Leica inverted metallographic microscope

The Leica fully functional inverted metallographic microscope with modular design can quickly and excellently complete all routine industrial daily observation and measurement tasks; High performance optical design provides sharp and clear bright field reflection, polarization, and fluorescence with high resolution and contrast effects. Suitable for observing large workpieces or samples and saving time, especially when customers need to conduct series observations and large-scale sample inspections.

Leica with modular designFully functional inverted metallographic microscopeCan quickly and excellently complete all routine industrial daily observation and measurement tasks; High performance optical design provides sharp and clear bright field reflection, polarization, and fluorescence with high resolution and contrast effects.

LeicaFully functional inverted metallographic microscopeDM ILM is suitable for observing large workpieces or samples and saving time, especially when customers need to conduct series observations and large-scale sample inspections.

Suitable for special applications

*The image acquisition and analysis software can support customers' special observation requirements for metallographic samples.

Six types of observation tubes to choose from

You can choose an Ergotub with adjustable viewing angles (0 ° to 35 ° adjustment range) that includes both ergonomic and human factors, making the observation work in front of the microscope very comfortable.

Built in power control system

The built-in 6V/35W halogen lamp source facilitates brightness adjustment while saving test desktop space.

Steel and non-ferrous metal industry

This is the classic application field of metallographic microscopes. For steel materials, grain size rating can be performed through metallographic microscopy to determine the influence of grain size on strength and toughness; Analyze the phase composition and observe the microstructure and distribution ratio of different phases such as pearlite, ferrite, martensite, etc; Assess the type and grade of non-metallic inclusions to evaluate the purity of molten steel; For cast iron materials, it is used to observe the morphology of graphite (such as spherical, flake, worm like) and determine the spheroidization rate of ductile iron or the strength grade of gray cast iron.

Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Industry

In the manufacturing industry, the reliability of core components is crucial. Metallographic microscope is commonly used to detect the depth and uniformity of the hardened layer formed after heat treatment (such as quenching, carburizing, tempering) of engine crankshafts, connecting rods, gears, bearings and other components; It is also possible to check for defects such as overheating, cracks, and lack of fusion in the welded joints, as well as evaluate the thickness and bonding quality of surface modified coatings (such as nitride layers and chrome layers).

Mechanical Processing and Mold Industry

Quality issues during mechanical processing are often related to micro defects in materials. Can be used to analyze carbide segregation, decarburization layer depth, and superheating structure of cutting tools and mold steel, thereby optimizing heat treatment processes; Perform fracture analysis on failed parts to determine the origin and propagation path of fatigue cracks, providing a basis for improving design or material selection.

Electronics and Semiconductor Industry

Although high-power scanning electron microscopes are commonly used in the electronics industry, metallographic microscopes are still irreplaceable in rapid detection. It can be used to check the coating thickness, via copper wall quality, and internal interlayer connection defects of printed circuit boards (PCBs); After slicing the semiconductor chip, observe the growth of welding microcracks and intermetallic compound layers (IMC); It can also be used to evaluate the grain structure and corrosion tendency of metal lead frames.

Research and development of new materials

In universities, research institutes, and enterprise R&D centers, metallographic microscopes are the fundamental tools for studying the microstructure of metals, ceramics, composite materials, and other materials. Researchers use it to observe the solidification structure, phase transformation process, and second phase precipitation behavior of alloys, or to quantitatively analyze the porosity, fiber distribution, and interfacial bonding state of new materials, providing intuitive basis for material design.

Failure Analysis and Quality Control

When industrial parts experience fracture, corrosion, wear, or early failure, metallographic microscopy is the first step in failure analysis. By comparing the microstructure of normal and failed areas, failure modes (such as intergranular fracture, overburning, corrosion pits, etc.) can be determined, and anomalies in the process can be traced (such as overheating, decarburization, insufficient tempering), thereby clarifying responsibilities and providing improvement measures. At the same time, on the production line, it also serves as a routine quality control method, conducting spot checks on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products to ensure that the organizational performance meets standards.