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. Choose from a wide variety of grinder/polisher models to suit your requirement
Grinder/Polisher
The AutoMet line of grinder and polisher machines are built for demanding production lab environments. The AutoMet 250 is designed for manual or automated sample preparation. Simplicity is balanced with versatility to accommodate many applications. The AutoMet 250 is built with durable construction for reliability in high use environments, unique quick cleaning features, and plenty of enhancements for user friendly operation.
The EcoMet 30 provides simple operation for routine grinding and polishing. The user-friendly touchscreen interface puts all regularly used functions on the front screen with no complicated menus that can add time to the process. Ideal for users who have a dedicated machine for each step in their process, the EcoMet 30 saves time with advanced cleaning features. Durability tested over 2500 hours and flexible enough to be compatible with 8in [203mm], 10in [254mm] and 12in [305mm] platens.
Planar Grinder
The PlanarMet 300 bench top planar grinding machine with a high torque, continuous duty, 5.7Hp motor has an aggressive material removal rate normally seen in much larger, more expensive floor model machines. Convenience features such as an integrated auto wheel dressing, compact interlocking safety cover, and built in cooling make it easy to get consistent results with this planar grinder.
Vibratory Polisher
VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher is a machine designed to prepare high quality polished surfaces on a wide variety of materials, including EBSD applications.
The VibroMet 2 oscillates almost entirely horizontally. This helps maximize the length of time the sample is in contact with the polishing cloth. The 7200 cycles per minute horizontal motion produces a very effective polishing action, providing superior results, exceptional flatness and less deformation.
Consumables
The choice of Grinding and Polishing consumables is a key factor that impacts the preparation process. Buehler’s consumables are designed to improve efficiency and ensure repeatability within the process.
