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Whip Mix 8500 Series User Manual

Whip Mix 8500 Series
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Whip Mix Corporation • 361 Farmington Ave. • P.O. Box 17183 • Louisville, KY 40217-0183 USA
502-637-1451 • 800-626-5651 • Fax 502-634-4512 • www.whipmix.com
8500 Series
Articulator System
Model 8500
Instruction Manual
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Whip Mix 8500 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model8500 Series
ManufacturerWhip Mix
Voltage110-120V
Material CompatibilityInvestment Materials
Power Requirements120V/60Hz or 240V/60Hz

Summary

Introduction

Features

8500 Series Articulator System

Articulator Manipulations

Instructions for attaching/removing the incisal guide pin and aligning frames.

Spring Latch Operation

Steps to engage and disengage the spring latch for upper and lower member separation.

Adjust Intercondylar Distance

Guidance on setting intercondylar distance using the engraved settings L, M, S.

Articulator Adjustments

Protrusive Condylar Inclination

Adjusting the angle of the fossa relative to the occlusal plane using a clamp knob.

Progressive Side Shift

Setting the path of the orbiting condyle on the medial wall of the fossa.

Mounting Casts on the 8500 Series Articulators

Direct Mounting the Maxillary Cast

Steps to mount the maxillary cast using the facebow and articulator.

Mounting the Mandibular Cast

Procedure for mounting the mandibular cast after the maxillary cast is in place.

Accessories

Whip Mix Direct Mounting Facebow Model 8645

Facebow for convenient, quick, and accurate securing of axis location.

Maxillary Fork Support

Adjustable support for bitefork and maxillary cast during facebow mounting.

Dual-End Incisal Pin

Incisal pin with chisel and spherical ends for vertical adjustments.

8575 Remounting Jig

Jig to replace mandibular cast for remounting finished dentures.

FlexiMount Universal Mounting Support

Support for mounting lower cast without glue, paper clips or accelerants.

Adjustable Guide Table

Guide table adjustable for anterior/posterior position and incline.

Care and Maintenance

Lubrication and Smooth Action

Apply lubricant or silicone spray to moving surfaces for smooth operation.

Cleaning and Corrosion Prevention

Remove stone and keep articulator clean to prevent surface corrosion.

Surface Protection Spray

Apply silicone spray to prevent plaster or stone from sticking to surfaces.

Warranty