Diamond Suspensions and Pastes
SUPERIOR DIAMOND SUSPENSION AND PASTES FOR YOUR NEEDS
MetaDi®
Diamond Suspensions and Paste
Buehler’s MetaDi® diamond suspensions and pastes are high-quality polycrystalline and monocrystalline diamond polishing products that provide repeatable performance and deliver exceptional sample quality making it the product of choice for most materials.
They are engineered for maximum material removal while ensuring minimal deformation, enabling reduction of polishing time while achieving superior surface finish compared to any other diamond products in the market.
Best-In-Class Repeatability
Strict quality control for particle size and shape ensures a reproducible surface finish.
Fast Preparation Times
The high concentration of diamonds offers numerous sharp cutting faces to efficiently remove material and polish the surface effectively and fast.
Avoid Contamination
Color coding by micron size helps prevent cross contamination.
Polycrystalline vs. Monocrystalline
Material removal rate directly impacts the speed of each process step. A higher removal rate means moving on to the next step more quickly, allowing faster analysis and increasing throughput.

Polycrystalline Diamonds
Because of its multi-faceted shape, polycrystalline diamond removes material faster and produces less deformation than monocrystalline.
MetaDi Supreme polycrystalline diamond products provide faster preparation times and reduced deformation. Only small amount is needed for high quality polish.

Monocrystalline Diamonds
MetaDi Monocrystalline diamond products are cost effective and ideal for minerals and ceramics.
MetaDi Diamond Suspensions
MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Suspension - One of a Kind

The unique formulation of MetaDi Supreme brings tight distribution of diamond grain size and high diamond concentration, making it the ideal for the best quality and efficient polishing. Using MetaDi Supreme, you’d need relatively little suspension to achieve the highest quality surface finish. This makes MetaDi Supreme more cost-efficient than other diamond suspensions in the market that require liberal application of suspension for lesser quality results. MetaDi Supreme is water-based and free of solvents.
MetaDi Monocrystalline Suspension

Dye-Free MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Suspension

MetaDi Monocrystalline Suspension Oil Based

MetaDi Combo, Diamond Suspension & Extender

Combination of monocrystalline suspension and extender fluid to maintain consistency when using automated dosing systems such as our Burst Dispensing System.
MetaDi Diamond Pastes
Materials such as very soft alloys, pure metals, or refractory metals are prone to diamond embedding, so a paste is better suited for polishing. Pair with a lubricant like MetaDi Fluid or AutoMet Oil (for water sensitive materials).
MetaDi Ultra Polycrystalline Paste

MetaDi Monocrystalline Paste

MetaDi II Monocrystalline Paste

Polishing Extenders and Lubricants
MetaDi Fluid

MetaDi Fluid is a water soluble extender for use with Diamond suspensions and pastes.
AutoMet® Oil

Ordering
MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Suspension | |||||
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Water-based, free of solvents, high diamond concentration, tight distribution of diamond grain size. Very high removal rate. | |||||
Color | Diamond Size | 8oz[0.24L]* | 32oz[0.95L] | 1gal[3.8L] | |
Charcoal | 0.05μm | 40-6627 | |||
Grey | 0.25μm | 40-6629 | 40-6629-128 | ||
Blue | 1μm | 40-6630 | 40-6630-032 | 40-6630-128 | |
Blue | 1μm Fine | 40-6630F | 40-6630F-032 | 40-6630F-128 | |
Green | 3μm | 40-6631 | 40-6631-032 | 40-6631-128 | |
Green | 3μm Fine | 40-6631F | 40-6631F-032 | 40-6631F-128 | |
Yellow | 6μm | 40-6632 | 40-6632-032 | 40-6632-128 | |
Deep Red | 9μm | 40-6633 | 40-6633-032 | 40-6633-128 | |
Brown | 15μm | 40-6634 | 40-6634-032 | 40-6634-128 | |
Orange | 30μm | 40-6635 | 40-6635-032 | 40-6635-128 | |
Purple | 45μm | 40-6636 | |||
*8oz and 16oz are supplied with spray nozzle. |
MetaDi Monocrystalline Suspension | |||||
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Monocrystalline suspension provides good material removal for most materials. | |||||
Color | Diamond Size | 16oz[0.47L]* | 32oz[0.95L] | 1gal[3.8L] | |
Blue | 1 µm | 40-6530 | 40-6530-032 | 40-6530-128 | |
Green | 3 µm | 40-6531 | 40-6531-032 | 40-6531-128 | |
Yellow | 6 µm | 40-6532 | 40-6532-032 | 40-6532-128 | |
Deep Red | 9 µm | 40-6533 | 40-6533-032 | 40-6533-128 | |
Brown | 15 µm | 40-6534 | 40-6534-032 | 40-6534-128 | |
*8oz and 16oz are supplied with spray nozzle. |
MetaDi Combo, Diamond Suspension + Extender | |||
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Combination of monocrystalline suspension and extender fluid to maintain consistency when using automated dosing systems. | |||
Color | Diamond Size | 32oz[0.95L]* | |
Blue | 1μm | 40-5530-032 | |
Green | 3μm | 40-5531-032 | |
Yellow | 6μm | 40-5532-032 | |
Deep Red | 9μm | 40-5534-032 |
MetaDi Ultra Polycrystalline Paste | |||
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Polycrystalline paste provides efficient material removal for soft materials that may be prone to diamond embedding. Use with MetaDi Fluid or AutoMet Oil. | |||
Color | Diamond Size | 20g | |
Blue | 1μm | 40-1-6301 | |
Green | 3μm | 40-1-6303 | |
Yellow | 6μm | 40-1-6305 | |
Deep Red | 9μm | 40-1-6307 | |
Brown | 15μm | 40-1-6309 | |
This product is grey in color with color coded packaging |
MetaDi Monocrystalline Paste | ||||
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Natural monocrystalline diamond paste for materials that are prone to diamond embedding. Use with MetaDi Fluid or AutoMet Oil. | ||||
Color | Diamond Size | 5g | 20g | |
Grey | 0.25μm | 40-6112 | 40-6102 | |
Blue | 1μm | 40-6138 | 40-6128 | |
Green | 3μm | 40-6152 | 40-6142 | |
Yellow | 6μm | 40-6172 | 40-6162 | |
Deep Red | 9μm | 40-6192 | 40-6182 | |
Brown | 15μm | 40-6212 | 40-6202 |
MetaDi II Monocrystalline Paste | ||||
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Synthetic monocrystalline diamond paste for materials that are prone to diamond embedding. Use with MetaDi Fluid or AutoMet Oil. | ||||
Color | Diamond Size | 5g | 20g | |
Grey | 0.25μm | 40-6241 | 40-6240 | |
Blue | 1μm | 40-6244 | 40-6243 | |
Green | 3μm | 40-6247 | 40-6246 | |
Yellow | 6μm | 40-6250 | 40-6249 | |
Deep Red | 9μm | 40-6253 | 40-6252 | |
Brown | 15μm | 40-6256 | 40-6255 |
MetaDi Fluid Extender and Lubricants | |
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MetaDi Fluid is a water soluble extender fluid for use with pastes and suspensions. AutoMet Oil is recommended for use with materials. | |
Part Number | Description |
40-6016 | MetaDi Fluid, 16oz [0.47L] |
40-6032 | MetaDi Fluid, 32oz [0.95L] |
40-6064-085 | MetaDi Fluid, 85oz [2.5L] |
60-3250-006 | AutoMet Oil, 6oz [0.18L] |
60-3250-128 | AutoMet Oil, 1gal [3.8L] |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when to move to the next polishing step?
Both the ANSI grit standard in the US and the FEPA grit standard in Europe relate to an average particle size, but use slightly different measurement methods. The ANSI size is succeeded by the term “grit” while he FEPA number is identified by a preceding “P”. A comparison chart is available at www.buehler.com.
How much suspension/paste do I add?
The cloth should be visibly wet without casting off when rotating. Lubrication should be maintained throughout the polishing cycle. Too little will cause heat damage, reduce material removal, and can rapidly degrade the cloth. Too much can result in hydroplaning with little material removal and wastes abrasive.
What size abrasive should I use next?
Abrasive size should reduce during each step of polishing. As a general guideline for diamond abrasives, divide the current abrasive size by 3 for the next polishing step.
Do I need an extender with MetaDi Supreme?
It is not necessary to use a separate extender with MetaDi Supreme, however the product is fully compatible with extenders and one may be used if desired such as MetaDi Fluid.
Are there any recommended RPM for Diamond Polishing?
Diamond polishing is typically done from 150 to 180 platen RPM. Further increases in RPM have demonstrated little difference in material removal while increasing potential for waste by throwing suspension from the cloth during polishing.
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MetaDi Supreme Application Tips and Tricks
- MetaDi Supreme is highly concentrated, remarkably efficient suspension. Little suspension is needed relative to other diamond products on the market. It is not necessary to use a separate extender with MetaDi Supreme, however the product is fully compatible with extenders and one may be used if desired like our MetaDi Fluid.
- Polishing cloths should remain damp to the touch throughout use during polishing procedures. If a cloth is new or is dry since last use, wet slightly using distilled water. Apply two to three sprays (2 to 3mL) MetaDi Supreme to the cloth. While it is imperative the cloth does not become dry, it should not be wet such that diamond suspension accumulates around samples during polishing. Used conservatively, MetaDi Supreme will provide superior surface finish at reduced cost.
- For best results, every 60 seconds apply one spray (1mL) MetaDi Supreme. The exact amount of diamond suspension applied depends on the cloth type, cloths such as TexMet C, Trident and MicroCloth will require more than harder cloths such as UltraPad or UltraPol. With any cloth type, simply ensure it remains wet to the touch but not soaking or building up around samples.
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