Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling

Details Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling

2005-11-18

2008-01-29

Cadugan, Erica (Department: 3722)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Dental appliance making

C029S02700R, C409S073000, C409S076000, C409S213000, C433S102000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322105

ABSTRACT:
A method for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling. A provided metallic (e.g., a nickel-titanium alloy or stainless steel) thread or wire having a longitudinal axis is advanced along its longitudinal axis at a feedrate while contacting at least a portion of the metallic thread or wire with a plurality of rotating milling heads so as to remove portions of the thread or wire and yield a metallic rod including a cutting portion having a plurality of cutting edges.

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