crowns/puck assumption

[deadhead]

here is puck I started. yeah there are a bunch of anterior teeth but there or some molars and I am already at 28 units. so yeah its not impossible, just need the experience

 

[Car 54]

here is puck I started. yeah there are a bunch of anterior teeth but there or some molars and I am already at 28 units. so yeah its not impossible, just need the experience View attachment 33506

How many do you mill at a time? Does that make a difference when you can mill sprue to sprue, unit to unit?
What thickness of sprues are you using?

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

i agree with sideshowbob, if you know what you r doing 25-30 units in ZR is definately not unrealistic. U must be using crappy ZR or a a crappy mill because like sideshowbob i would be more than willing to share pics of puck i have nested. not hard to fit that many units at all when using a good mill good ZR and a good nesting software.

these guys arent using crap zirc or mills. both stand up guys. just a matter of tweaking some things. i was only getting 18-22 for awhile until i adjusted some things.

 

[deadhead]

depends on the work flow. usually i mill a few at a time, and I usually 2 or 3 times a week will do an "overnight mill" which usually will consist of anywhere from 8-12 units. It will definitely make a difference if you are milling multiple units to overlap the circles and if u have too connect each units with sprues. my thickness of sprues depends on the size and thickness of each unit. If i am connecting multiple units i like to use a 2.3-2.5mm sprue. yeah it might be thick, but if you have someone or if you r good at green state work you can smooth out sprues nicely without ruining the crown design that your designer worked hard to get. takes sometime to get the hang of it. Trust me when i first started i tried connected multiple units together and always had units fall off until i figured out the right size sprues to use and how to place each unit in the puck. Hope this helps. if you need or want any more info on how my Technic is let me know I would be more than willing to help you out.

 

[user name]

Well, I might stand corrected here, but not being one to apologize, Ill have to say...
You guys are saving enough you certainly could toss a donation toward Travis for providing us this site.
Good job guys.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

Well, I might stand corrected here, but not being one to apologize, Ill have to say...
You guys are saving enough you certainly could toss a donation toward Travis for providing us this site.
Good job guys.

i typically donate. didnt even know my subscription had ended. @Travis are we supposed to get a notification?

 

[deadhead]

I would love to donate to this site, but I am just a working technician living paycheck to paycheck trying to support my kid and wife. havent gotten a raise in over 5 years lol

 

[Car 54]

depends on the work flow. usually i mill a few at a time, and I usually 2 or 3 times a week will do an "overnight mill" which usually will consist of anywhere from 8-12 units. It will definitely make a difference if you are milling multiple units to overlap the circles and if u have too connect each units with sprues. my thickness of sprues depends on the size and thickness of each unit. If i am connecting multiple units i like to use a 2.3-2.5mm sprue. yeah it might be thick, but if you have someone or if you r good at green state work you can smooth out sprues nicely without ruining the crown design that your designer worked hard to get. takes sometime to get the hang of it. Trust me when i first started i tried connected multiple units together and always had units fall off until i figured out the right size sprues to use and how to place each unit in the puck. Hope this helps. if you need or want any more info on how my Technic is let me know I would be more than willing to help you out.

Winner for the helpful, informative and honest post.
Thank you, deadhead

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

Well, I might stand corrected here, but not being one to apologize, Ill have to say...
You guys are saving enough you certainly could toss a donation toward Travis for providing us this site.
Good job guys.

there ya go ya dirty hippie

 

[Car 54]

i typically donate. didnt even know my subscription had ended. @Travis are we supposed to get a notification?

Yup, he sends out the "mechanic" to gently ease the money out of our hands, his name is JMN...knock, knock

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

Yup, he sends out the "mechanic" to gently ease the money out of our hands, his name is JMN...knock, knock

dang! that guy knows where i live! LOL

 

[user name]

 

[Car 54]

dang! that guy knows where i live! LOL

lol, yes, he's been there before, he even knows where you do your laundry

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

ok. here’s a wax puck with 34 milled and room to go.

 

[JMN]

Yup, he sends out the "mechanic" to gently ease the money out of our hands, his name is JMN...knock, knock

Hey, you're giving me a good reputation. I don't kill anyone. But isn't amazing what you can live through...

 

[JMN]

i typically donate. didnt even know my subscription had ended. @Travis are we supposed to get a notification?

No notification is even possible unless done manually per each user.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

here’s two zirc pucks being milled today. full one has 28 units milled. one with some room has 25 so far

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

No notification is even possible unless done manually per each user.

well chop chop travvy

 

[JMN]

well chop chop travvy

One of the most hillarious things I ever saw was my Lt. Firefighter cousin, Travis, actually squirm in his full dress uniform at a wedding when he was called Travie

 

[Car 54]

ok. here’s a wax puck with 34 milled and room to go. View attachment 33508

That looks like something I could do without losing to many units in my learning curve. A good starting point, as you do have some solid spaces
in both of your post examples. Thank you, sidebob