Adjusting the air pressure with the compressed Disposing of the machine air regulator Installing the air extraction system 10 Troubleshooting guide Requirements for the suction unit Installing the suction unit Index Connecting the CNC computer 6 Operation: Preparing jobs Operating Instructions: PrograMill Dry Version: 11/19/2020...
EN 4 Welcome Welcome Information to make work more efficient Thank you for your purchase of this PrograMill Dry Important information without any danger for dental machine. The machine is delivered to you with people or objects pride and confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.
EN 5 PrograMill Dry – General safety instructions powered by electricity under the machine. General safety Do not place objects on the machine. instructions WARNING DANGER Respiratory diseases when processing harmful Incorrect operation of the machine materials Before installing, maintaining and operating If you inhale harmful materials during their processing, your respiratory tracts may be damaged.
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EN 6 PrograMill Dry – General safety instructions While in any “Service Mode”: Everyone CAUTION within reach of the machine must wear pro- tective eye wear. Risk of injuries when opening or closing the working chamber door Hearing damage due to loud noise...
EN 7 PrograMill Dry – Operating regulations which contain the connection geometry for the Operating regulations implant. Controlling the machine through software If you violate the following regulations, you may lose your entitlement to benefits. You control the machine through specially designed applications which are supplied with the machine.
EN 8 PrograMill Dry – Operating regulations Transportation and storage Ensure that the following conditions are met during the whole transport and / or storage period: WARNING Permitted ambient conditions for storage / trans- port: Injuries caused by unsafe transportation – Ambient temperature (storage / transport): If you transport the machine unsafely, the machine between -20°C (-4 °F) and 60°C (140 °F)
PrograMill Dry – Machine overview Connection panel Machine overview With your PrograMill Dry, you can process discs of different materials to create high quality objects for the dental sector. You can find a list of the materials which you can process with the machine in the manu- facturing software.
EN 10 PrograMill Dry – Machine overview Working chamber Accessories container You can mount materials and insert tools into the In the accessories container below the working working chamber. This is where the materials are chamber, you can store materials, tools, and the processed.
EN 11 PrograMill Dry – Machine overview Anti-soiling concept Sound emission The anti-soling concept decreases the soiling and The actual sound emission of the machine varies wear of sensitive machine parts. heavily depending on the manufacturing material and the machining conditions.
EN 12 PrograMill Dry – Machine overview Axes This maschine has 5 axes: 3 linear and 2 rotational axes. Linear axes The spindle moves along these axes. . 7 – P : L ROGRA INEAR AXES Rotational axes The material holder rotates about these axes.
EN 13 PrograMill Dry – Machine overview Technical data Spindle Dimensions (W/D/H) Unit Value Model SFK 300P (synchronous) Unit Value Maximum rotational rpm 60,000 Footprint (approx.) 375 x 260 speed 14.8 x 10.2 Nominal power under Housing fully closed 450 x 545 x 630 continuous operation (approx.)
EN 14 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine 1. 1 x PrograMill Dry machine Installing the machine 2. 1 x Spindle service set 3. 1 x Power cable Checking the scope of delivery 4. 1 x USB cable Unpack the machine and ensure that you have 5. 1 x Key for the emergency release of the work-...
EN 15 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Choosing the installation site The installation site must meet the following criteria: Firm and even surface, must be able to carry the weight of the machine. Alternating current source. An operational Residual Current Device / Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter on the electric circuit of the machine.
EN 16 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Machine installation (schema) . 10 – M ACHINE INSTALLATION SCHEMA 1. Power connection 2. USB cable 3. Pneumatic hose 4. Suction device 5. External compressed air supply 6. Data cable for PrograMill Suction Unit 7.
EN 17 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Establishing the electric connection Removing the transport protection Before operating the machine for the first time, you must remove the transport lock. The transport lock NOTICE prevents the spindle from getting damaged during Damaging of the machine through heavy voltage transport.
EN 18 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Installing the pneumatics For the opening and closing of the collet chuck during tool changes. For the spindle sealing air which prevents foreign WARNING bodies from entering the spindle. Risk of injuries through leaking compressed air and...
EN 19 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Installing the pneumatic hose . 12 – I NSTALLING THE PNEUMATIC HOSE 1. Connect the main external compressed air sup- ply. 2. Use the provided pneumatic hose to connect the right pneumatic connection of the compressed air regulator to the pneumatic connection of the machine.
EN 20 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Installing the air extraction system instructions of the suction unit contains further details. Ivoclar Vivadent recommends the use of the PrograMill 5. Continue with the installation of the suction unit as Suction Unit.
EN 21 PrograMill Dry – Installing the machine Connecting the CNC computer The transport lock must not be installed when you connect the CNC computer to the machine. Removing the transport protection – on page 17 1. Switch on the machine at the main power switch.
EN 22 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Preparing jobs After the machine has referenced, it is oper- Operation: Preparing ational. jobs Starting the machine with a tool in the collet chuck Before you can machine materials, you need to switch Under some circumstances like a power outage, there the machine on.
EN 23 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Preparing jobs Mounting and removing materials The machine can process the following materials: Discs with a diameter of 98.5 mm – 98.8 mm You can obtain extra equipment from your service partner. For the Ivotion Denture System material, there is an additional Ivotion Denture material holder available.
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EN 24 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Preparing jobs 4. To insert the material to be processed, do the fol- NOTICE lowing: Damaging of the machine / tools or bad a. If the material is a multilayer material, ori- machining results due to improper material...
EN 25 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Preparing jobs Managing tools Inserting and exchanging tools You need to insert or exchange tools in the following cases: NOTICE Upon first use of the machine Damaging of the spindle or the tool positions if you...
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EN 26 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Preparing jobs You insert tools manually as follows: 1. Remove worn or damaged tools from the tool magazine if any. 2. Insert the new tools: a. Ensure that the positions of the tools in the tool magazine match the tool positions in PrograMill CNC.
EN 27 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Processing jobs Aborting milling Operation: Processing You can abort machining as follows: jobs 1. Select the depicted icon. 2. Confirm the current message. You control and start manufacturing with PrograMill CNC. In this chapter, we will give you a brief overview.
EN 28 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Processing jobs How to proceed in case of a machine mal- function A machine malfunction is recognized by the internal control unit in case of a critical event. The working chamber will be illuminated in red. PrograMill CNC displays the error message and error code that was sent by the control unit.
EN 29 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Processing jobs Troubleshooting guide – on page 40 (If tools break regularly, you can find additional infor- mation in the troubleshooting section.) How to proceed in case of a power failure As long as the machine is not powered, you do not have access to the working chamber.
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EN 30 PrograMill Dry – Operation: Processing jobs . 25 – U SING THE KEY FOR THE EMERGENCY RELEASE Above: Removing the cap Middle: Inserting the key Below: Turning the key 3. Open the working chamber door. 4. Carry out your work in the working chamber.
EN 31 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance and do-it- CAUTION yourself Breathing difficulties caused by processing dust Processing dust that gets into your lungs can cause breathing difficulties. Some day-to-day basic maintenance and preventive Clean the machine only if the air extraction system maintenance is essential to keep the machine me- is properly installed and activated.
EN 32 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8. Thoroughly clean the material holder from all sides with a brush. Especially clean all openings and movable parts of the material holder. 9. If necessary, clean the view window with a cloth.
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EN 33 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself 11. Insert the measuring pin into the collet chuck with one hand and keep holding it. Screw the collet chuck with the knurled nut in your other hand tightly into the spindle.
EN 34 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Checking the compressed air reg- Exchanging / cleaning the contaminated filter cartridge ulator You have to clean or exchange the filter cartridge in the water separator in case of strong contamination. NOTICE Damaging of the machine when compressed air is...
EN 35 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Exchanging the main fuse Calibration discs which are used to mill cal- ibration or test specimens The internal power supply of the machine has a main A tool for milling the calibration or test specimens fuse that is accessible from the outside and can be replaced if necessary.
EN 36 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Updating the software and firmware Updating the manufacturing software and the firmware is an interdependent procedure. Be sure to read all information in this chapter. NOTICE Damaging of the control unit when a firmware update...
EN 37 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance table Several times per day Task Recommended interval Procedure / Parts Tool illustration Checking the external Before switching on the Visual inspection compressed air lines machine for damage Checking the suction...
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EN 38 PrograMill Dry – Maintenance and do-it-yourself Wear parts that you can exchange yourself Wear part Recommended interval Procedure / Parts Spare part illustration Collet chuck 1,000 operating hours Removing & inserting page 32 ) Every year the collet chucks...
EN 39 PrograMill Dry – Disposal Copyright Disposal Distribution or duplication of all content is only allowed by written consent of the Ivoclar Vivadent AG. This Disposing of the machining residues includes reproduction by presentation and broad- When disposing of the machining residues, obey the casting.
EN 40 PrograMill Dry – Troubleshooting guide 3. If the machine is not powered, perform an emer- 10 Troubleshooting guide gency opening when necessary. In case something is not working as intended, take a I have installed all components, started the look at the following troubleshooting guide.
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EN 41 PrograMill Dry – Troubleshooting guide Is the measuring key contaminated? 3. Follow the instruction of the installation wizard. If applicable: 4. Start PrograMill CNC Clean the measuring key with a brush. Are the object files of sufficient quality?
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EN 42 PrograMill Dry – Troubleshooting guide Does the air pressure fluctuate significantly so that jobs are frequently interrupted? If applicable: 1. Verify that your compressor can permanently gen- erate the required air pressure and volume flow. Not every compressor is designed for commercial use with dental machines.
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