Ivoclar Vivadent IPS InLine System - Manual (Page 33)

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Alloy processing / oxide firing
The cast metal framework is finished using tungsten carbide burs or ceramic-bonded grinding instruments. To make
room for the ceramic shoulder (labial or circular), the marginal area of the framework is reduced up to the inner edge of
the chamfer or shoulder preparation.
Carefully blast the framework with aluminium oxide Al
2
O
3
50–100 µm (observe the instruc-
tions of the alloy manufacturer).
Surface finishing before blasting.
After blasting, clean the metal framework with a steam jet and allow to dry thoroughly.
Conduct the oxide firing according to the instructions of the manufacturer. After oxide firing, the framework should exhibit an evenly oxidized surface.
IPS
InLine
– Conventionally Layered