Description

Technical Specifications

Key Features

Infinity Optical System

The OPX-141 incorporates an infinity-corrected optical system designed to provide sharp, high-contrast images across different magnification levels. This optical configuration is suitable for demanding metallurgical and materials-analysis applications.

Plan Achromatic Metallurgical Objectives

The microscope is equipped with multiple infinity plan objectives including 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, and 100X, providing a broad magnification range from 50X to 1000X with the supplied WF10X eyepiece.

Trinocular Viewing Head

The trinocular head provides comfortable binocular observation along with a dedicated camera port for digital imaging and documentation. The viewing head can be rotated through 360° and includes interpupillary and diopter adjustment.

Reflected LED Illumination

Since metallurgical specimens are generally opaque, the OPX-141 uses reflected LED illumination to illuminate the specimen surface. Adjustable intensity helps users optimize lighting according to specimen characteristics.

Precision Mechanical Stage

The large 190 × 240 mm mechanical stage provides stable specimen support and controlled X/Y movement. Its graduated design allows accurate positioning during microscopic examination.

Coaxial Coarse & Fine Focusing

The coaxial focusing mechanism allows convenient coarse and fine adjustment while examining specimens. Fine focusing provides precise control for achieving sharp images at higher magnifications.

Polarization and Analyzer System

The integrated polarizer and analyzer arrangement supports polarized-light observation, making the microscope suitable for examining material structures and specimens where polarization-based contrast is useful.

DIC Observation Capability

The OPX-141 supports Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) observation when the appropriate accessories/configuration are installed, helping reveal surface and structural details that may be difficult to distinguish under conventional illumination.

Durable Metal Construction

The heavy-duty aluminum die-cast stand provides a stable platform for laboratory and industrial applications and is designed for regular use in demanding working environments.

Working Purpose

The Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-141 is designed for microscopic examination of specimens that are opaque or unsuitable for conventional transmitted-light microscopy.

It can be used for:

• Metallographic examination
• Metal and alloy analysis
• Grain structure observation
• Surface defect inspection
• Coating and plating examination
• Weld and heat-affected-zone inspection
• Failure analysis
• Material science research
• Ceramic and composite examination
• Semiconductor and electronic component inspection
• Industrial quality-control procedures
• Research and development

Applications

Metallurgical Laboratories

Used for studying the microstructure, grain boundaries, inclusions, phases, and surface characteristics of metals and alloys.

Material Testing Laboratories

Suitable for examining metals, ceramics, composites, coatings, and other engineering materials.

Manufacturing Industries

Useful for quality-control and production inspection in engineering and manufacturing environments.

Automotive Industry

Can be used for metallographic examination of components, welds, alloys, coatings, and manufacturing defects.

Aerospace & Engineering

Suitable for detailed material examination and failure-analysis workflows.

Research & Development

Useful for academic and industrial materials research where high-resolution reflected-light microscopy is required.

Electronics & Semiconductor Inspection

Can assist in inspection of solder joints, electronic components, PCB features, and other opaque technical specimens.

Universities & Technical Institutes

Suitable for metallurgy, materials science, mechanical engineering, and industrial laboratory training.

Advantages of OPX-141

• Infinity optical system
• 50X–1000X magnification capability
• Plan metallurgical objectives
• Trinocular viewing configuration
• 360° rotatable viewing head
• Large mechanical stage
• Reflected LED illumination
• Polarizer and analyzer system
• DIC observation capability
• Coaxial coarse and fine focusing
• Adjustable aperture and field diaphragms
• Multiple optical filters
• Heavy-duty aluminum die-cast stand
• Universal 110–240V power supply
• Suitable for laboratory and industrial applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is an upright metallurgical microscope?

An upright metallurgical microscope is a microscope designed primarily for examining opaque materials using reflected light. Unlike biological microscopes that commonly use transmitted light through transparent specimens, metallurgical microscopes illuminate the specimen surface from above through the objective.

The OPXICA OPX-141 is designed for examining metals, alloys, coatings, ceramics, composites, electronic components, and other industrial materials.

2. What is the magnification range of the OPXICA OPX-141?

The OPX-141 provides a 50X to 1000X magnification range using its WF10X eyepiece with the available 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, and 100X objective lenses.

3. What type of objectives are used in the OPX-141?

The microscope uses Infinity Plan objectives including:

• 5X
• 10X
• 20X
• 50X
• 100X

These objectives are designed for detailed observation of metallurgical and material specimens.

4. Why does a metallurgical microscope use reflected illumination?

Metallurgical specimens such as metals, alloys and many industrial materials are opaque. Light therefore cannot normally pass through the specimen. Reflected illumination directs light onto the specimen surface and collects the reflected image through the objective.

5. Does the OPX-141 have a trinocular head?

Yes. The OPX-141 is equipped with a trinocular viewing head, allowing visual observation while also providing a camera connection for digital imaging and documentation.

6. Can a camera be connected to the OPX-141?

Yes. The trinocular configuration allows a compatible microscope camera to be connected through the trinocular camera port. The exact camera adapter and camera configuration can be selected according to the imaging requirement.

7. What is the stage size of the OPX-141?

The microscope features a 190 × 240 mm mechanical stage with approximately 75 × 50 mm X/Y travel, providing a large working area for positioning specimens.

8. What types of materials can be examined?

The OPX-141 can be used for examination of:

• Metals
• Alloys
• Welds
• Coatings
• Ceramics
• Composites
• Electronic components
• Semiconductor-related specimens
• Industrial materials
• Polished metallographic samples

9. Does the OPX-141 support polarized observation?

Yes. The microscope incorporates a polarizer and analyzer slide system for polarized-light observation. This can be useful for specific material and surface-analysis applications.

10. What illumination system does the OPX-141 use?

The OPX-141 uses reflected LED illumination with intensity control, providing adjustable lighting for examination of opaque specimens.

11. What is DIC in a metallurgical microscope?

DIC, or Differential Interference Contrast, is an optical contrast technique that can enhance the visibility of fine surface and structural details. The OPX-141 supports DIC observation when the required DIC accessories are configured.

12. Is the OPX-141 suitable for metallography?

Yes. Its reflected illumination, plan objectives, mechanical stage, precision focusing, and metallurgical optical configuration make it suitable for metallographic examination and related materials-analysis work.

13. Is the OPX-141 suitable for industrial quality control?

Yes. The microscope can be used for routine inspection and analysis of material surfaces, manufacturing components, coatings, welds, and other industrial specimens where microscopic examination is required.

14. Can the OPX-141 be used for research?

Yes. The OPX-141 can be used in materials science, metallurgy, engineering, industrial research, failure analysis, and other research environments requiring reflected-light microscopy.

15. How should the OPX-141 be maintained?

For reliable operation:

• Clean optical surfaces only with suitable lens-cleaning materials.
• Keep the microscope covered when not in use.
• Avoid touching objective and eyepiece lenses with bare fingers.
• Keep the stage and specimen area clean.
• Store the microscope in a clean, dry environment.
• Handle objectives and optical accessories carefully.
• Check illumination and focusing mechanisms periodically.

Proper maintenance helps preserve optical performance and extend equipment service life.

16. Who can use the OPXICA OPX-141?

The OPX-141 is suitable for metallurgical laboratories, material-testing laboratories, engineering institutions, manufacturing industries, universities, research institutes, quality-control departments, and industrial R&D facilities.

17. Is the OPX-141 available for bulk and institutional orders?

Yes. OPXICA can supply the Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-141 for institutional, laboratory, industrial, distributor, and bulk requirements. Product configurations, accessories, camera systems, and other requirements can be discussed with OPXICA.

18. Where can I buy the OPXICA Upright Metallurgical Microscope OPX-141?

The OPXICA OPX-141 can be purchased directly from OPXICA Industries. Contact OPXICA for current pricing, availability, institutional quotations, bulk orders, accessories, camera options, and technical support.