The Many Types of X-Ray Machines and All Require Regular Calibration
Who knew there were so many uses for X-ray machines? I am sure more can be added to this list but just consider this diverse use and the need for regular documented calibration on each and every x-ray machine in use.
Dental Imaging / Medical Imaging
- Radiography – Plain X-rays of specific body parts
- Computed Tomography (CT Scan or CAT Scan) – whole body scan
- Mammogram –examines breast tissue for abnormalities
- Angiogram – examines arteries, veins, and organs in the body for blocks or abnormalities
- Fluoroscopy – views the movement through the body of contrast agents such as barium
Security Screening X-Ray
Buildings
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Courthouses
- Police stations
- Government
Transportation Hubs – Bus, Train, Airports, Ports
Industrial Imaging
- Metrology – precise internal geometry
- Aerospace – scan for anomalies, fractures, failures, electrical components
- Defense & Military – non-destructive testing for functionality
- Law Enforcement – forensics
- Engineering
- Inspections – Core samples, welds, and materials
- Food X-ray inspection – detects foreign contaminants in food
- Bottle and Cap Inspection
