Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy

A design team needed high-precision motion control for a beam diffusing control block. Difficulty finding a pneumatic cylinder company that could achieve required stroking speeds and consistency.

Application Problem:

A design team needed high-precision motion control for beam diffusing control block. Difficulty finding a pneumatic cylinder company that could achieve required stroking speeds and consistency.

Custom Solution:
  • Compact Automation developed a 32 cylinder array in a single machined aluminum manifold block.
  • Threaded turn-down shaft for diffusing 'leafs' to be attached to cylinder rod.
Customer Benefit:
  • OEM permitted easy drop-in installation and assimilation with other circuit components.
  • Met their cycle rate requirements for beam manipulation.
  • Able to successfully launch their new enterprise.
Product Focus: