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US 8,622,668 B2Granted
Machining device, particularly for the production of tooth replacement parts or models thereof
AssigneeSirona Dental Systems GmbH
InventorFranz Basler
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Abstract
Disclosed is a machining device, particularly for producing tooth replacement parts or models thereof, comprising a workpiece holder and at least one machining tool which is disposed in a machining space for a workpiece that is mounted therein. The feeding axis for the workpiece into the machining space extends at an angle relative to the horizontal.
Claims7
A machining device for producing dental replacement parts or models of dental replacement parts, the device comprising:
- a machining chamber in which a workpiece is machined, wherein a feed axis of said workpiece as the workpiece travels in said machining chamber is inclined at an angle from 30 to 60 degrees relative to a horizontal plane;
- a workpiece holder for holding the workpiece in the machining chamber as the workpiece is displaced along the feed axis, at least one of the workpiece and workpiece holder being rotatable about the feed axis;
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- a machining tool disposed in said machining chamber, wherein the workpiece is guided past the machining tool as the workpiece is displaced along the feed axis,
- wherein said machining chamber is disposed in a housing including said machining tool and a holder of said machining tool and also said workpiece holder and a machine bed, and
- wherein said machine bed is disposed in a slanting position in said housing and, wherein a container for a coolant is provided below said machining chamber and in front of said machine bed.
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