Alex R.
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Bob, 5th axis will be able as an upgrade to 240i as I now, am I have the wrong info?
I don't want to put a dark cloud on the thread. But, as an Imes distributor, I am wondering why you guys are buying into a 4 axis mills. Are you aware that not having a fifth axis will result in the following limitations:
Some bridges will require much thicker pucks due to path of insertion.
Thicker pucks leads to longer mill time, shorter life span of tolls and increased cost for materials.
Total inability to mill some bridges due to angle needed to mill in four axis.
unable to mill any bridge with a path of insertion problem or undercut.
You will not be able to mill any screw retained bridgework.
Imes is coming out with the 250i 5 axis shortly. I think this is a much better choice when compared to the 240i.
Just an FYI, at CAP we now have 10 mills and have our next one on order. Out of all these mills only one (Lava) is a four axis. This is also the oldest mill we currently have. I never say never about anything. But, I really don't see four axis as a viable solution for dental.
Why limit yourself???
We (CAP) are an Imes distributor. We have no info regarding a future upgrade of the 240 to 5 axis. We spent much time with the people from Imes at IDS and it never was mentioned.Bob, 5th axis will be able as an upgrade to 240i as I now, am I have the wrong info?
Bob, 5th axis will be able as an upgrade to 240i as I now, am I have the wrong info?
I asked that question last year directly to imes., no upgrade 5 axis planned for the 240 or 340 , the 250 is in the works..
We have 450I now and second oven, additionally to 240i which works fine and brings money.Well after about a year and a half of milling with our 240i there has been only 1 case we needed a 5 axis for, We just sent it out. Our 240i has served us incredibly well! When the need arises for another mill, we will definitely get a 5 axis(Imes 450i). But I couldn't be happier with it! Definitely gonna need another sintering furnace at this rate!
Alex,We have 450I now and second oven, additionally to 240i which works fine and brings money.