The ALMICRO MM-5 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope represents a significant advancement over the upright MM-4 trinocular and MM-3 binocular metallurgical microscopes, specifically engineered for heavy, opaque, and large metal samples that are difficult to examine using conventional upright designs.

Unlike MM-3 and MM-4, which use upright reflected illumination, MM-5 features an inverted optical configuration, allowing specimens to be placed directly on a large, stable X–Y mechanical stage without cutting or surface repositioning. This makes MM-5 especially suitable for industrial components, metallurgical mounts, and bulk samples.

The microscope incorporates a precision coaxial coarse and fine focusing system mounted on ball-bearing guides, delivering smoother motion and greater control compared to earlier series. Horizontal bright-field illumination with centering provision, along with field and aperture diaphragms, ensures uniform reflected lighting across the specimen surface.

A built-in solid-state transformer provides stable illumination output, while the robust inverted base design enhances vibration resistance during high-magnification inspection. Compared to MM-4, MM-5 prioritizes sample handling efficiency and stability over camera integration, making it ideal for production and QA environments.

Key differences from MM-4 & MM-3

• Inverted metallurgical design for large and heavy samples

• Larger X–Y mechanical stage for industrial specimens

• Improved focus stability via ball-bearing motion system

• Optimized for routine inspection and quality control, rather than documentation

• Eliminates frequent sample repositioning required in upright models

Ideal for:
Metallurgical industries, foundries, heat-treatment plants, machine shops, and quality control laboratories requiring fast, stable, and repeatable inspection of large metal components.