New method of measuring µ-focus spots of X-ray tubes

The practice of non-destructive testing shows that despite the whole range of working standards that define the methods of measurement of µ-focus spot sizes, the consistency and spread of the obtained results are considered unsatisfactory. In the meantime, knowing the accurate size of µ-focus spot is the determinant factor in optimization of control parameters, which is often carried out with geometric magnification. A new design of test object is proposed, a new method of differentiated line profiles of test object digital image is developed and tested, the computing chain and allowances are described. The obtained results have formed the basis for elaboration of a Standard to measure µ-focus spot size of an X-ray tube

Analysis of work and efficiency increase of of the ILUR-03 installation magnetron system for tubular specimens outer surface modification

The method of material near-surface layers doping by mixing of alloying elements films with ion beam is widely used in science and technology. Three magnetrons with independent power systems, integrated in installation for ion-beam treatment of long-range products ILUR-03, were used as deposition systems. Targets for magnetrons were in the form of disks 60 mm diameter and 5 mm thickness and consisted of the following elements: Al, Fe, Mo, Zr, Cr of purity better than 99.99 at.%. Deposition was performed in argon atmosphere at 1-5 Pa pressure and room temperature in stable current mode at 30-100 mA. Analysis of the obtained films on the surface of cylindrical specimens from zirconium alloys with the outer diameter of 9.15 mm showed high uniformity of coating on length of 300 mm, good adhesion and absence of discontinuities in the films body