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