High-Precision, Flexible Machining for Dental Device Production

For Phentagon Lab, precision is at the core of its manufacturing philosophy. Operating in the demanding field of dental implants and prostheses, the company must meet exacting quality demands while maintaining sufficient flexibility to accommodate custom requirements.

“We specialise in the design and production of medical devices for dentistry, all of which are characterised by very tight tolerances,” explains Riccardo Loreti, founder and sole director of Phentagon Lab. “This makes the choice of machining technology absolutely critical.”

To support its next phase of growth, the company invested in a FANUC ROBODRILL 𝛼-D21L𝑖B5 Plus CNC machining centre. The decision was driven by the need to combine high-speed machining with reliability and long-term scalability.

Configured with a rotary table and on-machine probing, the ROBODRILL enables Phentagon Lab to machine complex dental components such as bars, bridges and crowns from advanced materials that include titanium and cobalt-chromium.

“The selected configuration allows us to meet all the complex machining requirements associated with these products,” he states. “It gives us the precision and process control needed for highly specialised applications.”

A key advantage of the investment is the ability to internalise tooling production. Using the ROBODRILL, Phentagon Lab is able to design and manufacture the tooling required for its own processes, further increasing efficiency and reducing lead times.

“Through this set up, we can machine all the tooling needed for our dental prostheses directly on the FANUC ROBODRILL,” explains Loreti. “It represents a significant gain in autonomy and responsiveness.”

The benefits are both tangible and measurable. Phentagon Lab reports improvements in efficiency, consistent product quality and enhanced satisfaction among its customers.

“These results strengthen our competitiveness and improve our ability to meet market demands at short notice,” he adds.