Hi all,
Below is a diagram where I have deconstructed the various photos and videos of X-Ray machine C-arms into their various components in preparation for my Blender build. Obviously there is a lot of guesswork involved, but it is all I need to go forward with this design. As you will see I have identified six discrete objects. I pondered a bit over the Image Intensifier and it’s interface assembly with the C-arm. On some machines the intensifier and the assembly appear separate and on others they appear to be one unit. So I have gone for two different objects.
Things to note is that the Image Intensifier has to be precisely opposite the X-ray tube in order to receive the x-rays. This is the case when it rotates, as I hope to be able to rig it to do.
Note that the piping needs to be flexible to move with the rotation.
The C-Arm also needs to tilt to each side. So a front-on view of that would look like this.
The C-arm appears to be a variety of H-beam. I would guess that within the mount is some sort of engine that grips the H-beam and
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I like the way you set out the images and your descriptions are a good fit. Certainly should appeal to a prospective client looking for a good design man who can show company execs clearly what is required and how it will be achieved.