What is the role of x ray collimator?

Do you know what the role of x ray collimator is? Do you know what collimex is usually equipped with on an X-ray machine? Today, I will explain to you the role of collimax and what X-ray machine is usually used.

Let me talk about the role of collimax first. Collimax is an electromechanical optical device mounted in front of the output window of the X ray tube. Its main function is to control the illumination field of the X-ray tube output line, so as to minimize the projection while satisfying X-ray imaging and diagnosis. Range, avoid unnecessary doses; and absorb some scattered rays to improve the clarity of the effect. In addition, collimax can also indicate the size of the projection center and projected field of view. Therefore, collimax is an indispensable auxiliary equipment for X shooting and protection.

Understand the role of collimax, now let’s talk about what X-ray machine can be used for collimax.

In general, collimax can be configured for ordinary C-arm, U-arm and X-ray machines for general filming.
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Author:Alina