10 Tips For Pressing Success With Programat® Pressing Furnaces From Ivoclar Vivadent
Posted Jan 01, 2013 in Technical
Proper calibration and spruing techniques are just two of the ways to ensure you're getting the most accurate results with Ivoclar Vivadent¹s Programat® Pressing Furnaces.
One:
Use a dedicated circuit for your furnace. The Programat EP 3000 and EP 5000 models are designed to perform optimally with standard voltage input. Draw from other equipment can cause fluctuations in voltage and alter the furnace's performance.
Two:
Calibrate your furnace every 50 press cycles. Both pressing furnaces have an automatic double-range calibration system—called ATK 2—that enables precise calibration for both low-fusing and conventional temperature ranges. A new ATK 2 Automatic Temperature Checking Set is required for each calibration in order to verify and adjust the temperature in the furnace chamber.
Three:
Always be sure you're using the latest version of the software....
