Datron Dynamics, Inc. has released the DATRON D5 dental mill. This 5- axis, high-speed machining center was designed specifically and exclusively for dental milling applications including crowns, bridges, abutments, inlays, onlays, telescopes, implants, bar work and even models. Cast iron construction houses a fully integrated 5-axis automation system built to hold up to eight material blanks or “pucks” frequently used by dental labs. This integrated 8-piece handling system loads and unloads blanks for un-attended operation. Finished blanks can be unloaded from the machine while themachine is running. The DATROND5 is optimized for the machining of common dental materials such as NEM, titanium, chromecobalt, zirconium, PMMA, wax, ceramics and dental gypsum. This machine has seven dynamic servo drives, cast construction and horizontally mounted industrial spindle. The D5 can fit through a standard 36” x 80” commercial door. The D5 has an integrated lubrication system and dust collection to handle a variety of materials being processed. The D5 features a touch-screen Apple iPad to control allmachine functions. The control software is an open architecture capable of interfacing with all standard scanning systems and CAD/CAM packages. Since the Apple iPad is removable, machine operations and job status can be monitored remotely. For example, by activating the Live View button, the iPad screen shows the machining area. A camera mounted inside the machine transmits the image to the removable iPad screen. This feature allows the operator to check the production status of the machine from another location, such as an office or a ceramic station. Within the D5machining software, themilling data generated by the CAM module is constantly synchronized with the job manager and activated when necessary. Simple Touch functions can link jobs together according to priority and deadline, or they can be run independently. Integrated blank management stores a library of data about the type and strength of the various materials comprising each individual blank (puck) housed within the automation unit. A plausibility examination is completed before any milling procedure begins. Tool data defining each tool type allows for the selection of tools by the CAMmodule. Based on the function and machining time for which the tool will be employed, a predefined tool exchange (replacement) is scheduled - thereby ensuring ongoing quality control even during unattended operations. An integrated 13- station tool changer features toollength and tool-break sensors. The milling tools and lubricant provided with the D5 are designed for long tool life. The turning center of the rotary axis lies directly in the center of thematerial blank being milled for increased rigidity. For more information contact: Datron Dynamics, Inc. 115 Emerson Road Milford, NH 03055 888-262-2833 info@datron.com www.datron.com