Description
The MT7000H Series Halogen Binocular Brightfield Metallurgical Microscope is a precision-designed upright system built for high-performance material inspection. Equipped with Meiji Techno’s advanced ICOS™ Infinity Corrected Optical System, it delivers sharp, consistent images ideal for metallography, quality control, and failure analysis. Its ergonomic Siedentopf binocular head, widefield eyepieces, and included Plan Epi objectives (5×, 10×, 20×, 50×) provide comfortable operation and outstanding optical clarity at multiple magnifications. With a durable ceramic-coated stage, smooth X-Y travel, and a robust Japanese-built frame, the MT7000 offers reliability and precision for demanding industrial and academic environments.
Featuring a 6V/30W halogen Koehler illumination system optimized for reflected-light brightfield observation, the MT7000 ensures accurate visualization of metals, polished surfaces, and treated materials. The package includes essential accessories such as filters, eyeshields, dust cover, and warranty card, with optional upgrades like a trinocular head, ergonomic viewing head, and digital imaging attachments. Designed for versatility, stability, and long-term use, the MT7000 Series integrates premium optics, user-friendly controls, and exceptional craftsmanship—making it an excellent choice for metallurgical laboratories seeking dependable and high-quality reflected-light microscopy.
How MT7000H Metallurgical Brightfield Microscopes Are Used in Industry
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Quality Control (QC): Inspect metals and manufactured components for defects, grain size, inclusions, cracks, and surface irregularities.
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Production Line Verification: Ensure materials and parts meet engineering standards before assembly or shipment.
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Failure Analysis: Investigate broken, worn, or malfunctioning parts to determine causes such as fatigue, corrosion, improper heat treatment, or stress points.
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Welding & Machining Assessment: Evaluate weld penetration, heat-affected zones, surface finishing, tool marks, and machining accuracy.
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Coatings & Surface Treatment Inspection: Analyze thickness, uniformity, and adhesion of coatings such as plating, anodizing, powder coating, or thin films.
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R&D and Materials Engineering: Support research teams developing new alloys, composites, and advanced materials.
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Documentation for Compliance: Capture images and reports required for certifications, audits, and customer specifications.
How MT7000H Metallurgical Brightfield Microscopes Are Used in Education
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Materials Science Training: Teach students how to identify grain structures, phases, and microstructural features of metals.
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Hands-on Laboratory Sessions: Allow students to prepare samples, polish surfaces, and observe microstructures directly under reflected light.
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Failure Case Studies: Demonstrate real-world examples of fatigue, corrosion, cracking, and improper heat treatment.
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Research Projects: Support undergraduate and graduate research involving metallurgy, engineering, and material characterization.
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Demonstrating Industrial Processes: Help students understand how heat treating, forging, casting, and machining affect metal microstructures.
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Skill Development for Engineering Careers: Prepare students for roles in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, quality assurance, and R&D by training them on industry-standard tools.
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Digital Learning & Reporting: Enable students to capture images, annotate micrographs, and produce lab reports using attached digital cameras.
The MT7000 Series features include:
- Computer Aided Design
- Ergonomically positioned controls
- Comfortable Siedentopf viewing head
- 30W Vertical Koehler Illuminator with auto sensing power supply
- Brightfield observation mode
- Optional Ergonomic binocular viewing head available
• MT7000H: Binocular Compound Metallurgical Microscope with 6V 30W Halogen Koehler Incident (Reflected) light observation and Infinity Corrected Optical System
Includes:
VIEWING HEADS
Model MA815 is the Siedentopf-type binocular head and Model MA816 is the trinocular head for camera integration. Each head has the eyetubes inclined at 30° with the left eyetube having graduated diopter settings. The interpupillary distance is adjustable between 53mm – 75mm. An 80/20 beamsplitter for the trinocular tube can be engaged for photo work. The optional Ergonomic Viewing Head has the inclination adjustable from 10 to 50 degrees to fit any size user.
• MA815: Binocular head-Siedentopf type, Interpupillary Diameter adjustment 53mm to 75mm, graduated diopter on left eyetube (30.0mm I.D.eyetube). Inclined at 30 degrees
EYEPIECES
10X Super Widefield High Eyepoint eyepieces F.N.22 are standard, and 15X and 20X eyepieces are available as an option. A Super Widefield High Eyepoint 10X focusable eyepiece that accepts 25mm reticules is also available.
• MA817 (x 2): SWH10X Widefield high eyepoint eyepiece, Field No. 22, tube O.D. 30.0 mm
OBJECTIVES
Meiji Techno offers an assortment of Plan Epi Infinity Corrected objectives for Brightfield work. The smooth-operating, ball bearing mounted, quintuple nosepiece provides effortless objective changes.
• MA870: Plan Epi Objective 5X, N.A.0.10, W.D. 20.0 mm, F.N.24
• MA871: Plan Epi Objective 10X, N.A. 0.25, W.D. 7.48 mm, F.N. 24
• MA872: Plan Epi Objective 20X, N.A. 0.40, W.D. 5.20 mm, F.N. 24
• MA873: Plan Epi Objective 50X, N.A. 0.75, W.D. 0.38 mm, F.N. 24
ILLUMINATION
Powerful 30 watt halogen illumination provides enhanced image quality and brightness for the observation of metallurgical specimens.
• MA927: Vertical Koehler illuminator, 6V 30W Halogen lamp, with clear blue, clear green, N.D.50 neutral density filter and polarizing filters in metal mounts, 100V-240V (Powered by transformer built into MT7000 Series stand)
• MA475/05: Blue clear filter, 19.5mm diameter filter in metal mount, fits 25mm filter slot (1)
• MA476: Green clear filter, 19.5mm diameter in metal mount, fits 25mm filter slot (1) (Included in all halogen models) 
• MA774: N.D.50 neutral density filter, 19.5 mm diameter filter in metal mount, fits 25 mm filter slot (1)
• MA497: Polarizing filter, 19.5mm diameter filter in metal mount, fits 25mm filter slot (1)
• MA326: 6V 30W Halogen lamp (Factory Installed)
• MA327: 3 Amp Fuse for Halogen illuminator (Factory Installed)
STAGE
Ceramic coated left or right-handed, flat top stage measures 191mm x 126mm with x-y travel: 100mm(X) x 100mm(Y). Ergonomically positioned coaxial drop down controls.
• MA941: Ceramic coated flat-top stage, 191mm X 126 mm, 100mm X 100mm X-Y movement, with right hand drop-down coaxial controls
• MA809/10: Removable AC electric cord with plug for 115V Models
• MA906 (x 2): Rubber Eyeshield for MA817 SWH10X eyepiece
• MA701/05: Dust cover for all MT7000 Series microscope
• Manual: Meiji Techno America MT7000 Manual
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty Card
Product Information:
• Manufactured: 100% MADE IN JAPAN
• Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Customer Support: 1-(800) 832-0060 (U.S.A Based)
Package Information:
• Weight: 30.8 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Box Size: 16 x 14 x 21 inches
• Footprint: 263mm (D) x 176mm (W)
• Binocular head typeB 424.5 mm(D) x 471mm (H) x 210mm(W) (8.5kg)( 30.8 lbs)
• Trinocular head type: 424.5 mm(D) x 526mm(H) x 210mm(W) (9.2kg)( 33.35 lbs)
• Binocular Ergonomic head type: 424.5 mm(D) x 471mm (H) x 210mm(W) (8.5kg)( 30.8 lbs)
• Trinocular Ergonomic head type: 424.5 mm(D) x 550mm(H) x 210mm(W) (9.6kg)( 35.00 lbs)
PHOTOMICROGRAPHY
Meiji Techno offers a broad range of digital video cameras which offers excellent sensitivity, high resolution and a wide dynamic range for the most demanding brightfield and darkfield microscopy applications including clinical pathology and cytology, life sciences and geology. Some models has included software, that can preview and capture still shots and live videos to a PC or Mac with USB port or HDMI connectivity.
OPTIONAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES
| CAMERAS (OPTIONAL) | |||||
| Model | HD1000-LITE | HD1500T | HD1500MET | HD1500MET-AF | HD4500K |
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| Type | HDMI/USB 2.0 | HDMI/USB 2.0Basic Measurement Features | HDMI/USB 2.0Metrics Measurement Features | HDMI/USB 2.0Auto-focusing/Z stack & stitching | HDMI/USB/SD/LAN/WiFi |
| Version | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| Mega Pixels | 5MP | 2-6MP | 2-6MP | 2-6MP | 8MP |
| Resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3840 x 2160 |
| Frame Rate (FPS) | 15fps by HDMI15fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI |
| Sensor | 1/2.5″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/1.8’’ CMOS |
| C-mount | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X |
| CAMERAS WITH MONITORS (OPTIONAL) | |||||
| Model | HD1000-LITE-M | HD1500TM | HD1500MET-M | HD1500MET-M-AF | HD4500K-M |
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| Type | HDMI/USB 2.0 | HDMI/USB 2.0Basic Measurement Features | HDMI/USB 2.0Metrics Measurement Features | HDMI/USB 2.0Auto-focusing/Z stack & stitching | HDMI/USB/SD/LAN/WiFi |
| Monitor Size | 11.8″ | 11.8″ | 11.8″ | 11.8″ | 13.3” |
| Version | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| Mega Pixels | 5MP | 2-6MP | 2-6MP | 2-6MP | 8MP |
| Resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3264 x 1840 Static1920 x 1080 Dynamic | 3840 x 2160 |
| Frame Rate (FPS) | 15fps by HDMI15fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 60fps by HDMI30fps by USB 2.0 | 30fps by HDMI30fps by USB |
| Sensor | 1/2.5″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/2.8″ CMOS | 1/1.8” CMOS |
| C-mount | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X | 0.3X |
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