1. Parts of the X-ray (Images)

X-ray Machine Parts

1. Vertical adjustment indicator scale (0°- ±90°)

2. Horizontal adjustment/pivot

3. Control Panel

4. Support arm

5. Focal spot

6. Tubehead

7. PID/BID

   • PID — Position Indicating Device

   • BID — Beam indicating device

8. Yoke

Focal Spot

PID, BID (Cone)

• left to right rotation

Vertical Angulation Adjustment or Indicator Scale

Extension Arm

Generator Holder

Generator

Beam Limiting Cone

Suspended Arm

Control Box

Control Panel

Position Indicating device, PID or Cone

Tubehead

Base Unit

Cathode (-)

Anode (+)

Focal spot of tungsten target

Copper stem

Filament and electron cloud

Electron focusing cup

Electrons

Rotor

Stator

Bearings

X-ray Photon Beams

Focusing Cup

Hot Cathode Filament

Glass Envelope

Tungsten Target

Spinning Anode

Exposure Time Adjustment

• Pre-selected exposure time per TYPE of tooth

• Exposure time for adults or kids can be selected

• Exposure time can be selected for what type of film is being used