Computed Tomography (CT) Scan and Other Medical Applications

The refractory metals of tungsten, tungsten alloy, molybdenum, TZM alloy, and tantalum are necessary for X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan equipment. Used together, CT scan and PET medical procedures permit for early cancer detection and treatment. Tungsten, tungsten alloy hevi-metals, and TZM molybdenum alloy are essential for the operation and performance of this equipment.

Tungsten and tungsten alloy fabrication (Hevi-Metals) are used for radiation shielding because of their very high density. TZM alloys are machined into components and their assemblies are essential for X-ray target operation at extremely high temperatures because they retain strength and integrity at the elevated operational temperatures.

Products include:

Tungsten Alloys Hevi-Metals for Shielding
X-Ray Tube Parts
X-Ray Tube TZM Rotor Shafting
Surgical Components
X-Ray Detector Tungsten Components

Sylhan specializes in machining with refractory metals in order to make high quality precision components. Our mission is to strive to provide you with parts and components that are defect free 100% of the time with customer service that matches our commitment to our excellence in machining. Our trained staff can help you with your medical applications, as well as producing components for other applications as well.