March 13, 2009

Sescoi launches WorkNC® Dental Labs - easy to use CAM software for dental technicians

Accurate and precise fitting of dental prosthetics is vital for their successful performance. Sescoi’s new WorkNC® Dental Labs ‘One button CAM’ makes it easy to create precision toolpaths for complex prosthetic shapes, with automated 3-axis and 5-axis machining sequences. WorkNC European launch will take place at the International Dental Show in Cologne, 24-28th March 2009, on stand F051, Hall 11.1, whilst its launch in France will be at Industrie Lyon, 10-13th March 2009, on stand G038, Hall 6. At both shows, visitors will be able to see live machining using WorkNC® Dental.

Sescoi has been developing and supplying CAM/CAD software for 20 years, and it has drawn on this expertise to produce a system dedicated to the needs of dental professionals. Working from STL and native dental CAD formats, WorkNC®DENTAL Labs is able to nest and orientate prosthetic implants, automatically insert support pins, apply automatic identification to the machining supports, and consider the shrinkage that takes place in the baking of high strength ceramic materials such as alumina and zirconia.

Machining wizards and customizable machining sequences automatically select tools and add toolpaths which have been specially designed to suit particular types of material, such as titanium and zirconia, and types of prosthesis, including copings and bridges. In particular, WorkNC®DENTAL Labs uses automatic 5-axis toolpaths which will enable shorter and more rigid tools to be used, and parts to be finished in one operation. The software’s automatic collision avoidance technology considers the kinematics of the machine tool and automatically inserts extra flip movements to the cutter so it will reach every part of the workpiece. Highly accurate algorithms in the software ensure that each prosthesis is manufactured precisely and with a high quality surface finish. The automated toolpaths simplify the process and enable technicians unfamiliar with machining technology to produce the desired results.

The launch of WorkNC®DENTAL Labs in March is to be followed later in the year with the launch of WorkNC®DENTAL Expert. This advanced version will include 5-axis undercut machining and a module for the automatic machining of bars and implants.

By working closely with dental professionals and drawing on its experience, Sescoi has been able to produce a CAM system which is tailored exactly to the successful and accurate machining of dental implants. As with all its products, ease of use is a major factor, and WorkNC®DENTAL Labs has been designed so that technicians can operate it with the minimum of training and without needing to be experts in machining technology.