{
  "title": "Metallurgical sample preparations",
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  "company": "Struers",
  "category": "Lapping, honing & superfinishing",
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  "content_html": "<h2>Reduce your metallographic grinding &amp; polishing process by 50%</h2><h2>Get a faster grinding and polishing process with less waste</h2><p>The combination of a Struers’ grinding surface, suspension, and polishing cloth ensures high efficiency, no matter your material or preparation requirements – so you can reduce your process time by up to 50% compared to conventional processes or solutions.<br><br><strong>Increase efficiency</strong> across the process:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save time or increase throughput with faster preparation</li>\n<li>Lower consumable consumption per specimen prepared</li>\n<li>Eliminate rework and waste with optimized performance and reproducible results</li>\n</ul><img src=\"/files/struers-file-5322317e65b7309665eead08/topbanner-nyt-1600x500px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>8 ways to optimize your metallographic process</h2><h2>The grinding and polishing process is the cornerstone of good materialographic preparation. It pays to get it right.</h2><p>We have identified 8 areas where you can optimize your process:<br><br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. Removal:</a></span></strong> Save time with more removal<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Step reduction:</a></span></strong> Fewer steps to a high-quality result<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Lower dosing:</a></span></strong> A little drop with high impact<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. Less rework:</a></span></strong> Get it right first time (no double work)<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Faster preparation steps:</a></span></strong> Don't waste your diamonds<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. Optimized grinding surfaces:</a></span></strong> Don't deform what you can't remove<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. Planeness:</a></span></strong> Keep your planeness to the very end<br><strong><span><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. Cleaning:</a></span></strong> Fast and easy cleaning that anyone can do<br><br><a href=\"/files/struers-file-8f530744ffafe1fbca90f01a/mco-deep-dive.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download full Deep Dive</a></p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-162bd38cd149166727803c2b/process-diagram-1600x730-v3-final_1a29066f.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>Find the optimal method for your material</h2><h2>The best preparation method depends on the hardness and ductility of the material, as well as the type of analysis you want to perform.</h2><p>Our team of application specialists have developed and optimized proven methods for all materials, based on their hardness, ductility and principles of metallurgy. We take an open, knowledge-sharing approach to method development. So, we make these methods available to our customers and online through the Struers Metallogram.<br><br><a href=\"https://webshop.struers.com/en/knowledge/grinding-and-polishing#grindingpolishingmethods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find your ideal method</a></p><p>Reduce preparation time and meet high preparation requirements with our MD grinding surfaces. Which MD grinding surface is right for you?<br><br><a href=\"https://webshop.struers.com/en/Products/Grinding-and-Polishing/Grinding-and-polishing-consumables/MD-grinding#intro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here</a> for more in-depth information of how to ensure plane specimens and low deformation.</p><p>Get optimal performance for your material and method with Struers’ polishing cloths. Find the ideal polishing cloth for your material and desired result.<br><br><a href=\"https://webshop.struers.com/en/Products/Grinding-and-Polishing/Grinding-and-polishing-consumables/Polishing-Cloths#intro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here</a> for more in-depth information of how the different cloth fabrics can ensure a consistent and high quality result.</p><p>Experience the highest quality and speed on the market with our DiaPro All-in-One diamond solutions and dedicated polishing cloths. Find the perfect solution for your lab.<br><br><a href=\"https://webshop.struers.com/en/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinding-and-polishing-consumables/diapro#intro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here</a> for more in-depth information of how to ensure the fastest and highest quality result.</p><h2>Contact us to start optimizing your process today</h2><p>Get in touch with us to find out more about how to optimize your metallurgical grinding and polishing processes. With application experts and sale representatives in every region, we are always ready to help.<br><br><a href=\"/records/struers-metallurgical-sample-preparations-60073\" title=\"Metallurgical sample preparations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us</a></p><h2>Metallurgical sample preparations</h2><p>Metallurgical sample preparations</p>",
  "summary": "Metallurgical sample preparations",
  "sections": [],
  "updated_at": "2026-10-17"
}