Modulo di gestione della stampa 3D e CAM in ambiente FreeCAD

In Italia hanno visto stampanti 3D commerciali, e grazie al gruppo di professori e ricercatori della Facoltà di Ingegneria Meccanica dell'Università di Bologna, con cui ho avuto la possibilità di realizzare questa tesi, è nato il progetto di una stampante 3D ibrida, dotata sia di una fresatrice che di un estrusore: una stampante talmente grande che si va a posizionare come la stampante più grande di tutta Italia. Il mio progetto, si chiama PrinterCAD, è in grado infatti di gestire le diverse fasi della stampa 3D ibrida con i necessari parametri di lavorazione e controllo. Questo applicazione è un modulo realizzato in Python e segue la filosofia del MVC; inoltre estende il software opensource FreeCAD.

Additive tissue manufacturing for breast reconstruction: Combining CAD/CAM with adipose tissue engineering

The primary aim of this multidisciplinary project was to develop a new generation of breast implants. Disrupting the currently prevailing paradigm of silicone implants which permanently introduce a foreign body into mastectomy patients, highly porous implants developed as part of this PhD project are biodegradable by the body and augment the growth of natural tissue. Our technology platform leverages computer-assisted-design which allows us to manufacture fully patient-specific implants based on a personalised medicine approach. Multiple animal studies conducted in this project have shown that the polymeric implant slowly degrades within the body harmlessly while the body's own tissue forms concurrently.

Biaxial flexural strength of CAD/CAM ceramics.

Aim of the study was to evaluate the biaxial flexural strength of ceramics processed using the Cerec inLab system. The hypothesis was that the flexural strength would be influenced by the type of ceramic. Ten samples (ISO 6872) of each ceramic (N.=50/n.=10) were made using Cerec inLab (software Cerec 3D) (Ø:15 mm, thickness: 1.2 mm). Three silica-based ceramics (Vita Mark II [VM], ProCad [PC] and e-max CAD ECAD]) and two yttria-stabilized tetragonal-zirconia-polycrystalline ceramics (Y-TZP) (e-max ZirCad [ZrCAD] and Vita In-Ceram 2000 YZ Cubes [VYZ]) were tested. The samples were finished with wet silicone carbide papers up to 1200-grit and polished in a polishing machine with diamond paste (3 μm). The samples were then submitted to biaxial flexural strength testing in a universal testing machine (EMIC), 1 mm/min. The data (MPa) were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn (5%) tests. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) was performed on a representative sample from each group. The values (median, mean±sd) obtained for the experimental groups were: VM (101.7, 102.1±13.65 MPa), PC (165.2, 160±34.7 MPa), ECAD (437.2, 416.1±50.1 MPa), ZrCAD (804.2, 800.8±64.47 MPa) and VYZ (792.7, 807±100.7 MPa). The type of ceramic influenced the flexural strength values (P=0.0001). The ceramics ECADa, e-max ZrCADa and VYZa presented similar flexural strength values which were significantly higher than the other groups (PCb and VM IIb), which were similar statistically between them (Dunn's test). The hypothesis was accepted. The polycrystalline ceramics (Y-TZP) should be material chosen for make FPDs because of their higher flexural strength values.

Accuracy of computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD/CAM) fabricated dental restorations: a comparative study

Introduction: Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided-Manufacture (CAM) has been developed to fabricate fixed dental restorations accurately, faster and improve cost effectiveness of manufacture when compared to the conventional method. Two main methods exist in dental CAD/CAM technology: the subtractive and additive methods. While fitting accuracy of both methods has been explored, no study yet has compared the fabricated restoration (CAM output) to its CAD in terms of accuracy. The aim of this present study was to compare the output of various dental CAM routes to a sole initial CAD and establish the accuracy of fabrication. The internal fit of the various CAM routes were also investigated. The null hypotheses tested were: 1) no significant differences observed between the CAM output to the CAD and 2) no significant differences observed between the various CAM routes. Methods: An aluminium master model of a standard premolar preparation was scanned with a contact dental scanner (Incise, Renishaw, UK). A single CAD was created on the scanned master model (InciseCAD software, V2.5.0.140, UK). Twenty copings were then fabricated by sending the single CAD to a multitude of CAM routes. The copings were grouped (n=5) as: Laser sintered CoCrMo (LS), 5-axis milled CoCrMo (MCoCrMo), 3-axis milled zirconia (ZAx3) and 4-axis milled zirconia (ZAx4). All copings were micro-CT scanned (Phoenix X-Ray, Nanotom-S, Germany, power: 155kV, current: 60µA, 3600 projections) to produce 3-Dimensional (3D) models. A novel methodology was created to superimpose the micro-CT scans with the CAD (GOM Inspect software, V7.5SR2, Germany) to indicate inaccuracies in manufacturing. The accuracy in terms of coping volume was explored. The distances from the surfaces of the micro-CT 3D models to the surfaces of the CAD model (CAD Deviation) were investigated after creating surface colour deviation maps. Localised digital sections of the deviations (Occlusal, Axial and Cervical) and selected focussed areas were then quantitatively measured using software (GOM Inspect software, Germany). A novel methodology was also explored to digitally align (Rhino software, V5, USA) the micro-CT scans with the master model to investigate internal fit. Fifty digital cross sections of the aligned scans were created. Point-to-point distances were measured at 5 levels at each cross section. The five levels were: Vertical Marginal Fit (VF), Absolute Marginal Fit (AM), Axio-margin Fit (AMF), Axial Fit (AF) and Occlusal Fit (OF). Results: The results of the volume measurement were summarised as: VM-CoCrMo (62.8mm3 ) > VZax3 (59.4mm3 ) > VCAD (57mm3 ) > VZax4 (56.1mm3 ) > VLS (52.5mm3 ) and were all significantly different (p presented as areas with different colour. No significant differences were observed at the internal aspect of the cervical aspect between all groups of copings. Significant differences (p< M-CoCrMo Internal Occlusal, Internal Axial and External Axial 2 ZAx3 > ZAx4 External Occlusal, External Cervical 3 ZAx3 < ZAx4 Internal Occlusal 4 M-CoCrMo > ZAx4 Internal Occlusal and Internal Axial The mean values of AMF and AF were significantly (p M-CoCrMo and CAD > ZAx4. Only VF of M-CoCrMo was comparable with the CAD Internal Fit. All VF and AM values were within the clinically acceptable fit (120µm). Conclusion: The investigated CAM methods reproduced the CAD accurately at the internal cervical aspect of the copings. However, localised deviations at axial and occlusal aspects of the copings may suggest the need for modifications in these areas prior to fitting and veneering with porcelain. The CAM groups evaluated also showed different levels of Internal Fit thus rejecting the null hypotheses. The novel non-destructive methodologies for CAD/CAM accuracy and internal fit testing presented in this thesis may be a useful evaluation tool for similar applications.

Avaliação in vitro da adaptação marginal e interna de coroas de cerâmica e resina composta fabricadas com o sistema CAD/CAM utilizando duas câmeras intraorais de moldagem digital

Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, 2015.

CAD/CAm-assisted breast reconstruction

The application of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques in the clinic is growing slowly but steadily. The ability to build patient-specific models based on medical imaging data offers major potential. In this work we report on the feasibility of employing laser scanning with CAD/CAM techniques to aid in breast reconstruction. A patient was imaged with laser scanning, an economical and facile method for creating an accurate digital representation of the breasts and surrounding tissues. The obtained model was used to fabricate a customized mould that was employed as an intra-operative aid for the surgeon performing autologous tissue reconstruction of the breast removed due to cancer. Furthermore, a solid breast model was derived from the imaged data and digitally processed for the fabrication of customized scaffolds for breast tissue engineering. To this end, a novel generic algorithm for creating porosity within a solid model was developed, using a finite element model as intermediate.

Desarrollo de una solución CAD/CAM para la fabricación automatizada de brocas.

[ES]Este proyecto se basa en la idea de llevar a cabo un código CAM de un diseño anterior (CAD). El modelo CAD consiste en una broca, que está diseñado específicamente para perforar materiales apilados, como el titanio y fibra de carbono que son ampliamente utilizados por la industria de la aviación en la actualidad. Para lograr este objetivo se sería necesario contar con los recursos adecuados, licencias de software, soporte de fábrica y por supuesto el conocimiento de la materia. Este texto tiene como objetivo la ceración del código CAM, así como demostrar la rentabilidad de este método de mecanizado alternativo.

CAD/CAM一体化的应用与开发

文章概要地介绍了CAD/CAM系统的结构、CAD/CAM一体化的工作流程,提出实现CAD/CAM一体化的几种可行方案,并以具体零件机床为例,给出从设计到数控编程和机床加工的全过程。

CAD-CAM –tekniikalla valmistetut kokokeraamiset kruunut hammasimplanttihoidossa

Tämän kirjallisuuskatsauksen aiheena on CAD-CAM –tekniikalla valmistetut kokokeraamiset kruunut hammasimplanttihoidossa. Tarkoituksena on perehtyä implanttihoidossa käytettyjen kokokeraamisten kruunumateriaalien mekaanisiin ominaisuuksiin implanttien päällä, tarkastella niiden soveltuvuutta suun olosuhteisiin sekä kiinnittää huomiota myös ulkonäöllisiin seikkoihin. Toinen kirjallisuuskatsauksen tarkoitus on vertailla kokokeraamisia rakenteita aiemmin ja yhä yleisesti käytössä oleviin metallokeraamisiin kruunuihin. Kokokeraamiset kiinnikejatkeet sekä niiden päälle rakennetut kruunut ovat yleisesti kliinisessä käytössä, vaikka niiden käytöstä on pitkältä ajalta vain vähän tutkittua tietoa. Kirjallisuuskatsaukseen valitut tutkimukset käsittelevät kliinisesti yleisimmin käytettyjä materiaaleja. Kirjallisuuden lähteinä on käytetty Pubmed-tietokantaa. Tarkastelun kohteina ovat kokokeraamiset materiaalit: zirkonia, alumiinioksidi sekä vahvistetut lasikeraamiset materiaalit. Vertailu-materiaaleina ovat siltojen ja kruunujen runkorakenteena usein käytetyt metallit, kuten kromi-koboltti-, titaani- ja kultaseokset, ja tarkasteltavana on etenkin runkomateriaalin vaikutus kruunu-rakenteiden kestävyyksiin. Kirjallisuuskatsauksessa lähteinä käytetyissä tutkimuksissa on tarkasteltu materiaalien murtumislujuusarvoja, analysoitu murtumisten luonnetta sekä mitattu proteettisten rakenteiden istuvuuksia implanttien päällä. Kokokeraamiset kiinnikejatkeet eli ns. abutmentit ovat ulkonäöllisesti luonnollisen näköinen ratkaisu etualueilla. Zirkonian mekaaniset ominaisuudet ovat riittävät suurienkin purentavoimien alueilla, kuten molaarialueille asennettujen implanttien päällä. Zirkonian huokoisuus on alhainen ja sen bioyhteensopivuus erinomainen. Litiumdisilikaattilla vahvistettujen lasikeraamisten kruunujen murtumislujuusarvot ovat merkittävästi suuremmat titaanisten kiinnikejatkeiden päällä kuin zirkonia-kiinnikejatkeiden päällä, mutta materiaalin läpikuultavuus voi olla esteenä sen käytölle metallirakenteiden kanssa. Metallokeraamisten kruunujen ja siltojen murtumislujuusarvot implanttien päällä ovat suuremmat kuin kokokeraamisten rakenteiden. Kokokeraamisten kruunujen istuvuudet vaihtelivat tutkimuksesta ja mittaustavasta riippuen, mutta usein arvot vastasivat valumenetelmällä tehtyjen metallokeraamisten rakenteiden arvoja, ja olivat kliinisesti hyväksyttäviä.

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Aplicação de um sistema robótico utilizando recursos de sistemas CAD/CAM para o processo de fresamento

Sistemas produtivos industriais podem combinar, em células de manufatura, diferentes características de automação de processos permitindo interfaceamento e possibilitando a flexibilização e otimização da manufatura. Nos processos de fabricação, as dificuldades para a execução de processos de usinagem convencional ou mesmo através de comando numérico, quando se dispõe de máquinas adequadas para a fabricação de peças de geometrias complexas, podem limitar a criatividade, bem como dificultar o desenvolvimento do processo produtivo de forma otimizada. As dificuldades encontradas vão desde fixação das peças, necessidades de dispositivos especiais, restrições nos volumes de trabalho de máquinas CNC e mesmo a geração de trajetórias complexas para máquinas com limitações de eixos. Este trabalho propõe uma metodologia alternativa para usinagem, especialmente fresamento, com desenvolvimento de um algoritmo capaz de, através da utilização de recursos de sistemas CAD/CAM, traduzir arquivos gráficos para uma linguagem de programação utilizada em robôs. Na aplicação utilizam-se recursos dos sistemas CAD/CAM para gerar, numa primeira etapa, o código de programação para máquinas-ferramenta de comando numérico e posterior adaptação, para aplicação em sistemas robóticos. Informações de caminhos de ferramenta para usinagem em máquinas CNC são convertidos, através de uma interface computacional, em trajetórias a serem seguidas por uma ferramenta guiada por um manipulador de robô industrial. Os parâmetros de processo são também adequados as restrições dos sistemas robotizados. A viabilidade do sistema proposto é confirmada através de testes realizados em modelos de superfícies complexas, onde o objetivo do referido trabalho foi alcançado.

Passividade na interface prótese/pilar intermediário de infraestrutura implantossuportadas confeccionadas pela tecnologia CAD/CAM e método convencional

The objective of this research was to evaluate the passivity and strain induced in infrastructures screwed on abutments, made by CAD/CAM technology, and to compare these samples with parts manufactured by conventional casting. Using CAD/CAM technology, 4 samples were made from zirconia (Zircad) and 4 samples were manufactured from cobaltchrome (CoCrcad). The control groups were 4 specimens of cobalt-chrome, made by onepiece casting (CoCrci), for a total of 12 infrastructures. To evaluate the passivity, the infraestructures were installed on the abutments. One end was tightened and the vertical gap between the infrastructure and the prosthetic abutment was measured with scanning electron microscopy (250×). The mean strain in these infrastructures was analyzed via the photoelasticity test. A significant difference (p = 0.000) in passivity was observed between the control (CoCrci) and sample groups (CoCrcad and CoCrci). CoCrcad exhibited the best value of passivity (48.76 ± 13.45 μm) and CoCrci the worst (187.55 ± 103.63 μm), Zircad presented an intermediate value (103.81 ± 43.15 μm). When compared to the other groups, CoCrci showed the highest mean strain around the implants (17.19 ± 7.22 kPa). It was concluded that the zirconia infrastructure made by CAD / CAM showed a higher vertical marginal misfit than those made in cobalt-chromium alloy with the same methodology, however, the tension generated in the implants was similar. The CAD/CAM technology is more accurate for passivity and mean strain of infrastructure screwed on abutments than conventional manufacturing techniques

Optical Impression Systems for CAD-CAM Restorations

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing images can be taken through either direct or indirect imaging. For the indirect systems, the digitalization is obtained from the impression material or cast, and for the direct ones the image is taken directly from the mouth using intraoral scanners.The direct acquisition systems have been constantly improved because these are less invasive, quicker, and more precise than the conventional method. Besides, the digital images can be easily stored for a long time. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to describe and discuss based on the literature the main direct image acquisition systems available on the market: CEREC Bluecam (Sirona), Lava C.O.S. System (3M ESPE), iTero System (Cadent/Straumann), and E4D System (D4D Technologies).