Cause 1: Are the X-ray focus setting values appropriate?

Corrective Measures 1: Adjust the focus values.

  Click here for "(SMX-225CT) Replacing the Filament - focus".

 

Cause 2: Is the target rotated regularly?

Corrective Measures 2: Rotate the target.

  Click here for "(SMX-225CT) Rotating the X-ray Tube Head Tungsten Target".

 

Cause 3: Have high voltage cables been greased on a regular basis?
Corrective Measures 3: Contact your system manager to have the high voltage cables greased by a Shimadzu sales or service representative.