X-ray Scanner Status Chiho Wang, Seog Oh Duke University
Old setup 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 2
Upgraded X-ray scanner New panel support structure New X-ray support structure New automated X-ray detector setup 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 3
New X-ray support structure • More space to move panel X slide Y slide X-ray assembly 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 4
New panel support structure • Support frame is fixed to optical table and aligned to scanner. • Panel is pinned to the support frame on a hole and a slot Screw hole Dowel slot Screw hole Reference holes for matching 2 half-scans is an integral part of support frame 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 5
New panel support structure • When panel is mounted on support frame, a relationship between panel and x-ray scanner is automatically established. 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 6
New X-ray detector setup • 3 fixed short straws for scanning survey targets • 1 long straw on stepping motor for scanning straw/wire • Integrated to panel support structure – easier to move together with panel Fixed Short straw Long straw Slide Fixed Short straw Stepping motor 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 7
Status • All parts assembled and ready for scanning. • Optimizing software and establishing scanning parameters. 10/20/16 Chiho Wang, Seog Oh 8