Overview

This document provides a detailed catalog and technical specifications for VSMILE carbide endmills designed for dental milling systems. It emphasizes tool efficiency, wear resistance, stable quality, and compatibility with a broad range of dental milling machines.

1. Product Introduction and Features

• High efficiency and wear resistance ensure prolonged tool life.
• Comprehensive tool range compatible with multiple dental milling systems.
• Stable quality guarantees consistent milling performance.
• Specialized designs tailored for dental milling applications.

2. Compatible Machines

The tools support a wide variety of dental milling machines, including but not limited to Roland DWX series, VHF K and R series, Wieland Zenotec, Imes-Icore CORiTEC, Sirona MCX5 and CEREC 3, Arum, Ivoclar Progamill, Dentium, Zirkonzahn, Amann Girrbach, Redon, UP3D, Aidite AMD-500, Xtcera, and Yenadent.

3. Article Number Structure and Coding

• Machine Brand Code: Identifies the compatible machine brand (e.g., RL for Roland, VHF for VHF).
• Coating Type: Universal (UL), Silicon Carbide (SIC), TiSiN (TS), or no coating (NC).
• Cutting Edge Type: Flat End (F), Ball End (B), Torus (T), Drill Mill (D), Radius (R).
• Material Compatibility: Composites (C), Glass Ceramics (G), Non-ferrous metals (M), Plastics/Wax (P), Universal (U), Zirconia (Z).
• Diameter and Number of Teeth: Specifies tool size and cutting features.

4. Coatings and Their Applications

• CVD Coating: Chemical Vapor Deposition for enhanced durability.
• DC and DLC Diamond-Like Coatings: Improve wear resistance and cutting performance.
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Coating: Optimized for glass ceramics.
• TiSiN Coating: Titanium Silicon Nitride suited for titanium and cobalt-chrome alloys.
• No Coating (NC): Suitable for universal applications.

5. Tool Specifications and Parameters

• Key parameters include overall length (43.0–57.0 mm), shank diameter (0.3–6.0 mm), and head diameter (0.5–6.0 mm).
• Head shapes vary: ball end, radius cutter, flat end, cylinder pointed.
• Compatible with various machines and materials such as zirconia, PMMA, acrylic, PEEK, wax, glass ceramic, titanium, and cobalt-chrome.
• Examples: Roland DWX-50 series tools with diameters from 0.3 mm to 4.0 mm and various coatings; VHF tools compatible with K and Z series machines; Imes-Icore CORiTEC tools with SiC and TiSiN coatings.

6. Special Design Tools

• Long neck tools designed for 40 mm disks.
• Tools specialized for milling extra-long screw channels.
• Short diamond-coated tools for zirconium milling on specific VHF models, with usage restrictions due to electrical conductivity.

7. Recommendations and Limitations

• Titanium milling should be performed wet only, applicable to certain VHF machines.
• Short diamond-coated tools must not be used on VHF models lacking electrical conductivity.
• Tool selection must consider machine brand, material compatibility, and coating type for optimal results.

8. Summary of Good Practices

• Use the article number coding system to select appropriate tools for specific machines and materials.
• Choose coatings based on material hardness and milling requirements to maximize tool life.
• Follow machine-specific guidelines, especially for titanium and zirconia milling.
• Verify tool dimensions to ensure proper fit and milling precision.

9. Additional Product Specifications

• Unique model numbers identify burs with detailed dimensions and coatings.
• Ultra-low diameter burs (UL series) designed for fine milling with diameters as small as 0.3 mm, suitable for zirconia, PMMA, acrylic, PEEK, and wax.
• Titanium and CoCr burs (TS series) coated with TiSiN for enhanced wear resistance.
• Glass ceramic and SiC burs (SIC series) specialized for glass ceramics and silicon carbide materials.
• Radius and cylinder cutters available for smooth contour milling and detailed shaping.

10. Machine Compatibility and Usage Recommendations

• Burs specify compatible machines such as Sirona CEREC MCXL, Zirkonzahn M series, Progamill PM 7, Aidite AMD-500, and Xtcera models.
• Selection should be based on machine compatibility, material to be milled, and required precision.

11. Coating and Material Considerations

• DC and DLC/NC coatings are ideal for softer materials like PMMA and wax.
• TiSiN coatings are preferred for harder metals such as titanium and cobalt-chrome.
• SiC coatings are optimized for glass ceramics and silicon carbide.

12. Key Parameters and Limitations

• Shank diameter affects minimum tool size and milling precision.
• Overall length and head diameter influence reach and milling area.
• Proper coating selection is critical to prevent premature tool wear.

13. Best Practices

• Select burs considering machine compatibility, material type, and milling precision.
• Use appropriate coatings to enhance tool life and milling quality.
• Consult specific bur dimensions to ensure suitability for the milling task.

14. Summary Tables and Data

The document includes extensive tables listing model numbers with corresponding dimensions, coatings, compatible materials, and machines. This structured data facilitates informed selection and procurement decisions for dental and laboratory milling operations.

Conclusion

This catalog offers a comprehensive overview of carbide endmills tailored for dental milling systems, focusing on compatibility, coating technologies, and material-specific tool designs to ensure high performance, durability, and precision in dental milling applications.