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7 year old E4D mill.What mill are you using now?
7 year old E4D mill.What mill are you using now?
They're that reliable? Huh, wouldn't have expected.7 year old E4D mill.
Had one of those, brings back memories [emoji4]7 year old E4D mill.
Been through 3 spindles in that time, not bad for milling emax. Haven't changed one in 3 years, knock wood.They're that reliable? Huh, wouldn't have expected.
Impressive. I had erroneously expected them as substandard for lab use because of them being dds clinic kit. Thanks for straightening me out. Do you use their desiign software too, or can it be driven straight from exo?Been through 3 spindles in that time, not bad for milling emax. Haven't changed one in 3 years, knock wood.
I would guess Exocad for sure JMN, E4D had some meat tools but Exocad has most covered. Let 2th explain though...Impressive. I had erroneously expected them as substandard for lab use because of them being dds clinic kit. Thanks for straightening me out. Do you use their desiign software too, or can it be driven straight from exo?
Are you using an E4D acquisition unit with it, or a different scanner? I've used an E4D mill ,one of my client's, in the past with his acquisition unit and it worked out okay.7 year old E4D mill.
Yes we have used the old HD scanner and the new PlanScan, but also use Steinbichler and DOF scanners and design everything in exocad. I have a utility software to send the stl files to the mill. I don't think they offer that utility anymore because you can import stl files into their software to use the milling simulation.Are you using an E4D acquisition unit with it, or a different scanner? I've used an E4D mill ,one of my client's, in the past with his acquisition unit and it worked out okay.
Their design software is quite genius for the intended users. It is super simple and guides you through the process step by step. It is what I used to get a basic understanding of CAD design and how the process works. I use exocad for 99.9% of all designs. Way less mouse clicks and much more flexibility. I will say that the E4D design software has been improved with each version. I'm sure it has abilities that I am not aware of.Impressive. I had erroneously expected them as substandard for lab use because of them being dds clinic kit. Thanks for straightening me out. Do you use their desiign software too, or can it be driven straight from exo?
Are you using an E4D acquisition unit with it, or a different scanner? I've used an E4D mill ,one of my client's, in the past with his acquisition unit and it worked out okay.
Their design software is quite genius for the intended users. It is super simple and guides you through the process step by step. It is what I used to get a basic understanding of CAD design and how the process works. I use exocad for 99.9% of all designs. Way less mouse clicks and much more flexibility. I will say that the E4D design software has been improved with each version. I'm sure it has abilities that I am not aware
Did you still using your e4D milling to mill your Exocad design? I have a milling that I haven’t use it at all since a long time because I don’t know how to send the STL files to the milling can you help me with that I would like to use that milling to mill emaxYes we have used the old HD scanner and the new PlanScan, but also use Steinbichler and DOF scanners and design everything in exocad. I have a utility software to send the stl files to the mill. I don't think they offer that utility anymore because you can import stl files into their software to use the milling simulation.
That mill has been great. It took a bit to dial in the margin settings. There are some photos posted here somewhere of the margins it can produce on a solid model
You need a PC with CAM software that tells the mill how to move, at what speed, what depth, angle, rotation speed of the burr etc.Did you still using your e4D milling to mill your Exocad design? I have a milling that I haven’t use it at all since a long time because I don’t know how to send the STL files to the milling can you help me with that I would like to use that milling to mill emax
What CAM software did you recommend that works with E4DYou need a PC with CAM software that tells the mill how to move, at what speed, what depth, angle, rotation speed of the burr etc.
The CAM software will need to be made for that machine, not just any will do. IT's usualy not a problem, but make sure it's meant to work on that machine.
The 'CAM PC' is given the designs in STL format from exocad and then you put them in the place you want them in the block and then it generates the mill's needed data.
Fair warning: tahre are more people who dislike that madchine thatn who like it.
I have no idea what's available now.What CAM software did you recommend that works with E4D
You need the E4D scanner/design software plus the job server to import and send CAD designs to that mill.Did you still using your e4D milling to mill your Exocad design? I have a milling that I haven’t use it at all since a long time because I don’t know how to send the STL files to the milling can you help me with that I would like to use that milling to mill emax