Metallographic Consumables

Sectioning

Our sectioning consumables are built to deliver clean, precise cuts for metallographic analysis. We offer abrasive blades for cutting hardened steels and non-ferrous alloys with minimal edge deformation, as well as wafering blades suited for delicate materials and composites where preserving surface integrity is critical.

Cutting fluids with corrosion inhibitors help reduce friction and thermal effects, extending blade life and protecting sample quality. For sectioning equipment compatible with these consumables, check out our Sectioning Equipment.

Abrasive Sectioning Precision Wafering

Mounting

Achieve reliable specimen encapsulation with our full line of mounting consumables. We offer compression mounting powders and resins engineered to perform under high pressure and temperature, ensuring strong edge retention and structural support during grinding and polishing.

For sensitive samples or low-pressure applications, our castable mounting materials provide flexibility, clarity, and ease of use. To explore compatible equipment, see our Mounting Equipment.

Compression Mounting Castable Mounting

Grinding / Lapping

Our grinding and lapping consumables support consistent surface finish and flatness for reliable metallographic analysis. We offer a variety of grinding discs and lapping films that deliver efficient material removal with minimal surface damage across a wide range of materials—from soft metals to hard ceramics.

Designed for durability and repeatable performance, these consumables help streamline lab workflows and reduce prep variability. To explore compatible systems, see our Grinding & Polishing Equipment.

Abrasive Grinding Diamond Grinding Composite Disks Lapping Films Belts, Rolls, & Powders

Rough Polishing

Our rough polishing consumables support the initial stages of surface refinement, offering effective material removal and smoothing. With high-quality polishing pads and diamond suspensions, these products deliver consistent results and a uniform finish across a variety of specimen types.

Optimized for versatility and efficiency, they help streamline the preparation process ahead of final polishing and microstructural analysis. For compatible systems, see our Grinding & Polishing Equipment.

Polishing Pads Magnetic System PC Diamond MA Diamond

Final Polishing

Our final polishing consumables are developed for achieving ultra-smooth surface finishes essential to accurate metallographic analysis. With advanced polishing cloths and colloidal silica suspensions, these products deliver high surface clarity and defect-free results across a wide range of materials.

Colloidal silica’s uniform particle size reduces surface irregularities and enhances microstructural visibility, making it ideal for both research and production environments. To explore compatible systems, check out our GIGA Vibratory Polisher.

Final Polishing Consumables

Cleaning & Etching

Enhance contrast and surface clarity with our cleaning and etching consumables. These products include specialized etching solutions and cleaning agents formulated to reveal microstructural features while preserving specimen integrity.

Designed to remove surface contaminants and improve image contrast, they support accurate analysis and efficient documentation. Shop Etching & Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning Etching

Hardness Testing

Our hardness testing consumables are essential for achieving accurate, repeatable measurements in both microhardness and macrohardness evaluations. We offer a complete range of calibration blocks, indenter tips, and reference materials to support consistent performance across various testing applications.

Engineered for reliability and consistency, these products help ensure dependable results in research, quality control, and production environments. For compatible systems, check out our Hardness Testing Equipment.

Hardness Testing Consumables