Infinite Optical System
Binocular Head Inclined at 30°, Interpupilary Distance 48-75mm
Nosepiece: Quadruple Ball Bearing type Nosepiece
Condenser: Abbe Condensor NA 1.25
Attachable Mechanical Stage, XY Coaxial Control
Coaxial Coarse and Fine Adjustment
Halogen Lamp Reflected Illumination 6V/30W
Filters: 5 Hole filter unit Blue, Green, Amber, Grey, Empty
Detailed Metallurgical Specifications: Model: Cresta ZS 50i-MET (Inverted). Infinite optical system for flat, high-resolution images. Binocular head (Siedentopf type), 30-degree inclined, 360-degree rotatable, 48-75mm interpupillary distance, ±5 diopter. Quadruple ball-bearing nosepiece, reversed inward. Abbe condenser N.A. 1.25 for transmitted light. Attachable mechanical stage, low-positioned coaxial X-Y controls. Coaxial coarse (40mm) and fine (2mm, 0.002mm) focusing. Reflected Light Illumination: Halogen lamp 6V/30W with variable intensity, built-in in the base. Illumination system includes a field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm for Köhler illumination. 5-Hole filter unit with Blue, Green, Amber, Grey, and empty positions. Objectives: Plan achromatic objectives (e.g., 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X) are recommended and can be selected. The body is cast iron with a stipple grey, chemical-resistant finish. Weight is approximately 12 kg.
A metallurgical microscope with an exceptional lightning orientation microscope which is used to view opaque objects. It is a high power microscope manufactured to identify, inspect and measure solid specimens.
These microscopes are manufactured on the principle of reflected light microscopy and makes viewing of the objects though which light cannot pass easier.
Micron's Cresta ZS 50i-MET is a high-performance inverted metallurgical microscope designed for the examination of opaque specimens such as metals, ceramics, and minerals. It utilizes an infinite optical system and reflected light illumination to provide high-contrast, high-resolution images of polished and etched samples. This model is widely regarded as one of the best metallurgical microscopes for materials science laboratories and industrial quality control. The binocular head is inclined at 30 degrees for comfortable viewing. The quadruple ball-bearing nosepiece holds a range of plan objectives. Metallurgical microscope manufacturers have a strong hold in the market as these are the most important tools for a metallurgist which makes viewing alloys and metals precise. A key feature for metallography is the attachable mechanical stage with X-Y coaxial control, allowing for systematic scanning of a sample's surface.
Micron has equipped this model with a halogen lamp (6V/30W) for reflected illumination, providing the bright, even light required for examining metallic microstructures. For quality assurance labs in the automotive or aerospace industries seeking a top rated metallurgical microscope, the Cresta ZS 50i-MET is an exceptional tool. The 5-hole filter unit (Blue, Green, Amber, Grey, Empty) allows the user to optimize contrast for different types of samples.
Reflected Light Metallurgical Design: Specifically designed for reflected light microscopy, allowing for the high-contrast, high-resolution examination of opaque materials like metals, ceramics, and minerals.
Inverted Optical Configuration: The inverted design allows for easy placement of large, heavy, or irregularly shaped samples directly on the stage without complex preparation.
Halogen Reflected Illumination: Equipped with a 6V/30W halogen lamp for bright, even, and color-accurate illumination of sample surfaces, ideal for revealing microstructures.
5-Hole Filter Unit: Includes a filter unit with Blue, Green, Amber, Grey, and empty positions, allowing the user to enhance contrast for different sample types and applications.
Infinite Optical System: Provides superior image flatness and clarity across the entire field of view, essential for capturing sharp images of microstructures for grain size analysis.
Quadruple Ball-Bearing Nosepiece: The reversed inward, ball-bearing nosepiece allows for smooth, precise objective changes and provides more working space on the stage.
Coaxial Coarse and Fine Focusing: The coaxial focusing mechanism with fine division of 0.002mm provides the precision needed to focus on the exact plane of an etched metal surface.
Attachable Mechanical Stage: The low-positioned, X-Y coaxial mechanical stage allows for systematic, precise scanning of the entire sample surface for comprehensive analysis.
Metallography and Material Science: Essential for examining the microstructure of metals and alloys, including grain size analysis, phase identification, and assessment of heat treatments.
Failure Analysis and Quality Control: Used to investigate the cause of material failures in manufacturing, such as fractures, cracks, and corrosion, by examining the microstructure.
Quality Assurance in Automotive/Aerospace: Critical for inspecting incoming materials, verifying heat treatment processes, and ensuring the quality of critical components.
Ceramics and Composites Analysis: Suitable for studying the microstructure of ceramics, cermets, and composite materials, including porosity, grain boundaries, and fiber distribution.
Geology and Mineralogy: Can be used in reflected light mode to examine opaque minerals and ores, identifying their textures and associations.
Electronics and Semiconductor Inspection: Used for inspecting solder joints, bond pads, and the surface of silicon wafers and other electronic components.
Research and Development in Materials: An indispensable tool for R&D labs developing new alloys, ceramics, and other materials, allowing for detailed microstructural characterization.
