--- title: MiniMet 1000 Grinder Polisher url: https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinder-polishers/minimet-1000-grinder-polisher/ date: 2021-10-11T16:09:29+00:00 modified: 2025-07-10T14:17:40+00:00 lang: en_CA --- # MiniMet 1000 Grinder Polisher # MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher [![MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/MiniMet1000.png)MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/MiniMet1000.png)[![MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/minmet-faica.png)MiniMet® 1000](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/minmet-faica.png)[![MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/precision-attach.png)MiniMet® 1000](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/precision-attach.png)[![MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/thin-section-attach.png)MiniMet® 1000](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/thin-section-attach.png) ## MiniMet 1000 ### Compact Grinder-Polisher The MiniMet 1000 grinder polisher is a compact semi-automatic, single specimen machine ideal for users with limited space or for use in a hot box. This highly robust machine comes with an automatic arm so users can focus on other tasks while processing. Combine with CarbiMet and MetaDi Supreme for exceptional grinding and polishing results. #### MiniMet 1000 benefits Ideal for small spaces - Lightweight and small dimensions are ideal for small spaces - Great for hot/glove boxes and with irradiated samples High Quality and Consistency - Automatic arm rotates through the X,Y plane for even polishing - Compatible with smaller sizes of our same great products like CarbiMet and our line of polishing cloths Flexibility for Various Primary Applications - Metallographic Mounted Specimens - Petrographic Thin Sections - Thinning Unmounted Specimens for TEM - Wafer Polishing The MiniMet 1000 has all the accessories you need for your preferred application including processing bowls, specimen fixtures, glass platens, and consumables like small grinding papers and polishing cloths. Review the ordering section for all accessories and consumables available on the MiniMet 1000. Ordering | MiniMet 1000 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Part Number | Voltage | Request a Quote | | 69-1100 | 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz | [Request a Quote](https://buehler.com/ca/buehler-request-a-quote-canada.php?pn=69-1100) | Consumables for MiniMet 1000 | CarbiMet | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Grit Size - ANSI \[FEPA\] | Micron | Part Number | | 120 \[P120\] | 127 | [36-02-0120](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-120p120) | | 180 \[P180\] | 78 | [36-02-0180](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-180p180) | | 240 \[P280\] | 52 | [36-02-0240](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-240p280) | | 320 \[P400\] | 35 | [36-02-0320](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-320p400) | | 400 \[P800\] | 22 | [36-02-0400](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-400p800) | | 600 \[P1200\] | 15 | [36-02-0600](https://shop.buehler.com/carbimet-psa-28in-600p1200) | | MicroCut | | | | Grit Size - ANSI \[FEPA\] | Micron | Part Number | | 800 \[P1500\] | 13 | [36-02-0800](https://shop.buehler.com/microcut-psa-28in-800p1500-box-of-100) | | 1200 \[P2500\] | 8 | [36-02-1200](https://shop.buehler.com/microcut-psa-28in-1200p2500-box-of-100) | | SiC Paper PSA Backed, 2.875in \[73mm\] Qty 100 | | | | Polishing Cloths | | | | Cloth | Stage | Part Number | | UltraPol™ | Coarse | [40-7442](https://shop.buehler.com/ultra-pol-polish-cloth2-78p) | | Nylon | Intermediate | [40-7052](https://shop.buehler.com/nylon-psa-2-78-in) | | TexMet® C | Intermediate | [40-1102](https://shop.buehler.com/texmet-c-2-78inch73mm-20pk) | | TriDent™ | Intermediate | [40-7502](https://shop.buehler.com/trident-polish-cloth2-78-psa) | | MicroCloth® | Fine | [40-7212](https://shop.buehler.com/microcloth-for-2-78-in-psa) | | MasterTex® | Fine | [40-7702](https://shop.buehler.com/mastertex-for-2-78-in-psa) | | ChemoMet® | Fine | [40-7902](https://shop.buehler.com/chemomet-for-2-78-wheel-psa) | | PSA Backed, 2.875in \[73mm\] Qty 20 | | | Specifications | MiniMet 1000 | | | --- | --- | | Dimensions | 7in W x 16in D x 8in H (180mm x 400mm x 200mm) | | Electrical | 85 – 264 Volts / 50 – 60Hz / 1 phase | | Shipping Weight | 25lbs (11kg) | | Sound | 1 meter high adn 1 meter away from front of machine, with no load | ###### Related Products [![VibroMet® 2 Vibratory Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/VibroMet-2.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/vibratory-polishers/vibromet-2-vibratory-polisher/) [VibroMet® 2](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/vibratory-polishers/vibromet-2-vibratory-polisher/) Vibratory Polisher [![AutoMet 300 Pro Grinder Polisher](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/08/AutoMet-300-Pro_Front-600x600-1.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinder-polishers/automet-300-pro-grinder-polisher-touch-screen-programmable-pcb/) [AutoMet® 300 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8-12in \[203-305mm\] Manual Grinder-Polisher ##### Consumables and Accessories [![MasterMet Colloidal Silica Suspension Final Polishing Suspension](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/406370006_1_MasterMetColloidalSilicaSuspension-qaob9cwpxruz7r6a7g3c2vwk748hl8vvs27mcb7egw.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/final-polishing-suspensions/) [Final Polishing](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/final-polishing-suspensions/) Final polishing suspensions [![MetaDi Diamond Suspension](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/406530_1_MetaDiDiamondSuspension.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/diamond-suspensions-and-paste/) [MetaDi](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/diamond-suspensions-and-paste/) Diamond Polishing Suspension [![CarbiMet Abrasive Discs](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/30080080_1_CarbiMet2AbrasiveDiscsPlainBacked.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/silicon-carbide-grinding-papers/) [CarbiMet](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/silicon-carbide-grinding-papers/) Silicone Carbide Grinding Paper [![Polishing Cloths](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/162002_1_PolishingCloths.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/polishing-cloths/) [Polishing Cloths](https://buehler.com/ca/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/polishing-cloths/) Polishing cloths for AutoMet 250 Product Literature [![MiniMet 1000 Brochure English](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/MiniMet-1000-Brochure_English.png)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/MiniMet-1000-Brochure.pdf) [MiniMet 1000 Brochure](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/MiniMet-1000-Brochure.pdf) [![Buehler Product Catalog](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Buehler-Product-Catalog_default_600x782.jpg)](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [Buehler Product Catalog](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) ![AutoMet Sell Sheet English](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/AutoMet-Sell-Sheet_English.jpg) AutoMet Sell Sheet [https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/AutoMet_Sell_Sheet_Web.pdf](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/AutoMet_Sell_Sheet_Web.pdf) [https://buehler.com/ca/solutions/buehler-literature/product-literature/](https://buehler.com/ca/solutions/buehler-literature/product-literature/) ##### Accessories for Preparation of Metallographic Mounted Specimens Preparation of metallographic specimens using the MiniMet is done using the caged specimen holders or by drilling a hole into the back of mounted specimens and using the pin holder that comes with the unit. Use 2.875” \[73mm\]-diameter grinding paper and polishing cloths. [![691111 caged sample holder 1 125](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/691111_caged-sample-holder-1-125-150x150.jpeg)](https://shop.buehler.com/caged-sample-holder-1-125) [Caged Specimen Holder](https://shop.buehler.com/caged-sample-holder-1-125) for 1in (25mm) or 1.25in (32mm) Mounted Specimens [![691500 Polishing Bowls 4in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691500_Polishing-Bowls-4in-150x150.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/polishing-bowl-set) [Polishing Bowls](https://shop.buehler.com/polishing-bowl-set) 4in. (100mm) diameter (accepts the 2.875in \[73mm\] glass disc ) [![691510 Replacement Glass Discs](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/691510_replacement-glass-discs-qaob9p4membpeooj83dhhatjx4k9db8e5qoxkwpa80.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/replacement-glass-discs) [Glass Platen](https://shop.buehler.com/replacement-glass-discs) 2.875in \[73mm\] platen for use with 69-1500 bowls (Qty 3) [![691550 MiniMet Alignment Fixture](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/691550_minimet-alignment-fixture-qaobaro06tsgmp4jz216tj3g9xab4whdz1fu99454w.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-alignfix-w3-drills) [MiniMet Alignment Fixture](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-alignfix-w3-drills) with 3 Drill Bits [![691552 Replacement Drill Bits](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/691552_replacement-drill-bits-qaob8s89rf2o4c0bk75jk14f4n2evwlsd7uxs8229s.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/set-of-3-drills) [Drill Bits](https://shop.buehler.com/set-of-3-drills) Set of 3 Drill Bits [![691502 Storage Caddie for MiniMet Bowls](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691502_Storage-Caddie-for-MiniMet-Bowls-150x150.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/storage-caddie-minimet-bowls) [Storage Caddy](https://shop.buehler.com/storage-caddie-minimet-bowls) for MiniMet Bowls ###### Accessories for Petrographic Thin-Section Preparation To prepare 46x27mm petrographic samples, affix thin-sections to the holder using 20-8145 Crystalbond low-temperature wax. The 4.75” \[121mm\]-diameter bowl size is required for the thin-section holder. Use 2.875” \[73mm\] grinding paper and polishing cloths in this application. [![Buehler No Image Available](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/no-image.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/thin-section-holder) [Slide Holder](https://shop.buehler.com/thin-section-holder) Thin-Section Slide Holder for MiniMet, 46x27mm [![691581 Thin Section Bowls 4.75in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691581_thin-section-bowls-475in.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/pol-bowls-for-petro-attach) [Thin-Section Bowls](https://shop.buehler.com/pol-bowls-for-petro-attach) 4.75in (121mm), Qty 3 [![691582 Thin Section Glass Platens 4in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/691582_thin-section-glass-platens-4in.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-discs-for-petro-attach) [Thin-Section Glass Platens](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-discs-for-petro-attach) 4in (100mm), Qty 3 [![691580 MiniMet Thin Section Attachment](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691580_MiniMet-Thin-Section-Attachment.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-thin-section-attach) [MiniMet Thin Section Attachment](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-thin-section-attach) includes 3 bowls, glass platens and section holder ###### Accessories for Thinning Unmounted Specimens for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis To use the precision thinning attachment, samples must fit onto a 0.5in \[13mm\] glass slide. The slide may be adhered to the thin-section attachment using a drop of oil or 20-8145 Crystalbond low-temperature wax. Use Diamond lapping films placed onto the 69-1567 55mm glass disc. [![691566 MiniMet 1000 Precision Thinning Attachment](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691566_MiniMet-1000-Precision-Thinning-Attachment-150x150.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-precision-thinning-att) [Precision Thinning Attachment](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-precision-thinning-att) for MiniMet 1000 [![691562 Glass Circular Slides 0.5in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/0013735_glass-circular-slides-05in-qaob9ry4z4fkdikfrmld6s3xpa6d0ejl64ne0ql3pc.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-circular-slides-496-dia) [Glass Circular Slides](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-circular-slides-496-dia) 0.5in (13mm) for MiniMet 1000 [![691567 Glass Disc 2.145in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/691567_glass-disc-2145in-qaob9fq8i9yu6l26qzb7sd6xz9ul8c72sg62s537y8.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-disc-pkg-5-2145-dia) [Glass Disc](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-disc-pkg-5-2145-dia) 2.145in (55mm) Diameter (Qty 5) ###### Accessories for Wafer Polishing Use the Wafer Polishing Attachment to thin wafers up to 30mm diameter. Wafers are affixed to the polishing attachment using 40-8150 Crystalbond wax. [![691590 MiniMet Wafer Polishing Attachment](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/elementor/thumbs/691590_minimet-wafer-polishing-attachment-qaob4mrxkre2uc1eswjv1ku4odj1w14gso4qh87nr4.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-wafer-polish-attach) [Wafer Polishing Attachment](https://shop.buehler.com/minimet-wafer-polish-attach) for MiniMet 1000 [![691562 Glass Circular Slides 0.5in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/0013735_glass-circular-slides-05in.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-circular-slides-496-dia) [Glass Circular Slides](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-circular-slides-496-dia) 0.5in (13mm) for MiniMet 1000 [![691567 Glass Disc 2.145in](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/691567_glass-disc-2145in.jpg)](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-disc-pkg-5-2145-dia) [Glass Disc](https://shop.buehler.com/glass-disc-pkg-5-2145-dia) 2.145in (55mm) Diameter (Qty 5)