Novel applications of rapid prototyping in gamma-ray and X-ray imaging

Novel applications of rapid prototyping in gamma-ray and X-ray imaging

Advances in 3D rapid-prototyping printers, 3D modeling software, and casting techniques allow for the fabrication of cost-effective, custom components in gamma-ray and x-ray imaging systems. Applications extend to new fabrication methods for custom collimators, pinholes, calibration and resolution p...

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Veröffentlicht in:2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC) 2009-10, Vol.2009, p.3322-3326
Hauptverfasser: Miller, B.W., Moore, J.W., Gehm, M.E., Furenlid, L.R., Barrett, H.H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Application software
Calibration
Casting
Collimators
Fabrication
Image resolution
Printers
Prototypes
Software prototyping
X-ray imaging
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Zusammenfassung:Advances in 3D rapid-prototyping printers, 3D modeling software, and casting techniques allow for the fabrication of cost-effective, custom components in gamma-ray and x-ray imaging systems. Applications extend to new fabrication methods for custom collimators, pinholes, calibration and resolution phantoms, mounting and shielding components, and imaging apertures. Details of the fabrication process for these components are presented, specifically the 3D printing process, cold casting with a tungsten epoxy, and lost-wax casting in platinum.
ISSN:1082-3654
1095-7863
2577-0829
DOI:10.1109/NSSMIC.2009.5401745