--- title: Metallography Solutions for material preparation, testing & analysis url: https://www.buehler.com/ date: 2018-07-03T05:56:50+00:00 modified: 2026-08-25T19:44:15+00:00 lang: en_US --- # Metallography Solutions for material preparation, testing & analysis # Solutions for Materials Preparation, Testing & Analysis ## Metallography Equipment & Consumables for Materials Preparation Buehler provides industry-leading metallography equipment, metallographic testing equipment, and consumables for every stage of the material preparation process. From sectioning and mounting to grinding, polishing, etching, image analysis, and hardness testing. Our solutions help laboratories produce accurate, repeatable results for materials analysis and quality control. ### Sectioning & Cutting ![Sectioning Products Hexagon](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sectioning-Products-Hexagon.png) ![Metallography products for Sectioning](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sectioning-1024x683.jpg) Buehler sectioning and cutting equipment delivers precise, repeatable sample preparation for metals, composites, ceramics, and advanced materials. Our abrasive cutters, precision cutters, and metallographic cutting blades help laboratories achieve high-quality cuts while improving efficiency and consistency. [View Sectioning Equipment](https://www.buehler.com/products/sectioning/) ### Mounting ![Mounting Products Hexagon](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mounting-Products-Hexagon.png) ![Metallography products for Mounting](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mounting-1024x683.jpg) Buehler mounting solutions support reliable specimen preparation for metallographic analysis and materials testing. Choose from cold mounting systems, including epoxies and acrylics, or hot compression mounting equipment and powders designed for a wide range of laboratory applications. [View Mounting Solutions](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/) ### Grinding & Polishing ![Grinding & Polishing Hexagon](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grinding-Polishing-Hexagon.png) ![Metallography products for Grinding & Polishing](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/grinding-Polishing-Products-1024x683.jpg) Buehler grinding and polishing equipment helps laboratories improve surface finish quality, reduce preparation time, and produce consistent results. Our portfolio includes grinder-polishers, vibratory polishers, grinding papers, polishing cloths, and metallurgical polishing consumables. [View Grinding & Polishing Equipment](https://www.buehler.com/products/grinding-and-polishing/) ### Etching ![Buehler Products Etching](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Buehler-Products-Etching.png) ![Buehler Etching Products](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Buehler-Etching-Products-1024x683.jpg) Buehler electrolytic etching systems provide a safe, repeatable method for revealing microstructures following metallographic grinding and polishing. Designed for accurate materials analysis, our etching solutions help laboratories achieve consistent and reliable results. [View Etching Solutions](https://www.buehler.com/products/grinding-and-polishing/electropolishing-and-etching/) ### Metallographic Image Analysis & Hardness Testing Equipment #### Image & Analysis ![Image & Analysis Hexagon](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Image-Analysis-Hexagon.png) ![Metallographic analysis using image & analysis](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Image-and-Analysis-1024x683.jpg) OmniMet® Image Analysis Systems simplify metallographic evaluation through powerful imaging, measurement, and reporting capabilities. Designed for laboratories requiring accurate microstructural analysis, OmniMet combines advanced analytical tools with an intuitive user experience. [View Image Analysis Products](https://www.buehler.com/products/imaging-and-analysis/) #### Hardness Testing ![Hardness Testing Hexagon](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Hardness-Testing-Hexagon.png) ![Metallographic analysis using hardness testers](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Hardness-Testing-1024x683.jpg) Buehler hardness testing equipment delivers accurate, repeatable results through intuitive software, automated workflows, and industry-leading testing technology. Our Wilson® product line includes Rockwell®, Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell hardness testers for a wide range of materials testing applications. [View Hardness Testing Products](https://www.buehler.com/products/hardness-testing/) ![Solutions by Industry](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Solutions-by-Industry.png) ### Metallography Solutions by Industry #### Material Preparation, Testing & Analysis Solutions to Meet Industry Needs Buehler supports laboratories across aerospace, automotive, medical device, electronics, energy, steel, research, and advanced manufacturing industries with complete metallography, hardness testing, and materials analysis solutions. Our equipment, consumables, and application expertise help organizations achieve accurate and repeatable results. 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With decades of experience in metallographic analysis, Buehler provides expert guidance on selecting the right preparation method for your lab’s needs. Our metallography solutions support a wide range of applications, including quality control, research and development, production testing, and failure analysis across both metallic and nonmetallic materials. [About Buehler](https://www.buehler.com/about/) ![Metallography sample preparation equipment](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/buehler-laboratory.jpg)