Abrasive Sectioning Machines

Automatic Abrasive Sectioning Machines

Automatic abrasive cutters for small, medium, and oversized samples, so every part enters preparation with a clean, consistent section.

AbrasiMatic 300

AbrasiMatic 300

The Buehler AbrasiMatic 300 is a 12-inch automatic and manual abrasive cutter designed for high-throughput metallographic preparation.

Blade size Up to 12"
Automation Manual + automatic Y
Footprint Benchtop

AbrasiMet® L Pro

AbrasiMet L Pro

The Buehler AbrasiMet L Pro is a high-performance automatic cutter for medium to high-volume QC workflows.

Blade size Up to 14"
Automation Fully automatic X/Y/Z
Footprint Bench or floor

AbrasiMet® XL Pro

AbrasiMet XL Pro

The Buehler AbrasiMet XL Pro floor-standing cutter handles large and oversized samples with 14–18" blades.

Blade size 14–18"
Automation Fully automatic X/Y/Z
Footprint Floor-standing

Manual Abrasive Sectioning Machine

Robust machines to make fast and efficient cuts so you can move through to the next stage quickly, ideal for non-delicate samples.

Buehler AbrasiMet M Manual Abrasive Cutter

AbrasiMet® M

The Buehler AbrasiMet M is a 10" / 12" benchtop manual abrasive cutter designed as a robust solution for quick cuts on small to medium samples. High chamber visibility, an ergonomic cutting arm, and a powerful 5.5 HP (4 kW) motor help deliver consistent, repeatable sections in busy labs.

Optimized for manual abrasive sectioning, the AbrasiMet M combines efficient coolant management, easy access to the cutting area, and tool-less blade changes to keep operators productive throughout the day.

Blade size: 10" / 12"
Automation: Manual Z-axis
Footprint: Benchtop
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Manual Precision Sectioning Machines

Gravity‑fed machines deliver a high‑quality cut surface at lower feed rates. These reliable systems are ideal for small and delicate samples such as electronics and specialty materials.

IsoMet® 1000

Buehler IsoMet 1000 Precision Cutter

The IsoMet 1000 Precision Cutter is a 7" gravity‑fed tabletop saw that balances cut consistency and versatility for metals, ceramics, and electronic components while minimizing deformation.

Blade size 4" – 7" (102–178 mm)
Cut action Gravity‑fed chop
Footprint Tabletop precision saw

IsoMet® Low Speed

Buehler IsoMet Low Speed Precision Cutter

The IsoMet Low Speed Precision Cutter is a 5" gravity‑fed saw engineered for the gentlest cuts on delicate samples, using low‑speed control and a precision micrometer for accurate sectioning.

Blade size Up to 5" (127 mm)
Speed range Up to 300 rpm
Best for Very delicate samples

PetroThin Precision Sectioning Machine

Buehler PetroThin Thin Section Machine

The PetroThin Thin Section Machine combines an 8" diamond blade with a cup grinding wheel to re‑section and thin petrographic, concrete, and biological samples down to consistent ultra‑thin sections.

Wheel diameter 8" (203 mm)
Precision grinding ±5 µm
Application Thin sections (rocks, bone, etc.)

Sectioning and Cutting Consumables

Buehler’s premium abrasive and precision cutting blades and coolants to optimize cutting speed and cost in your sample preparation process.

Pair your cutters with premium abrasive blades, precision blades, and coolants to get fast sectioning, long consumable life, and high‑quality cut surfaces.

Blades for Abrasive Cutters

Buehler premium abrasive cutter blades

Performance‑proven resin and rubber‑bonded abrasive blades engineered for efficient cutting, extended lifetime, and minimal surface deformation on a wide range of metallic materials.

Diameter range 9" – 18" blades
Bond types Resin & rubber
Use with Abrasive cutters

Blades for Precision Cutters

Buehler precision diamond blades

Thin diamond and CBN blades for delicate sectioning with superb surface quality on hard or sensitive materials, available for both low‑speed and high‑speed precision cutters.

Diameter range 3" – 8" blades
Blade types Diamond & CBN
Best for Low‑damage cuts

Coolants for Sectioning & Cutting

Buehler coolants for sectioning and cutting

Water‑miscible and oil‑based cutting coolants formulated to dissipate heat, remove swarf, and maintain good blade life and cut quality on abrasive and precision cutters.

Fluids Cool 3 & IsoCut
Use with Abrasive & precision saws
Key benefit Less thermal damage

Accessories for Sectioning Machines

Accessories for Abrasive Cutters

View our various abrasive vising options to find the ones that best align with your sample material and process needs.

Buehler abrasive sliding vise

Abrasive Vising

Learn more about our full range of small, medium, and large vising options designed to securely clamp your samples and make setup fast and repeatable.

From simple workhorse vises to flexible sliding fixtures, these accessories help position parts consistently and support safer, higher‑quality abrasive cuts.

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Accessories for Precision Cutters

View our various precision clamping and flange options to find the ones that best align with your sample material and process needs.

Precision Vising

Buehler precision vising

Compact precision vises designed to hold small samples securely in low‑speed and high‑speed precision cutters, improving positioning accuracy and repeatability.

Best for Small & delicate parts
Adjustment Fine clamp control
Use with Precision cutters

Precision Flanges

Buehler precision flanges

Matched precision flanges that support thin diamond and CBN blades, helping to minimize runout and improve surface finish on precision‑cut samples.

Function Blade support & stability
Compatibility Precision blades
Benefit Improved cut quality

PetroBond Mounting Apparatus

Buehler PetroBond mounting apparatus

The PetroBond mounting apparatus holds multiple petrographic specimens for simultaneous epoxy mounting, improving throughput and section consistency.

Capacity Multi‑sample fixture
Application Petrographic mounts
Benefit Higher sample throughput
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