Inverted Metallurgical Microscope

XIM400 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope

Name: XIM400 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope
Brand: AMADA Microscope

The XIM400 is an inverted metallurgical microscope with a trinocular head inclined at 30°, designed for observing polished metal surfaces, thin sections, and semiconductor wafers.

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XIM400 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope

Product Overview

The XIM400 is an inverted metallurgical microscope with a trinocular head inclined at 30°, designed for observing polished metal surfaces, thin sections, and semiconductor wafers. It uses infinite plan achromatic objectives from 4x to 100x with Kohler illumination and a halogen lamp, enabling high-contrast imaging of microstructures. The coaxial coarse and fine focusing system allows precise depth control, while the optional mechanical stages provide stable sample positioning.

Optical systemInfinite Plan Achromatic
HeadTrinocular, inclined 30°
Interpupillary adjustment48-75mm
EyepieceEW10x/20
Objective magnification4x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 50x, 100x
Objective NA0.1, 0.12, 0.25, 0.40, 0.60, 0.75, 0.80

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Key Benefits

Trinocular head inclined at 30° improves ergonomics for long inspection sessions
Infinite plan achromatic objectives deliver flat field imaging across magnification range
Kohler illumination with filter set enhances contrast and reduces glare on reflective surfaces
Coaxial coarse and fine focus with 37.7mm coarse stroke per rotation enables smooth depth adjustment
Optional mechanical stages allow precise X-Y movement of samples without repositioning the head

Application Scenarios

Inspection of polished metal cross-sections in heat-treatment quality control
Microstructure analysis of castings, welds and forged components under 4x to 100x magnification
Semiconductor wafer surface inspection for defects or layer uniformity
Thin section examination in metallurgy labs where sample orientation must remain fixed
Documentation of microstructural features using a camera attached via C-mount adapter

Who It Is For

Metallurgy and foundry quality control labs
Heat-treatment and failure analysis departments
Semiconductor and microelectronics inspection lines
Materials science research labs
University teaching labs in materials engineering

Problems It Solves

Fixed head microscopes force operators to bend or strain during long inspection sessions
Non-infinite optical systems cause field curvature at higher magnifications, making measurement difficult
Poor illumination on reflective surfaces leads to glare and reduced contrast in microstructure images
Manual sample positioning requires constant recentering and increases inspection time
Lack of camera compatibility forces separate purchase of a C-mount adapter and camera

Technical Features

Inverted optical design for observing thick or large samples from below
Trinocular head inclined at 30° for comfortable viewing and camera attachment
Interpupillary adjustment 48-75mm for user-specific eye spacing
Infinite plan achromatic objectives with 4x to 100x magnification and specified numerical apertures
Kohler illumination with 6V/30W halogen lamp and filter set (blue, yellow, green, ground glass)
Quintuple nosepiece for quick objective switching
Coaxial coarse and fine focusing with 37.7mm coarse stroke and 0.2mm fine stroke per rotation
Double layer mechanical stage (226x178mm) with 50x50mm moving range for precise sample positioning
Optional attachable mechanical stage with X-Y coaxial control and 120x78mm moving range
Photo attachment and video adapter with C-mount for camera integration

Specifications

Optical system	Infinite Plan Achromatic
Head	Trinocular, inclined 30°
Interpupillary adjustment	48-75mm
Eyepiece	EW10x/20
Objective magnification	4x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 50x, 100x
Objective NA	0.1, 0.12, 0.25, 0.40, 0.60, 0.75, 0.80
Nosepiece	Quintuple
Stage	Plain stage, optional attachable mechanical stage (120x78mm), optional double layer mechanical stage (226x178mm)
Focusing system	Coaxial coarse and fine adjustment
Coarse stroke	37.7mm per rotation
Fine stroke	0.2mm per rotation
Illumination	Kohler, halogen lamp 6V/30W
Filters	Blue, Yellow, Green, Ground Glass
Polarization attachment	Optional
Photo attachment	Optional
Video adapter	C-mount
Standard outfit	Yes
Optional accessories	Attachable mechanical stage, double layer mechanical stage, polarization attachment, photo attachment, video adapter

Specifications are taken from the AMADA product data for this item. Confirm critical dimensions with us in writing before ordering.

Customization Options

Trinocular head with optional polarization or photo attachment
Choice between plain stage, attachable mechanical stage (120x78mm), or double layer mechanical stage (226x178mm)
Addition of C-mount video adapter for camera integration
Selection of objective set from 4x to 100x with specified NA values
Configuration of stage and focusing system based on sample size and inspection workflow

Comparison With Other Options

XIM400 without mechanical stage	The standard XIM400 has a plain stage; adding the mechanical stage improves sample positioning accuracy and reduces manual recentering during inspection.
XIM400 with binocular head	The trinocular head allows camera attachment and simultaneous viewing; the binocular version does not support external imaging devices.
XIM400 with fixed focus	The XIM400 has coaxial coarse and fine focus; a fixed focus model would require manual sample height adjustment and lacks precision control.

Use Guide

Adjust the interpupillary distance between 48mm and 75mm before focusing to ensure a single merged image
Start focusing at the lowest magnification objective and move up to higher magnifications to maintain focus across the range
Use the Kohler illumination filters (blue, yellow, green) to optimize contrast for different sample types
For high-magnification work, use the fine focus knob in small increments to avoid overshooting the focal plane
Attach the C-mount video adapter to the trinocular port when connecting a digital camera for documentation