Applies to: E5

Cleaning the machine

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CAUTION

Breathing difficulties caused by processing dust

If processing dust gets into your lungs, this can cause breathing difficulties.

  • After dry machining, only clean the machine if the air extraction system is properly installed and activated.
  • Wear a face mask of class FFP2 during the entire cleaning.
  • Never clean the machine with compressed air.
CAUTION

Risk of injury due to splinters

When cleaning with compressed air, splinters can be thrown around and injure you.

  • Never clean the machine with compressed air.
NOTICE

Damaging of the linear guides or the spindle when cleaning with compressed air

If you clean the working chamber with compressed air, material chips can reach the linear guides or the spindle bearings.

  • Never clean the working chamber with compressed air.

Cleaning the working chamber includes the following components:

  • Measuring key
  • Blank holder
  • View window
  • Nozzle plate
  • Sealing lip

Performing the daily cleaning

  1. Have ready:

    • 1 x Suction unit with category M filter

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    • 1 x Damp brush

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  2. Close the working chamber door.

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  3. Move the axes into the cleaning position by selecting the depicted icon in the Machining view in DentalCNC.
  4. Open the working chamber door.

  5. Suck up the coarse dirt in the working chamber with the vacuum cleaner.

     

     

  6. Use the brush to clean the blank holder from all sides. Especially clean all openings and movable parts of the blank holder.

  7. Suck the machining residues from the measuring sensor.

     

     

  8. If necessary, perform the weekly cleaning.

  9. Close the working chamber door.

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  10. Move the axes into the default position by selecting the depicted icon in the Machining view in DentalCNC.
  11. Open the Maintenance section window with the following icon in the main icon bar: 

  12. Select the icon shown for the Daily machine cleaning entry.

     

     

Performing the weekly cleaning

  1. Perform the daily maintenance.

  2. Have ready:

    • 1 x Cleaning cloth

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    • 1 x Mild cleaning agent (optional)

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    • 1 x Microfiber cloth

  3. Clean all surfaces and cracks in the working chamber thoroughly with the dry cloth. Use a mild cleaning agent if necessary.

  4. Close the working chamber door.

  5. If necessary, clean the view window with a cloth. Use a mild cleaning agent if necessary.

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  6. Move the axes into the default position by selecting the depicted icon in the Machining view in DentalCNC.

  7. Clean the housing:

      NOTICE! Housing damage caused by incorrect aids and cleaning

    1. Clean the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.

      Be careful not to detach the symbol stickers. The adhesive foils are especially sensitive to friction and harsh cleaning agents.

    2. If some dirt cannot be removed this way, moisten the cloth. Use a pH neutral cleaning agent if necessary.

      • Avoid exposing the surface to alkaline or acidic substances. Especially metallic powders show a highly sensitive reaction.

      • If a special cleaning agent is used to remove certain impurities, check the suitability of the agent in advance at a hidden location on the painted part.

  8. Open the Maintenance section window with the following icon in the main icon bar: 

  9. Select the icon shown for the Weekly machine cleaning entry.