Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-171 |
| Brand | OPXICA |
| Optical System | Infinity Optical System |
| Microscope Type | Upright Trinocular Metallurgical Microscope |
| Stand | Aluminum Die-Cast Stand with Anti-Rust Body |
| Viewing Head | Seidentopf Trinocular Head, 30° Inclined, 360° Rotatable |
| IPD | 50–75 mm with Diopter Adjustment |
| Eye Guards | Adjustable Rubber Eye Guards for Comfortable Viewing |
| Eyepieces | Wide Field WF 10X, F.O.V. 22 mm, ±5 Diopter Adjustment, Anti-Fungal & Anti-Reflection Coated |
| Nosepiece | Quadruple Revolving Nosepiece with Click-Stop Mechanism and Rubber Grip |
| Objectives | Infinity Flat Field Metallurgical Achromatic 5X (N.A. 0.15), 10X (N.A. 0.30), 20X (N.A. 0.45), 50X (N.A. 0.80), 100X (N.A. 0.90) Optional |
| Magnification Range | 50X to 1000X |
| Mechanical Stage | Double Plate Graduated Stage, 140 × 120 mm |
| X/Y Travel | 80 × 55 mm |
| Slide Holder | Double Slide Holder |
| Focusing System | Coaxial Coarse and Fine Focusing |
| Condenser | Movable Abbe Condenser, N.A. 1.25, with Aspheric Lens, Rack & Pinion Movement and Centering Device |
| Illumination | 5W LED Light with Intensity Controller and Reflected Light Illumination |
| LED Life | Up to 100,000 Working Hours |
| Filters | Blue, Green & Yellow |
| Observation Modes | Bright Field / Analyzer / Polarizer / Metallurgical Observation |
| Power Supply | Universal Power Supply 110V–240V with Integrated Voltage Flux Stabilizer |
Key Features
- Infinity Optical System for high-quality and sharp microscopic imaging.
- Upright trinocular configuration suitable for visual observation and digital imaging.
- 30° inclined Seidentopf viewing head for comfortable ergonomic operation.
- 360° rotatable trinocular head with adjustable interpupillary distance.
- Wide-field WF10X/22mm eyepieces provide a broad viewing area.
- Anti-fungal and anti-reflection coated optical components for reliable long-term use.
- Infinity Flat Field Metallurgical Achromatic objectives provide detailed observation of industrial specimens.
- 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives provide multiple magnification options, with 100X available as an optional objective.
- Quadruple revolving nosepiece with click-stop mechanism for smooth objective selection.
- Large graduated mechanical stage with 80 × 55 mm X-Y movement.
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing system for accurate specimen focusing.
- 5W LED illumination with intensity control and long operating life.
- Reflected illumination designed for opaque metallurgical and industrial specimens.
- Analyzer and polarizer compatibility for specialized material observation.
- Heavy-duty aluminum die-cast body with anti-rust construction.
- Universal 110V–240V power supply with integrated voltage stabilization.
Working Purpose
The OPXICA Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-171 is specially developed for microscopic examination of metals, alloys, polished surfaces, industrial materials, coatings, composites, ceramics, and other opaque specimens.
Unlike conventional biological microscopes that primarily examine transparent specimens using transmitted light, a metallurgical microscope uses reflected illumination to examine the surface and microstructure of opaque materials. This makes the OPX-171 suitable for analyzing grain structures, inclusions, defects, surface conditions, phases, and other microscopic characteristics of engineering materials.
The trinocular design also allows a microscope camera to be connected for digital image capture, measurement, documentation, quality-control records, and laboratory reporting.
Applications
The OPXICA OPX-171 is widely suitable for:
- Metallurgical Laboratories
- Materials Testing Laboratories
- Metal Industries
- Steel Manufacturing Industries
- Foundries
- Engineering Industries
- Automotive Component Manufacturing
- Aerospace Component Inspection
- Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
- Welding & Fabrication Industries
- Heat Treatment Laboratories
- Casting Inspection
- Failure Analysis
- Quality Control Laboratories
- Research & Development Laboratories
- Universities and Engineering Colleges
- Industrial Research Institutions
- Coating and Surface Analysis
- Semiconductor & Electronics Material Inspection
- Manufacturing Quality Inspection
Typical Examination & Research
The microscope can be used for microscopic examination of:
- Metal grain structures
- Steel and alloy microstructures
- Casting structures
- Welded joints
- Heat-treated materials
- Surface defects
- Material inclusions
- Coatings and plated surfaces
- Fracture and failure characteristics
- Polished metal specimens
- Phase and structural characteristics
- Industrial material quality
Wrapping Notes
The OPXICA Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-171 combines a robust industrial design with precision optics and reflected-light illumination for detailed examination of opaque materials. Its infinity optical system, metallurgical achromatic objectives, large mechanical stage, coaxial focusing system, and trinocular configuration make it suitable for both routine material inspection and advanced metallurgical laboratory work.
The microscope is designed for metallurgical research, industrial quality control, material analysis, manufacturing inspection, engineering laboratories, and educational applications, with digital imaging capability available through the trinocular camera port.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the OPX-171 used for?
The OPX-171 is primarily used for metallurgical and materials examination, including metals, alloys, coatings, polished specimens, welds, castings, and industrial components.
2. What type of specimens can be examined?
It is designed mainly for opaque specimens such as metals, alloys, ceramics, composites, polished industrial samples, and coated materials.
3. Why is reflected illumination used?
Reflected illumination directs light onto the surface of an opaque specimen and collects the reflected light through the objective. This allows the microscope to examine the surface and microstructure of materials that cannot be viewed using ordinary transmitted illumination.
4. What objectives are available?
The standard objective configuration includes 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X Infinity Flat Field Metallurgical Achromatic objectives. A 100X objective is available as an optional configuration.
5. What is the magnification range?
The specified magnification range is 50X to 1000X, depending on the selected objective and eyepiece configuration.
6. Does the OPX-171 have a trinocular head?
Yes. It features a 30° inclined, 360° rotatable trinocular viewing head, allowing connection of a microscope camera for digital imaging.
7. Can images and videos be captured?
Yes. A compatible microscope camera can be connected through the trinocular port for image capture, video recording, documentation, and digital analysis.
8. What type of illumination does it use?
The microscope uses a 5W LED illumination system with intensity control, including reflected-light illumination for metallurgical observation.
9. Is it suitable for quality-control applications?
Yes. It can be used for microscopic inspection and documentation in industrial quality control, metallurgy, materials testing, manufacturing, and engineering laboratories.
10. Is the 100X objective included?
The supplied specification lists the 100X/0.90 objective as optional. Therefore, it should not be advertised as included unless it is actually supplied with the particular configuration.
11. What is the advantage of the infinity optical system?
An infinity optical system provides a modern optical configuration that supports high-quality imaging and allows compatible optical accessories to be incorporated into the microscope system.
12. Who can use the OPX-171?
It is suitable for metallurgists, material scientists, quality-control professionals, engineers, researchers, laboratory technicians, universities, engineering colleges, and industrial inspection laboratories.
