Metallography Microscopes and Sample Analysis

Polished cross-sections reveal grain structure, phases, inclusions, and heat-treatment effects that are essential for quality control, failure analysis, and research. Metallography workflows rely on consistent sample preparation, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching, followed by imaging under brightfield, darkfield, polarized light, or DIC. Solutions at Microscope.com support tasks ranging from measuring grain size and layer thickness to documenting welds, coatings, porosity, and microhardness indents. Compare magnification ranges, long-working-distance objectives, reflected light illumination, motorized or mechanical stages, and camera options that streamline repeatable imaging and reporting. Match optics and lighting to materials such as steels, alloys, ceramics, and composites. Build a setup that balances throughput and detail, backed by configurations designed for reproducible results in the lab, shop floor, or classroom.