What causes an x-ray tube’s target track to melt?

Report this content

Have you seen a melted target track? Do you know how to prevent this? In the next Dunlee Technical Webinar: Performing Radiographic Calibrations, you will learn why it is imperative to calibrate any x-ray tube with the proper tube program on your generator. Join us March 7th at 10:00am CST to hear more about the incorrect settings that can damage your filament, target, or even the glass bulb.

In the meantime, check out past technical webinars on the Technical Resources page at dunlee.com. While you’re there, take advantage of all the resources you have access to, like best practice bulletins, technical tips, the Dunlee App, and the Tube Service Assistant (TSA). The Dunlee App features tools such as quick access to technical support, the latest product information, and the TSA, our exclusive step-by-step tube installation guide.

We hope to see you online!

Laura Hafner

Director, Global Marketing

Tel: 1 (630) 585-2153

E-mail:  laura.hafner@philips.com

Dunlee is a division of Philips Healthcare. Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Tags:

Documents & Links