Abstract:
A system for applying a target track material to an x-ray tube target includes a controller configured to direct a beam of energy toward an x-ray tube target, and direct a solid stock material toward the beam of energy to cause the solid stock material to melt and deposit as a melted material on the x-ray tube target.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for providing a molybdenum-molybdenum or molybdenum alloy-molybdenum alloy brazing. In accordance with the invention this method comprises the following steps: —providing at least two parts (16, 22) made of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy; —brazing together said two parts (16, 22) using a brazing material (26); and—providing a plasma-sprayed molybdenum of molybdenum alloy layer (28) at least on a portion of the brazing material (26) that would be accessible otherwise. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a rotary-anode X-ray tube (14) which is equipped with a spiral groove bearing (12) comprising, as a first part (16), an axle blank (16) having a center bore (18) and being made of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy and, as a second part (22), a cap (22) made of molybdenum or an molybdenum alloy, wherein, for closing one open axial end (24) of said axle blank (16), said axle blank (16) and said cap (22) are brazed together using the method in accordance with the invention.
Abstract:
According to one aspect of the invention a robust anode structure and methods of making and using said structure to produce ionizing radiation are disclosed. An ionizing radiation producing layer is bonded to the target side of a highly conductive diamond substrate, by a metal carbide layer. The metal carbide layers improves the strength and durability of the bond, thus improving heat removal from the anode surface and reducing the risk of delaminating the ionizing radiation producing layer, thus reducing degradation and extending the anode's life. A smoothing dopant is alloyed into the radiation producing layer to facilitate keeping the layer surface smooth, thus improving the quality of the x-ray beam emitted from the anode. In an embodiment, the heat sink comprises a metal carbide skeleton cemented diamond material. In another embodiment, the heat sink is bonded to the diamond substrate structure in a high temperature reactive brazing process.
Abstract:
Provided are a high-quality and high-reliability rotary anode target for X-ray tubes, of which the mechanical strength at high temperatures is increased and which is applicable not only to low-speed rotation (at least 3,000 rpm) but also even to high-speed rotation at high temperatures, and also a method for producing it. The rotary anode has a two-layered structure to be formed by laminating an Mo alloy substrate that comprises from 0.2% by weight to 1.5% by weight of TiC with the balance of substantially Mo, and an X-ray generating layer of a WnullRe alloy that overlies the substrate.
Abstract:
An X-ray generating apparatus includes an electron gun, a target configured to generate X-rays by being irradiated with an electron beam emitted from the electron gun, and a controller configured to control a first mode for thinning the target by irradiating the target with an electron beam with a current adjusted within a first current range and a second mode for generating X-rays by irradiating the target with an electron beam with a current adjusted within a second current range. The first current range has a lower limit larger than an upper limit of the second current range.
Abstract:
An X-ray generating apparatus includes an electron gun, a target configured to generate X-rays by being irradiated with an electron beam emitted from the electron gun, and a controller configured to control a first mode for thinning the target by irradiating the target with an electron beam with a current adjusted within a first current range and a second mode for generating X-rays by irradiating the target with an electron beam with a current adjusted within a second current range. The first current range has a lower limit larger than an upper limit of the second current range.
Abstract:
A high dose output, through transmission and reflective target x-ray tube and methods of use includes, in general an x-ray tube for accelerating electrons under a high voltage potential having an evacuated high voltage housing, a hemispherical shaped through and reflective transmission target anode disposed in said housing, a cathode structure to deflect the electrons toward the hemispherical anode disposed in said housing, a filament located in the geometric center of the anode hemisphere disposed in said housing, a power supply connected to said cathode to provide accelerating voltage to the electrons.
Abstract:
A rotary X-ray anode has a support body and a focal track formed on the support body. The support body and the focal track are produced as a composite by powder metallurgy. The support body is formed from molybdenum or a molybdenum-based alloy and the focal track is formed from tungsten or a tungsten-based alloy. Here, in the conclusively heat-treated rotary X-ray anode, at least one portion of the focal track is located in a non-recrystallized and/or in a partially recrystallized structure.
Abstract:
A process for repairing a damaged annular region of an anode configured to emit x-rays includes the step of machining the damaged annular region made of an initial target coating to a depth smaller than a thickness of the coating so as to leave behind a residual annular layer. An intermediate layer is then deposited on the residual annular layer. A repairing layer is then deposited on the intermediate layer. A heat treatment is then performed using an anneal which causes, by interdiffusion and formation of a solid solution, the material of the intermediate layer and the material of the residual annular layer to diffuse into each other and further cause the material of the intermediate layer and the material of the repairing layer diffuse into each other. As a result of this anneal the intermediate layer disappears.
Abstract:
A system for applying a target track material to an x-ray tube target includes a controller configured to direct a beam of energy toward an x-ray tube target, and direct a solid stock material toward the beam of energy to cause the solid stock material to melt and deposit as a melted material on the x-ray tube target.