Engravers Microscopes

Stereo Microscopes for Engravers: Precision Tool For Precision Work

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:57:27 +0000

Engravers have the tedious task of intricately designing items to specifically achieve the artwork that their clients desire. However, due to the eye-straining and fatiguing work, engravers need specialized tools to aid them in engraving designs. Stereo microscopes for engravers are the best tools of the trade.

Previously, engravers use hand-held lens to magnify their work. But hand-held lenses often have small visual areas as the magnification increases, which is not ideal for engraving of any sorts. (more…)

Parts for Your Basic Tools: Stereo Microscope Accessories

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:56:24 +0000

Any student of the sciences and engineering will tell you that a stereo microscope is important for their individual basic research needs. Students in the life sciences need to work both in the laboratory and the field, and they sometimes need a stereo microscope in order to carry out basic dissection or examination of specimens. Students in the fields of engineering need the stereo microscope to carry out work on their engraving, circuit board fabrication and repair, and mineral examination work. In both these cases, stereo microscope accessories are of great importance. (more…)

Carving Greatness In: Coin Engraving Techniques

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:55:53 +0000

Have you ever looked at a coin and wondered who designed it, and why it had to be designed that way? Have you ever wondered how much time it took to place the individual ridges in, to create the eyebrows and cheekbones of the face in relief, to put the individual dates and words in? If you have an eye for these details, then you might want to know more about the coin engraving techniques that are in use today.

Avid coin collectors will tell you that the coins in circulation today are not as prized as the coins that never make it to the market. Some coins are especially minted, carved, created, or engraved to commemorate special occasions, such as the centennial of a country’s independence, the birthday of a reigning monarch, or the birth of a new heir to royalty. Other coins are the products of mistakes: they can contain misspellings, they may have been minted carelessly, or they may be stamped with wrong dates or images. (more…)

Years of Working With Metal: Coin Engraving History

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:55:24 +0000

Coin engraving is not only a craft, but an art as well. The coins resting in our pockets and tucked away in our wallets are backed by years of coin engraving history, where wars were fought for metals and kingdoms reigned because of loads of mighty money. You may not be aware of it, but you could be taking that humble penny for granted: each etch and groove of that coin has been monitored in every step of the design process, and each corner and ridge of that coin has been planned by artisans who want to put grace into their work, as well as security experts who want to make sure that coins are not so easily copied. (more…)

For Micro Metal Work: Coin Engraver’s Microscopes

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:54:54 +0000

Coin engraving is an art that can turn ordinary cuts of metal into valuable pieces of money. Today, coin engraving is considered a skill, and engraved coins are prized pieces not only for coin collectors, but for people who wish to commemorate special occasions as well. In the old days, coin engraving was done entirely by hand, with the occasional help of a magnifying glass. Today, coin engraving can be more precise and accurate, thanks to the help of coin engraver’s microscopes.

Not all coins are minted to be circulated and traded as money. In some countries, special occasions such as the crowning of a new king, the wedding of a celebrated politician, or the inauguration of a new leader are marked by the creation of hand-engraved coins. In both these cases, a coin engraver’s microscope is needed to not only create the engraving, but to inspect the coin molds as well. (more…)