In the process of jewelry making, every jewelry maker will have their own hand lined jewelry making tools. The stereo microscope is a lot of professional jewelry makers will use to the tool, can help them to carry out more delicate operation. So today, let's talk about the application of stereo microscope in the process of jewelry making!
What is a stereo microscope?
If you're new to jewelry making, then you probably won't even have much access to a stereo microscope in the early stages of making jewelry. However, at a later stage, if you want your jewelry making to improve, then a stereo microscope is definitely an essential tool for you! So, what exactly is a stereo microscope? Stereo microscope and other ordinary microscope and what is the difference?
Stereo microscopes are also considered a type of optical microscope, but because they have two light paths that are independent of each other, stereo microscopes are able to provide three-dimensional imaging that more closely resembles the picture we see with the naked eye. For this reason, stereo microscopes are many times called decimating microscopes.
Let's talk more about how a stereo microscope differs from other microscopes. As mentioned earlier, stereo microscopes have two independent optical paths, which is actually the biggest difference between stereo microscopes and ordinary microscopes. In addition, the magnification of stereo microscope is not very high, most of the stereo microscopes on the market have a magnification between 10x and 50x. Of course, there are other magnifications of stereo microscopes, such as Lakimi brand stereo microscopes with magnifications between 7x and 90x. Finally, stereo microscopes utilize light that is reflected from the object.
Stereo microscope in the jewelry making process
Detailed observation
In the process of jewelry making, the details can not be ignored, and it can even be said that the difference is not even a fraction of a mile. So this time it is very necessary to use stereo microscope to observe some details that we can't see with the naked eye, or it is hard to observe with the naked eye. For example, you can use a stereo microscope to observe whether the gemstone has flaws such as cracks or bubbles. After all, any imperfections on a gemstone could have a big impact on its value.
Jewelry processing
In many cases, jewelry processing can can be referred to as a very complicated thing. Take setting jewelry as an example, in jewelry setting, there is a kind of gemstone setting technique called micro-setting. Micro-setting is to use a lot of very small volume of small diamonds set in the surface of the metal, the distance between the diamonds is almost invisible, so at a glance is almost to see the metal. Therefore, it is necessary for the jeweler to use a stereoscopic microscope as an auxiliary tool.
Welding
The soldering of metals is also an important step in the process of making jewelry. So you may feel curious, why do you need to use stereo microscope in the process of welding? In fact, in the welding process, the accuracy of the welding position directly determines the welding result. Moreover, the soldering work in the process of jewelry making is more delicate compared with the ordinary soldering work. Therefore, using a stereo microscope can help you locate the soldering point more accurately.
Jewelry Repair
Stereo microscopes also play a very important role in damage assessment and repair of jewelry. Jewelry craftsmen can use stereomicroscope to observe the details of the jewelry, whether there are cracks, wear and tear. This allows the jeweler to make a general assessment of the extent of damage to the jewelry. Eventually, a general repair of the jewelry is done according to the actual situation.
What are the advantages of a stereo microscope?
1. Provides a different kind of 3D view
As mentioned above, the biggest difference between a stereo microscope and a regular microscope is that a stereo microscope is able to provide a different view. Since the three-dimensional picture is closer to what we can see with our naked eyes, it helps us to better analyze the shape and structure of an object. The 3D view is not only important for the jewelry making industry, but also when looking at biological samples.
2. Comparatively large working distance
Generally speaking, compared with ordinary microscopes, the working distance of stereo microscopes is larger, so it is good for observing objects of larger size. For example, jewelry, circuit boards or biological specimens. Moreover, there is no need to move the object into the field of view of the microscope when observing these objects.
3. Additional screens can be connected
There are stereo microscopes that can be connected to a digital electronic screen. This allows the operator to observe the imaging of the object directly from the screen. This makes it easier for the observer to observe and analyze the object. Furthermore, the images on the screen can be uploaded to an external connection. This is why stereo microscopes are also suitable for research, education and other industries.
4. Lower threshold for practical operation
Compared with microscopes used to observe cells, stereomicroscopes have a lower magnification and the samples observed do not require much processing, making it easy for people who have never used a microscope before to get started.
Overall, stereo microscopes are still very important for jewelry makers, which enable them to perform some more precise operations. If you are a jeweler, or a jewelry maker, and you want to buy a stereo microscope, welcome to visit our website, we provide a variety of high quality stereo microscopes for you to choose from! If you have any questions, you are also welcome to contact us!