The Hawk non-contact measuring microscope is used for measuring imaging transducer, used for obtaining dental x-rays.
Due to its measurement accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility, the Hawk has proven to be a measurement microscope with advanced capabilities, offering operators the power to measure sub 10 microns, with up to x1000 magnification. Unlike video based measuring systems, the Hawk provides the user with an optical view to the user that surpasses any video generated image. This means operators can measure dimensional accuracy of the fiber optics and simultaneously inspect, knowing that they will see a clear and accurate image, and detect any surface defects. Such defects can include dust, debris and inclusions on the glass plate or imaging transducer which may contain thousands of the compact fiber optics.
The imaging transducer or face plates are manufactured in a wide range of dimensions for different mouth sizes, and the accuracy is therefore essential for both the comfort of the patients and the quality of the x-ray image. This is because the face plates are coated with thallium-doped caesium iodide (CsI:TI) within a thickness of 3.5µm, by growing it onto the substrate. Growing it directly onto the face plate allows greater control over the thickness on the scintillation layer, while minimizing the compromises between thickness, efficiency and resolution commonly found in the CsI:TI scintillator material.
Used because of its accuracy and image quality, the Hawk measurement microscope is ideal for this application and is generally used in a controlled environment, where users can obtain accurate data quickly. Configured with a microprocessor, the Hawk can process data providing operators with pass or fail results.
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