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X-RAY SCANNING UNIT [2 records]

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Record 1 2025-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Tomography
CONT

A scanning unit, also known as a gantry, is the structure that contains the X-ray tube, shielding elements, and photon detectors. The X-ray tube and photon detectors are positioned to face each other and are built to rotate 360 degrees in one direction around the patient.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Tomographie
CONT

La partie la plus importante d'un tomodensitomètre est le portique - un cadre rotatif circulaire avec un tube à rayons X monté d'un côté et un détecteur du côté opposé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
  • Tomografía
CONT

Angulación del pórtico motorizado por cada posicionamiento.

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Record 2 1980-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
CONT

An X-ray [thickness] gaging system comprises three basic units :(1) a scanning unit that contains the X-ray generator and a detecting unit,(2) an operator control station, and(3) a power unit. The scanning unit generally is a C or 0 frame that is mounted in a stationary position or on a traversing track-as on a rolling mill, process, or inspection line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
DEF

Partie d'un appareil en forme de C (notamment des instruments de mesure et de contrôle des pièces).

CONT

Structure du palmer. La douille interne et le cé ne forment qu'une pièce. Au cé est fixée une touche fixe de mesure.

CONT

Cette machine appelée Controla V comprend un cé de contrôle portant un système de mesure animé dans le sens transversal et un convoyeur portant la pièce en lui donnant un déplacement longitudinal.

Spanish

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