You are here: / / / / R5
Follow a manual added link

HIGH END CLASS

R5: Your ticket to the Pro League of dentistry.

The flagship machine with maximum flexibility for practice and lab.

With the R5 – a new high-end machine for the dental laboratory – vhf has developed a highly automated milling and grinding machine that brings revolutionary approaches to the lab along with a ten-fold blank changer for wet and dry machining. In a minimal footprint, it combines utmost precision with maximum stability and is capable of handling any material.

Dental milling machine R5
5

Axes

10

Discs

60

Blocks

16

Tools

5

Axes

10

Discs

60

Blocks

16

Tools

“Talking about precision and speed, this milling machine is truly unparalleled. I was blown away by the accuracy and design. We invested in the R5 and it boosted our dentistry to another level.”

“I never thought that the R5 would have made such a difference – but it’s made all the difference. It’s easy to use, mills high quality restorations, and saves me time and money.”

“The results are consistently very good and the various technical refinements make everyday work much easier. We are thrilled with the option that the machine cleans itself after wet grinding, dries itself and can then immediately start a dry milling job automatically.”

PreviousNext

Highlights

vhf R5 – high-end dental restorations non-stop

The R5 is a highly automated milling and grinding machine with ten-fold blank changer. See for yourself how easily you can revolutionize your lab and in-office lab with this ingenious wet and dry mill, combined with maximum ease of use.

Dental milling machine R5 – DirectDiscTechnology

Simple and effective: directdisc Technology

directdisc Technology ensures that blanks can be clamped quickly and without tools – allowing them to be processed directly.
Dental milling machine R5 – DirectCleanTechnology

directclean Technology for a quick switch between wet and dry

The R5 effortlessly switches between wet and dry machining. In addition to ionizers and active workspace ventilation, the machine also offers an intelligent drying function.
Dental milling machine R5 – Water cooling

Just clear water required

For wet machining, the R5 grinds and mills with clear water which you just have to fill into the integrated water tank. For all materials, except titanium, without any additives – better for your materials and without annoying disposal.

Dental milling machine R5 – DirectDiscTechnology

Maximum freedom regarding materials and sizes

Another highlight is the ability to process milling blanks up to 40 mm thick. Perhaps even more important is the generous tilt angle of ± 35 degrees for the spindle axis. The R5 thereby guarantees a maximum of indication variety and provides high freedom of design.

Excellent design

Combining intuitive technology with deliberate design: The R5 received the world-renowned iF Design Award for its futuristic and groundbreaking form.

R5 with manual blank change

If continuous operation is not required: The version with manual blank change is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to efficiently produce manageable quantities while placing great importance on maximum precision and convenience. All other advantages of the R5 remain unchanged. The result: the same proven quality and flexibility – at extremely attractive conditions.
If required, the automatic blank changer can also be retrofitted later in our factory. This allows the R5 to adapt to your requirements and secures your investment in the long term.

For a perfect smile: R5

Dr. Miguel Stanley gives patients a new smile every day in his White Clinic by working with the R5. This video shows you the complete workflow step by step.

Features

Highest precision

  •  Restorations in Ultra HD
  • High-precision spindle with 800 watts of power and 80,000 rpm
  • 3 μm repetition accuracy

Tremendous stability

  • Mills and grinds the toughest materials on the market including all titanium and CoCr materials
  • Proven industrial quality
  • Solid cast-body for minimum vibrations

Absolute independence

  •  Sheer unlimited material variety in 98 mm disc format, around 40 block materials, and
    800+ titanium and CoCr prefab abutment blanks
  • Covers the broadest range of indications, due to ± 35° rotation angle in the 5th axis, and up to 40 mm disc height
Dental milling machine R5

Outstanding reliability

  • 100 % engineered and manufactured in Germany
  • Comprehensive sensor technology to monitor all vital system functions
  • 24-month warranty

Highly economical

  • One of the fastest machines on the market
  • Revolutionary material loading with directdisc Technology (patent pending)
  • Automatic changer holds up to 10 discs, 60 blocks, or 60 prefab abutments
  • Webcam in working chamber for remote monitoring and service
  • directclean Technology enables wet and dry on the fly: ionizer, self-cleaning and built-in dryer (patent pending)
  • Drilling of screw access channels – saves costs for “meso” blocks
  • Very easy operation via dentalcam software with directmill Technology – included in scope of delivery and without license fees

Material, manufacturer, indication.

Enjoy the freedom of choice.*

Indication

Crown | BridgeInlay | OnlayVeneer
Occlusal splintFull dentureDenture framework
Implant barAbutmentScrew-retained crown
Screw-retained bridgeSurgery guidePrimary crown
Secondary crownModel plateModel tooth die

Material

Composites
Plastics | Wax
Glass ceramics
Zirconia
Titanium
CoCr

*Be sure to review local and/or national regulations and/or regulations by other authorized organizations or entities (e.g. professional associations, health authorities)

Download

Follow a manual added link

R5: Your ticket to the Pro League of dentistry

Download PDF
Follow a manual added link

R5 with manual blank change

Download PDF
Follow a manual added link

Comparison overview: Milling and grinding machines

Download PDF

Technical Data

Fields of application

Dry and wet machining

Materials

Plastic materials, wax, zirconia, composites, CoCr, model plaster, glass ceramics, titanium
– Discs: Height 10–40 mm (metals up to 22 mm), diameter 98.5 mm
– Blocks up to 40 × 20 × 20 mm

Indications

Crowns, bridges, fully anatomical crowns and bridges, inlays, onlays, abutments, telescopic crowns, models, model castings, bite splints, implant bars, veneers, drilling templates, dentures, table tops etc.

Construction

Machine bed made of solid cast aluminum body

Housing

Sheet steel, white high-gloss lacquer finish with working chamber door and flap combination for blank changer/cooling liquid tank

Number of axes

5

Linear axes X-/Y-/Z-axis

Precision ball screws, rolled version · motors with resolution < 1 μm · ground precision guides made of high-alloy steel · repetition accuracy ± 0.003 mm

Rotary axis A-axis

Backlash-free Harmonic-Drive® with highest concentricity · rotation angle: 360°, infinite

Rotary axis B-axis

Precision ball screw with rotary transmission · rotation angle: ± 35° · axis arrangement in the tool

Control unit

5-axis simultaneous control electronics with continuous path progression and dynamic pre-calculation · hardware-based real-time operating system with standardized command set · FPGA-integrated processor · updateable hardware · real-time path calculation via dedicated hardware engines in the FPGA · four-quadrant control of the motors for particularly smooth running · multiple analogue and digital I/Os for controlling the peripherals · integrated inverter for synchronous and asynchronous motors, electronic gate detection · Ethernet and USB interface

Lighting

RGB LED lighting with status display (3 × working chamber / 1 × blank changer)

Camera system

Integrated in the working chamber for easy remote support and possibility of internal recording

General

High-frequency spindle, synchronous with pneumatic tool clamping · sealing air to prevent debris from entering · automatic cone cleaning

Speed

Up to 80,000 rpm

Power

Peak power (Pmax): 800 watts · nominal power (S6): 600 watts · continuous power (S1): 440 watts

Bearing

4-fold hybrid ceramic ball bearing · concentricity deviation at inner cone < 3 μm

Collet

Stainless steel collet with ceramic coating for tools with a shank diameter of 3 mm and max. 40 mm total length

Tool change

Tool magazine for 16 tools, removable · Length measurement and tool breakage monitoring via precision measuring key

Workpiece change

Integrated blank changer for up to 10 blanks, block holders or abutment holders · design in directdisc Technology · robot arm with pneumatic gripper · monitored end positions

R5 with manual blank change: manual insertion into the blank holder with automatic fixation · tenfold blank changer can be retrofitted at the factory on request

Access to the working chamber

Motorized opening and closing of the working chamber door, movement parallel to the chassis

Access to combination chamber

Access to the multi-purpose compartment containing the blank changer and cooling liquid tank via an electric flap

R5 with manual blank change: Access to water tank via automated door flap

Dry

Air nozzles on the spindle · hose connection for external suction unit on the side of the housing · underpressure sensor for monitoring the suction unit · 24 V switch output for controlling suction units · powerful ionizer with 2 ion nozzles

Wet

Liquid nozzles on the spindle · integrated cooling liquid tank (3 liters) for cooling liquid with active carbon filter system · flow-sensor for monitoring the liquid supply · purewater: no grinding additives except for titanium processing

Wet / Dry

directclean Technology (ionization/rinsing/drying/ventilation) for any change between wet and dry processing

Compressed air

6 bar – 8 bar (120 l/min) · Air purity according to ISO 8573-1:2010

Power

100-240 volts · 50/60 Hz, 750 watts

Extraction System

Filter class M, 3,500 l/min extraction capacity at 220 hPa

Data

10/100/1000 Mbit/s BaseT port (auto-sensing) Ethernet via RJ-45 socket

Operating temperature

Between 10 °C and 30 °C

Air moisture

Max. 80 % (relative), non-condensing

All models

CE, VDE

North America model

UL, FCC (according to ANSI/UL 61010-1)

Dimensions (W/D/H)

580 × 600 × 700 mm with closed flap
580 × 720 × 880 mm with open flap

Footprint (W/D)

490 × 294 mm

Weight

150 kg

R5 with manual blank change: 124 kg

CAM Software

dentalcam software included

Holder systems

Abutment holders for various systems (optional)

R5 with manual blank change: Ivotion1 accessory kit not available for this version

Accessories

Spindle service set · calibration set incl. micrometer · brush for nozzle plate · cleaning brush · microfiber cloth · spare filters · active carbon pellets · Tec Powder (3 bags) · spare wiper for viewing window · tool magazine inserts (1 piece) · torque wrench · 2 Allen wrenches · drill bit (tool positions) · measuring pin · power cable · Ethernet network cable · carrying aid for transporting the machine · operating instructions

Stay up to date with the vhf newsletter!

Link to: Newsletter – Dental

vhf connect

Stay up to date on dental milling and grinding machines, accessories and our digital solutions.

Sign up now

Do you have a question?

Contact form

     

    Dental

    Dental milling machines

    E5 | E4 | E3 | R5 | Z4 | K5+ | N4+ | S5

    Dental tools

    CAM software

    Resellers

    Service | Technical product advice