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FEATURE A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 5 1 and assuming the goal is a smooth outer surface, then no sample preparation is required. The DSX1000 digital micro- scope can perform both inspections with no modifications or addition of manual components. Sample prep could range from none, to cutting, mounting, fine polishing, and etching of the sample. The DSX1000 digital microscope has a tilting frame, extend- ed focus imaging, and multiple illumination techniques, which means that regardless of the sample and level of 10 TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT Objective lens 5x Objective lens 10x Objective lens 20x Fig. 2 — Differential interference microscopy shows the metal structure crystallization of a nondefective part. Fig. 3 — Differential interference microscopy shows dendrites, or an abnormal crystallization. preparation, the sample can still be reliably inspected. This removes the onus from the operator to ensure the polished sample is perfectly flat, saving significant time. ~HTPro For more information: Frank Lafleur, senior product man- ager, RVI and industrial microscopy, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, 110 Magellan Circle, Webster, TX 77598, 832.243.7914, frank.lafleur@olympus.com, olympus-ims. com. Objective lens 5x Objective lens 10x Objective lens 20x Interested in advertising with the ASMHeat Treating Society? Contact Kelly “KJ” Johanns at kelly.johanns@asminternational.org. 13