A transparent composite operation table for X-rays

The most important primary project guidelines were the X-ray translucency equalling 0,1 mm Al and the load capacity of 150 kg.

At the initial stage of the project, the first prototype was built, which confirmed the mechanical potential of the concept of a composite surgical table for the assumptions pointed to by the customer.

In order to confirm the expected translucence of the operating table, a special testing process was elaborated and then verified at research labs.

As a result of the developed technology of producing the table, a prototype of a functional table top was produced in the scale 1:1 , whose potential encouraged the client to question the expectations assumed in respect of the end product.

In consequence, the nominal load capacity should equal 250 kg, i.e, to ensue the safety buffer, the table top, being supported only on one side, has to withstand the load of 4 x 250 kg several times. For the confirmation of the developed process of load capacity testing, tests of table tops by other producers declaring a lower load capacity were also performed. For the confirmation of the developed process of load capacity testing, tests of table tops by other producers declaring a lower load capacity were also performed. As a result, analogically performed tests of a composite table top confirmed its stability and the required nominal load capacity of 250 kg. The table was tested up to the load of 1 t.