​OKN177

About the Instrument

The KERN OKN 177 is a professional, high-quality trinocular metallurgical microscope designed for material testing, surface inspection, and metallography in industrial, laboratory, and research settings. It is part of the KERN OKN-1 series known for its robust construction, infinity-corrected optics, and precise, versatile performance.

Measurements & Analysis

•  Metallography & Grain Size Analysis: Measuring grain boundaries, phases, and crystalline structures of polished metal sections(e.g., evaluating steel tempering or aluminum grain elongation).
  
  
• Damage & Failure Analysis (Forensics): Examining fracture surfaces, micro-cracks, mechanical wear patterns, and fatigue zones in structural components.
• Microelectronics Inspection: Surveying silicon wafers, trace depths, component solder joints, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) for microscopic geometric errors.
• Material Science R&D: Documenting the surface behavior of advanced ceramics, specialized industrial plastics, and surface-treated coatings.
  

Applications