Title :
Novel applications of rapid prototyping in gamma-ray and X-ray imaging
Author :
Miller, Brian W. ; Moore, Jared W. ; Gehm, Michael E. ; Furenlid, Lars R. ; Barrett, Harrison H.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Opt. Sci., Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
fDate :
Oct. 24 2009-Nov. 1 2009
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
X-ray imaging; computerised tomography; gamma-rays; 3D modeling software technique; 3D printing process; 3D rapid-prototyping printers; SPECT; X-ray imaging system; casting technique; cold casting; fabrication methods; gamma-ray imaging system; lost-wax casting; single- photon emission computed tomography; Application software; Calibration; Casting; Collimators; Fabrication; Image resolution; Printers; Prototypes; Software prototyping; X-ray imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC), 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3961-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1095-7863
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2009.5401745
