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 -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 Apex CGD (Coarse Grinding Disc) 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. Apex CGD is a consumable of choice for Zaxis controlled material removal. Color/Micron 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) Grey (320μm) 4-0006 4-0009 4-002 Green (240μm) 4-0007 4-000 4-003 Black (25μm) 4-0008 4-00 4-004 24 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Diamond Grinding Discs Apex Quick-Change Magnetic System 4 3 2 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 reusable, long-life magnetic disc. With a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing on one side, the Apex M 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 of choice. Platen (), Apex M (2), Apex B (3) & Apex DGD (4) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Type Apex M Discs - PSA Backed Magnetic Discs Apex B Bimetallic Plates 0 (254mm) 4-2739-608-00 4-2739-60-00 4-2739-208-00 4-2739-20-00 2 (305mm) 4-2739-62-00 4-2739-22-00 Grinding/Polishing Apex MagoDisc - Aluminum Platen with MagnoFix Installed 6-207 6-257 6-307 *SO Apex MagnoFix - PSA Backed Magnetic Disc 6-2070 6-2570 *SO 6-3070 *SO Apex MagnoMet Metallic Plate 5 6-2072 6-2572 6-3072 Apex MagnoPad Teflon Coated Metallic Plate 5 6-2073 6-2573 6-3073 ApexHercules Rigid Grinding Discs 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. Type 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) ApexHercules H (for materials HRC20, HV236) 4-2740-308-00 4-2740-30-00 4-2740-32-00 ApexHercules S (for materials < HRC20, HV236) 4-2740-408-00 4-2740-40-00 4-2740-42-00 Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 25
Diamond Grinding Discs Apex Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) 4 3 2 Micron 65 4-5008 4-500 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 40-502 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 5-690 Dressing Stick 25 70 45 30 5 9 6 4-508 4-50 4-52 4-5208 4-520 4-522 4-5308 4-530 4-532 4-5408 4-540 4-542 4-5508 4-550 4-552 4-5608 4-560 4-562 4-5708 4-570 4-572 3 4-5808 4-580 4-582 0.5 4-5908 4-590 4-592 26 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Diamond Grinding Discs Apex Diamond Grinding Discs (DGD) 4 3 2 SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Color (Micron) 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) Green (240) 4-3308 4-330 4-332 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 5-690 Dressing Stick Black (25) Red (75) Purple (55) Yellow (35) White (5) Blue (8) 4-3408 4-340 4-342 4-3508 4-350 *SO 4-352 4-3608 4-360 4-362 4-3708 4-370 4-372 4-3808 4-380 *SO 4-382 4-3908 4-390 *SO 4-392 Grinding/Polishing ReVēl Discs new possibilities with new technology. This item has been designated as a green product. Type 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) ReVēl A 5 4-0044 4-0045 4-0046 ReVēl B 5 4-0047 4-0048 4-0049 Preparation Methods featuring NEW ReVēl Discs: Material Surface Time CarbiMet 2, 320 grit Until plane Ferrous Materials 60 HRC ReVēl A 2 minutes ChemoMet with MasterMet 4 minutes, 20 seconds Ferrous Materials CarbiMet 2, 320 grit Until plane 50 Ferrous HRC Materials 50 HRC ReVēl A 2 minutes ChemoMet with MasterMet 4 minutes, 20 seconds Inconel CarbiMet 2,400 grit Until plane Nickel Based Alloys ReVēl B 2 minutes ChemoMet with MasterMet 4 minutes, 20 seconds Tungsten carbide Apex DGD Yellow Until plane Tungsten Carbide ReVēl A 2 minutes Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 27
Diamond Grinding Discs New SumMet Bundles, contain enough supplies to prepare 00 specimen holders Consists of: Material 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 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 42-007 42-008 42-009 CarbiMet 2 (320/P400) Abrasive Discs, UltraPad, TriDent, TexMet and MasterTex Polishing Cloths, 9μm, 3μm, μm MetaDi Supreme Diamond Paste, MetaDi Fluid and MasterMet Final Polishing Suspension Al & Cu 42-0020 42-002 42-0022 CarbiMet 2 (240/P280) Abrasive Discs, UltraPol and ChemoMet Polishing Cloths, 9μm MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension, and MasterMet Final Polishing Suspension Ti 42-0023 42-0024 42-0025 CarbiMet 2 (240/P280) and (600/P200) Abrasive Discs, TexMet and MicroCloth Polishing Cloths, 3μm MetaDi Supreme Diamond Paste, MetaDi Fluid and MasterPrep Final Polishing Suspension Electronic & Polymer 42-0026 42-0027 42-0028 Apex DGD Red Disc, UltraPol, TexMet and ChemoMet Polishing Cloths, 9μm and 3μm MetaDi Diamond Supreme and MasterMet Final Polishing Suspension Ceramic & Refractory 42-0029 42-0030 42-003 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 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Diamond Grinding Discs UltraPrep Resin-Bonded Diamond Discs SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Diamond Size Box Code (all discs grey in color) 2 (305mm) 30 micron Orange 5-6330 *SO 5-6430 *SO 9 micron Blue 5-6309 *SO 5-6409 *SO 3 micron Yellow 5-6303 *SO 5-6403 *SO UltraPrep Metal-Bonded Diamond Discs Diamond Size Box Code 2d (73mm) 2 (305mm) Grinding/Polishing 25 micron Black 69-599 5-699 5-6299 70 micron Red 69-57 5-670 5-6270 45 micron Yellow 69-545 5-645 5-6245 5 micron White 69-55 5-65 5-625 9 micron Blue 69-509 5-609 5-6209 6 micron Light Purple 69-506 5-606 5-6206 UltraPrep Metal Bonded Diamond Discs, PSA Backed Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 29
Abrasive Discs CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs are a premium line of SiC 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. This item has been designated as a green product. Grit ANSI (FEPA) Abrasive Size(μm) 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 60 (P60) 269.0 00 30-508-060-02 30-525--060-02 30-52-060-02 20 (P20) 27.0 00 30-508-20-02 30-525--20-02 30-52-20-02 80 (P80) 78.0 00 30-508-80-02 30-525--80-02 30-52-80-02 240 (P280) 52.2 00 30-508-240-02 30-525--240-02 30-52-240-02 320 (P400) 35.0 00 30-508-320-02 30-525--320-02 30-52-320-02 400 (P800) 2.8 00 30-508-400-02 30-525--400-02 30-52-400-02 600 (P200) 5.3 00 30-508-600-02 30-525--600-02 30-52-600-02 800 (P500) MicroCut Disc 2.6 00 30-5538-800-00 30-525--800-00 30-5542-800-00 200 (P2500) MicroCut Disc 8.4 00 30-5538-02-00 30-525--02-00 30-5542-02-00 Assorted (60-600) (P60-P200) 70 30-508-02 30-525--02 30-52-02 Note: The Assorted packages have 0 each of various grit sizes. 30 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Abrasive Discs CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed This item has been designated as a green product. Grit ANSI (FEPA) Abrasive Size(μm) 2d (73mm) 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 60 (P60) 269.0 00 30-52-060-02 20 (P20) 27.0 00 30-570-20-02 30-58-20-02 30-525-3-20-02 30-52-20-02 80 (P80) 240 (P280) 320 (P400) 78.0 52.2 35.0 00 00 00 30-570-80-02 30-58-80-02 30-570-240-02 30-58-240-02 30-570-320-02 30-58-320-02 30-525-3-80-02 30-52-80-02 30-525-3-240-02 30-52-240-02 30-525-3-320-02 30-52-320-02 Grinding/Polishing 400 (P800) 2.8 00 30-570-400-02 30-58-400-02 30-525-3-400-02 30-52-400-02 600 (P200) 5.3 00 30-570-600-02 30-58-600-02 30-525-3-600-02 30-52-600-02 800 (P500) MicroCut Discs 2.6 00 30-570-800-00 30-5528-800-00 30-525-3-800-00 30-5532-800-00 200 (P2500) MicroCut Discs 8.4 00 30-570-02-00 30-5528-02-00 30-525-3-02-00 30-5532-02-00 Assorted** (20-600) (P20-P200) 60 30-578-82 30-58-02 30-525-3-02 30-52-02 Note: The Assorted packages have 0 each of various grit sizes. ** The 2d Assorted package (30-578-82) has 0 each of 80, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grits. 2 (305mm) assorted package has a quantity of 70. Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 3
Abrasive Discs ZirMet Abrasive Discs 4 3 2 Grit ANSI (FEPA) 60 (P60) 269.0 Abrasive Size (μm) 25 2 (305mm) 5-532-060-025 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. 20 (P20) 80 (P80) 220 (P240) 27.0 78.0 58.5 25 25 25 5-532-20-025 5-532-80-025 5-532-220-025 BuehlerMet II Abrasive Discs, Plain Backed The BuehlerMet II line of SiC 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. This item has been designated as a green product. Grit ANSI (FEPA) Abrasive Size(μm) 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 60 (P60) 269.0 00 30-5308-060-02 30-530-060-02 30-532-060-02 20 (P20) 27.0 00 30-5308-20-02 30-530-20-02 30-532-20-02 80 (P80) 78.0 00 30-5308-80-02 30-530-80-02 30-532-80-02 240 (P280) 52.2 00 30-5308-240-02 30-530-240-02 30-532-240-02 320 (P400) 35.0 00 30-5308-320-02 30-530-320-02 30-532-320-02 400 (P800) 2.8 00 30-5308-400-02 30-530-400-02 30-532-400-02 600 (P200) 5.3 00 30-5308-600-02 30-530-600-02 30-532-600-02 Assorted (60-600) (P60-P200) 70 30-5308-02 30-530-02 30-532-02 32 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Abrasive Discs BuehlerMet II Abrasive Discs, PSA Backed This item has been designated as a green product. Grit ANSI (FEPA) Abrasive Size(μm) 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) 60 (P60) 269.0 00 30-538-060-02 30-5328-060-02 30-532-060-02 20 (P20) 27.0 00 30-538-20-02 30-5328-20-02 30-532-20-02 80 (P80) 78.0 00 30-538-80-02 30-5328-80-02 30-532-80-02 240 (P280) 320 (P400) 400 (P800) 52.2 35.0 2.8 00 00 00 30-538-240-02 30-538-320-02 30-538-400-02 30-5328-240-02 30-532-240-02 30-5328-320-02 30-532-320-02 30-5328-400-02 30-532-400-02 Grinding/Polishing 600 (P200) 5.3 00 30-538-600-02 30-5328-600-02 30-532-600-02 Assorted (60-600) (P60-P200) 70 30-538-02 30-5328-02 30-532-02 MetGrip Liners 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 0 uses. Description 0 (254mm) 2 (305mm) MetGrip Liners 0 30-8508 30-850 30-852 Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 33
CarbiMet & CarbiMet 2 Belts, Rolls & Strips and ZirMet Belts Abrasive Belts, Rolls & Strips 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. CarbiMet MetSplice Belts SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Grit ANSI (FEPA) 50 (P50) 326.0 Abrasive Size(µm) 6-5200-050-00 CarbiMet MetSplice Belts 4 x 36 (02 x 94mm), Qty. 0 CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Rolls for HandiMet 2 3v x 60 (87mm x 8.3m), Qty. CarbiMet 2 Abrasive Strips for HandiMet, 3 x (76.2mm x 279mm), Qty. 00 ZirMet MetSplice Abrasive Belts 3 x (02mm x 94mm), Qty. 5 60 (P60) 269.0 6-5400-060-005 80 (P80) 20.0 6-5200-080-00 20 (P20) 27.0 6-5200-20-00 6-5400-20-005 80 (P80) 78.0 6-5200-80-00 6-5400-80-005 *SO 220 (P240) 58.5 6-5400-220-005 *SO 240 (P280) 52.2 6-5200-240-00 30-543-240-002 30-560-240-02 320 (P400) 35.0 6-5200-320-00 30-543-320-002 30-560-320-02 400 (P800) 2.8 6-5200-400-00 30-543-400-002 30-560-400-02 600 (P200) 5.3 6-5200-600-00 30-543-600-002 30-560-600-02 Assorted (240/P280-600/P200) 30-560-02 * The Assorted package (30-560-02) has a quantity of 40, 0 each of 240, 320, 400 and 600 grits. 34 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
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) SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Micron 0.05 0.3 Off White White Color Material Al 2 O 3 50 Al 2 O 3 50 69-30 *SO 69-304* 4 (02mm) PSA Backed 69-375 *SO 69-374* 8 (203mm) PSA Backed 69-3275 69-3274 *SO 8 (203mm) Plain Backed 69-324* 2 (305mm) PSA Backed Grinding/Polishing Green Al 2 O 3 50 69-303* 69-373 69-323* 3 Pink Al 2 O 3 50 69-302* 69-372* 69-3272 69-322* 3 Grey SiC 50 69-392 *SO 9 Light Blue Al 2 O 3 50 69-30* 69-37 69-327 69-32* 2 Yellow Al 2 O 3 50 69-300* 69-370 69-320* 5 Grey SiC 50 69-307* *Bulk packs of 000 discs are available in these sizes. Add 000 to the end of the catalog number to order these sizes in quantities of 000. Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 35
Diamond 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-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and plain backed versions. (Dependant on specific diameter). UltraPrep Diamond Lapping Film Discs, Type A, 8 (203mm) PSA backed 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 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 SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Micron 0. Light Gray Color 5 69-79 *SO 2d (73mm) Type A, PSA Backed 69-38 *SO 4 (02mm) Type A, PSA Backed 5-679 8 (203mm), Type A, PSA Backed 5-6792 8 (203mm), Type A, Plain Backed 8 (203mm), Type B, PSA Backed 8 (203mm), Type B, Plain Backed 0.5 White 5 69-795 *SO 69-37 *SO 5-6795 5-6796 5-6495 *SO 5-6496 *SO Lavender 5 69-80 *SO 69-36 5-680 5-6802 5-650 *SO 5-6502 *SO 3 Pink 5 69-803 *SO 69-35 5-6803 5-6804 5-6503 5-6504 *SO 6 Brown 5 69-806 *SO 69-34 5-6806 5-6807 5-6506 *SO 9 Blue 5 69-809 69-33 5-6809 5-680 5-6509 *SO 5-650 *SO 5 Orange/ Brown 5 69-85 *SO 69-32 5-685 5-686 30 Green 5 69-830 69-3 *SO 5-6830 5-683 36 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Abrasive Powders Silicon Carbide and Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders 4 3 2 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. Silicon Carbide Powder, 5 lb. Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powder, 5 lb. Grit Size ANSI (FEPA) 20 (P20) 27.0 Size (μm) 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-6400-20-080 Silicon Carbide (SiC) Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) Grinding/Polishing 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) 40-640-400-080 40-6425-400-080 600 (P200) 5.3 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-645-600-080 40-6430-600-080 000 (P2000) 0.3 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-648-000-080 Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Powders Particle Size Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 2.5 micron 5 lb. (2.3kg) 40-662-25-080 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 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 37
Laboratory Cloth Selection Grade Guide Premium Polishing Cloths & Pads Recommended Abrasive Cloth Usage Guide Micron Size Type Applications UltraPad Used to replace multiple 6µm & Up Diamond Ferrous materials and thermal SiC grinding steps spray coating COARSE UltraPol Excellent surface finish, used to 6µm & Up Diamond Minerals, coals, ceramics, inclusion retain flatness in medium to retention in steels, and hard especimens refractory metals Nylon Used to retain flatness 6µm & Up Diamond Ferrous materials, sintered and hard phases carbides and cast irons TexMet P Used for material removal 6µm & Up Diamond Ceramics, carbides, petrographic, and flatness of hard metals, glass, and metal hard specimens matrix composites TexMet General purpose cloth for 5-0.02µm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals intermediate steps Al2O3, SiO2 ceramics, electronic, packages, PCB s, thermal spray coatings, cast irons, cermets, minerals, composites, plastics INTERMEDIATE TriDent Used to maximize flatness 9-µm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals, and retain phases while microelectronics, coatings providing excellent surface finish VerduTex Used for rough and final polishing 9-µm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous composite material and plastic (CFK, GFK) VelTex Ideal for intermediate 9-µm Diamond Steel, nonferrous and and final polishing Al2O3 soft materials WhiteFelt General usage for 6-0.02µm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous metals intermediate to fine steps Al2O3, SiO2 PoliCloth General usage 6-µm Diamond Cast iron, copper and aluminum alloys, coal and other soft materials MicroCloth Most popular general usage 5-0.02µm Diamond Ferrous and nonferrous final polishing cloth Al2O3, SiO2 metals, ceramics, composites, PCB s, cast irons, cermets, plastics, electronics FINE MicroFloc Good results when used 0.06µm - 0.02µm Al2O3, SiO2 Ferrous and nonferrous materials with unmounted specimens MasterTex Softer final polishing cloth -0.05µm Al2O3, SiO2 Soft nonferrous and microelectronic packages ChemoMet General usage cloth that removes -0.02µm Al2O3, SiO2 Titanium, stainless steels, lead/tin, smear metal from tough materials solders, electronic packages, soft during chemomechanical polishing nonferrous metals, plastics 38 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
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. SO - Special Order Items may have lead times and minimum orders Premium Cloths, PSA Backed UltraPad 40-72 *SO 2d (73mm) Diameter, Qty. 20 40-78 Diameter, Qty. 0 40-720 0 (254mm) Diameter, Qty. 0 40-722 2 (305mm) Diameter, Qty. 0 Grinding/Polishing Coarse UltraPol Nylon 40-7442 *SO 40-7448 40-7450 40-7452 40-7052 40-7068 40-7070 40-7072 TexMet P * pack of 5 40-7638 40-7640 40-7642 TexMet 40-002 40-008 40-00 40-02 TriDent 40-7502 40-758 40-7520 40-7522 Intermediate VerduTex VelTex 40-808 40-828 40-8020 *SO 40-8022 40-8222 *SO WhiteFelt * pack of 5 6-2002 6-2502 *SO 6-3002 *SO PoliCloth 40-848 40-8420 40-8422 MicroFloc 40-838 *SO 40-8320 *SO 40-8322 *SO MicroCloth 40-722 40-728 40-7220 40-7222 Fine MasterTex 40-7702 40-7738 40-7740 40-7742 ChemoMet 40-7902 40-798 40-7920 40-7922 Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 39
Grinding/Polishing Consumables Magnetic Backed (MB) Cloths for use with Apex M Premium Cloths, Magnetic Backed 8 (203mm) Qty. 5 0 (254mm) Qty. 5 2 (305mm) Qty. 5 Benefits of MB Cloths: Eliminates the possibility of air bubbles between the cloth and the platen Easier application and removal of cloths Eliminates the need for an Apex B Easy-to-use, soft flexible backing Fine Intermediate Coarse Ultra MB TexMet MB Satyn MB Chemia MB Micro MB 4-004 4-0042 4-0035 4-0036 4-0038 4-0039 4-0032 4-0033 4-0093 4-0094 4-0043 4-0037 4-0040 4-0034 4-0095 NEW MB Premium Cloths Premium Recommended Abrasive Cloths Micron Size Type Cloth Characteristics Ultra MB 6 & Up Diamond 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 TexMet MB 5-0.02 Diamond, Al 2 O 3, SiO 2 A magnetic backed version of TexMet - a firm, dense and hard polishing disc with excellent uniformity. Satyn MB 9- Diamond A woven artifical silk polishing cloth constructed with an internal barrier film for durability. Alternative for: TriDent or VerduTex Polishing Cloths Chemia MB -0.02 Al 2 O 3, SiO 2 A buffed polyurethane with microscopic voids, laminated to a nonwoven substrate. Good chemical resistance and excellent flatness. Alternative for: ChemoMet Polishing Cloths Micro MB 5-0.02 Diamond, Synthetic, medium napped cloth for final Al 2 O 3, SiO 2 polishing most materials. Alternative for: MicroCloth, MicroCloth and Veltex Polishing Cloths 40 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Diamond Polishing Suspensions & Pastes 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. 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. Diamond Size 0.05μm Charcoal Color 40-6627 MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension 8 oz. (0.24l) MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension 32 oz. (.95l) Refill MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension gal. (3.8l) Refill MetaDi Supreme* Diamond Paste 20g Grinding/Polishing 0.0μm Charcoal 40-6628 0.25μm Gray 40-6629 40-6629-28 μm Blue 40-6630 40-6630-032 40-6630-28 40-630 3μm Green 40-663 40-663-032 40-663-28 40-6303 6μm Yellow 40-6632 40-6632-032 40-6632-28 40-6305 9μm Deep Red 40-6633 40-6633-032 40-6633-28 40-6307 5μm Brown 40-6634 40-6634-032 40-6634-28 40-6309 * MetaDi Fluid recommended for use with all MetaDi Pastes and most material applications (p. 43). Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 4
Diamond Polishing Suspensions & Pastes MetaDi Diamond Suspensions & Pastes MetaDi Diamond Suspension MetaDi II Diamond Paste 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 μm BlueColor 40-6530 MetaDi Diamond Suspension pt. (0.47l) 40-6540 MetaDi Diamond Suspension pt. (0.47l) Oil 40-6530-032 MetaDi Diamond Suspension 32 oz. (0.95l) 40-6530-28 MetaDi Diamond Suspension gal. (3.8l) 3μm Green 40-653 40-654 40-653-032 40-653-28 6μm Yellow 40-6532 40-6542 40-6532-032 40-6532-28 9μm Deep Red 40-6533 40-6543 40-6533-032 40-6533-28 5μm Brown 40-6534 Brown 40-6544 40-6534-032 40-6534-28 Diamond Size 0.25μm Gray Color 40-602 MetaDi Diamond Paste 20g Heavy Concentration* MetaDi II Diamond Paste 5g Medium Concentration* MetaDi II Diamond Paste 20g Medium Concentration* μm Blue 40-628 40-6244 40-6243 3μm Green 40-642 40-6247 40-6246 6μm Yellow 40-662 40-6250 40-6249 9μm Deep Red 40-682 40-6253 40-6252 5μm Brown 40-6202 40-6256 40-6255 * MetaDi Fluid recommended for use with all MetaDi Pastes and most material applications (p. 43). 42 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Grinding /Polishing Accessories Grinding & Polishing Accessories /Size Spray Pump Nozzle for 8 oz. (0.24l) MetaDi Bottles 40-6650 MetaDi Fluid 6 oz. (0.47l) 40-606 MetaDi Fluid 32 oz. (0.95l) 40-6032 NEW MetaDi Fluid 85 oz. (2.5l) AutoMet Lapping Oil 6 oz. (0.8l) AutoMet Lapping Oil gal. (3.8l) Dressing Stick x x 64 (25.4 x 25.4 x 59mm) for UltraPrep & Apex DGD Grinding Disks Protective Sheet 2 x 2 (305 x 305mm) Protective Sheet 6 x 6 (375 x 375mm) 40-6064-085 60-3250-006 60-3250-28 5-690 4-009 4-0092 New Protective Sheeting protects countertops during castable mounting or platen and specimen holder changeover. Good to 500º F (260º C), so safe for lining ovens too. Grinding/Polishing MetaDi Fluid Dressing Stick for UltraPrep & Apex DGD Grinding Discs Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 43
Final Polishing Suspensions Quick-Reference Guide to Final Polishing Solutions Name Applications MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Higher quality alumina suitable for polishing most minerals and metals; Alumina Powder and Suspensions Produces a better surface finish than standard alumina abrasives of the same size MasterPrep Sol-gel alumina suspension with a ph of ~8.5 Alumina Polishing Solution Produces better finishes than calcined alumina abrasive Excellent with: Minerals Metals Carbides PWB s Precious Metals Electronics MasterMet Amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a ph of ~0 Colloidal Silica Suspension Chemo-mechanical polishing action produces an excellent surface: Metals Minerals Polymers MasterMet 2 Non-Crystallizing Non-crystallizing amorphous silica colloidal suspension with a ph of ~0.5 Colloidal Silica Suspension Chemo-mechanical polishing action MasterPolish Proprietary viscous blend of high purity 0.05μm alumina and colloidal silica with a slightly Final Polishing Suspension basic ph of ~9 Contains little water and can be used with materials that are sensitive to water: Mg (most alloys) Co-based alloys Fe (most alloys) Ni Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) MasterPolish 2 ph of ~0 for chemo-mechanical polishing: Final Polishing Suspension Sapphire Glass Alumina Silicon Nitride Metal/Ceramic composites Final Polishing Suspensions Buehler Polishing Suspensions have been developed in our research laboratories to give the metallographer an easy-to-use, premixed polishing media that has the same consistency from day to day and from lot to lot. Buehler Suspensions are packaged in convenient applicator bottles, and are ready to use. Type 6 oz. (0.8l) 32 oz. (0.95l) 64 oz. (.9l) MasterPrep Alumina Polishing Suspension, 0.05μm 63-6377-006 40-6377-032 40-6377-064 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 MasterPolish Final Polishing Suspension, 0.05μm 40-0084 MasterPolish 2 Final Polishing Suspension, 0.06μm 40-6376-032 MasterPrep Alumina Polishing Suspension MasterMet Colloidal Silica Suspension MasterMet 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspension MasterPolish & MasterPolish 2 Final Polish Suspensions 44 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20
Grinding/Polishing Consumables MicroPolish Alumina and MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Alumina Powders & Suspensions Particle Size lb. (0.45kg) Powder 5 lb. (2.3kg) Powder 6oz. (0.8l) Suspension 28oz. (3.8l) Suspension 0.05μm 40-0075 40-0076 40-0083 MicroPolish II MicroPolish 0.3μm.0μm 0.3μm.0μm 40-0077 40-0079 40-6323-06 40-632-06 40-0078 40-0080 40-6323-080 40-632-080 40-0082 40-008 40-6363-006 40-636-006 40-6363-28 Grinding/Polishing MicroPolish II 0.3μm, lb., MicroPolish II.0μm, 5 lb., MicroPolish II 0.05μm, lb. MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Alumina Suspension, 6 oz. Effective 20 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) 45
Replicating Materials Replicating Materials are primarly used for field metallographic applications and subsequent laboratory analysis. Compatible Testers Disc Holder, hard rubber (25.4mm) Catalog Number/ Price 57-5005 Disc Holder, hard rubber 2d (73mm) 57-5003 Replicating Tape x 0.005 x 25 (25.4mm x 0.3mm x 7.6m) roll 57-5000 Replicating Adhesive Bases x 3 (25.4mm x 76.2mm) 30 per box 57-500 Replicating Kit* 57-5002 Flapper Wheel, 60 (P60) grit 57-5004 Manual Applicator for Replicating Media 57-6000 Static Mixers 0 57-600 Replicating Media /7, 50ml (.7oz) minute working time, 7 minute cure time 57-6002 Replicating Media 7/30T, 50ml (.7oz) 7 minutes working time, 30 minute cure time 57-6003 Replicating Set** 57-600 * Replicating kit includes 0 each 3 x 3 (76.2mm x 76.2mm) Replicating Sheets and Adhesive Bases ** Replicating set includes each of catalog numbers 57-6000, 57-600, and 57-6002 Replicating Tape, Replicating Adhesive Bases, Disc Holders, and Flapper Wheel Replicating Media 46 To Order, Call Toll-Free -800-BUEHLER (-800-283-4537) Effective 20