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title: Tools
url: https://www.buehler.com/uk/solutions/tools/
date: 2023-09-28T19:08:52+00:00
modified: 2025-06-27T14:37:56+00:00
lang: en_GB
---

# Tools

## Mounting Media Calculator

Optimize mounting material usage in 3 easy steps

![Mounting Media Calculator](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Mounting-Media-Calculator-Image-1024x1024.png)

1. Weigh Sample 2. Select Options 3. Click 'Get Mass'

### Load Conversion for Grinding & Polishing

Convert grinding and polishing loads between metric and imperial units, as well as different sizes!

![Load Conversion for grinding and polishing](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Load-Conversion-for-grinding-and-polishing-1024x1024.png)

1. Select Output 2. Choose Sample Size 3. Result will show below selections

All Buehler methods are published recommending loads for 1 1/4" diameter specimens.

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