UPRIGHT METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE KCX-204

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• 1. Upright Metallurgical Microscope Category
• The KCX-204 Upright Metallurgical Microscope is intended for material inspection and scientific laboratory applications, subject to confirmation of its metallurgical illumination configuration.
• 2. Infinity-Corrected Optical System
• The reference specifies an IP Series infinity-corrected optical arrangement.
• 3. DIN Plan Achromatic Objectives
• The microscope reference includes DIN Plan Achromatic objective lenses.
• 4. Antifungal Objective Treatment
• The specified objectives incorporate antifungal treatment.
• 5. Quintuple Reverse-Angle Nosepiece
• The microscope features a five-position reverse-angle objective nosepiece.
• 6. Ball-Bearing Nosepiece Mechanism
• The nosepiece incorporates a ball-bearing mechanism for objective selection.
• 7. 4X Plan Achromatic Objective
• The 4X objective has a specified numerical aperture of 0.10.
• 8. 10X Plan Achromatic Objective
• The 10X objective has a specified numerical aperture of 0.25.
• 9. 40X Spring-Loaded Objective
• The 40X objective has a numerical aperture of 0.65 and a spring-loaded design.
• 10. 100X Oil Immersion Objective
• The reference includes a 100X spring-loaded oil immersion objective with N.A. 1.25.
• 11. Multiple Objective Magnifications
• The reference optical configuration provides 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X objective magnifications.
• 12. Double-Layer Mechanical Stage
• The microscope incorporates a double-layer graduated rectangular stage.
• 13. 185 × 142 mm Stage
• The stage has specified dimensions of 185 × 142 mm.
• 14. 75 × 55 mm Stage Travel
• The stage supports 75 mm horizontal and 55 mm vertical cross travel.
• 15. Graduated Stage Arrangement
• The mechanical stage incorporates graduations for specimen positioning.
• 16. Ball-Bearing Coaxial Stage Controls
• The reference specifies ball-bearing coaxial stage movement controls.
• 17. Green LED Pointer
• The microscope reference includes a green LED pointer.
• 18. Adjustable Pointer Brightness
• The pointer brightness can be adjusted.
• 19. Swing Condenser
• The reference configuration includes a swing condenser.
• 20. 0.9/0.25 Condenser Numerical Aperture
• The condenser has specified N.A. settings of 0.9 and 0.25.
• 21. Aspheric Condenser Lens
• The condenser incorporates an aspheric lens.
• 22. Iris Diaphragm
• The microscope includes an iris diaphragm for illumination control.
• 23. Daylight Blue Filter
• The reference specifies a special daylight blue filter.
• 24. Köhler Illumination System
• The microscope incorporates a Köhler illumination arrangement.
• 25. External Halogen Illumination
• The reference specifies an external halogen light source.
• 26. 12V/50W Halogen Lamp
• The illumination system includes a 12V/50W halogen lamp.
• 27. Coaxial Coarse Focusing
• The microscope includes a coaxial coarse focusing mechanism.
• 28. Coaxial Fine Focusing
• The reference includes fine focusing for controlled image adjustment.
• 29. Low-Positioned Focusing Controls
• The focusing knobs are positioned low on the microscope body.
• 30. Focusing Tension Adjustment
• The focusing system incorporates tension control.
• 31. Refocusing Lock
• The microscope includes a refocusing lock.
• 32. Multihead Reference Configuration
• The supplied reference describes a multihead observation system intended for collaborative microscopy.
• 33. Collaborative Microscopy Applications
• A compatible multihead configuration can support shared observation during teaching and laboratory demonstrations.
• 34. Laboratory Training
• The optical configuration supports microscope operation and specimen observation training.
• 35. Scientific Research Observation
• The reference features support suitable scientific specimen examination.
• 36. Precision Stage Positioning
• The graduated mechanical stage supports controlled specimen movement.
• 37. Optical Magnification Demonstrations
• The objective system supports instruction in optical magnification.
• 38. Material Science Education
• The KCX-204 may support material science demonstrations when configured with suitable illumination and objectives.
• 39. Industrial Laboratory Evaluation
• The model may be evaluated for industrial material inspection after confirmation of its metallurgical optical system.
• 40. KC Scientific Works Metallurgical Microscope
• The KCX-204 Upright Metallurgical Microscope is presented under the KC SCIENTIFIC WORKS industrial and laboratory microscope range.

The Upright Metallurgical Microscope KCX-204 is intended for magnified observation of materials, laboratory specimens and suitable industrial samples.

The reference optical system uses infinity-corrected DIN Plan Achromatic objectives.

The quintuple reverse-angle nosepiece allows selection among compatible objective lenses.

The mechanical stage provides controlled movement of the specimen.

The coaxial focusing mechanism allows the operator to adjust image sharpness.

The Köhler illumination system provides controlled illumination in the specified reference configuration.

The swing condenser, iris diaphragm and daylight blue filter support transmitted-light illumination adjustment.

For metallurgical applications involving opaque metal specimens, a compatible reflected-light illumination system is generally required.

Such a reflected-light system is not specified in the supplied reference.

Accordingly, the KCX-204's actual suitability for metallography, polished metal sections and opaque industrial specimens must be established from its final technical configuration.

Applications

1. Metallurgical Education

The KCX-204 may support introductory metallurgical microscopy when equipped with suitable reflected-light optics.

2. Material Science Laboratories

The microscope may be used for appropriate material observation and training.

3. Industrial Quality Control

The model may support suitable visual inspection tasks after verification of its industrial optical configuration.

4. Engineering Colleges

The microscope can support instruction in optical microscopy and materials education.

5. University Research Laboratories

The KCX-204 may be evaluated for suitable academic research observation.

6. Mechanical Engineering Laboratories

The microscope may support educational inspection of prepared material specimens.

7. Metallography Training

A properly configured reflected-light system may be used for teaching metallographic examination.

8. Polished Metal Specimen Observation

Observation of polished opaque metal sections requires a suitable reflected-light configuration.

9. Microstructure Education

The KCX-204 may support microstructure demonstrations when fitted with appropriate optics.

10. Material Surface Examination

A compatible metallurgical optical system may support magnified surface observation.

11. Laboratory Training

The supplied optical reference supports training in microscope operation.

12. Scientific Demonstrations

The microscope may be used for demonstrations of objective selection and focusing.

13. Optical System Education

The reference supports instruction in infinity-corrected optical systems.

14. Precision Stage Movement Training

The mechanical stage supports practical specimen positioning exercises.

15. Objective Lens Comparison

The reference objective set allows demonstration of different objective magnifications.

16. Microscope Focusing Training

The KCX-204 supports instruction in coarse and fine focusing.

17. Laboratory Illumination Training

The reference Köhler system supports illumination adjustment demonstrations.

18. Collaborative Microscopy

The multihead reference configuration supports shared observation if that arrangement is supplied.

19. Industrial Research Education

The model may support suitable industrial microscopy teaching activities.

20. Scientific Laboratory Observation

The supplied optical and mechanical features support suitable microscope observation tasks.

Typical Specimens and Observations

Working Principle

The KCX-204 Upright Metallurgical Microscope is based on optical magnification using objective lenses and an observation system.

The reference configuration uses infinity-corrected Plan Achromatic objectives.

The objective collects light from the specimen and forms an image through the microscope's compatible tube-lens system.

The observation eyepiece magnifies the intermediate image for the viewer.

The quintuple nosepiece allows objective selection.

The mechanical stage positions the specimen.

The coarse and fine focusing system adjusts the relative position of the specimen and optical system.

The reference Köhler illumination system controls the illumination field.

For opaque metallurgical specimens, a reflected-light illuminator directs light through the objective onto the specimen surface. Reflected light then returns through the objective to form the observed image.

Because a reflected-light illuminator is not specified in the supplied reference, this metallurgical observation mode should be treated as a configuration requirement rather than a confirmed KCX-204 feature.

Basic Observation Procedure

The following procedure is intended for suitable non-clinical laboratory specimens.

1. Microscope Setup: Place the KCX-204 on a stable laboratory surface.

2. Optical Inspection: Check the objective lenses and observation components.

3. Illumination Verification: Confirm that the installed illumination system is suitable for the specimen.

4. Specimen Selection: Choose an appropriate prepared sample.

5. Specimen Placement: Position the sample on the mechanical stage.

6. Initial Objective Selection: Begin with the lowest appropriate objective magnification.

7. Illumination Adjustment: Adjust the installed light source.

8. Stage Positioning: Use the coaxial stage controls to locate the specimen area.

9. Coarse Focusing: Bring the specimen into initial focus.

10. Fine Focusing: Refine image sharpness.

11. Diaphragm Adjustment: Adjust the iris diaphragm where applicable.

12. Filter Selection: Use the daylight blue filter if appropriate for the installed transmitted-light system.

13. Higher Magnification: Select another compatible objective if required.

14. Refocusing: Adjust focus carefully after objective changes.

15. Specimen Examination: Record visible features.

16. Stage Movement: Examine additional specimen regions.

17. Observation Recording: Document relevant observations.

18. Completion: Return the microscope to a suitable resting position.

19. Illumination Shutdown: Switch off the light source.

20. Storage: Clean and protect the microscope after use.

Optical System and Objectives

The KCX-204 reference specifies an IP Series infinity-corrected optical system.

Objective Specifications

All listed objectives are described as antifungal treated.

Important: The 100X/1.25 oil immersion objective is typical of biological transmitted-light microscopy. It should not automatically be represented as a standard reflected-light metallurgical objective.

Magnification System

The reference provides 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X objectives.

The eyepiece magnification is not specified.

Total Visual Magnification = Objective Magnification × Eyepiece Magnification

Illustrative Magnification Table

If a compatible 10X eyepiece is used:

These values are examples only. A 10X eyepiece is not confirmed in the supplied KCX-204 reference.

Quintuple Reverse-Angle Nosepiece

The five-position nosepiece provides one additional position beyond the four listed objectives.

Mechanical Stage

The microscope reference includes a double-layer graduated rectangular mechanical stage.

Köhler Illumination System

The reference includes a Köhler illumination arrangement.

Köhler illumination is used to control illumination uniformity and the relationship between the illuminated field and optical aperture.

The supplied condenser arrangement indicates a transmitted-light configuration.

Condenser System

The condenser is relevant to the supplied transmitted-light reference configuration.

Coaxial Focusing System

The KCX-204 reference includes low-positioned coaxial coarse and fine focusing.

Green LED Pointer

The reference includes a green LED pointer with adjustable brightness.

Multihead Reference Configuration

The supplied reference describes a multihead microscope intended for collaborative viewing.

However, the KCX-204 product is named an upright metallurgical microscope, and the number of observation heads is not specified.

Metallurgical Configuration Requirements

For use as a fully specified upright metallurgical microscope, the following should be confirmed:

These are verification requirements, not confirmed standard KCX-204 specifications.

Educational and Laboratory Benefits

The KCX-204 Upright Metallurgical Microscope reference configuration supports:

• Infinity-corrected optical observation

• Objective magnification selection

• Precision mechanical stage positioning

• Coaxial focusing training

• Köhler illumination demonstrations

• Iris diaphragm adjustment

• Laboratory specimen observation

• Material science education

• Metallurgical microscopy familiarization

• Engineering laboratory training

• Optical system demonstrations

• Scientific research education

• Microscope operation training

• Precision specimen positioning

• Laboratory observation documentation

• Collaborative microscopy demonstrations when configured with multiple heads

Microscope Compatibility and Usage

The KCX-204 Upright Metallurgical Microscope should be configured according to the intended observation method.

For transmitted-light observation, compatible transparent specimens and the supplied condenser-based illumination arrangement may be used.

For opaque metallurgical specimens, an appropriate reflected-light illumination system and compatible objectives are required.

The mechanical stage should be used to position the specimen carefully.

The coaxial focusing mechanism should be adjusted without allowing an objective to contact the sample.

The 100X oil immersion objective should be used only with a compatible optical configuration and suitable specimen preparation.

The microscope should be cleaned and maintained according to its actual optical and mechanical components.