DGSHAPE Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corp., has announced the launch of two new 5-axis dental mills: the DWX-52DCi automatic disc changer model, with new DWINDEX software for clarifying return-on-investment and productivity at a glance, and the DWX-52D with value-added upgrades to the industry-standard DWX-51D.
Since their introduction in 2010, DWX-series dental mills have gained widespread recognition and industry awards for their desktop size, user-friendliness, robust reliability and open architecture which has contributed to the digitalization of dental restorations worldwide. The DWX-52DCi and DWX-52D add exciting new features and capabilities to further automate and expand the formerly labor-intensive workflow.
The DWX-52DCi features an Automatic Disc Changer (ADC) capable of storing up to six discs of different materials, enabling discs to be replaced automatically during milling to maximize lab productivity. In addition, the DWX-52DCi supports new DWINDEX management software for monitoring key productivity indexes, including operation time, materials used and deliverables. According to Kohei Tanabe, president of DGSHAPE Corporation, the company developed DWINDEX to simplify information gathering and decision making for busy lab managers.
The DWX-52D is now equipped with a new snap-on clamp system which offers a faster and more secure set-up of various materials, making lab operation easier than ever. Both mills represent the latest dental technologies available, including an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) for fully automated 5-axis milling of a wide range of materials, including Zirconia, wax, PMMA, gypsum, PEEK, glass fiber-reinforced resin, composite resin and CoCr sinter metal. Typical applications include crowns, copings, bridges, inlays and onlays, veneers, abutments, implant bars, screw-retained crowns, dentures, models, surgical guides and bite splints.
The ATC is capable of holding 15 tools for uninterrupted milling overnight, with an additional slot dedicated to a cleaning tool for maintaining a clean milling operation. Continuing DGSHAPE’s reputation for high-quality, precision milling, both mills include a rigid frame with ball screw axis control, automatic calibration of all five axes, and an ionizer for reducing static electricity when milling PMMA. Air pressure is adjusted automatically, depending on the type of material being milled, for continuous, reliable production.
Other advanced features include a Virtual Machine Panel (VPanel) which allows users to quickly configure settings for up to four machines from a single computer for high-volume production. To help minimize downtime, the VPanel monitors operational status and sends email notifications at the end of milling, maintenance completion, or if errors should occur.
DGSHAPE Corp. was spun-off of Roland DG Corp. in April 2017.
About DGSHAPE Corp.
DGSHAPE Corp. was formed in 2017 by Roland DG Corp. as a wholly-owned subsidiary to develop and market the company’s innovative 3D products, including DWX mills and DWP 3D printer for the dental industry, MPX photo impact printers and EGX engravers for the industrial labeling and personalization industries and MDX and monoFab series of desktop milling machines for the rapid prototyping, manufacturing and hobby industries. The company’s products are distributed worldwide.
To learn more about DGSHAPE Corporation, please visit www.dgshape.com.