Milling
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Flemming Behrend, MDT commented on Haresh Kumar Savani, CDT's photo
It looks very nice. Is it solid Zirconia or layered? I wax up all my Zirconia restorations and send the...(more)
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Marcus Faust, CDT commented on Jimmy Stegall's post
Jimmy Stegall CAD/CAM Technicians
Anyone have any advice on zirconia bridge frameworks "warping"? Hardly ever happens with frameworks with no curve, but seems to be more frequent with 4 unit and larger frames that curve (anterior). Individual units fit terrific internally and marginally, but 2-3 out of 10 times the frames will rock slightly....
I add a sintering bar in the milling software on any bridge over 3 units. Also make sure the zirconia...(more)
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Andrew Young commented on his post
Andrew Young Cutting Edge Dental Lab Production Software
I'm looking for a software developer to create a full manufacturing / cost accounting / financial accounting software package for dental labs. It seems like no one has this capability right now. Why do almost all current packages track and analyze nothing more than account receivables, record payroll,...
I agree that Quickbooks is comprehensive, but it is a general accounting system and not specific to dental....(more)
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Chris Valdez commented on Jimmy Stegall's post
Most efficient workflow for entering and scanning cases?
Question: Most efficient workflow for entering and scanning cases? We've talked to several folks who have a single technician that enters and scans using multiple 3Shape scanners at a rate of 3.5 minutes per. Just curious as to how that workflow looks...
We split our day up. We have the scanning going on in the afternoon and design early the next morning....(more)
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Jim Bostelle commented on Josef Kolbeck's photo
Wow thats really cool! Now I know what to do with the milling I got stuck with! I think I'll make it...(more)
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Bruno Camacho, CDT commented on Karen Johnson, CDT's post
Karen Johnson, CDT The BRIDGE
I have a dentist who has the E4D digital impression system . I would like to know who I can send the stl files to make the models. Any suggestions?
try calling the company and ask them for a local lab in your area that has the milling machine, locals...(more)
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Kent Kohli, CDT commented on Alisa & Joe Sofinski's post
Alisa & Joe Sofinski The BRIDGE
We just had sirona in lab demo at our 2man full service lab. Trying to find the best cad/cam system for our needs. Any suggestions anyone?
My suggestion is that you consider the 3Shape scanner (D700, D800 or D900) and if you desire to mill...(more)
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Kim Molinaro commented on Judy Fishman's post
Judy Fishman CAD/CAM Technicians
Can you guys share your thoughts to help these lab owners?
Alisa and Joe, Be sure to check out the CAD/CAM topic page for all kinds of info related to digital technology...(more)
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Keith Goldstein commented on Alisa & Joe Sofinski's post
Alisa & Joe Sofinski CAD/CAM Technicians
We had Sirona in lab rap in our lab lest Wednesday. We loved what we heard but not sure if we would make right choice by just going w them or shopping other system. What we like the most is that we would be able to do all staps ourselves from reciving files (just from cerec-ussers since they are closed...
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if I were in your shoes I would purchase a medit scanner with exocad...(more) -
Chris Valdez commented on Alisa & Joe Sofinski's post
Alisa & Joe Sofinski CAD/CAM Technicians
We had Sirona in lab rap in our lab lest Wednesday. We loved what we heard but not sure if we would make right choice by just going w them or shopping other system. What we like the most is that we would be able to do all staps ourselves from reciving files (just from cerec-ussers since they are closed...
I suppose it all depends on how much CEREC Connect business is available to you. Personally I wouldnât...(more)
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Alisa & Joe Sofinski commented on Luis Gonzalez, CDT's post
Luis Gonzalez, CDT The BRIDGE
Thinking of getting a Wieland mini mill. Any thoughts or recommendations?
We had Sirona in lab rap in our lab lest Wednesday. We loved what we heard but not sure if we would make...(more)
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Chris Valdez commented on Alisa & Joe Sofinski's post
Alisa & Joe Sofinski The BRIDGE
We just had sirona in lab demo at our 2man full service lab. Trying to find the best cad/cam system for our needs. Any suggestions anyone?
Are you planning on milling or scan/design only? I've used CEREC and currently use LavaST, NobelProcera...(more)
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Strategy Milling · Leetsdale, PA
Do you work in a dental lab? If so, have you entered our Gold Crown Sweepstakes yet?! Click here http://bit.ly/1nZBp7b...(more)
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Michelle Mathuews posted to Dental Implant Technicians
Is there anyone familiar with designing custom abutments with Sirona's inLab 4.2? We are having an issue...(more)
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Axsys Dental Solutions · Axsys Dental Solutions Wixom, MI
NEWS RELEASE
Stratasys Appoints Axsys Incorporated as Distributor of its Dental Series 3-D Printers.
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I am using CAD /CAM facility at my office for more than 5 years now.
I have recently bought Yenadent...(more) -
James Cutshaw, CDT posted to CAD/CAM Technicians
I'm considering purchasing a 3 shape scanner soon. I've been evaluating various workflows and was wondering...(more) — tagged Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP) and 3Shape, Inc.
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Hello Everyone. I´m Hernan ILARI from Argentina and this is may first day in the Forum. I´d like to...(more) — tagged Amann Girrbach America, Inc.
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Jeffrey Jaje · Marketing & Business Development Manager at Sescoi USA
Our Technical Director and bar milling expert will be at LMT Lab Days East, April 5th in booth R-2
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Victor Nin · C&B Manager at West Palm Beach VAMC
I need to move along with technology.As I went through the pages of this month's LMT,it became evident...(more)
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Alisa & Joe Sofinski posted to CAD/CAM Technicians
We had Sirona in lab rap in our lab lest Wednesday. We loved what we heard but not sure if we would make...(more)
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Alisa & Joe Sofinski · Owner/Technician at AFX Dental Technology
Hi Chris, thank you for your input. We are looking to do both receiving, designing an milling our own...(more)
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Straumann USA · Andover, MA
Headed to DLOAC today? Join Dr. Richard Kinsel and Daniele Capoferri, CDT for their lecture at 2 PM...(more)
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Strategy Milling shared a newsbrief
It's been almost a year since LMT shared the launch of Strategy Milling with the dental community and...(more)
Atlantic Precious Metal Refining Launches Strategy Milling©
LMT Communications, Inc. · Industry News · August 13, 2013Atlantic Precious Metal Refining (Atlantic), a Pittsburgh-based precious metal refinery serving dental professionals worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of Strategy Milling, a revolutionary state-of-the-art milling center...
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Marcus Faust, CDT answered a question
Try to leave a piece of the milling blank attached to the bridge during centering. Some nesting software...(more)
