Wilson Hardness Days

Since 1936, Buehler has been a leader in the engineering and design of metallographic equipment and since 2012, Buehler also became the manufacturer of the Wilson brand of Hardness Testers. Buehler is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Wilson this year and with that we are excited to host the first ever Wilson Hardness Days. The Hardness Day celebration will […]
Navigating the Metallographic Challenges of Surface Coatings

Navigating the Metallographic Challenges of Surface Coatings a Webinar Presentation in English on July 29, 2020 Buehler, an ITW Company is offering “Navigating the Metallographic Challenges of Surface Coatings” a Webinar Presentation in English on July 29, 2020 in three time zones. Surface coatings present unique metallographic preparation challenges, from mechanical damage during sectioning and […]
Quality Control in Printed Circuit Boards

Printed Circuit Board Through Hole Inspection Quality control in Printed Circuit Boards is important to ensure the reliability of the final product. Significant value is added to the boards through the manufacturing process, and so rapid assessment of the boards after each stage or immediately after final production is vital to ensure any problems are […]
Consumable Tip: Count on MasterMet Colloidal Silica Avoid Common Problems with Use

Colloidal silica is an exceptional final polishing solution for a wide variety of different materials. It uses a mixture of chemical and mechanical polishing to improve removal rate whilst also reducing surface deformation, making it the polishing compound of choice for high quality preparation. When used correctly it is an invaluable tool in a metallographer’s […]
Verifying a Rockwell Tester with a Certified Test

How would you know if your Rockwell Hardness Tester will provide an accurate reading or is reliable? A typical way is to verify with a certified calibration test block. It is easy if you understand the basic principle of a Rockwell test and follow some simple guideline. A Rockwell test is the measurement of the […]
Innovations for Quality and Safety Critical Manufacturing at Heat Treat

Take the Buehler Chop Challenge with the New Abrasive Saws A recently published article in Heat Treat Today, “Airplanes Don’t Fly Without Heat Treating”, explains the importance of heat treating to the aerospace industry. Buehler is proud to work with many heat treat companies that supply safety critical parts to the aerospace industry as well […]





