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Milling machine

  • US 7,270,592 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2005
  • Issued: 09/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A milling machine for milling a blank for producing a dental item comprising(a) an x-axis carriage having a first and second spindle, which are each operable to translate independently along an x-axis,i) said first spindle having a first central axis and operable to receive a first tool in line with said first central axis andii) said second spindle having a second central axis and operable to receive a second tool in line with said second central axis and in an opposing orientation to said first tool;



  • wherein said first and second central axes are axially offset from one another but parallel to said x-axis;

    (b) a subassembly mechanism operable for holding and adjusting the position of said blank, comprisingi) a y-axis carriage operable to translate independently along a y-axis and;

    ii) a z-axis carriage contained within said y-axis carriage and operable to translate independently along a z-axis.

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