--- title: Solutions for Materials Preparation, Testing & Analysis url: https://www.buehler.com/ca/ date: 2018-07-03T09:56:50+00:00 modified: 2025-07-16T19:09:11+00:00 lang: en_CA --- # Solutions for Materials Preparation, Testing & Analysis # Solutions for Materials Preparation, Testing & Analysis ![All New Icon](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/All-New-Icon.png) VibroMet®3 Vibratory Polisher Simplified Polishing. Better Results. Built for You. The next evolution in vibratory polishing delivers enhanced performance, everyday reliability, and exceptional sample quality. 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[Learn More](https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinder-polishers/automet-250-pro-grinder-polisher-touch-screen-programmable/) ![Buehler Preventative Maintenance](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Preventative-Maintenance-Equipment-1-1024x1024.png) ![Buehler Service Safeguard your equipment](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/SafeGuard-Service-Logo_2.png) ![Buehler Preventative Maintenance](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Preventative-Maintenance-Equipment-2-1024x1024.png) ## Your Equipment with Buehler's Preventative Maintenance Program ![Number-Icons](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Number-Icons-01.png) Full replacement of common wear parts ![Number-Icons](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Number-Icons-02.png) Multi-point inspection of equipment ![Number-Icons](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Number-Icons-03.png) Performed by factory trained technicians [Learn More](https://www.buehler.com/ca/service/#maintenance) ![](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/gray-bg-50x650-1.jpg) ## About Buehler Buehler is a leading supplier of metallographic sample preparation and analysis instruments. Buehler’s sectioning machines, mounting machines, grinding and polishing machines, and hardness testers have the best user interfaces in the industry. Our experts in metallography can recommend the best preparation method to pair with your machine. We serve a wide variety of applications in metallurgical labs including, production, research & development, quality control, and failure analysis. Our products are used to analyze and test a wide variety of metallic and nonmetallic samples. [About Buehler](https://www.buehler.com/ca/about/) ![](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/buehler-laboratory.jpg) ![Buehler Full Lab Solutions](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Solutions-by-Industry.png) ### Solutions by Industry #### Full Lab Solutions to Meet Industry Needs [Solutions by Industry](https://www.buehler.com/ca/solutions/buehler-solutions/solutions-by-industry/) [Solutions by Material](https://www.buehler.com/ca/solutions/buehler-solutions/solutions-by-material/) All Aerospace Energy Automotive Defence and Space Manufacturing Electronics Buehler Aerospace Solutions Buehler Energy Solutions Buehler Automotive Solutions Buehler Defense and Space Industry Solutions Buehler Manufacturing Solutions Buehler Electronic Industry Applications [View all Industries](https://www.buehler.com/ca/solutions/buehler-solutions/solutions-by-industry/) ### Metallographic Preparation Equipment & Consumables #### Sectioning & Cutting ![Buehler Sectioning Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Product_Hexagon_Mixed_Sectioning-3-01.png) ![](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Sectioning-1024x683.jpg) Simple set up and time saving conveniences are core to Buehler’s sectioning products. Achieve high-quality cuts for any material. Buehler offers Abrasive Cutters, Precision Cutters, and a variety of metallurgical blades. [Sectioning](https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/sectioning/) #### Mounting ![Buehler Mounting Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Product_Hexagon_Mixed_Mounting-3-01.png) ![Buehler Mounting Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Mounting-1024x683.jpg) Get the most from your mounting step with straightforward solutions for a variety of lab requirements. Choose from cold mounting (castable mounting) including epoxies and acrylics or hot mounting (compression mounting) including mounting presses and powders. [Mounting](https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/) #### Grinding & Polishing ![Buehler Grinding & Polishing Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Product_Hexagon_GP-3-01.png) ![Buehler Grinding & Polishing Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/grinding-Polishing-Products-1024x683.jpg) Whether a lab is looking to reduce rework, improve surface finish, or simplify effort for the technician, Buehler has your Grinding & Polishing solution. Buehler offers grinder and polisher machines, vibratory polishers, grinding paper, and a vaiety of other grinding and polishing consumables. [Grinding & Polishing](https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/) #### Etching ![Buehler Etching Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Buehler-Products-Etching.png) ![Buehler Etching Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Buehler-Etching-Products-1024x683.jpg) Buehler Electrolytic Etching provides a consistent method to reveal microstructures after metallographic grinding. [Etching](https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/electropolishing-and-etching/) ##### Image Analysis & Hardness Testing Equipment and Accessories ###### Image & Analysis ![Buehler Image & Analysis Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Product_Hexagon_Mixed_IA-3-01.png) ![Buehler Image & Analysis Products](https://www.buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Image-and-Analysis-1024x683.jpg) OmniMet® Image & Analysis System offers seamless point & click possibilities. 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