Automotive Materials Testing Equipment & Analysis

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Buehler's Impact on the Automotive Materials Industry

Buehler was one of the first manufacturers to specialize in metallographic sample preparation equipment fo the automotive industry, and has been a trusted partner to original equipment manufacturers and component suppliers ever since. Material scientists, researchers and technicians trust the Buehler brand name not just for reliable equipment, but also for deep expertise and prompt service. We deliver robust testing equipment and consumables specific to high-demand automotive applications, including:

Common Applications

Suspension & Steering Components

Case-Hardened Crankshafts

Connectors

Aluminum & Steel

Fasteners

Welded Structures

Gears

Infrared Line Sensors

Composite Materials

Paints & Coatings

Batteries

Spark Plugs

Buehler's commitment to automotive partnership with Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) automotive research center. The facility includes a fully staffed Buehler Laboratory.

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Technical Articles

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Efficient Sample Preparation And Analysis Of Ferrous Materials
Hardness Testing to Map or Not to Map
How to Select and Use Final Polishing Oxide Media
Lithium Battery Sample Preparation
Metallographic Preparation of Fasteners; Hardness testing evaluation
Metallographic Preparation of Fasteners; Microscopic carburisation assessment and analysis of steel fasteners
Metallographic Preparation of Fasteners; Small Sized Fasteners
Metallographic Preparation of Fiber Reinforced Composites with/without Metallic Inserts
PlanarMet Induction Hardened Materials

Case Studies

AbrasiMet XL Pro Saves Time and Money for Auto Industry Supplier

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