SW North America, CNC Machines and Automation
Published

Digital Dental Prosthesis Production

Digital dental technologies are helping to transform every aspect of the dental industry. The days of tedious, manual production of crowns, copings and bridges are fast disappearing.

Share

Digital dental technologies are helping to transform every aspect of the dental industry. The days of tedious, manual production of crowns, copings and bridges are fast disappearing. The latest technological advancements in scanning, CAD/CAM software and CNC milling now allow digital dental labs to deliver custom production with speed and precision. Better fit and aesthetics promote patient satisfaction, while labs enjoy enhanced productivity with faster turnaround time and optimal accuracy and repeatability. Going digital can not only make labs more efficient, but also more profitable.

Benefits

The DWX-50 dental milling machine from Roland DGA Corp. allows lab technicians to mill dental substrates including wax, PMMA and Zirconia, while selecting from a range of software and tools. Even a small, one-person lab can bring digital technology in-house and reduce production costs while expanding the business.

The dental milling machine is designed to streamline production and automate the milling process from start to finish. An automatic calibration routine helps to take the guesswork out of machine operation and delivers consistent results from one operator to the next. Integrated tool diagnostics verify that a tool was properly replaced in the magazine or if a tool was broken prior to completion of an operation. The magnetic chuck holds tools in place during collet tightening, protecting tools from damage or loss. A built-in LED light bar illuminates the work area for observing the milling process. The vacuum hose is front-mounted for easy access to clean the machine as needed. The mills do not require lubricants as part of their maintenance, which eliminates lubricant contamination and Zirconia dust.

The DWX-50 can be easily integrated into a dental laboratory’s existing production solution or can be part of a customized solution when combined with commercially available 3D scanners, ovens and compatible CAD/CAM software programs. Labs can choose components that best fit their budget while meeting their needs for output and capabilities. The DWX’s open architecture allows the system to work with virtually any dental CAD/CAM software and mill a range of industry-standard puck and block materials. By eliminating the need to rely on a single source for materials, a lab can better control production quality and costs.

Increasing Productivity

With a maximum operating speed of 3,600 mm/min and a maximum spindle speed of 30,000 rpm, the DWX-50 is designed to mill materials quickly with precision. Unattended operation of the mill is facilitated by the machine’s five-axis milling, five-station automatic toolchanger and integrated tool diagnostics that inform the operator of any problems. Unlike mills offering 3+1
or 4+1-axis milling, it is capable of automatically positioning the workpiece in realtime in all five axes. In addition, the system is highly scalable, with multicast capability that allows connection from one computer to as many as four machines to increase lab and operator productivity without adding the cost of additional software seats.

Features

Equipped for five-axis simultaneous machining, the dental milling machine has a five-station automatic toolchanger with a tool-length sensor that ensures proper tool placement and prevents mechanical failures, facilitating unattended operation. The machine is also equipped with a diagnostic notification system that alerts the operator of system errors and job completion, enabling operators to carry out the milling process with confidence.

A user-friendly Virtual Machine Panel (VPanel) allows the operation of machine diagnostics and the calibration and milling processes from a computer desktop. The VPanel also tracks overall machining time for maintenance purposes.

For added convenience and a cleaner working environment, the DWX-50 is equipped with an integrated air blower system that aids in milling difficult-to-machine materials, such as PMMA or Zirconia. The built-in dust collection tray can also be easily connected to any lab vacuum system, keeping the cutting area clean and free of debris. 

SW North America, CNC Machines and Automation
Campro USA
YCM Alliance
Marubeni Citizen CNC
World Machine Tool Survey
Kyocera
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
Star swiss-type automatic lathes

Related Content

Romi D 1250 Vertical Machining Built for Rigidity and Precision

The D 1250 VMC is built on a Romi-made monoblock cast iron bed that absorbs vibration and enables consistent production of highly precise parts.

Read More

Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

IMTS 2024: Okuma’s booth features CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, customer services and more.

Read More

Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization

IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology. 

Read More

5-Axis Machining Center for Milling Diverse Materials

PMTS 2023: The Grob 6350 Generation 2 Universal Machining Center has the ability to rough and finish on the same machine to produce a complete part in one setup for increased productivity.

Read More

Read Next

Medical

Software Bridges Gap For Dental Implant Manufacturer

This dental implant manufacturer has found the right combination of technology and personnel to help implement its changing philosophy rooted in the control of its manufacturing processes.

Read More
Medical

The Value of Swiss-Types Milling Rectangular Medical Parts

High-speed spindle technology was key to effective milling of small cardiac monitoring components complete on a CNC sliding-headstock machine platform instead of running them across two mills.

Read More

Fielding Manufacturers’ FAQs about CMMC

Here are answers to frequently asked questions we as a provider of testing, consulting, information and compliance services receive about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

Read More
YCM Alliance