Used during the production of ceramic dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, dental ceramic ovens employ high temperatures and pressures to process ceramic materials into a hardened, final state. Also called furnaces, these systems are used with both CAD/CAM milled restorations as well as with glaze systems that add a final esthetic polish. Dental furnaces are designed to work with a range of ceramic materials, and some furnaces are designed to also produce the pressure needed to press glass ceramics, and other pressable materials. Many modern dental ovens feature touchscreen controls, pre-set programs and even the ability to connect to the internet. When purchasing a furnace for your dental practice or lab it is important to make sure it is capable of processing the materials you plan to work with.
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| Company | VITA North America | DEKEMA | DEKEMA | DEKEMA | Whip Mix Corporation |
| Item | Vacumat 6000 M and MP Furnaces | Austromat 624 Furnace | Austromat 644 Furnace | Austromat 654 press-i-dent Furnace | FireLite Furnace |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The VITA VACUMAT 6000 M premium ceramic furnace can be
used for all dental ceramic firings as well as for all ceramic
materials available on the | The unique user interface of the AUSTROMAT® 624 can be operated using the large glass touch screen as well as the integrated web technology on | The AUSTROMAT 644 is a Combi-furnace for firing and pressing porcelain with a patented vacuum pressing system (no compressed air connection necessary) | The successor of the unique AUSTROMAT 3001 press-i-dent combines the unique and even optimized electromechanical pressing system of the famous first | The FIRELITE is the perfect furnace for labs that demand performance and accuracy. With its small footprint and multi-position keypad/display panel, |
| Warranty | 2 Years | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 3 Years |
| Voltage | 100/110 volts, 50/60 Hz
230 volts, 50 Hz | 220 - 240 volts, 50 - 60 Hz | 95 - 105, 110 - 120, 220 - 240 volts, 50 - 60 Hz | 95 - 105, 110 - 120, 220 - 240 volts, 50 - 60 Hz | 110 Volt AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz |
| Display | VITA vPad Easy - LCD
VITA vPad Comfort, Excellence, Clinical - LCD, Touchscreen
| Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Digital |
| Requirements | VITA vPad Control Unit
Vacuum Pump | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Chamber Dimensions | 9 x 5.5 cm (3.5 x 2.2 inches) | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 6.35 x 9.525 cm (2.5 x 3.75 inches) |
| Indications | Ceramic | Porcelain | Porcelain | Porcelain | Porcelain |
| External Dimensions | 6000 M - 44.4 x 23 x 33 cm (17.5 x 9 x 13 inches)
6000 MP - 63 x 23 x 32.5 cm (24.8 x 9 x 12.8 inches) | 65.3 x 38 x 38.8 cm (25.7 x 15 x 15.3 inches) | 75.5 x 38 x 33.8 cm (29.8 x 15 x 13.3 inches) | 65.3 x 38 x 33.8 cm (25.7 x 15 x 13.3 inches) | 52.1 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm (20.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 inches) |
| Computerized Auto Control / Calibration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable Settings | VITA vPad Easy - 200 Firing Programs
VITA vPad Comfort, Clinical - 500 Firing Programs
VITA vPad Excellence - 1,000 Firing Programs | 200 Firing Programs | 200 Firing Programs | 200 Firing Programs | 50 Firing Programs |
| Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PC / Printer Connectivity | No | USB
Ethernet | USB
Ethernet | USB
Ethernet | No |
| Maximum Pressing / Firing Temperature | 1,200° C (2,192° F) | 1,200° C (2,200° F) | Not Available | Not Available | 1,200° C (2,190° F) |
| Vacuum Level | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 76 cm (30 inches) of Mercury |
| Muffle Type | Quartz | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Spiral-Wound Quartz Tubing |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |