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User's Manual Operation Screen Milling Maintenance Troubleshooting For the latest information regarding this machine (including manuals), see the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.com/).
Contents Contents .....................................2 Chapter 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 and Functions ............................7 Top Window ..............................................7 "Settings" Tab ............................................10 "Maintenance"...
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Displaying or Exiting VPanel What Is VPanel? VPanel is an application that allows milling machine operation on a computer screen. It has functions for outputting cutting data, performing maintenance, and making various corrections. It also displays information such as the cutting machine status and errors.
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).
VPanel Window and Functions Top Window The top window displays the statuses of connected milling machines and an output list of milling data. When more than one machine is connected, the machine displayed in the MACHINE STATUS window is the target of the operations. Chapter 1 Operation Screen...
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VPanel Window and Functions Display Explanation The connected machines are displayed with square icons (). (In the above figure, four machines are connected.) Click a icon to display the machine's ID and name below the icon. The IDs of machines whose power is turned off are shown with [-].
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P. 15 ""Milling bur management" Dialog Box" " Display the settings window. P. 10 ""Settings" Tab" " P. 11 ""Maintenance" Tab" " P. 12 ""Mail" Tab" " P. 13 ""VPanel" Tab" " Click this to access the DGSHAPE Corporation website. Chapter 1 Operation Screen...
VPanel Window and Functions "Settings" Tab On this tab, you can configure settings related to the machine IDs and NC codes. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for the setting. Display Explanation Select how to interpret numbers in NC codes.
VPanel Window and Functions "Maintenance" Tab On 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. Display Explanation Correction...
VPanel Window and Functions "Mail" Tab Settings on this tab can be configured so that a notification email is sent when milling finishes, when an error occurs, or when maintenance is complete. When more than one machine is connected, all of the machines become the targets for the settings. Select the "Use mail notification"...
VPanel Window and Functions "VPanel" Tab On this tab, you can set the automatic starting of VPanel and the layout of the top window. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for the setting. Display Explanation Select the layout of the top window.
VPanel Window and Functions "Manual correction" Dialog Box In this dialog box, you can perform manual correction of the milling machine. Perform correction to precisely adjust the accuracy. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for correction. * Perform automatic correction before performing this correction.
VPanel Window and Functions "Milling bur management" Dialog Box By selecting a milling bur to be used, the work time of the selected milling bur will be recorded automatically. 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.
VPanel Window and Functions "Milling bur registration" Dialog Box A milling bur's registration information can be changed in order to change the work time or the replacement time. When more than one machine is connected, the milling bur for the machine selected in the top window will be the target. Display Explanation Displays the names, work times, and replacement times of the registered...
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VPanel Window and Functions Intelligent Tool Control (ITC) Function Settings This machine is equipped with an Intelligent Tool Control (ITC) function. If you set the ITC function, when the milling bur being used approaches its replacement time, it is automatically switched with the next milling bur. This makes it possible to continue milling for a long time without any loss in milling quality.
(For dust collectors with a linking function and connected to the expansion port with a linking Dust collector ON/OFF cable.) For details on the dust collector, see the DWX-52D "Setup Guide." Front Moves the rotary axis unit to the front. Use this function when cleaning the rotary axis unit.
Chapter 2 Milling Using/Reading the Built-In Panel ..................20 Using/Reading the Built-In Panel......................20 Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color .................... 20 Switching the Power On or Off ..................21 Switching the Power On ........................... 21 Switching the Power Off ........................... 21 Preparing for Milling ......................22 CAM Settings Necessary for Milling ......................
Using/Reading the Built‑In Panel Using/Reading the Built‑In Panel Operation button ERROR Flashes when an error has occurred. PAUSE Lights when operation is paused. POWER Lights when the power is turned on. Flashes when data is being cancelled and during the initial operations. CANCEL Milling data received while this light is flashing will be cancelled.
Switching the Power On or Off Switching the Power On Procedure Close the front cover. Switch on the machine's power switch. The machine starts the initial operations. When the status light stops flashing and remains steadily lit, initialization is complete.
Length: 40 to 55 mm * The shape of the milling bur is merely an example. Select the milling bur that matches the application. Contact your authorized DGSHAPE Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.dgshape.com/) to purchase milling burs. Chapter 2 Milling...
Preparing for Milling Cleaning Tool You can use the included cleaning tool to clean milling waste away from the machine. * When using the cleaning tool, you have to configure CAM settings in the same manner as for milling burs. Materials for Which the Cleaning Tool Is Effective Zirconia, composite resin, and CoCr sintered metal Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator)
Starting Milling STEP 1: Attaching a Workpiece to the Adapter The mounting method differs depending on the workpiece type and size. P. 24 "For Disk Workpieces" " P. 27 "For Pin-type Workpieces" " Workpieces can be attached to any adapter. Point Use the included adapter rack to hold the adapters.
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Starting Milling Remove the adapter cap. Turn the adapter cap in the direction of the arrows to remove it. Adapter cap Set the disk workpiece into the adapter base. Disk workpiece Adapter base Chapter 2 Milling...
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Starting Milling Attach the adapter cap. Orient the adapter cap removed in step as shown in the following figure. Align the notched part on the right side. Turn the adapter cap in the direction indicated by the arrows to attach it to the screws. Chapter 2 Milling...
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Starting Milling Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screws in the positions shown in the figure. (4 locations) Tighten the screws until they click. CAUTION To prevent workpiece damage, tighten the screws in order across the diagonals. Attach the adapter to the machine.
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Starting Milling Remove the adapter cap. Turn the adapter cap in the direction of the arrows to remove it. Mount the pin‑type workpiece adapter on the adapter base. Orient the pin-type workpiece adapter as shown in the following figure, and then mount this adapter on the adapter base.
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Starting Milling Turn over the assembly prepared in step , and then align it with the positions shown in the figure. Align the recessed portion with the protrusion. Check whether the pin‑type workpiece adapter has been mounted on the adapter base without any gaps.
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Starting Milling Turn the adapter cap in the direction indicated by the arrows to attach it to the screws. Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screws in the positions shown in the figure. (4 locations) Tighten the screws until they click. Also, to secure the adapter evenly, after tightening the screw in one location, tighten the screw that is oriented diagonally across from it.
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Starting Milling Mount the workpiece on the pin‑type workpiece adapter. Mounting layout examples The figure shows examples of the maximum number of workpieces that can be attached according to size. It also shows the layouts of these workpieces. Workpiece sizes are 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.
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Starting Milling Use a torque screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the pin‑type workpiece in position. MEMO Use the included spare screws when a screw is lost or worn. Mount the pin‑type workpiece on the pin‑type workpiece adapter. Make sure the recessed portion of the pin-type workpiece is oriented downward, align the protrusion of the pin-type workpiece adapter with this recessed portion, and then insert the workpiece all the way in.
Starting Milling STEP 2: Attaching the Adapter to the Machine For Pin‑type Workpieces Procedure Switch on the machine's power switch. P. 21 "Switching the Power On" " Once initialization completes, open the front cover. Orient the parts as shown in the figure, and then insert the adapter into the clamp. ...
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Starting Milling Point If it is difficult to turn the knobs by hand, use the included wrench (for clamps). Lightly tug on the adapter to check that it does not come loose. Close the front cover. For Disk Workpieces Procedure ...
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Starting Milling Orient the parts as shown in the figure, and then insert the adapter into the clamp. Secure the adapter. As shown in the figure, turn the fixing knobs (in two locations) in the directions of the arrows while pressing in on the adapter.
Starting Milling Lightly tug on the adapter to check that it does not come loose. Close the front cover. STEP 3: Loading the Milling Bur Required Items Milling bur Milling bur holder Hexagonal Milling bur Mounting screw positioner screwdriver Procedure ...
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Starting Milling Slide the milling bur through the milling bur holder, and determine the proper position. Insert the milling bur as shown in the figure and make sure that both ends are within the areas of the milling bur posi- tioner holes.
Starting Milling STEP 4: Loading the Cleaning Tool If you are not using the cleaning tool, proceed to the next step. Materials for Which the Cleaning Tool Is Effective Zirconia, composite resin, and CoCr sintered metal Required Items Milling bur Cleaning tool Mounting screw Hexagonal screwdriver...
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If the bristles of the cleaning tool spread out, the cleaning tool will not be as effective in removing the milling waste. If the bristles have spread out, replace the cleaning tool with a new one. Contact your authorized DGSHAPE Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.dgshape.com/) to purchase items.
STEP 6: Outputting Milling Data and Starting Milling * You can also use commercial CAM software to output milling data. For information on compatible CAM software, contact your authorized DGSHAPE Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.dgshape.com/). WARNING Be sure to turn on the dust collector.
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Starting Milling Procedure Check the settings of the milling data. P. 22 "CAM Settings Necessary for Milling" " Open the [Output a file] dialog box. In the top window of VPanel, select the machine to operate. When multiple machines are connected, click under MACHINE STATUS to switch between machines.
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Starting Milling Click [OK]. The output milling data is displayed in the JOB LIST of the top window, and then milling starts. A sound will be emitted when milling has finished. CAUTION Do not open the front cover during milling. To ensure safety, opening the front cover while milling is in progress will cause the machine to make an emergency stop.
Starting Milling STEP 7: Removing the Adapter from the Machine WARNING Do not pull the adapter with excessive force when removing it. Doing so may result in injury arising from your hand or arm hitting something. Procedure Check that milling is finished. ...
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. Removing Milling Data in Standby from the Output List Procedure ...
Starting Milling Automatically Switching Out the Worn Milling Bur (Intelligent Tool Control) During milling, the milling bur wears out and may need to be replaced. If you want to have the worn milling bur switched out automatically during milling, use Intelligent Tool Control. Intelligent Tool Control is a function for consecutively using three milling burs that are all the same type.
Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Precautions WARNING Never use a pneumatic blower. This machine is not compatible with pneumatic blowers. 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 result in fire.
When the machine is in the standby state, opening the front cover and pressing the operation button will turn on the dust collector. (For dust collectors with a linking function and connected to the expansion port with a linking cable.) For details on the dust collector, see the DWX-52D "Setup Guide." Procedure ...
Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Milling Bur/Adapter Use the included cloth for care to wipe off any dirt from the portion indicated in the figure. Part to be wiped Care and Storage of Detection Pin and Automatic Correction Jig For automatic correction, use the detection pin and the automatic correction jig. The presence of rust, scratches, or grime on the detection pin or 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.
Periodic Maintenance Situations Requiring Maintenance When installing the machine P. 52 "Spindle Run-in (Warm-up)" P. 53 "Correcting the Milling Machine" When replacing the spindle unit When the machine has not been used for a prolonged period P. 52 "Spindle Run-in (Warm-up)" Before milling on days when the ambient temperature is low When moving the machine to a different installation...
Periodic Maintenance Replacing Consumable Parts Contact your authorized DGSHAPE Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.dgshape.com/) to purchase items. Part name Replacement time/Guideline When the working time of the spindle exceeds 2,000 hours (with slight variation depending on the work situation).
Periodic Maintenance Spindle Run‑in (Warm‑up) Spindle run-in (warm-up) may be required to stabilize the rotation of the spindle. Situations Requiring This Work When installing the machine When replacing the spindle unit When the machine has not been used for a prolonged period ...
Periodic Maintenance Correcting the Milling Machine The accuracy of the milling machine may change if it is used for a long period of time or the surrounding environment changes. Performing automatic correction will correct the ATC magazine and rotary axis positions. Situations Requiring This Work •...
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Periodic Maintenance Use the included cloth for care to clean the automatic correction jig and the detection pin. If any dirt is present in these locations, it may not be possible to perform the correction properly. Part to be wiped Detection pin Automatic correction jig Also clean the back side and the shaft.
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Periodic Maintenance Attach the automatic correction jig. Orient the parts as shown in the figure, and then insert the automatic correction jig into the clamp. Secure the automatic correction jig. As shown in the figure, turn the fixing knobs (in two locations) in the directions of the arrows while pressing in on the automatic correction jig.
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Periodic Maintenance Lightly tug on the automatic correction jig to check that it does not come loose. Close the front cover. Perform automatic correction. Show VPanel. P. 5 "Displaying or Exiting VPanel" " Open the [Settings] dialog box. In the top window of VPanel, select the machine to operate.
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Periodic Maintenance Make sure that the work dis‑ played on the screen is complete. Click [OK]. Automatic correction starts. Automatic correction is complete once the screen in the figure is displayed. Click [OK]. Chapter 3 Maintenance...
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Periodic Maintenance Remove the detection pin and the automatic correction jig. After removing the detection pin and the automatic correction jig, clean them, and then store them in the storage compartment. P. 49 "Care and Storage of Detection Pin and Automatic Correction Jig" "...
Periodic Maintenance Retightening the Collet Continuous milling will cause the collet to become loose, making it easy for the milling bur to come off. Periodically retighten the collet. Recommended Interval for This Work • Once a month, or when the total work time of the spindle exceeds 200 hours (with slight variation depending on the work situation).
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Periodic Maintenance When the screen shown in the image on the left is displayed, click [OK]. The spindle unit will move, which will open the collet. When the screen shown in the image on the left is dis‑ played, click [OK].
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Periodic Maintenance Tighten the collet with the wrench while holding the detection pin. MEMO Tightening is sufficient once the wrench and the tip of the spindle unit (the shaded portion in the figure on the left) begin to rotate together. Remove the detection pin and the wrench.
Periodic Maintenance Regulator Maintenance (Emptying the Drain) The regulator is equipped with a filter that becomes filled with drainage (moisture and dust) over time. Periodically empty the drain. Situations Requiring This Work • When drainage builds up • When the bowl becomes dirty Procedure ...
Periodic Maintenance Regulator Maintenance (Cleaning the Bowl) If the inside of the bowl becomes dirty, remove and wash the bowl. Bowl Procedure WARNING Be sure to bleed off the air pressure before removing the regulator bowl. Failure to do so may result in a rupture or components flying off. WARNING Before removing or attaching the regulator and before performing maintenance, make sure that the bowl is securely attached.
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Periodic Maintenance Remove the regulator. Remove the bowl from the regulator. Loosen Tighten Bowl Wash the bowl using a neutral detergent. After making sure that the bowl is completely dry, retighten the bowl. Attach the regulator to the machine. Chapter 3 Maintenance...
Periodic Maintenance Replacing the Cleaning Tool Required Items Optional item Main unit accessories Milling bur Cleaning tool Mounting screw Hexagonal screwdriver holder Procedure Remove the cleaning tool tube. To prevent the bristles from being pulled off, grasp the cleaning tool tube gently and pull it down slowly. Tube ...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Machine Trouble ......................67 Initial Operations Are Not Performed or Fail ..................67 The Operation Button Does Not Respond ..................67 VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine ..................67 No Data Is Being Output to the Machine, or the Machine Will Not Operate Even Though Data Is Being Output .........................
Machine Trouble Initial Operations Are Not Performed or Fail Keep the front cover closed during startup. For safety, Is the front cover open? the initial operations are not performed if a cover is — open when the machine starts. The milling bur attached to the spindle unit may fail to Is the milling bur caught on perform the initial operations if it is caught on the work- P.11...
Machine Trouble 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 mill- Is the front cover open? ing even if milling data is being received. Close all of the —...
Machine Trouble The Spindle Does Not Rotate Is the spindle belt damaged or Check inside the maintenance cover. If the spindle belt is P.51 disconnected? damaged, replace it. The Ionizer Is Ineffective (Milling Waste Collects around the Milling Area) The ionizer (static electricity eliminator) is only effec- Is the workpiece being milled a tive with PMMA.
Machine Trouble Automatic Correction Fails Clean away any grime on the automatic correction jig, Is the automatic correction jig, the detection pin, and the ATC magazine. These items detection pin, or ATC magazine being dirty due to a buildup of milling waste or the like P.53 dirty? may impede correct sensor operation, making detection...
Milling Quality Problems The Milled Surface Is Not Attractive Check the mounting condition of the workpiece. If the Is the workpiece firmly secured in workpiece is not mounted on the machine correctly, P.24 place? the workpiece may come loose during milling and may become misaligned.
Milling Quality Problems Recommended CAD data thickness values Unit: mm Front tooth crown Molar tooth crown 1.5 or higher 1.0 or higher 1.5 or higher 1.0 to 1.2 1.5 or higher 0.8 or higher 0.8 or higher Veneer Onlay Inlay 1.5 or higher 1.0 or higher 1.0 or higher...
Log on to Windows as the computer's administrator (or as an "Administrators" account). Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer's CD drive. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes], and then continue with the installation.
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Installation Problems Follow the on‑screen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the installation finishes, click on the setup menu, and then remove the DGSHAPE Software Package CD. Turn on the power to the machine. Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable.
Log on to Windows as the computer's administrator (or as an "Administrators" account). Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer's CD drive. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes], and then continue with the installation.
Installation Problems Driver Installation Is Impossible If installation quits partway through or if VPanel does not recognize the machine, the driver may not have been installed correctly. In such cases, perform the following procedures. (If procedure A does not solve your problem, perform procedure B.) Windows 10 and 8.1 (Procedure A) 1.
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Installation Problems 7. When the message "Troubleshooting has completed" is displayed, click [Close the troubleshooter]. If the printer icon for the machine you are using is displayed under "Printers," the driver has been successfully installed. If this does not solve the problem, perform the procedure under "Windows 7 (Procedure B)." Windows 7 (Procedure B) 1.
D: \Drivers\WINX86 (32-bit versions) If you're not using the DGSHAPE Software Package CD, go to the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.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.
D: \Drivers\WINX86 (32-bit versions) If you're not using the DGSHAPE Software Package CD, go to the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.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.
This section describes the error messages that may appear in VPanel and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized DGSHAPE Corporation dealer.
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Responding to Error Messages Error number Message Situation/Error Cause Action 1. Press and hold the operation button on the built- The milling bur might be in panel to clear the error. broken. 2. If the milling bur is broken, replace it with a new one.
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Turn off the power and contact your authorized 102D‑0000 or the spindle unit may be be turned. DGSHAPE Corporation dealer. defective. Make sure the dust collector The dust collector is Turn the dust collector on, and then check the dust 1030‑0000...
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Download the latest versions of VPanel and the The versions of VPanel and machine's firmware from the DGSHAPE Corporation the machine's firmware may website (http://www.dgshape.com/), and then not match. install these versions.
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