New functions | Improvement of an existing function | Bug Fixes
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This is a maintenance update.
Changes:
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E4: The machining strategies have been optimized.
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E5: The warm-up process for milling test specimens has been optimized. In addition to the spindle, the axes are now also warmed up.
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exocad ChairsideCAD CAD/CAM integration: Prefabricated abutment blanks can be properly machined once again.
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The option Reduced noise operation for grinding jobs is visible once again.
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For the blank type VOCO Grandio disc multi-milling D, the color layers are now displayed correctly.
Highlights
DentalCAM & DentalCNC
New dental machine from vhf is now supported: The E4
The E4 is a new pressurized air-free, 4-axis machine for wet and dry* block machining. It is particularly suitable for easy entry into same-day dentistry. It machines blanks from the following materials:
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Zirconia
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Glass ceramics
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Composites
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Plastics
In advance, we support you with the following information:
*Dry machining set optionally available
Additional features and changes
DentalCAM
Import of data for Camlog abutment data from DWOS is now possible
You can now import Camlog abutment data from the DentalWings DWOS CAD/CAM program to DentalCAM.
DentalCNC
(Z4) New maintenance task available in the maintenance section: Exchange collet chuck
With immediate effect, the new maintenance task Exchange collet chuck is available in the maintenance section on the touchscreen. With this entry, you call up an interactive guide to safely carry out the exchanging of the collet chuck.
The entry has the following icon: 
You will find a help article for this maintenance task at Cleaning or exchanging the collet chuck of the spindle.
A DentalCAM license is no longer required for milling test and calibration specimens
If you milled test and calibration specimens when using an external CAM program, DentalCNC limited the number of milling operations due to the lack of a DentalCAM license.
This restriction has been removed. From now on, a valid DentalCNC license is sufficient for machining the corresponding jobs.
Bug Fixes
DentalCAM
Error in the automatic detection of drilled holes remedied
Some drilled holes were no longer recognized by the automatic detection function.
This behavior has been corrected.
Error in the bar calculation for drilled holes remedied
For certain drilled holes, existing bars were not taken into account during spindle movement. This could lead to the tool colliding with the bar.
This behavior has been corrected.
For the Vita CAD-Temp multicolor -B blank type, all bars are now calculated
For the Vita CAD-Temp multicolor -B blank type, certain bars were not calculated.
This behavior has been corrected.
(Z4) The C100-R1D-35 tool is used as intended with immediate effect
When calculating certain machining strategies, the C100-R2-35 tool was mistakenly used instead of the C100-R1D-35 tool.
This behavior has been corrected.
DentalCNC
(E5) The spindle no longer moves out of the spindle lock when the working chamber door is opened
If you opened the working chamber door while the spindle was in the transport position, the spindle moved back up out of the spindle lock.
This behavior has been corrected.
With immediate effect, the icon for maintenance section is locked during machining
If you selected the maintenance section icon during machining, the machine stopped.
This behavior has been corrected.
The icon is now locked during machining.
(R5) Tools no longer collide with the blank holder
With certain machining strategies, the B-axis was set too early, which led to a collision of the tool with the blank holder.
This behavior has been corrected.
Removed features
Windows 8.1 is no longer supported
Since Microsoft has discontinued support for Windows 8.1, vhf no longer ensures that DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8 will run on Windows 8.1 in the future. The current version is executable under Windows 8.1.
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Recommendation: Upgrade to a newer version of Windows.
