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Roland DWX-4W User Manual

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Roland DG Corporation has developed a special website introducing dental
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als), see our special Easy Shape website (http://www.rolandeasyshape.com).
Operation Screen
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Milling
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Operation Screen Milling Maintenance Troubleshooting Roland DG Corporation has developed a special website introducing dental solutions. For the latest information regarding this machine (including manu- als), see our special Easy Shape website (http://www.rolandeasyshape.com).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ............................2 1. Operation Screen ........................... 4 Displaying or Exiting VPanel ....................... 5 What is VPanel? ....................................5 Displaying VPanel ..................................5 VPanel Display in the Task Tray ..............................6 Exiting VPanel ....................................6 VPanel Window ........................... 7 Top Window .....................................
  • Page 3  Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product.

  • Page 4: Operation Screen

    1. Operation Screen Displaying or Exiting VPanel ..........5 What is VPanel? ................5 Displaying VPanel ................ 5 VPanel Display in the Task Tray ..........6 Exiting VPanel ................6 VPanel Window ..............7 Top Window ................. 7 "Settings" Tab ................8 "Maintenance"...

  • Page 5: Displaying Or Exiting Vpanel

    [Start] menu). Starting from the Windows [Start] screen (or [Start] menu) Windows 7 / 10 From the [Start] menu, click [All Apps] (or [Program]), then [Roland DWX-4W]. Then click [VPanel for DWX-4W]. Windows 8.1 Click on the [Start] screen, and from the Apps screen, click the [VPanel for DWX-4W] icon under [Roland DWX-4W].

  • Page 6: Vpanel Display In The Task Tray

    Displaying or Exiting VPanel VPanel Display in the Task Tray When the VPanel icon is displayed in the task tray, the status of a connected milling machine is always monitored. The display of the VPanel icon changes depending on the status of the milling machine. The meanings of the displays are shown below. Indicates that at least one of the connected milling machines is on (is online).

  • Page 7: Vpanel Window

    VPanel Window Top Window This is the VPanel top window. It displays the statuses of connected milling machines and an output list of milling data. Output of milling data can also be executed in this window. Displayed content Details READY: Milling data can be received.

  • Page 8: Settings" Tab

    VPanel Window "Settings" Tab In this tab, you can configure the VPanel auto-startup settings, settings related to the NC code, and other settings. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for the settings. Click to display the special website in your Internet browser.

  • Page 9: Maintenance" Tab

    VPanel Window "Maintenance" Tab In this tab, you can perform operations related to maintenance, including automatic correction of the milling machine and system reporting. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for the operations.

  • Page 10: Mail" Tab

    VPanel Window "Mail" Tab In this tab, you can configure the settings so that you receive a notification e-mail when milling has finished, when an error has occurred, or when maintenance has finished. When more than one machine is connected, all of the machines become the targets for the settings.

  • Page 11: Manual Correction" Dialog Box

    VPanel Window "Manual correction" Dialog Box In this dialog box, you can directly enter the manual correction values of the milling machine. Perform correction to precisely adjust accuracy. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for correction.

  • Page 12: Milling Bur Management" Dialog Box

    VPanel Window "Milling bur management" Dialog Box By selecting a milling bur to be used in this dialog box, the work time of the selected milling bur will be recorded auto- matically. In addition, when the bur reaches the preset replacement time, a warning message will be displayed. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is managed.

  • Page 13: Milling Bur Registration" Dialog Box

    VPanel Window "Milling bur registration" Dialog Box In this dialog box, you can register milling burs whose work time you want to manage, or remove burs you no longer want to manage. When more than one machine is connected, the milling burs for the machine selected in the top window are managed. Milling bur list Displays the name, work time, and replacement time of a registered milling bur.

  • Page 14: Milling

    2. Milling Using/Reading the Built-In Panel ........15 Using/Reading the Built-In Panel ..........15 Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color ........15 Switching the Power On or Off ..........16 Switching the Power On ............16 Switching the Power Off ............16 Preparing for Milling ............17 Preparing a Workpiece (Usable Workpieces) ......

  • Page 15: Using/Reading The Built-In Panel

    Using/Reading the Built-In Panel Using/Reading the Built-In Panel POWER This lights up when the power is turned on. Illuminates when operation is paused. Flashes when operation is ongoing (from the point when PAUSE the operation button is pressed during milling to the point when operation is paused). ERROR Flashes when an error has occurred.

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the Power On or Off Switching the Power On Procedure  Close the front cover. Hold this with both hands.  Switch on the machine's power switch. The machine starts initialization. When the status light stops flashing and remains steadily lit, initialization is complete.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Milling

    Preparing for Milling Preparing a Workpiece (Usable Workpieces) Workpiece Materials  Glass ceramics  Composite resins Types and Sizes of Workpieces  Type: Type with pin  Maximum number of mountable workpieces: 3  Maximum size of mountable workpieces: 40 (W) × 20 (D) × 20 (H) mm * However, the workpiece size is limited by the number of workpieces mounted in the machine, and the number of mountable workpieces is limited by the size of the workpieces mounted in the machine.

  • Page 18: Filling The Coolant Tank/Replacing The Coolant

    Preparing for Milling Filling the Coolant Tank/Replacing the Coolant CAUTION Do not overfill or tilt the coolant tank. The fluid inlet on the coolant tank is open. Overfilling or tilting will cause fluid to spill out. CAUTION When raising or lowering the coolant tank, hold the positions indicated in the following figure.
  • Page 19 Preparing for Milling Filling the Coolant Tank/Replacing the Coolant Replace the coolant.  Open the bottom cover.  Pull out the coolant tank. Important Move the coolant tank slowly. Forcefully mov- ing the coolant tank may cause the coolant to spray out. ...
  • Page 20 Refer to the appropriate safety data sheet (SDS) for the chemical substances used in the additives and the safety related to those substances. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer to purchase additives. CAUTION Be sure to put the specified additive in the coolant tank.
  • Page 21 Preparing for Milling  Push the coolant tank toward the back of the machine. Push the coolant tank to the point where you feel a click. Make sure that the coolant tank is touching the back of the machine tightly. Do not push the tank using the bottom- cover.
  • Page 22 Preparing for Milling Reset the coolant work time. After replacing the coolant, perform the following procedure. If the work time is not reset, the message prompting coolant replacement will continue to be displayed.  Show VPanel.  P. 5 "Displaying VPanel" ...

  • Page 23: Starting Milling

    Starting Milling Milling Precautions Do not turn the power off during the following operations or stop work before the operation is complete.  Collet maintenance (P. 28)  Milling (P. 25)  When the machine is operating after you click the [Emergency release] button (P. 9) If you turn the power off during these operations or stop work before the operation is complete, the spindle unit may be in a state where it does not hold anything (the milling bur and detection pin may also be in states where they do not hold anything).

  • Page 24: Step 1: Mounting The Workpiece

    Starting Milling  When the message shown in the figure appears, the spindle run-in (short) is complete. Click [OK]. CAUTION Do not insert your hands or other objects into the machine or look into the inside of the machine with the front cover open until the spindle has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 25: Step 2: Outputting Milling Data

    STEP 2: Outputting Milling Data * You can also use commercial CAM software to output milling data. For information on compatible CAM software, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. CAUTION Do not place any electronic devices in the vicinity of this machine.
  • Page 26 Starting Milling  Click [Output]. Changing the data list order You can change the output order by selecting the milling data in the data list and clicking (The milling data is output from the top of the data list.) Removing milling data in the data list You can remove milling data in the data list by selecting the milling data and clicking "Remove."...

  • Page 27: Aborting Output

    Starting Milling Aborting Output Procedure  In the top window of VPanel, select the machine for which output will be aborted. Click  The message shown in the figure will be displayed. To abort output, click [OK]. Click [Cancel] to not abort the output. CAUTION Do not insert your hands or other objects into the machine or look into the inside of the machine with the front cover open until the spindle has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 28: Following Daily Operations

    Following Daily Operations Collet Maintenance Be sure to perform the following tasks after daily operations. These tasks are necessary for maintaining a favorable machine condition and for ensuring a high level of product quality. If these tasks are not executed, a message prompting operation will be displayed in VPanel. Required Tools Commercially Included items...
  • Page 29 Following Daily Operations  If a workpiece or the automatic correction jig is attached: Remove the workpiece or the automatic correction jig, close the front cover, and then click [OK]. If no workpiece or automatic correction jig is attached: Click [OK]. The window shown in the figure appears automatically.
  • Page 30 Following Daily Operations Clean the inside of the spindle and the collet.  Clean the inside of the spindle (where contact with the collet is made) with the taper cleaner. Rotate the taper cleaner left and right as if you are brushing the inner portion of the spindle.
  • Page 31 Following Daily Operations  While gently pressing the collet tap up into the hole, rotate the collet replacement jig in the direction indicated in the figure to tighten the collet. Keep rotating until the collet replacement jig will not rotate any more. The collet will be subjected to com- pressed air.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    3. Maintenance Maintenance Precautions ............33 Maintenance Precautions ............33 Daily Care ................34 Cleaning after Milling Finishes ........... 34 Care of the Dummy Pin for Milling ..........36 Periodic Care and Maintenance .........38 Cleaning the Waterproof Plate ........... 38 Milling Machine Correction ............39 Milling Bur Change Test .............

  • Page 33: Maintenance Precautions

    Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Precautions WARNING Never use a pneumatic blower. This machine is not compatible with a pneumatic blower. Milling waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning. Doing so may cause a fire.

  • Page 34: Daily Care

    Daily Care Cleaning after Milling Finishes After milling finishes, clean inside the machine with a dry cloth. Carefully wipe around the spindle head and the rotary axis parts shown in the following figure as fluid and milling waste in these areas may affect milling results. CAUTION Use a dry cloth to clean the inside of the equipment.
  • Page 35 Daily Care  Clean the milling bur and the inside of the machine. In particular, carefully clean the portions shown in the following figures. Click [Default <-> Cleaning] as necessary for each cleaning location. Clicking this will cause the spindle head to move. Important When clicking [Default <->...

  • Page 36: Care Of The Dummy Pin For Milling

    Daily Care Care of the Dummy Pin for Milling Procedure  Show VPanel.  P. 5 "Displaying VPanel"  Select a machine to operate. Click the radio button to the left of the name of the machine to operate. Click in the top window.
  • Page 37 Daily Care  The window shown in the figure appears auto- matically. Open the front cover and remove the dummy pin for milling.  Wipe the dummy pin for milling with a dry cloth. Any fluid or milling waste not wiped off will have an effect on the milling results.

  • Page 38: Periodic Care And Maintenance

    Periodic Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Waterproof Plate Through use, the waterproof plate attached on the inside of the front cover will become dirty and visibility from the outside will drop. By cleaning the waterproof plate regularly, visibility can be maintained, making it easy to check the status of operations. CAUTION Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning.

  • Page 39: Milling Machine Correction

    In such cases, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Replace the dummy pin for milling with the detection pin for correction.
  • Page 40 Periodic Care and Maintenance  Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Detection pin maintenance].  Click [OK].  The window shown in the figure appears auto- matically. Open the front cover and remove the dummy pin for milling.  Return the detection pin for correction to the ATC magazine's "D"...
  • Page 41 Periodic Care and Maintenance  Close the front cover.  If the message shown in the following figure appears, click [OK].  Wipe the removed dummy pin for milling with a dry cloth. Any fluid or milling waste not wiped off will have an effect on the milling results. Carefully wipe the entire area clean. Perform automatic correction of the milling machine.
  • Page 42 Periodic Care and Maintenance  Attach the automatic correction jig to hole "2" on the rotary axis. Align the recessed portion of the jig with the protrusion on the rotary axis, and then insert the jig. Ensure that there is no gap between the surfaces. It does not matter which of the two recesses on the jig is aligned to the protrusion.
  • Page 43 Periodic Care and Maintenance  Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Automatic correction].  The window shown in the figure appears auto- matically. Make sure that the work displayed on the screen is complete. Click [OK]. Automatic correction starts.  Automatic correction is complete once the mes- sage in the figure is displayed.
  • Page 44 Periodic Care and Maintenance Replace the detection pin for correction with the dummy pin for milling.  Show VPanel.  P. 5 "Displaying VPanel"  Select a machine to operate. Click the radio button to the left of the name of the machine to operate.

  • Page 45: Milling Bur Change Test

    Periodic Care and Maintenance  Set the dummy pin for milling in the ATC magazine's "D" stocker. The detection pin should be oriented with the tapered end up. Be careful not to confuse which side is up and which is down. ...

  • Page 46: Filling The Coolant Tank/Replacing The Coolant

    Periodic Care and Maintenance  Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Milling bur change test].  Select which milling bur you want to perform the change test for. The numbers correspond to the ATC magazine numbers. This test checks whether the milling bur set to the selected number can be held correctly.

  • Page 47: Care And Storage Of The Automatic Correction Jig

    Periodic Care and Maintenance Care and Storage of the Automatic Correction Jig The presence of rust, scratches, or grime on the automatic correction jig makes accurate detection impossible, which in turn may make it impossible to perform milling as intended, and may even damage the machine. Care and Storage ...
  • Page 48 Periodic Care and Maintenance  Remove the regulator. Remove the screws at the locations shown in the figure.  Remove the bowl. Wash the bowl using a neutral detergent. After making sure that the bowl is completely dry, attach the bowl. Loosen Tighten Loosen Tighten ...

  • Page 49: Replacing Consumable Parts

    P. 12 ""Milling bur management" Dialog Box"  The milling bur is a consumable part. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer when it is time for replacement. Replacing the Coolant Tank Filter Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer to purchase new filters.
  • Page 50 Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning Clean the coolant tank.  Remove the coolant tank.  P. 18 "Filling the Coolant Tank/Replacing the Coolant"  Remove the fluid inlet cap on the cool- ant tank.  Discard the coolant. Note Dispose of coolant properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale. Do not recklessly dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams.
  • Page 51 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the pipe from the center of the filter.  Clean the pipe. Wash the pipe with water.  Attach the cap to a new filter. Important Keep the cap aligned with the filter and insert straightly. If inserted at an angle or if the O-ring is twisted, it will not be possible to obtain sufficient filtration.
  • Page 52 Replacing Consumable Parts  Insert the new filter and cap into the coolant tank. Insert the new filter and cap through the hole on the side of the coolant tank. Align the hole on the side of the filter with the protrusion at the back of the tank.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Collet

    The collet is a part that wears out. If a large force, such as an overload during milling, is applied to the collet, the collet may have become deformed. In such cases, it is necessary to replace the collet. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer to purchase a replacement collet.
  • Page 54 Replacing Consumable Parts  Lightly apply grease to the tapered portion on the outside of the new collet. A thin application is sufficient. Do not apply excessively.  Assemble the collet, collet replace- ment jig, and collet tap as shown in the figure, and then insert this assembly Collet into the spindle.

  • Page 55: Extended Periods Of Non-Use / Moving The Machine

    Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine Draining the Coolant Lines Drain the fluid collected in the coolant lines running through the machine. Situations Requiring This Work  When there are no plans to use the machine for 1 week or longer (or when the machine has not been used for 1 week or longer) ...
  • Page 56 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Select a machine to operate. Click the radio button to the left of the name of the machine to operate. Click in the top window. The [Settings] screen will appear.  Click the [Maintenance] tab.

  • Page 57: Spindle Run-In (Long)

    Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Remove the tray placed inside the bottom cover. Dispose of any water that has accumulated in the tray.  Return the coolant tank to its original position. Spindle Run-In (Long) Situations Requiring This Work ...
  • Page 58 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  If a workpiece or the automatic cor- rection jig is attached: Remove the workpiece or the auto- matic correction jig, close the front cover, and then click [OK]. If no workpiece or automatic correc- tion jig is attached: Click [OK].

  • Page 59: Attaching The Retainers

    Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine Attaching the Retainers Situations Requiring This Work  When moving the machine Attach the retainers to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. Required Tools Commercially available item Securing tape Attaching the Retainers Make sure to drain all coolant lines before installing the retainers.
  • Page 60 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Packing]. The spindle will move.  When the message shown in the figure appears, movement of the spindle will be complete. Click [OK]. Attach the retainer inside the front cover. ...
  • Page 61 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Attach retainer C. Insert the retainer straight all the way in. Slide the retainer to the right so that the mounting part is in the hole on the retainer.  Attach retainer B. Align the top of the retainer with the area around the spindle head.
  • Page 62 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Close the front cover. Hold this with both hands. Attach the retainer inside the bottom cover.  Open the bottom cover.  Pull out the coolant tank.  Remove the fluid inlet cap on the coolant tank. Place the fluid inlet cap in the storage compartment.
  • Page 63 Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine  Attach retainer D. Use tape to secure the retainer to the coolant tank. Com- mercially available tape can be used to secure the retainer to the tank.  Return the coolant tank to its original position. ...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting Machine Problems ...............65 The Machine Does Not Run/Cannot Generate Output ....65 The Operation Button Does Not Respond ......... 65 VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine......... 65 No Data Is Being Output to the Machine, or the Machine Will Not Operate Even Though Data Is Being Output ....

  • Page 65: Machine Problems

    Machine Problems The Machine Does Not Run/Cannot Generate Output Keep the front cover closed during startup. For safety, Is the front cover open? initialization is not performed when the cover is open at startup. Temporarily turn the power off, and then check whether Is anything caught on the spindle unit or something has become caught and is impeding initialization.

  • Page 66: No Data Is Being Output To The Machine, Or The Machine Will Not Operate Even Though Data Is Being Output

    Machine Problems No Data Is Being Output to the Machine, or the Machine Will Not Operate Even Though Data Is Being Output If the front cover is open, the machine will not start milling even if milling data is being received. Close all the covers, Is the front cover open? and then press the built-in panel's operation button to start milling.

  • Page 67: Compressed Air Does Not Come Out

    Machine Problems Compressed Air Does Not Come Out Is the power switched on? Compressed air is not supplied when the power is off. Check the connection. If there are no connection problems, check whether the regulator scale indicates zero. If the set Is the regulator properly connected and pressure of the regulator is zero, compressed air will not be P.

  • Page 68: Collet Maintenance Cannot Continue Due To An Error Occurring

    Machine Problems Collet Maintenance Cannot Continue Due to an Error Occurring If you take too long to perform the collet maintenance, the supply of compressed air will become insufficient, and it will no longer be possible to continue the collet maintenance. Follow the procedure below to perform the maintenance again.

  • Page 69: Milling Quality Problems

    Milling Quality Problems The Milling Results Are Not Attractive Check the mounting condition of the workpiece. Fasten the workpiece in place securely so that it will not slip out of place Is the workpiece firmly secured in place? P. 24 or come loose because of milling bur pressure or vibration during milling.

  • Page 70: Chipping (Edges Of Milling Products Become Chipped) Occurs

    Milling Quality Problems Chipping (Edges of Milling Products Become Chipped) Occurs Is the installation base of the machine The vibration from cutting can shake the installation base. secure? Check the mounting condition of the workpiece. Fasten the workpiece in place securely so that it will not slip out of place Is the workpiece firmly secured in place? P.

  • Page 71: Installation Problems

    Log on to Windows as an "Administrator."  Insert the Roland Software Package CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes], and continue with the installation. The setup menu screen appears automatically.
  • Page 72 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.  When the installation finishes, click on the setup menu.  Remove the Roland Software Package CD.  Turn on the power to the machine.  Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 73: Installing The Software And The Electronic Manual Separately

    Log on to Windows as an "Administrator."  Insert the Roland Software Package CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes], and continue with the installation. The setup menu screen appears automatically.
  • Page 74 Installation Problems Windows 8.1 / 10 (procedure B) 1. Connect the machine to the computer with the USB cable and turn on the machine. 2. If the [Found New Hardware] appears, click [Cancel] to close it. Disconnect any USB cables for printers or other such equipment other than this machine.

  • Page 75: Uninstalling The Driver

    D:\Drivers\WIN8X86 (32-bit versions) If you're not using the Roland Software Package CD, go to Roland DG Corporation’s special website Easy Shape (http://www. rolandeasyshape.com) and download the driver for the machine you want to remove, and then specify the folder where you want to extract the downloaded file.

  • Page 76: Uninstalling Vpanel

    (VPanel icon) in the task tray and select "Exit.") 2. From the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel] and then click [Programs and Features]. 3. Select "Roland VPanel for DWX-4W" and click [Uninstall] (or "Delete"). 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall.

  • Page 77: Responding To Error Messages

    Roland DG Corporation dealer. Error number...
  • Page 78 Responding to Error Messages Error number Message Situation/error cause Action 101E-0000 The milling bur The milling bur might be 1. Press and hold the button on the machine to might be broken. broken. clear the error. 2. If the milling bur is broken or if it is out of position, replace it with a new milling bur.
  • Page 79 There is a possibility that If the error occurs again even after you perform the the ATC magazine is out of above operations, contact your authorized Roland position. DG Corporation dealer. There is a possibility that If the error occurs again even after you perform the...
  • Page 80 The spindle does The cable may be broken Turn off the power and contact your authorized not turn. or the spindle unit may be Roland DG Corporation dealer. defective. 1038-0000 Milling data er- There is a problem with the 1. Press and hold the operation button on the built- ror.
  • Page 81 The regulator or other parts If the error occurs again even after you perform the may be defective. above operations, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. 1033-0000 The coolant has There may be no coolant in 1.
  • Page 82 103A-**** D A N G E R ! ! Fluid may be leaking inside Turn off the power and unplug the power cable. The coolant is the machine. After that, contact your authorized Roland DG leaking!! Corporation dealer. 4. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 83 R2-160427 FA01057...

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