Scatter Categories (7)

Question 1

What type of parts are most susceptible to scatter?

Answer 1

large, thick, complex shaped parts.

denser the material the more scatter likely to be produced

Question 2

Three Categories for scatter:

Answer 2

• 1
• 2
• 3

Question 3

Category 1

Answer 3

Uniform thickness part, good film contact

• scatter is not a concern

Question 4

Category 2

Answer 4

Large radius, tapered edges, slightly irregular (loss of sensitivity at edges)

• may require screens or filters

Question 5

Category 3

Answer 5

Complex geometry, some parts don’t have film contact, no allowable loss in definition or sharpness

• require masking, blocking, filters, high energy radiation