Applies to: K5

Mounting and removing blanks

The workflow for restoration is as follows:

The machine can process the following blanks:

  • Discs with a diameter of 98.5 mm98.8 mm
  • Blocks, max. size: 45 x 20 x 20 mm (L/D/H)*
  • Prefabricated abutments*

*requires extra equipmentClosed Physical component which must be obtained separately and which adds new functionality to your machine.

Extra equipmentClosed Physical component which must be obtained separately and which adds new functionality to your machine. can be obtained from your customer service provider.

How to mount the different blank types

Blank type Holder required? Mount like this

StandardDiscs

No

Discs >> Blank holder

Blocks

Yes

Blocks >> Block holder >> Blank holder

Prefabricated abutments

Yes

Prefabricated abutments >> Prefabricated abutment holders >> Blank holder

Mounting discs in the working chamber

  1. Open the working chamber door.
  2. Loosen the 4 screws (marked orange in the figure) which attach the fixing ring to the blank holder.
  3.  

  4. Remove the fixing ring (marked blue) by turning it clockwise and pulling it upwards. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  5.  

  6. To insert the disc to be processed, do the following:
    1. If the disc is multilayered, align the blank so that the top layer of color is on top.
    2. If the disc was already machined, ensure that:
    3. Push the disc into the blank holder.

     

  7. NOTICE

    Damage to the machine / tool or poor machining results due to insufficient fixation of the blank

    If the fixing ring is not positioned correctly, the blank will not be properly fixated and the blank holder may get damaged. As a result, the machine and tools may get damaged and the machining results may not be satisfactory.

    • Center the fixing ring in the blank holder.
    • Screw down the fixing ring with the torque wrench.
  8. Place the fixing ring on top of the disc in the blank holder and center it by turning it.
  9. Using the delivered torque wrench, screw down the fixing ring.
  10.  

Mounting blocks to the block holder

You can clamp up to 3blocks in the block holder.

 

  1. Positioning aids of the block holder
  2. Positioning pins
  3. Holes for block shafts
  4. Fixing screws
  1. CAUTION!Wear gloves.

  2. NOTICE! Tool breakages and defective machining results due to incorrect block assignment

  3. The block type, the number of blocks and the block positions must correspond to the corresponding job in DentalCAM.

  4. Loosen the fixing screw at the desired position with the torque screwdriver supplied.

  5. If the block is multilayered, align the blank so that the top layer of color is on top.

  6. Position the block so that the positioning pin at the block holder (markings on the left) lies in the groove in the block shaft (marking on the right).

  7.  

  8. Insert the shaft of the block into the desired position in the block holder until it is firmly seated.

  9. Use the torque screwdriver supplied to fix the block with the corresponding fixing screw. Tighten the screw firmly.

Mounting the block holder in the working chamber

  1. Open the working chamber door.
  2. Open the blank holder.
  3. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  4. Correctly orient the block holder:
    • The fixing screws must face upwards.
    • The positioning aids must be positioned on the left side.
  5. Insert the block holder into the blank holder and hold it in place with one hand from below.
  6.  

  7. Close the blank holder with the other hand.

Using an optional abutment holder

With an optional abutment holder, your machine can process prefabricated abutments with prefabricated connection geometries.

Abutment holders for common abutment systems can be obtained from customer service.

Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8

Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 7

What's next?

Managing tools