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Companies use Buehler products in quality control, inspection, monitor production or incoming material and perform failure analysis, and basic materials research.

The May 2026     Calendar Winner is from ~ Mia Mikolajczak, Scot Forge, USA - Credit also to Gabe Lucas and Megan Quinn....
05/04/2026

The May 2026 Calendar Winner is from ~ Mia Mikolajczak, Scot Forge, USA - Credit also to Gabe Lucas and Megan Quinn. Wrought Iron from 1825 skeleton key. Etched with Klemm’s viewed in Bright Field at 50x.

The April 2026     Calendar Winner is from ~ Savanna Ruiz: S and C Electric Company, USA. 110 Copper bus bar contaminati...
04/01/2026

The April 2026 Calendar Winner is from ~ Savanna Ruiz: S and C Electric Company, USA. 110 Copper bus bar contamination post silver-plating procedure. As polished. Viewed in reflected light at 50x.

The March 2026     Calendar Winner is from ~ Stephen Suchy: Buehler a Division of ITW, USA. Pure elemental nickel. Etche...
03/04/2026

The March 2026 Calendar Winner is from ~ Stephen Suchy: Buehler a Division of ITW, USA. Pure elemental nickel. Etched electrolytically with NeoTerra. Viewed with differential interference contrast at 20x.

The February 2026     Calendar Winner is from ~ Ming Yang, L-Victor Instrument Technology Co., Ltd: Guangzhou, Panyu, Ch...
02/25/2026

The February 2026 Calendar Winner is from ~ Ming Yang, L-Victor Instrument Technology Co., Ltd: Guangzhou, Panyu, China - Credit also to: Feilin Ren. Aluminum alloy etched with perchloric acid in ethanol. Viewed in bright field polarized light at 100x mag.

The January 2026     Calendar Winner is from ~ Adarsh KS, JSW Steel LTD.,: Bellary Karnataka, India. Hypoeutectoid steel...
01/05/2026

The January 2026 Calendar Winner is from ~ Adarsh KS, JSW Steel LTD.,: Bellary Karnataka, India. Hypoeutectoid steel etched with Nital. Viewed in Bright Field.

The December 2025     Calendar Winner is from ~ Adam Keever: Magna Powertrain of America Inc., Indiana, USA. Polished Ga...
12/03/2025

The December 2025 Calendar Winner is from ~ Adam Keever: Magna Powertrain of America Inc., Indiana, USA. Polished Galena mineral, viewed in polarized light at 500x.

The November 2025     Calendar Winner is from ~  Josh McIlkenny, Buehler United Kingdom. Carbon Steel viewed under Diffe...
11/03/2025

The November 2025 Calendar Winner is from ~ Josh McIlkenny, Buehler United Kingdom. Carbon Steel viewed under Differential Interference Contrast at 200x magnification.

The October 2025     Calendar Winner is from ~  Rhys Scott: MTC, Warwickshire, UK. Laser welded copper on steel. Etched ...
10/01/2025

The October 2025 Calendar Winner is from ~ Rhys Scott: MTC, Warwickshire, UK. Laser welded copper on steel. Etched using Kallings No. 2 reagent and viewed in bright field.

The September 2025     Calendar Winner is from ~ Natalie Wajs and Gabe Lucas: Scot Forge, IL, USA. Cast Wootz ingot show...
09/03/2025

The September 2025 Calendar Winner is from ~ Natalie Wajs and Gabe Lucas: Scot Forge, IL, USA. Cast Wootz ingot showing a ringed carbide, etched with Beraha’s Sulfamic Acid No. 1.

New Webinar | Registration Now OpenMetallography of Light MetalsWednesday, September 3, 2025 @ 12:00pm CSTThis webinar w...
08/06/2025

New Webinar | Registration Now Open

Metallography of Light Metals

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 @ 12:00pm CST
This webinar will discuss the microstructures common to light metals including aluminum and magnesium alloys, common etchants, how etch selection effects what you see and how to select the right etchants for your needs.

This webinar will cover:
- Review fundamental principles of preparation of light metals
- Share recommended preparation routes
- Advise on common preparation problems
- Provide recommendations on etch selection
- Demonstrate microstructures typical of this material group
- Highlight common problems in processing and analysis
- Discuss key techniques to ensure success
- Include a live Questions and Answers session

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41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL
60044

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(847) 295-6500

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