Beam & Particle Collimators

Wolfmet tungsten alloys combine precision, durability, and shielding efficiency to deliver reliable beam definition, minimal scatter, and robust long-term performance. With a density significantly higher than traditional shielding materials such as lead or steel, Wolfmet enables highly effective absorption and containment of high-energy photons and particles – within a considerably more compact geometry.

This allows engineers and designers to achieve precise beam shaping and shielding performance without unnecessary bulk – a critical advantage in the space-constrained environments typical of medical imaging suites, industrial inspection systems, and high-energy research facilities.

We produce collimators in a wide range of forms – including multi-pinhole, parallel, lofthole, dual-resolution, and divergent configurations. We also manufacture coded-aperture masks, nested masks, and round, square, or hexagonal grids, all machined to close tolerances using CNC precision equipment.

We can also manufacture collimators using Wolfmet 3D – our selective laser melting (SLM) additive manufacturing process, which builds components by fusing successive layers of pure tungsten powder to create dense, high-integrity structures.

The benefits of this process include the production of highly complex component designs and geometries not achievable with traditional milling and turning, reduced scatter due to denser septa, and improved image accuracy compared with traditional lead collimators.