi Ultra Polycrystalline Diamond Paste, 20g
Color Diamond Size Part Number
Blue 1µm 40-1-6301
Green 3µm 40-1-6303
Yellow 6µm 40-1-6305
Deep Red 9µm 40-1-6307
Brown 15µm 40-1-6309
This product is grey in color with color coded packaging Angular, blocky-shaped
MetaDi Fluid is recommended for use with all MetaDi Pastes polycrystalline diamond of MetaDi
and most material applications
Ultra provide numerous cutting
facets on the particle surface,
resulting in less deformation.

MetaDi & MetaDi II Monocrystalline Diamond Paste

MetaDi Heavy MetaDi II Medium
Color Diamond Size Size Concentration Concentration
Grey 0.25µm 5g 40-6112 40-6241
Grey 0.25µm 20g 40-6102 40-6240
Blue 1µm 5g 40-6138 40-6244
Blue 1µm 20g 40-6128 40-6243
Green 3µm 5g 40-6152 40-6247
Green 3µm 20g 40-6142 40-6246
Yellow 6µm 5g 40-6172 40-6250
Yellow 6µm 20g 40-6162 40-6249
Deep Red 9µm 5g 40-6192 40-6253
Deep Red 9µm 20g 40-6182 40-6252
Brown 15µm 5g 40-6212 40-6256
Brown 15µm 20g 40-6202 40-6255 Sharp edges of monocrystalline
diamonds of MetaDi Diamond
MetaDi Fluid is recommended for use with all MetaDi Pastes and most material applications
Paste ensure clean and efficient
cutting action.

Accessories
40-6016 MetaDi Fluid, 16oz [0.47ℓ] (water soluble)
40-6032 MetaDi Fluid, 32oz [0.95ℓ] (water soluble)
40-6064-085 MetaDi Fluid, 85oz [2.5ℓ] (water soluble)
60-3250-006 AutoMet™ Oil, 6oz [0.18ℓ] for use with oil-based diamond suspensions and pastes
60-3250-128 AutoMet Oil, 1gal [3.8ℓ] for use with oil-based diamond suspensions and pastes

Did You Know?

• Diamond paste products are best suited to materials prone to diamond embedding.
• Pastes are typically applied to a clean cloth by rotating the platen at approximately 50rpm and by
placing the syringe tip about 2in [5cm] out from the center of the platen. Start dispensing the paste
onto the cloth, resulting in a spiral pattern, if the bead is raised, too much product has been dispensed.
• AutoMet Oil recommended for use with MetaDi Pastes or materials sensitive to water.

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 FINAL POLISHING SUSPENSIONS

Final polish solutions remove the final layer of surface deformation often invisible to the naked eye. Yet the removal of this deformation
is essential when evaluating with high magnifications, polarized light, differential interference contrast as well as using EBSD techniques.
A variety of application specific suspensions are available to provide superior performance.

MasterMet™, chemo-mechanical colloidal silica (SiO2), is especially suited for ferrous and nonferrous materials, titanium, semiconductors
and hard materials such as ceramics.

Water sensitive materials can be handled with MasterPolish™ which contains little water. The solution provides high material removal
rate due to a combination of the high pH and blending of alumina and colloidal silica abrasives.

Alumina solutions are best for soft materials such as aluminum, brass, copper, precious metals and electronics. In addition, MasterPrep™
is well suited for automated dispensing.

GRINDING & POLISHING

Material Characteristics Part Number Size
MasterPrep • Sol-gel alumina suspension 63-6377-006 6oz [0.18ℓ]
Alumina • ~8.5pH 40-6377-032 32oz [0.95ℓ]
• Excellent for minerals, ferrous metals, low melting point alloys, 40-6377-064 64oz [1.9ℓ]
carbides, PWB’s, precious metals and electronics
• 0.05µm

MasterMet • Amorphous colloidal silica suspension 40-6370-006 6oz [0.18ℓ]

Colloidal Silica • ~10pH 40-6370-064 64oz [1.9ℓ]
• Chemo-mechanical polishing action
• Excellent for metals, minerals, ceramics and polymers
• 0.06µm

MasterMet 2 • Non-crystallizing amorphous colloidal silica suspension 40-6380-006 6oz [0.18ℓ]

Non-Crystallizing • ~10.5pH 40-6380-064 64oz [1.9ℓ]
Colloidal Silica • Chemo-mechanical polishing action
• 0.02µm

MasterPolish • Blend of 0.05µm high purity alumina and colloidal silica 40-10084 32oz [0.95ℓ]
Final Polish • ~9pH
• Contains minimal water and is optimal for water sensitive
materials
• Excellent for most magnesium alloys, cobalt alloys, most iron
alloys, nickel, metal matrix composites
• 0.05µm

MasterPolish 2 • Chemo-mechanical polishing action 40-6376-032 32oz [0.95ℓ]

Final Polish • ~10pH
• Excellent for sapphire, glass, alumina, silicon nitride, metal/
ceramic composites
• 0.06µm

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Material Characteristics Part Number Micron Size

MicroPolish™ • Agglomerated alumina offers higher Powders
Alumina Powder & removal rates than other aluminas of the 40-10075 0.05µm 1 lb [0.45kg]
Suspension same size 40-10077 0.3µm 1 lb [0.45kg]
• Good for use on magnesium, lead and 40-10079 1µm 1 lb [0.45kg]
their alloys
40-10076 0.05µm 5 lb [2.3kg]
40-10078 0.3µm 5 lb [2.3kg]
40-10080 1µm 5 lb [2.3kg]

Suspensions
40-10083 0.05µm 6oz [0.18ℓ]
40-10082 0.3µm 6oz [0.18ℓ]
40-10081 1µm 6oz [0.18ℓ]

MicroPolish II • High quality deagglomerated alumina Powders

Alumina Powder & • Produces better surface finishes than 40-6323-016 0.3µm 1 lb [0.45kg]
Suspension agglomerated versions 40-6321-016 1µm 1 lb [0.45kg]
• Suitable for most minerals and metals
40-6323-080 0.3µm 5 lb [2.3kg]
40-6321-080 1µm 5 lb [2.3kg]

Suspensions
40-6363-006 0.3µm 6oz [0.18ℓ]
40-6363-128 0.3µm 1gal [3.8ℓ]
40-6361-006 1µm 6oz [0.18ℓ]

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