Applies to: DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8.10 / 7.08

vhf tools and match codes

Tools structure

 

  1. Shaft
  2. Tool ring
  3. Cutting edge
  4. Tool tip

Main characteristics of tools

  1. Number of teeth

  2. Tool length

  3. Coating

  4. Tool geometry

These characteristics determine the tools' behavior for different materials and applications. Therefore tools should only be used for the materials to which they are assigned via DentalCAM.

Number of teeth

There are:

  • Single tooth cutters These have a wide flute for good chip evacuation when machining soft materials and materials that tend to smear.

  • Multi-tooth cutters These have narrower flutes for machining hard materials that do not tend to smear. The wear is divided between the teeth, which makes these cutters more durable than single tooth cutters.

The most common tools used in vhfmachines are two-tooth cutters.

Tool length

The tool lengths of vhf tools differ according to the machine model.

  Non-precious metals All other materials

E3

60 mm

E4, E5

40 mm

K4, K4 edition

N4, N4+

Z4

32 mm

35 mm

K5, K5+

S1, S2, S5

R5

35 mm

40 mm

Coating

The tools are coated to make them harder than the usual hard metal tools. The most common coating is the diamond coating.

  • Due tof their hardness, coated tools have a longer tool life. Tool wear is significantly reduced. Built-up edges are prevented.

  • Tools for glass ceramics have a diamond grit, no diamond coating.

In the K1 – K4, the tool needs to establish an electrical contact with the measuring plate. Therefore, you cannot use diamond coated tools in the K1–K4.

Tool geometry

Milling tools

Grinding tools

Grinding tools differ in their tool tips.

Tool match codes

Tool match codes are unique combination of letters and numbers for tool identification. vhf tools are labeled as follows:

 

Tool overview

DentalCAM 7 and DentalCAM 8 partially use different tools. See the corresponding columns of the tables below.