2 Axis Movement
Having movement horizontally and vertically
Vernier reading precise to 0.01 mm
Detailed Travelling Microscope (KG-069A) Specifications: Type: Travelling microscope, 2-axis (X-Y). Movement: Horizontal (X-axis) and Vertical (Y-axis) movement via precision rack and pinion mechanisms. Measuring Range: Typically 10-15 cm on both axes. Vernier Scale: Resolution of 0.01 mm (10 microns). Microscope: Compound microscope with crosshair or scale eyepiece. Focusing: Rack and pinion focusing on the microscope tube. Illumination: May have a built-in or external lamp for illuminating the scale or specimen. Stage: A small, fixed stage for holding the object or scale being measured. Base: Heavy, cast iron or metal base for stability. Construction: Precision-machined metal components. Accessories: May include a metal scale, object clips, and a dust cover. Application: Measuring distances, diameters, refractive indices, and small displacements.
Micron's KG-069A is a precision measuring instrument known as a travelling microscope. It is designed for the accurate measurement of small distances and dimensions in a laboratory or industrial setting. This model features a 2-axis movement system, allowing for precise positioning and measurement along the horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) axes. This instrument is widely considered one of the best travelling microscopes for educational physics and engineering labs.
The KG-069A provides movement horizontally and vertically, enabling the user to measure the coordinates of a point or the distance between two points. The key feature is its vernier scale, which is precise to 0.01 mm (10 microns), allowing for highly accurate measurements. This level of precision makes it one of the best tools for experiments involving refractive index, small-scale displacements, and dimensional analysis. The microscope is typically used to view a fine scale or a target, and the position is read from the vernier scales. Micron has designed this model for durability and ease of use, with smooth rack and pinion mechanisms for movement and focusing. For undergraduate physics laboratories, this is a top rated instrument for teaching the principles of precise measurement.
The dual-axis movement system allows students and professionals to perform both horizontal and vertical measurements with confidence, helping them analyze fine specimen positions, displacement patterns, and optical alignment tasks with exceptional control. Its precision vernier reading system supports advanced measurement exercises in optics, mechanics, and material science, where even slight positional changes can significantly affect results. This makes it one of the best precision instruments for laboratory-based practical experiments and technical training applications.
With its robust construction, precise measuring capability, and user-friendly mechanical design, Micron's KG-069A stands out as a highly practical and effective travelling microscope for scientific and technical environments. It combines accuracy, stability, and ease of operation in a compact system that supports both educational and analytical work. For colleges, universities, engineering labs, and research institutions, this is a top rated and highly dependable instrument for advanced precision measurement and laboratory experimentation.
2-Axis Precision Movement: The travelling microscope features precise horizontal and vertical movement via smooth rack and pinion mechanisms, allowing for accurate positioning.
High-Resolution Vernier Scale: Equipped with vernier scales that provide a precise reading of 0.01 mm (10 microns), enabling highly accurate dimensional measurements.
Educational and Laboratory Staple: An essential instrument for undergraduate physics and engineering labs for experiments in optics, mechanics, and metrology.
Rack and Pinion Focusing: The microscope tube itself focuses via a separate rack and pinion, allowing for clear viewing of the target or scale being measured.
Heavy, Stable Base: Constructed with a heavy cast iron or metal base to minimize vibrations and ensure measurement stability and repeatability.
Compound Microscope Head: Features a compound microscope head with a crosshair or scale eyepiece for precise alignment with measurement targets.
Versatile Measurement Capability: Ideal for measuring small distances, diameters, the refractive index of liquids, and small-scale displacements in a variety of experiments.
Durable Precision Construction: Built with precision-machined metal components designed to maintain accuracy and withstand regular use in a teaching laboratory.
Physics Laboratory Experiments: Used to measure the refractive index of liquids, determine the wavelength of light, and study the properties of lenses and mirrors.
Dimensional Measurement of Small Objects: Ideal for precisely measuring the diameter of a wire, the thickness of a thin sheet, or the dimensions of a small mechanical part.
Engineering and Metrology Labs: Employed for teaching the fundamentals of precise measurement, calibration of scales, and general metrology principles.
Optics Experiments: Used to measure the positions of real and virtual images formed by lenses and mirrors, and to determine focal lengths.
Material Science and Quality Control: Can be used in basic QC for measuring small features on materials or components where high precision is required.
Expansion and Contraction Studies: Used to measure the small changes in length of a material due to thermal expansion or contraction.
Determining the Height of a Liquid Column: In capillary rise experiments, the travelling microscope is used to precisely measure the height of the liquid column.
