vhf Dental CNC 8.10: CAM Control Software for vhf Milling Machines

vhf Dental CNC 8.10 is the CAM control software component of the vhf CAM software package (dentalcam & dentalcnc), designed to operate vhf’s high‑precision dental milling machines . As the machine control counterpart to dentalcam (nesting & toolpath calculation), dentalcnc handles job execution, machine communication, real‑time monitoring, and multi‑machine management.

???? Primary Users

This professional dental CAM control software is designed for:

  • Dental Technicians & Lab Managers operating vhf milling machines (R5, K5, N4, E5, Z4, S series) for crown, bridge, and implant restoration production

  • Dental Lab Owners seeking efficient, validated material strategies for zirconia, PMMA, CoCr, titanium, and glass ceramics

  • Chairside Dental Practices using compact vhf machines (S series, Z4) for same-day restorations

  • Production Lab Operators managing multiple vhf machines simultaneously via multi-machine control

  • Digital Dentistry Workflows integrating with exocad, 3Shape, and other CAD systems via open STL import

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

 

????️ Core Functions (dentalcnc)

Feature Description
Job Execution & Monitoring Load, start, pause, and monitor milling jobs with real‑time status display
Tool Management Virtual tool library with drag‑and‑drop configuration; tool assignment validation via color‑coded indicators (green = correct, red = error)
Residual Material Display 3D visualization of remaining material stock after partial machining 
Job Archive & Restoration Re‑run completed jobs; restore interrupted jobs with state preservation
Email Notifications Automatic alerts for job completion or errors 
Multi‑Machine Control Manage multiple vhf machines from a single workstation (E3, E4, E5 series support enhanced in 8.10) 

???? Machine Compatibility

Series Models Typical Application
R Series R5 High‑end 5‑axis, wet/dry, 10‑disc changer, 24/7 production 
K Series K5, K5+ High‑performance dry milling
N Series N4, N4+ Desktop 4‑axis, wet/dry
E Series E3, E4, E5 Compact, chairside/entry‑level
S Series S1, S2, S5 Small footprint, chairside
Z Series Z4 Built‑in CAM computer

???? Key Enhancements in Version 8.10

  • Tool Collision Prevention – dentalcnc now cancels faulty jobs or prevents them from starting when incorrect calculations would cause tool collisions 

  • Improved Multi‑Machine Control – Enhanced support for E3, E4, E5 series; improved instance management for 2nd and 3rd machines 

  • Email Notifications Restored – Fixed functionality for sending job completion/error alerts 

  • Manual Cavity Check Fix – Corrected oversize value display (0.010 mm) during manual cavity checks 

  • Display Initialization – Z4 machines now initialize faster, reducing ready time 

????️ Integration with dentalcam (CAM Nesting)

dentalcnc works in tandem with dentalcam, which handles:

  • STL import and positioning

  • Nesting (arranging objects on material blanks)

  • Toolpath calculation and strategy selection

  • Material and tool database management

dentalcam 8.10 shares the same release notes and includes:

  • Validated Ivotion oversized process strategy (R5, K5+, E5) 

  • Biodenta PreFAB‑4 abutment holder support 

  • Enhanced residual material display with individual object processing 

???? Supported Materials

Based on machine capabilities, supported materials include:

Material Type Examples Machine Compatibility
Ceramics Zirconia, glass ceramic, lithium disilicate R5, K5, N4, S series
Polymers PMMA, PEEK, PEKK, wax All machines
Metals CoCr, titanium (wet milling) R5, N4+ (wet)
Composites Hybrid ceramics, CAD temp materials All machines
Ivotion Oversize process for denture base & teeth (validated on R5, K5+, E5)  R5, K5+, E5

⚙️ Technical Specifications (R5 Example)

Specification R5 (High‑end model)
Axis 5‑axis simultaneous
Spindle tilt ±35°
Disc changer 10 discs (up to 60 blocks)
Wet/Dry Both, auto‑switch
Max material thickness 40 mm
Compatible materials Wax, zirconia, PMMA, PEEK, CoCr, Ti, glass ceramic, plaster 

???? What’s New in Version 8.10

This release is a maintenance update (P3) focusing on stability and bug fixes .

New Features

Feature Compatible Machines Description
Ivotion oversized process R5, K5+, E5 Validated strategy for Ivoclar Ivotion oversize process; requires specific Ivotion mounting aid 
Biodenta PreFAB‑4 support N4, N4+, S1, S2, S5 Abutment holder now supported in dentalcam 
Multi‑machine control E3, E4, E5 Enhanced support; requires new installation for full functionality 

Bug Fixes

Fix Affected Machines Description
Tool collision prevention All Faulty jobs now canceled or prevented from starting 
Residual material display All Fixed display for abutments; removed material no longer shown 
Nesting in remote connection All Objects can now be moved precisely even via remote desktop 
Z4 display initialization Z4 Faster startup and ready time 
Email notifications All Fixed functionality for job alerts 
Manual cavity check oversize All Correct oversize value displayed (0.010 mm) 
Job archive restoration All Fixed errors when restoring jobs; program remains in foreground 
Vita CAD Temp multicolor R5 Fixed incorrect block holder orientation and object placement 
CoCr drilling All Improved fit accuracy for drill holes