Finally got a press

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I know it means nothing to everyone reading this but to me it means a lot. I have been working on my own now for four years and I knew I had to take the plunge and get into pressing my own crowns. I had access to a press oven but it wasn't very practical (long story). I was outsourcing so that I could use my emax porc but that wasn't practical either. I finally had enough funds to purchase this machine. Its no cad cam but its a nice start.

Thanks for all the great posts made here on the emax ingots I am sure I will have many questions as I begin.

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This was my first attempt using a Ney Qex press and the emax lt ingots just last week. I had alot of flashing and bumps all over the crowns but I ground it all off, I did a cutback so it wasn't a big deal. I hope the new "used" ep600 will give me better results.

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No pressure on this one.

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I got the case back because they were a bit too long. The Dr. was very pleased on the overall appearance. Too long, I can live with that. Took 1.5 mm off based on a sketch I got. Just to note I did have the centrals on the plane of occlusion, her laterals were just too short making the centrals appear too long.

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Congrads Travis,
Hope all works well for you. I know this great website where they will answer any questions you have about this process.;)
 
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Yeah right...what good is it...can't make a retainer with it.
 
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Yeah! Where's our retainer press?
Oh Yeah, Biostar....nevermind.
 
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Thats nice Travis. Thats the same furnace I have. I also use it to fire all my emax layering porc in so I keep the pfms seperate.
I also have the Ney qex press but I use it as a firing furnace only.
If you need any help pm me.
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What's a Biostar??? Is it like a double star or something???
 
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What was the Damage on that one? (How much did it cost ?)

I picked up an EP3000 and it did plenty of damage to my wallet but its a great
Press oven. No press issues of any kind so far.
 
Travis

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They are selling them at 3k. I got a used pump as well for 300. They had 18 of them but 10 of them were sold to a lab in CA. There are 8 left minus mine.
 
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They are selling them at 3k. I got a used pump as well for 300. They had 18 of them but 10 of them were sold to a lab in CA. There are 8 left minus mine.

Who is selling them? Ivoclar? DEMOS? Did I miss something?
 
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Who is selling them? Ivoclar? DEMOS? Did I miss something?
Thats news to me, I bet they are from their education centers. Ones they replaced with their newer models.
 
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Thats a pretty good deal if they offer a warranty.

The EP3000 is over $7,000
and the EP5000 $10,000
 
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