sidesh0wb0b
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So the time has come to really put some finality on our addition of a new mill for the lab.
our criteria is as follows:
-the ability to mill metal (ti abutments maybe, bars, and mainly RPD frames)
-far better quality and an update in technology on the CAM side
-ease of use and maintenance
-availability of parts and ongoing tech support/service
-and i will say again, support and service!!!
With those mentioned we have narrowed our search to a couple mills.
1. imes 350i pro+ with loader (honestly the loader isnt needed at this stage but it would be handy to have as growth is sustained)
2. ZirkonZahn M2 wet heavy teleskoper
Also of note, if we go the M2 route we will probably get two M2s and utilize one for wet/metal milling and one for dry milling and the cost is basically the same as purchasing one single imes 350. additionally support for the ZZ mills are a short drive away vs the other side of the country for us. ie i can go break knee caps if needed LOL (or spend a day to pick up parts or bringing the mill for service)
this is one heck of a big decision for our little lab and i would love to get user insight from all you wonderful and wacky teeth people. there is a host more in consideration here, but these are the nuts and bolts of it. weigh in please!
our criteria is as follows:
-the ability to mill metal (ti abutments maybe, bars, and mainly RPD frames)
-far better quality and an update in technology on the CAM side
-ease of use and maintenance
-availability of parts and ongoing tech support/service
-and i will say again, support and service!!!
With those mentioned we have narrowed our search to a couple mills.
1. imes 350i pro+ with loader (honestly the loader isnt needed at this stage but it would be handy to have as growth is sustained)
2. ZirkonZahn M2 wet heavy teleskoper
Also of note, if we go the M2 route we will probably get two M2s and utilize one for wet/metal milling and one for dry milling and the cost is basically the same as purchasing one single imes 350. additionally support for the ZZ mills are a short drive away vs the other side of the country for us. ie i can go break knee caps if needed LOL (or spend a day to pick up parts or bringing the mill for service)
this is one heck of a big decision for our little lab and i would love to get user insight from all you wonderful and wacky teeth people. there is a host more in consideration here, but these are the nuts and bolts of it. weigh in please!