Milled Alloys ? Trash Casting Machine ?

[charles007]

I want to dump my casting machine but still need for occasional/rare, full cast gold crowns that sneak in my lab (noble/yellow, type III) May need to keep another 12 months if fcg & pfms sneak in my back door again. What options do I have with scans, cost ? different milled alloys, who to send to. My main concern on full cast crowns are the annoying proximal contacts needing soldered..May be a better idea to wax and scan ?
Don't mind using milled NP/titanium for future metal ceramics.. Can alloys be milled down to .3 when needed ?.. How are the fits ? equal to milled zir ?
Probably a bad idea to junk the torch...
What are other metal free labs doing, any ideas ? Got a feeling I will be taking a long dirt nap before my casting machine gets the pink slip of death..

 

[ParkwayDental]

Just send your full cast my way from your scan and ill print and cast them for you. Metal products are still a huge money maker for us.

 

[charles007]

Thanks Tyler !

When are you going to buy a little sweety pie 450 and start milling metal, I've heard she's a beauty..

 

[Drizzt]

I am milling metal down to .35 . Haven't puushed lower than that . Fits are great , and if the prep is good , it doesn't need anything , just finish the margins , and adjust anything regarding space if needed . If you have a bad preparation , I won't lie to you , it needs adjustment to have a nice fit . I still use my casting machine , and honestly , can't see it out of fthe laboratory any time soon .