--- title: Grinding and Polishing Consumables url: https://opti-tech.ca/products/metallographic-equipment/consumables-for-metallographic-equipment/grinding-and-polishing-consumables/ date: 2021-03-25T13:53:38+00:00 modified: 2023-02-03T21:33:38+00:00 lang: en_CA --- # Grinding and Polishing Consumables Discover the World Beyond Your Sight # Grinding and Polishing Consumables and Accessories The goal of the grinding and polishing steps is to prepare a final polished specimen that is free of deformation and suitable for analysis. This can be achieved in multiple ways depending on the overall goals of the lab. Whether a lab is looking for the quickest overall process, the best surface finish or versatility to prepare many different materials, Buehler has a solution for the grinding and polishing process. Showing all 10 results [![](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/30080080_1_CarbiMet2AbrasiveDiscsPlainBacked-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/silicon-carbide-grinding-papers/) ## Silicon Carbide Grinding Papers Buehler’s CarbiMet & MicroCut Silicon Carbide grinding papers are the premier line of SiC grinding discs offering efficient material removal and minimal surface damage. ## [Discover SiC Grinding Papers](https://opti-tech.ca/product/silicon-carbide-grinding-papers/) [![](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/693912_1_FibrMetAbrasiveDiscs-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/specialty-grinding-polishing/) ## Specialty Grinding & Polishing Some applications can benefit from a specialty product or solution. Unique holders are available for processing circuit boards along with a variety of abrasive lapping discs and powders. ## [Discover speciality products](https://opti-tech.ca/product/specialty-grinding-polishing/) [![](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DGD-Disc-Edited.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/diamond-grinding-discs/) ## Diamond Grinding Discs Diamond grinding discs offer a long-wear surface that provides excellent surface flatness for a wide variety of materials. Fixed diamond particles provide consistent removal rates and extended lifetime. ## [Discover diamond grinding discs](https://opti-tech.ca/product/diamond-grinding-discs/) [![](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/162002_1_PolishingCloths-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/polishing-cloths/) ## Polishing Cloths Polishing cloths for metallographic sample testing are used along with an abrasive to remove layers of surface deformation and expose the material structure for analysis. ## [Discover Polishing Cloths](https://opti-tech.ca/product/polishing-cloths/) [![Diamond Suspensions and Paste](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/406530_1_MetaDiDiamondSuspension-e1564253171121-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/diamond-suspensions-and-paste/) ## Diamond Suspensions and Pastes Buehler’s MetaDi diamond suspension polishing and paste products are tightly controlled to prevent any deviations in particle size or concentrations. This ensures reproducible polishing results and a high quality surface finish for every sample processed. ## [Discover Diamond Suspensions and Pastes](https://opti-tech.ca/product/diamond-suspensions-and-paste/) [![Final Polishing Suspensions](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/406370006_1_MasterMetColloidalSilicaSuspension-e1564253588579-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/final-polishing-suspensions/) ## Final Polishing Suspensions Final polishing suspensions are designed to remove the final layer of surface deformation and prepare a sample for analysis. Deformities may not be visible to the naked eye, but must be removed for some specimen analysis techniques. ## [Discover Final Polishing Suspensions](https://opti-tech.ca/product/final-polishing-suspensions/) [![Burst Dispensing System](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Burst_StadiumImage-e1564337433541-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/burst-dispensing-system/) ## Burst Dispensing System The Burst Dispensing System is a flexible, easy to operate dispensing system for all diamond and final polishing suspensions. With a variety of operating modes, solutions can be tailored for any Buehler grinder-polisher set-up. ## [Discover Burst Dispensing System](https://opti-tech.ca/product/burst-dispensing-system/) [![Sample Holders](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/602482_1_SpecimenHolder6Round-e1564253871447-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/sample-holders/) ## Sample Holders Sample holders are designed for use with Buehler’s grinder-polishers to facilitate process automation and optimization. Many options for different sample sizes and shapes are available depending on the shapes, sizes, and capacities required. ## [Discover Sample holders](https://opti-tech.ca/product/sample-holders/) [![](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SiC-Grinding-Stone-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/planar-grinding-stones/) ## Planar Grinding Stones Buehler’s Planar grinding stones are multi-use abrasive discs designed for the PlanarMet 300 planar grinding machine. They provide high material removal rates and consistent scratch patterns. ## [Discover Planar Grinding Stones](https://opti-tech.ca/product/planar-grinding-stones/) [![Platen Systems](https://opti-tech.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/162071_1_AluminumPlatenRecovered-1-300x300.png)](https://opti-tech.ca/product/platen-systems/) ## Platen Systems Many different magnetic platen systems for sample preparation are available to facilitate the use of different grinding & polishing surfaces on Buehler’s grinder-polishers. ## [Discover Platen Systems](https://opti-tech.ca/product/platen-systems/)