{"title":"US No. 15 Bur – Busch Wheel Steel, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUS No. 15\u003c\/strong\u003e is the American number for a wheel bur with a 1.4 mm head (ISO size 014): a thin, wide-diameter cutting disc on an HP shank, made for grooves, slots and flat relief in the laboratory. Busch \u0026amp; Co. manufactures it in Germany as \u003cstrong\u003eBusch No. 3 014\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every US No. 15 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich US No. 15 Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eUS No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBusch No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eCut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eShank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hp-wheel-steel-dental-bur-us-no-15-pack-of-6\"\u003e15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlain-cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEconomical laboratory cutting of acrylics and plaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;\"\u003eHP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/busch-bur-size-chart\"\u003eBusch Bur Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e for head and shank dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClinical Uses of the US No. 15\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrooves and slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting retention channels, guide grooves and slots in acrylic, wax and plaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief and trimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e reducing flat areas and thinning material in denture bases and models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e parting and sectioning in laboratory work where a narrow kerf is wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1.4 mm the No. 15 is a wheel sized for laboratory cutting and grooving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpeed and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteel wheels are laboratory instruments for the straight handpiece: keep the speed moderate, present the edge squarely, and do not use them on enamel or metal. Maximum recommended speeds for every Busch shape are in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-speed-chart\"\u003eDental Bur Speed Chart\u003c\/a\u003e, and reprocessing steps in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-sterilization-guide\"\u003eBur Sterilization Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade in Germany by Busch \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusch \u0026amp; Co. has manufactured rotary instruments in Engelskirchen, Germany since 1905. Every instrument on this page is a genuine Busch product, precision-ground on a concentric shank under ISO-certified quality management and guaranteed to arrive free of manufacturing defects under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eBusch arrival guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Busch number for a US 15 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Busch No. 3 014 in steel (HP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is a No. 15 bur?\u003c\/strong\u003e The No. 15 has a 1.4 mm head diameter (ISO size 014) on a wheel bur head, ISO wheel shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Busch No. 15 burs reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Carbide and steel burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-sterilization-guide\"\u003eBur Sterilization Guide\u003c\/a\u003e gives the validated steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/us-bur-numbers\"\u003eUS Bur Number Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bur-comparison-chart\"\u003eBur Comparison Chart\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-speed-chart\"\u003eSpeed Chart\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dental-bur-glossary\"\u003eBur Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e · Nearby sizes: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-13-bur\"\u003eUS No. 13\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-14-bur\"\u003eUS No. 14\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-16-bur\"\u003eUS No. 16\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/us-17-bur\"\u003eUS No. 17\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hp-wheel-steel-dental-bur-us-no-15-pack-of-6","title":"US No. 15 Busch Steel Wheel | Busch No. 3 014 – HP | Pack of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHP wheel steel dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered steel wheel cutter designed for demanding applications in Plastics Technology and Model Making. Manufactured by Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH and made in Germany, this instrument delivers consistent, controlled cutting performance across a wide range of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHP wheel steel dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e features a classic wheel geometry ground from high-quality steel, making it well suited for shaping, trimming, and detailing work where accuracy is essential. The wheel form provides a broad, flat cutting surface ideal for creating flat-bottomed recesses and precise contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 310 104 040 001 014 (US No. 15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e HP (Handpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHP wheel steel dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e is well-suited for the following dental laboratory applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"border:0;border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;margin:0 0 1em 0;background:transparent;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Plastics_Tech.png?v=1767131648\" alt=\"Plastics Technology\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastics Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shaping, trimming and finishing of acrylic dentures and appliances.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 14px 6px 4px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;width:52px;background:transparent;line-height:0;font-size:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/Model_Making.png?v=1767131647\" alt=\"Model Making\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:6px 0;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle;background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Making\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trimming and detailing of plaster and stone models.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eHP wheel steel dental bur\u003c\/strong\u003e in this range is produced in Germany to Busch \u0026amp; Co. GmbH's exacting quality standards, ensuring reliable geometry, consistent cutting performance, and long service life across the pack of 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1318\/5566\/files\/MadeInGermanySmall.png?v=1775134964\" alt=\"Dental Instruments, Tools, Burs, Diamonds and Polishers Made In Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shank type does this bur use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This bur uses an HP (Handpiece) shank, suitable for straight handpiece use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many burs are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pack contains 6 individual wheel steel burs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ISO classification?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ISO classification is 310 104 040 001 014, also referenced as US No. 15.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busch \u0026 Co. 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