Titanium dental bars, bridges, and hybrid structures
For dentistry
Bioinnovación Dental is a milling center located in Multiva, in the Navarra region, Spain. The company specializes exclusively in dental products and services related to the digital workflow. With expertise in high-level CAD/CAM operations, Bioinnovación Dental follows an integrated digital manufacturing concept. The company’s product range includes crowns, bridges, bars, and hybrid structures for orthodontic treatments made from cobalt chrome and titanium alloys using milling and additive manufacturing systems.
THE PROBLEM
Digital manufacturing technologies have significantly improved the process flow, enhancing the overall quality and enabling the digitalization of production. However, it is important to note that all those additive manufacturing (AM) components require post-processing before they can be used for their final application.
Before contacting GPAINNOVA, Bioinnovación Dental used traditional polishing methods to finish our titanium dental bars. However, this system was slow and required a lot of manual labor. In addition, traditional hand polishing exposed workers to chemicals and toxic dust, which concerned this company. They had tried several alternatives, including electrolytic baths, without success.
THE GOAL
Bioinnovación Dental aimed to enhance the perceived quality of their products and services compared to their competitors. Their goal was to position their products as a premium range, enabling them to command higher prices and achieve better profit margins.
To understand customer preferences, the company conducted a market study. It revealed that the improvement of surface quality and aesthetics was identified as the primary area to enhance quality perception. Other key aspects were determined, including lead time and service, patients’ safety and biocompatibility, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and the environmental and workers’ health impact of manufacturing.
By addressing these identified areas, the company sought to differentiate itself in the market and offer high-quality products that would be perceived as valuable by customers.
Another of the company’s goals was to reduce production costs while increasing quality and earning competitiveness.
THE SOLUTION
After conducting various tests, Bioinnovación Dental made the decision to purchase GPAINNOVA’s DLyte100 machine, which utilizes a dry electrolytic polishing process. The positive experience during their visit convinced them to choose this system, as it respected the geometry of the titanium parts and did not erode the surface.
Abascal and Ezquieta, representing Bioinnovación, express high satisfaction with the results achieved. They believe that automating their production with DLyte has brought about significant improvements. Not only have they reduced production time and costs, but they have also seen a remarkable enhancement in the quality of their product. The finish is now consistently flawless, without any imperfections. Furthermore, the process of standard polishing has been systematized. In contrast, traditional polishing methods made it difficult to maintain consistency in the finish of their dental bars. The automation provided by the DLyte100 machine has allowed them to respond more efficiently to customer demands, who immediately recognized a substantial improvement in product quality, putting them on par with their competitors.
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TECHNICAL BENEFITS
01. Significant cost savings (the ROI is assured in less than a year)
02. Time savings by up to 70%
03. Controlled production, by achieving reliable, consistent, and reproducible results
04. Better and safer work conditions for dental technicians
05. Clean and easy waste management process
OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
01. Reduced footprint
02. Time and cost reduction
03. Exposure of workers during process and maintenance
04. Handling and storage of media
05. No need for multistep processes
06. Easy waste management
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