METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE KCX-170

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• 1. Advanced Metallurgical Microscope
• The KCX-170 Metallurgical Microscope is configured for microscopic examination of metals, alloys, polished surfaces and suitable opaque industrial specimens.
• Its inverted optical arrangement is particularly useful for metallographic inspection.
• 2. Inverted Optical Configuration
• The objective lenses are positioned beneath the specimen stage.
• This arrangement allows the prepared observation surface of a compatible specimen to face downward toward the optical system.
• 3. Infinity-Corrected Optical System
• The microscope features an infinity-corrected optical system designed for magnified metallurgical observation.
• 4. Color-Corrected Optics
• The optical system incorporates color correction to support clear specimen imaging.
• 5. Multi-Layer Hard Optical Coating
• The specified optical components feature multi-layer hard coating for optical surface protection.
• 6. Anti-Fungal and Anti-Bacterial Coating
• The reference configuration specifies anti-fungal and anti-bacterial treatment on applicable optical components.
• 7. Trinocular Siedentopf Viewing Head
• The KCX-170 incorporates a trinocular Siedentopf viewing head for binocular observation and compatible digital camera attachment.
• 8. Ergonomic 45° Inclined Head
• The viewing head is inclined at 45° for laboratory observation.
• 9. 360° Rotatable Viewing Head
• The observation head supports 360° rotation for flexible viewing orientation.
• 10. Adjustable Interpupillary Distance
• The microscope supports an interpupillary distance range of 54–75 mm.
• 11. High-Eye-Point Wide-Field Eyepieces
• The microscope includes paired WF10X / 20 mm high-eye-point eyepieces.
• 12. Multi-Layer Coated Eyepieces
• The eyepieces feature multi-layer optical coatings intended to reduce unwanted reflections.
• 13. Dual Eyepiece Adjustment
• The microscope provides adjustment on both eyepieces to accommodate individual viewing requirements.
• 14. Trinocular 20:80 Light Splitting
• The camera port incorporates a specified 20:80 light-splitting configuration.
• This supports distribution of light between observation and imaging paths according to the supplied optical arrangement.
• 15. Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece
• The KCX-170 includes a five-position revolving nosepiece for selecting compatible objectives.
• 16. Inward-Tilted Nosepiece Design
• The nosepiece incorporates an inward-tilted configuration.
• 17. Multiple Ball-Bearing Nosepiece Mechanism
• The revolving nosepiece uses multiple ball bearings for controlled objective selection.
• 18. Color-Coded Metallurgical Objectives
• The objectives feature color-coded identification for convenient selection.
• 19. Parfocal Objective Configuration
• The reference specifies a 60 mm parfocal objective configuration.
• 20. Pre-Centered Objective Arrangement
• The supplied optical system specifies pre-centered objectives.
• 21. Infinity Plan Achromatic 10X Objective
• The microscope includes a 10X / N.A. 0.25 objective with an 8.7 mm working distance.
• 22. Infinity Plan Achromatic 20X Objective
• The KCX-170 includes a 20X / N.A. 0.40 objective with an 8.8 mm working distance.
• 23. Infinity Plan Achromatic 50X Objective
• The microscope includes a 50X / N.A. 0.60 objective with a 5.1 mm working distance.
• 24. 100X–500X Calculated Magnification
• Using the supplied WF10X eyepieces and listed objectives, the microscope provides nominal magnifications of 100X, 200X and 500X.
• 25. Three-Ply Mechanical Stage
• The microscope incorporates a three-ply graduated mechanical stage for specimen positioning.
• 26. Large 180 × 155 mm Stage
• The KCX-170 features a 180 × 155 mm stage suitable for compatible metallographic specimens.
• 27. Three-Point Stage Support
• The stage incorporates a three-point support arrangement.
• 28. Precision 75 × 40 mm Stage Travel
• The mechanical stage provides 75 × 40 mm X-Y movement.
• 29. Low-Position Stage Controls
• The microscope features right-hand low-position coaxial stage controls.
• 30. Metal Stage Plate
• The microscope includes a metal stage plate with a specified Ø12 mm center opening.
• 31. Multiple Round Stage Inserts
• The supplied configuration includes round stage inserts with Ø10 mm, Ø15 mm and Ø25 mm openings.
• 32. Reflected Köhler Illumination
• The microscope uses reflected Köhler illumination for controlled examination of opaque specimens.
• 33. Adjustable Iris Diaphragm
• The illumination system incorporates an iris diaphragm for optical adjustment.
• 34. Centerable Field Diaphragm
• The KCX-170 includes a centerable field diaphragm.
• 35. 6V / 30W Halogen Lamp
• The microscope incorporates a 6V / 30W halogen light source.
• 36. Continuous Illumination Control
• The light intensity can be adjusted continuously according to observation requirements.
• 37. Precision Coaxial Focusing
• The microscope features low-position coaxial coarse and fine focusing controls.
• 38. 38 mm Coarse Focusing Travel
• The focusing system provides a specified coarse travel range of 38 mm.
• 39. 2 µm Fine Focusing Precision
• The microscope includes a specified fine focusing precision of 2 micrometers.
• 40. Adjustable Focusing Tension
• The coarse focusing mechanism includes adjustable tension.
• 41. Upper Limit Focus Stopper
• The focusing system includes an upper limit stopper to help control mechanical travel.
• 42. Bearing Guideway Focusing Mechanism
• The microscope incorporates a slide-travel mechanism supported by bearing guideways.
• 43. Built-In SMPS Power Supply
• The KCX-170 includes a switched-mode power supply.
• 44. Wide Voltage Compatibility
• The microscope supports 90–240V AC, 50/60 Hz electrical input.
• 45. Multiple Optical Filters
• The supplied configuration includes yellow, green, blue and neutral-density filters with a diameter of 32 mm.
• 46. Digital Camera Compatibility
• The trinocular viewing head supports attachment of a compatible microscope camera.
• 47. Metallographic Inspection Applications
• The KCX-170 is suitable for examination of properly prepared metallographic specimens.
• 48. Industrial Quality-Control Applications
• The microscope supports appropriate microscopic material inspection in industrial laboratories.
• 49. Material Science Research
• The microscope can be used for optical examination of suitable materials in research environments.
• 50. KC Scientific Works Metallurgical Microscope
• The KCX-170 Metallurgical Microscope is offered under the KC SCIENTIFIC WORKS industrial and research microscope range.

The Metallurgical Microscope KCX-170 is designed for detailed optical examination of metals, alloys, polished material surfaces, coatings, composites and other suitable opaque industrial specimens.

Its inverted optical configuration allows the microscope to observe a specimen surface from below.

This arrangement is useful when examining compatible metallographic specimens and certain industrial components that may be difficult to position beneath an upright microscope.

The microscope uses reflected Köhler illumination because opaque metallurgical specimens generally cannot be observed using ordinary transmitted-light microscopy.

The infinity plan achromatic objectives collect reflected light from the specimen surface and produce magnified images.

The three-ply mechanical stage allows controlled specimen positioning.

The coaxial coarse and fine focusing controls support adjustment of image sharpness.

The trinocular viewing head also provides a connection point for a compatible microscope camera.

The KCX-170 is intended for metallographic examination, material science research, industrial inspection, manufacturing quality control and engineering education.

Applications

1. Metallurgical Laboratories

The KCX-170 Metallurgical Microscope supports microscopic examination of suitable prepared metal specimens.

2. Materials Testing Laboratories

The microscope can be used for optical inspection of compatible metallic and opaque material samples.

3. Steel Manufacturing

The KCX-170 supports examination of properly prepared steel specimens.

4. Metal Industries

Industrial laboratories can use the microscope for metallographic observation.

5. Foundries

The microscope supports examination of suitable cast-metal specimens.

6. Automotive Industries

Automotive material laboratories can use the microscope for microscopic inspection of prepared components.

7. Aerospace Component Inspection

The microscope can support examination of suitable prepared aerospace material specimens.

8. Engineering Industries

Engineering laboratories can use the microscope for material inspection and research.

9. Mechanical Engineering Laboratories

The KCX-170 supports metallography education and material examination.

10. Casting Inspection

The microscope can be used to examine visible microstructural characteristics of prepared cast-metal samples.

11. Welding Inspection

The microscope supports examination of properly prepared weld cross-sections.

12. Heat Treatment Analysis

The KCX-170 can assist in observing microstructural characteristics associated with heat-treated materials.

13. Failure Analysis

The microscope can support microscopic examination of prepared samples during broader material failure investigations.

14. Surface Inspection

The microscope supports optical examination of compatible polished and prepared surfaces.

15. Coating Analysis

The KCX-170 can be used for examination of suitable prepared coating and plated-surface specimens.

16. Industrial Quality Control

The microscope supports microscopy-based inspection within appropriate industrial quality-control workflows.

17. Research and Development

Research laboratories can use the microscope for optical material examination.

18. Material Science Laboratories

The microscope supports observation of suitable metallic and opaque material specimens.

19. Universities

Universities can use the microscope for metallography teaching and material science research.

20. Engineering Colleges

The KCX-170 supports practical training in metallurgical microscopy.

21. Manufacturing Inspection

Manufacturing laboratories can use the microscope for examination of compatible material samples.

Typical Examination Areas

Working Principle

The Metallurgical Microscope KCX-170 operates using the principles of inverted reflected-light microscopy.

In this configuration, the microscope objectives are positioned beneath the specimen stage.

A compatible metallographic specimen is placed on the stage with its prepared observation surface facing the objective system.

The 6V / 30W halogen reflected Köhler illumination system directs light toward the specimen surface.

Because metallic and many industrial specimens are opaque, the microscope collects light reflected from the specimen rather than transmitted through it.

Differences in surface reflectivity and prepared microstructural features produce visible contrast.

The selected infinity plan achromatic objective collects reflected light and contributes to formation of the magnified image.

The eyepieces allow direct visual observation.

The trinocular port supports compatible camera attachment for digital documentation.

The mechanical stage enables controlled X-Y movement, while the coaxial focusing controls allow image sharpness to be adjusted.

Metallographic Observation Process

1. Specimen Preparation: Prepare a suitable metallographic specimen using the required laboratory method.

2. Specimen Placement: Position the specimen on the stage with the observation surface facing the inverted objective.

3. Illumination: Switch on the reflected-light illumination system.

4. Objective Selection: Select the required objective using the quintuple nosepiece.

5. Focusing: Adjust coarse and fine focus to obtain a clear image.

6. Illumination Adjustment: Adjust the iris diaphragm, field diaphragm and light intensity as required.

7. Stage Movement: Use the mechanical stage controls to examine different specimen regions.

8. Observation: Examine visible material features through the eyepieces.

9. Digital Documentation: Attach a compatible camera where required for image recording.

Magnification System

Standard calculated magnification: 100X, 200X and 500X.

Objective Lens Specifications

Mechanical Stage and Focusing System

Illumination and Filter System

Standard Accessories

Digital Imaging Compatibility

Microscope Compatibility and Usage

The KCX-170 Metallurgical Microscope is intended for examination of compatible prepared metallographic specimens and suitable opaque industrial materials.

It can be used in metallurgical laboratories, industrial inspection facilities, material science departments, engineering colleges and research institutions.

The microscope should be positioned on a stable laboratory bench.

A suitable specimen should be placed on the stage with its prepared observation surface facing the objective system.

The required objective should be selected according to the specimen and inspection requirements.

The reflected illumination system should be adjusted to provide suitable image contrast.

Coarse and fine focusing controls should be used carefully to obtain a clear image.

The mechanical stage allows controlled movement across the specimen surface.

A compatible camera may be connected to the trinocular port for digital documentation.

The microscope should be operated according to its final supplied technical configuration and applicable laboratory safety instructions.