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title: "Collimator System"
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      occurrence: 3
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# Industrial Specification: Collimator System

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision optical-mechanical system that shapes and directs radiation beams in medical imaging and therapy equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-2.0 mm focal spot diameter at 1.5 m distance**. Failure boundary: **&gt;5 μm cumulative mechanical misalignment or &gt;0.5° angular deviation from optical axis**, Mechanism: **Thermal expansion mismatch between tungsten collimator blades (α=4.5×10⁻⁶/K) and aluminum housing (α=23.1×10⁻⁶/K) causing mechanical binding at ΔT&gt;40°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Lead screw backlash exceeding 10 μm due to wear | 8 | Collimator blade positioning error &gt;200 μm | Dual-encoder feedback system with 1 μm resolution and automatic backlash compensation algorithm |
| Coolant flow reduction below 0.5 L/min causing localized heating | 8 | Thermal lensing effect with &gt;λ/4 wavefront distortion at 632.8 nm | Redundant cooling loops with flow sensors and Peltier-based temperature stabilization to ±0.1°C |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Collimator Jaws](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/collimator-jaws.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Multi-Leaf Collimator (MLC)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/multi-leaf-collimator-mlc.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Drive Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/drive-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-system.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Radiation Source Unit**, **Beam Monitoring System**, **Patient Positioning System**  
**Downstream Applications**: CT Scanners, Radiotherapy Machines, X-ray Imaging Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this collimator system and why?
**A**: This system uses tungsten and lead for radiation shielding, steel for structural integrity, and aluminum for lightweight components, ensuring optimal performance in medical imaging and therapy applications.

### Q: How does the multi-leaf collimator (MLC) improve radiation therapy?
**A**: The MLC allows precise shaping of radiation beams to match tumor contours, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue and improving treatment accuracy in radiotherapy equipment.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the collimator drive mechanism?
**A**: Regular lubrication and calibration checks are recommended to maintain positioning accuracy. The steel and aluminum components require periodic inspection for wear in high-use medical equipment environments.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 1101:2017 - GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (GPS)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Collimator System](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/collimator-system)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: COLLIMATOR_SYSTEM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 6bf96765
