VX3 & 4K Digital Macro Inspection Microscopes

Microscópio metalográfico LECO VX3LECO VX3 metallography microscope, boom-mounted configurationLECO digital metallography microscope

Smart Imaging Without Limits

The Microscópio Estéreo VX3 and 4K Autofocus Digital System deliver powerful macro imaging for industrial and metallographic applications. The VX3 offers optical stereo zoom with true 3D depth perception and repeatable magnification, ideal for hands-on inspection. The 4K Autofocus provides ultra-high-definition digital imaging with autofocus, an expansive field of view, and built-in measurement tools—perfect for fast documentation and multi-user environments.

Together, they offer flexible solutions for surface analysis, failure investigation, and quality control.


Explore the LECO 4K Digital Microscope

LECO 4K Digital Micrscope image collage showing close-up of microscope, and set-up with sample

Continuous Focus and Optimized Imaging

The 4K Digital Microscope simplifies image capture with continuous autofocus and auto-exposure technology that automatically maintains image clarity and proper lighting conditions. Advanced focus-stacking capabilities bring uneven, textured, and three-dimensional surfaces into sharp focus, producing clear, detailed images across the entire sample. By eliminating manual adjustments, users can achieve high-quality results faster and with greater consistency.

A large metallography sample (US standard ruler for scale)

Large Sample Accommodation

Designed to overcome the size limitations of traditional microscopes, the 4K Digital Microscope is well suited for large, heavy, or irregularly shaped samples. Its expansive viewing area and removable camera provide the flexibility to inspect parts that may be difficult or impossible to evaluate using conventional microscopy systems. This expanded sample capacity opens new analytical opportunities while reducing the need for sectioning, repositioning, or specialized fixturing.

LECO digital metallography microscope

Integrated Imaging, Analysis, and Measurement

With powerful onboard processing and integrated software, the 4K Digital Microscope combines image capture, annotation, measurement, and data management within a single platform. Eliminating the need for an external computer simplifies workflow, reduces complexity, and minimizes the risk of data transfer errors. Users can move seamlessly from inspection and analysis to reporting and documentation, improving efficiency and productivity throughout the imaging process.


Zoom in on the LECO VX3 Stereo Microscope

Advanced Stereo Imaging Performance

The VX3 delivers detailed three-dimensional imaging through a powerful 6.7:1 zoom ratio, providing the flexibility to examine samples at a wide range of magnifications. True stereo optics create natural depth perception, making it easier to evaluate surface features such as fractures, wear patterns, tooling marks, and other topographical characteristics. This combination of magnification flexibility and depth awareness supports confident analysis across a variety of inspection applications.

Repeatable Magnification for Consistent Analysis

IIntegrated click-stop zoom positions allow users to return to predefined magnification settings with confidence and precision. This repeatability helps standardize inspections, improve measurement consistency, and ensure reliable comparisons between samples over time. Whether evaluating welds, defect dimensions, or surface features, users can achieve more consistent and reproducible results.

Metallography microscope optical zoom dial

Simultaneous Viewing and Digital Imaging

An integrated light splitter delivers images to both the eyepieces and an attached camera at the same time, eliminating the need to switch between viewing and image capture modes. Users can seamlessly capture photos or video while maintaining continuous visual observation, streamlining documentation, collaboration, training, and reporting workflows.

Sistema de câmera digital para microscópio metalográfico

Ergonomic Design for Large Sample Inspection 

The VX3 can be equipped with a robust 25-inch boom stand and horizontal slider that provide exceptional positioning flexibility for large, heavy, or irregularly shaped samples. Its durable construction and stable focusing mechanism help maintain image clarity during inspection, while the expanded range of motion allows users to easily evaluate challenging specimens without repositioning the sample. The result is a comfortable, efficient inspection experience and reliable imaging performance across a broad range of applications.

LECO VX3 metallography microscope, boom-mounted configuration


Analitos Essenciais


How LECO Macro Inspection Microscopes Work

LECO’s macro inspection solutions combine the strengths of both optical and digital microscopy to provide unmatched clarity, flexibility, and ease of use for surface evaluation. The VX3 Stereo Microscope delivers true optical depth perception and hands-on sample interaction, while the 4K Autofocus Digital Microscope offers fast, high-resolution imaging and effortless documentation. Together, they provide a complementary toolkit for quality control, failure analysis, and detailed surface characterization across a wide range of materials.

The VX3 Stereo Microscope uses a dual optical path to generate a true 3D stereoscopic view through its eyepieces, giving users exceptional depth perception for hands‑on inspection. Its 6.7:1 zoom ratio with click‑stop detents ensures repeatable, precise magnification adjustments, while the lengthy working distance accommodates larger or irregularly shaped samples. Designed for comfort and flexibility, the VX3 provides clear, natural visualization for surface assessment, rework, and detailed macro inspection tasks.

The 4K AutoFocus Digital Microscope is a complete digital imaging system that pairs a high‑resolution 4K camera with an electronic zoom lens to deliver crisp, real‑time images directly to a monitor. Continuous auto-focus and auto‑exposure simplify operation by maintaining sharpness and lighting without manual adjustments, and the integrated LED ring light ensures even illumination across the field of view. Onboard software supports measurement, annotation, and image capture, making the system ideal for rapid documentation, collaboration, and repeatable analysis.


Detalhes do Instrumento

Modelos

VX3 Stereo Zoom Microscope
4K Autofocus Imaging System

Comparação de Modelos

Feature / Capability
Microscópio Estéreo VX3
4K Autofocus Imaging System
Imaging Type
Stereo Zoom with 6.7:1 zoom ratio
All-digital, 4K imaging with monitor-based viewing
Magnification Range
6.7:1 (up to 180x with accessories)
1–18x optical zoom (effective digital magnification to 200x)
Field of View
2.4–109.3 mm (objective dependent)
up to 255mm field-of-view at 1x zoom
Sample Compatibility
Ideal for large, irregular, or mounted samples
Optimized for welds, fractures, and surface features
Illumination
LED ring light
LED ring light
Digital Integration
PAXcam and PAXIT compatible
Built-in software
Working Distance
26–287 mm (lens dependent)
Fixed, 250 mm
Ideal for
Depth perception, repeatable magnification
Exceptional image clarity, documentation quality
Laboratory Uses
Routine macro inspections, surface topography
Failure analysis, weld evaluation, high-detail imaging

Opções

LED Illumination
Micrômetros de Platina


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