Differences Between Upright and Inverted Operation of Metallurgical Microscopes
Differences Between Upright and Inverted Metallurgical Microscopes
Since both are metallurgical microscopes, what exactly is the difference between inverted and upright models?Today, with the help of the laboratory at Ningbo Ouyi Testing Instrument Co., Ltd., we will explore these differences.
Inverted Metallurgical Microscope
It is mainly used for the research and analysis of microstructures of various metals and alloys, casting quality, and phase structures after heat treatment.It is an essential instrument for metallographic research.Because the observation surface of the specimen is inverted, there is no height restriction, and only one flat observation surface needs to be prepared on the specimen.For this reason, it is widely used in factory laboratories, research institutions, and university teaching.
In other industries such as electronic products, thin films, and coatings, specimens can be made using cold mounting materials and placed directly on the stage upside down for easy observation due to the transparency of the mounting material.
A camera can be easily connected to a monitor and computer for real-time, static, and dynamic image observation, storage, editing, and printing.Combined with various software packages, it can meet professional requirements in metallographic analysis, measurement, and interactive teaching.
Upright Metallurgical Microscope
It has the same basic functions as the inverted metallurgical microscope.In addition to analyzing and identifying metal specimens with a height of 20–30 mm, it is more widely used for transparent, translucent, or opaque materials because it conforms to normal viewing habits.
It delivers excellent imaging for observation targets between 3 μm and 20 μm, such as surface structures and traces of cermets, electronic chips, printed circuits, LCD substrates, thin films, fibers, granular materials, and coatings.
Its imaging system can be conveniently connected to a monitor and computer for real-time, static, and dynamic image observation, storage, editing, and printing.Combined with various software, it satisfies more professional needs in metallography, measurement, and interactive teaching.
