Table of Contents

p. 1 Why Digital

p. 5 Which DMX Mill is Best for My Lab?

p. 6 Return On Investment DWX-4

p. 7 Cost of Ownership DWX-4

p. 8 Return On Investment DWX-50

p. 9 Cost of Ownership DWX-50

p. 10 Customer Testimonials

TECHNOLOGY BRIEF

Advantages of Roland DWX Digital Dental Prosthesis Production

DWX-50 Dental Milling Machine

DWX-4 Dental Milling Machine

Why Digital?Today, digital dental technologies are helping to transform every aspect of the

dental industry. The days of tedious, manual production of crowns, copings and

bridges are fast disappearing. The latest technological advancements in scanning,

CAD/CAM software and CNC milling allow digital dental labs to deliver custom

production with speed and precision. Better fit and aesthetics promote patient

satisfaction, while labs enjoy enhanced productivity with faster turnaround time

and optimal accuracy and repeatability. In the end, going digital not only makes

labs more efficient, but also more profitable. In this document, we’ll cover the

benefits of digital dental milling, what you need to get started, the cost savings

of open architecture and return on investment.

Finally, we've included a profile of one dental lab

that has revolutionized its business with Roland

dental technology.

Benefits of Digital Dental Milling

Dental laboratories seeking to expand their businesses may

not be aware of the many benefits of using digital dental

technology to produce precision dental prosthetics. With the

introduction of Roland’s DWX dental milling machines, lab

technicians can mill dental substrates including wax, PMMA,

zirconia and nano ceramics, while selecting from a wide

range of software and tools. Even a small one-person lab can

bring digital technology in-house and reduce production

costs while expanding its business.

Unrivaled Ease-of-Use

Convenient and easy to use, DWX dental milling machines

are designed to streamline production and automate the

milling process from start to finish.

As Roland’s flagship dental mill, the

DWX-50 is packed with features,

including 5-axis simultaneous

machining capabilities and a

5-station automatic tool changer with

tool length sensor for automated

milling of complex prosthetics from

start to finish.

Engineered to meet the same high standards for precision

and performance, the more compact, 4-axis DWX-4 is

designed for on-demand milling of single crowns and

small bridges.

Both devices feature an intuitive Virtual Panel for easy

desktop operation, and a diagnostic notification system that

automatically sends e-mail alerts to the technician when jobs

are completed or production errors occur.

Cost Savings of Open Architecture

Unlike closed digital dental solutions, Roland’s DWX mills

enable dental laboratories to easily integrate the machine

within their existing production solution, or create a

customized solution by choosing from a wide range of

commercially available

3D scanners, ovens and

compatible CAD/CAM

software programs. In

addition, the DWX-4

comes with its own

CAM software. Open

architecture provides

dental laboratories

The DWX-50 is equipped to mill standard 98mm discs and block materials, including wax, PMMA, zirconia, hybrid ceramic, and composite resins.

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DWX DENTAL MILLING MACHINES

with the best choice in components, allowing for a tailored

solution and increased output at a lower cost. The DWX’s

open architecture supports virtually any dental CAD/CAM

software and a wide range of industry-standard puck, block

and pin materials, including zirconia, wax, PMMA, hybrid

ceramic and composite resin. As a result, you can choose

the right material for each application while helping control

production quality and costs.

Qualified for 3M ESPE’s Lava™ Ultimate Restorative and

VITA ENAMIC®

The Roland DWX 50 and 4 are qualified for use with 3M

ESPE’s Lava Ultimate Restorative and VITA ENAMIC

ceramic resin materials that offer patients excellent

esthetics, outstanding strength and long-term durability.

To earn the certifications with both 3M ESPE and VITA,

Roland worked closely and put both mills through rigorous

testing. Throughout this process, all hardware and software

components were benchmarked to ensure that they meet

3M and VITA's high quality standards at every turn.

Lava Ultimate Restorative and ENAMIC allow DWX labs

to create highly precise, durable crowns, inlays and onlays

without sintering. The materials can be milled, polished

and placed in the patient’s mouth in a fraction of the time

required for

other restoratives.

Virtual Machine Panel

Unlike traditional CNC mills, Roland has removed the

complex controls and implemented a user-friendly Virtual

Machine Panel (VPanel) which operates the DWX, including

machine

diagnostics and

calibration, from

your computer

desktop. The

VPanel also tracks

overall machine

running time for

maintenance

purposes.

With the DWX-4, you can mill a single crown or small bridge quickly and economically.

The DWX mills easily integrates with your existing solution.

Multicast Capable

Highly scalable, the DWX offers multicast capability

that allows laboratories to connect up to four machines

to one computer, making it easier than ever for dental

laboratories to expand their business and increase their

production capacity. DWX dental milling machines let dental

laboratories control the entire process in-house with a single

software seat, minimizing your investment in time and money.

Clean Cutting Area Improves Precision

For added convenience, the DWX is equipped with an

integrated air blower system that aids in milling difficult-

to-machine materials,

such as PMMA or

zirconia. The built-in dust

collection tray can also

be easily connected to

any lab vacuum system,

keeping the cutting area

clean and free of debris.

What You Need to Get Started

• 3D Scanner

• CAD/CAM Software

• DWX Milling Machine

• Sintering Oven (optional when using

Lava Ultimate Restorative)

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DWX DENTAL MILLING MACHINES

For high-volume labs, the DWX-50 streamlines the

production process with 5-axis simultaneous machining

capability and a 5-station automatic tool changer with tool

length sensor for automated milling from start to finish. The

compact, entry-level-priced DWX-4, on the otherhand, is

perfect for labs just getting started in digital dentistry, or for

larger labs needing an efficient method of handling small,

time-urgent jobs.

DWX FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES DWX-4 DWX-50

WAX Yes Yes

Zirconia Yes Yes

PMMA (Acrylic) Yes Yes

Approved for 3M LAVA Ultimate

& VITA ENAMICYes Yes

Material sizes supported 76 x 38 x 16-22mm block 98-100mm disk

Mandrel mounted material support Yes Yes (optional)

Number of working axis 4 5

Automatic tool changer (ATC) Yes Yes

Number of tools in ATC 2 or 4 (option) 5

Warranty 1 year parts and labor 2 years parts and labor

Motion controller Roland designed and built Roland designed and built

Spindle Roland Roland

Which DWX Mill is Best for My Lab?

Since the DWX allows you several different choices of materials to mill, you can select the optimum material for your

customers' need instead of being limited to proprietary materials. With tight tolerances and a high quality surface finish,

the DWX will ensure that your finished prosthetics are flawless. The following R.O.I. information is based on average costs

associated with creating several common prosthetics.

Visit www.rolanddga.com/solutions/dental to access our online ROI calculators.

The following examples are real world dental prosthetics that were milled on the DWX platform using multiple third party

CAM software. The average cost estimates included below were gathered from several independent dental laboratories:

Full Contour Crown Cost

Cost of Zirconia $7.42

Labor $0.90

Total Cost $8.32

Value $89.99

Margin $81.67

3 Unit Bridge Cost

Cost of Zirconia $26.00

Labor $0.90

Total Cost $26.90

Value* $299.99

Margin $273.09

DWX-4 Return on Investment

Note: Zirconia cost = Based on the average price per unit milled using a 16mm block of Zirconia priced on the average cost of $52/each. Labor cost is based on the average time it takes to set up a job for a single unit for mid-level lab technician paid $15/hr. *Value = Average price paid by customer.

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DWX DENTAL MILLING MACHINES

DWX-4 Cost of Ownership

The affordable pricing, open architecture, easy operation and reliable performance of the DWX-4 saves thousands in initial

outlay and operating costs, allowing laboratories to quickly recoup the initial investment.

Typical Annual Revenue Revenue Each Quantity Revenue

Full Contour Crowns $89.99 715 $64,342.85

3-Unit Bridges $299.99 180 $53,998.20

First Year Revenue Subtotal $118,341.05

Typical 1st year Milling Costs Cost Each Quantity Cost

Capital Expense (DWX-4) $17,995.00 1 $17,995.00

Warranty (1 year standard) $0.00 1 $0.00

Annual Maintenance Contract $0.00 1 $0.00

CAM Software Included 1 Included

BOFA Vacuum (optional) $1995.00 1 $1995.00

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

16mm HT Zirconia Blocks $52.00 127 $6,604.00

Diamond End Mills $170.00 9 $1,530.00

Labor (Mid-level tech) $15.00 $31,200.00

1st Year Expense Subtotal $59,324.00

1st Year Gross Profit $59,017.05

1st Year Return on Investment 199%

Note: The above analysis takes into account only milling expenses. Dental labs must also consider costs for scanners, CAD software, sintering and glazing ovens, etc.

Since the DWX allows you several different choices of materials to mill, you can select the optimum material for your

needs instead of being limited to proprietary materials. With tight tolerances and a high quality surface finish, the DWX

will ensure that your finished prosthetics are flawless. The following ROI information is based on average costs associated

with creating several different common prosthetics.

Visit www.rolanddga.com/solutions/dental to access our online ROI calculators.

The following examples are real world dental prosthetics that were milled on the DWX platform using multiple third party

CAM software. The average cost estimates included below were gathered from several independent dental laboratories:

DWX-50 Return on Investment

Full Contour Crown Cost

Cost of Zirconia $4.30

Labor $0.60

Total Cost $4.90

Value $79.99

Margin $75.09

3 Unit Bridge Cost

Cost of Zirconia $14.33

Labor $0.90

Total Cost $15.23

Value $299.99

Margin $284.76

Abutment Cost

Cost of Zirconia $4.30

Labor $0.60

Total Cost $4.90

Value $60.00

Margin $55.10

Note: Zirconia cost = Based on the average price per unit milled using a 14mm disc of Zirconia priced on the average cost of $140/each. Labor cost is based on the average time it takes to set up a job for a single unit for mid-level lab technician paid $15/hr. Value = Average price paid by customer.

Abutment photo courtesy of Custom Automated Prosthetics

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DWX DENTAL MILLING MACHINES

DWX-50 Cost of Ownership

The affordable pricing, open architecture, easy operation and reliable performance of the DWX-50 saves thousands in initial

outlay and operating costs, allowing laboratories to quickly recoup the initial investment.

Typical Annual Revenue Revenue Each Quantity Revenue

Full Contour Crowns $89.99 1430 $128,685.70

3-Unit Bridges $299.99 360 $107,996.40

First Year Revenue Subtotal $236,682,10

Typical 1st year Milling Costs Cost Each Quantity Cost

Capital Expense (DWX-50) $29,995.00 1 $29,995.00

Warranty (1 year standard / 2 year extended by DGA when registered)

$0.00 1 $0.00

Annual Maintenance Contract $0.00 1 $0.00

CAM Software $9,600.00 1 $9,600.00

BOFA Vacuum (optional) $1995.00 1 $1995.00

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

16mm HT Zirconia Blocks $140.00 110 $15,400.00

Diamond End Mills $170.00 18 $3,060.00

Labor (Mid-level tech) $15.00 2080 $31,200.00

1st Year Expense Subtotal $91,250.00

1st Year Gross Profit $145,432.10

1St Year Return on Investment 259%

Note: The above analysis takes into account only milling expenses. Dental labs must also consider costs for scanners, CAD software, sintering and glazing ovens, etc.

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Customer Testimonial

Founded in 1981, Roland DG is a leading worldwide manufacturer of precision digital devices, including best-selling wide format inkjets, milling and engraving machines, vinyl cutters, 3D scanners, and photo impact printers. Built on over 25 years of precision milling innovation, Roland milling machines combine superior performance with legendary Roland reliability. Tens of thousands of loyal Roland users in more than 150 countries rely on Roland’s unmatched customer service and support. As a company, Roland DGA has earned ISO 9001:2008 certification, which, in combination with parent company Roland DG’s ISO 9001:2008 and 14001 certifications, promotes consistent quality in manufacturing, distribution and customer service.

Each Roland machine is hand built in a state-of-the-art factory using an advanced cell-production system, called “Digital Yatai.” Using a 3D graphic manual displayed on a monitor that is connected to a rotating rack of parts, a single worker is able to quickly and accurately build a machine from start to finish. This innovative process has been studied by numerous manufacturers including Toyota.

Roland offers a two-year warranty for the DWX-50 and a one-year warranty for the DWX-4.

Roland DGA – A Worldwide Leader

Staying Ahead of the Curve with DWX Technology Precision Ceramics Dental Laboratory, Mark Jackson

Since 1981, Precision Ceramics Dental Laboratory in Montclair, California, has been providing quality dental product fabrication for clients nationwide, including dentists, surgeons, veterinarians, universities and teaching hospitals.

Precision Ceramics is a Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit System (DAMAS)-certified laboratory with 45 people on staff, and is equipped with some of the most sophisticated technology available, including the Roland DWX-50 5-axis dental milling machine. “We’ve always tried to stay ahead of the curve on technology,” said Mark Jackson, co-owner and vice president of Precision Ceramics. “That’s one of the reasons we went with Roland.”

Precision Ceramics began to incorporate milling equipment into their laboratory’s production just over five years ago. “Historically, the nature of this business has been that everything is done by hand,” said Jackson. “The addition of CAD/CAM-based milling technology has greatly improved the accuracy and consistency of our case work.”

“There are a variety of milling machines designed for other purposes, but the DWX-50 is purpose-built for dental and suits our lab perfectly,” said Jackson. Designed to run quietly and cleanly, Roland’s dental milling machine has a small footprint and efficient work area. “Because the work area on the DWX is sized for dental applications, the machine doesn’t waste time recalibrating,” he added.

Jackson also values the low maintenance requirements of his Roland milling machines. “Of all the equipment in my lab, the Roland machines are the most trouble-free,” said Jackson. “They have never needed any repairs beyond daily calibration and cleaning; they just go and go and go.”

Although the weak economy has many dental patients electing to wait on non-essential dental work, Precision Ceramics has experienced 15 percent growth this year. Jackson attributes this growth to the production efficiencies his lab is able to achieve through use of CAD/CAM-based dental milling technology.

“These days, at least 30 percent of dental product production for

the United States market is being carried out overseas because of cheaper labor,” said Jackson. “With CAD/CAM milling technology, we can compete on price and deliver products faster than labs overseas can.”

Customer cases arrive at Precision Ceramics in two ways: Either as a rubber or silicone impression, from which the lab’s technicians manufacture a stone model that is scanned into the CAD/CAM program for design of a prosthetic part, or as an intra-oral scan that is imported directly into the CAD/CAM program.

CAD/CAM milling technology and the advent of intra-oral scanners has dramatically reduced turnaround times at Precision Ceramics from the industry standard of seven to 10 days. “We can provide our clients with one-day turnaround on intra-orally scanned cases,” said Jackson.

In addition, CAD/CAM milling technology enables extremely precise fabrication, resulting in a tighter seal of the prosthetic dental product to the prepared tooth. “With the dental milling technology, accuracy and consistency are greatly improved, which leads to a better experience for the patient,” said Jackson.

The design of the DWX-50 includes a spindle collet sized to match other industrial milling equipment, allowing for easy transfer of tools throughout the lab’s production environment. “The common spindle collet size means we can cycle our burrs through a variety of applications,” said Jackson. “It’s a nice feature that lets us maximize our efficiency.”

“The DWX-50 is specifically designed to fabricate dental products. It’s quiet, efficient and clean. It’s a real pleasure to work with!” said Jackson.