PROJECT: MEDIVANCE AQUACUT
Complete redesign
and cost reduction
ABOUT
The Velopex Aquacut Quattro is the fourth generation fluid abrasion device manufactured by UK company Medivance Instruments ltd. under the Velopex brand and it replaces a costly metal fabrication.
The Aquacut is used in the dental industry as a direct alternative to mechanical based polishers. The Aquacut cuts and polishes using a jet of powder shrouded by a curtain of liquid and has no electrical or electronic components. This abrasion technology does not transfer any mechanical shock to the tooth, so there is no requirement for anaesthetic.
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Overall component cost reduced by 67%
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Assembly time reduced by 30%
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Total weight reduced by 33%
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Footprint reduced by 41%
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Overall volume reduced by 33%
Facts & figures
Out with the old - The new ‘plastic’ Quattro replaces its mainly metal predeccesor
Overview
Many user centred features have been designed in
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Increased capacity for cutting fluid, easier to fill, refill required less often
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Increased capacity for waste powder. Dump pots now only need emptying when serviced
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Easy access to fill cutting powder and polishing powder
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‘Hide-away’ controls makes cleaning easier
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Clear view of powder and liquid levels
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Left or Right handed use is operator configurable
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Increased profit margin
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Faster delivery
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Decreased transport costs
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Increased work-space
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Increased versatility
Benefits
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Pulling latch allows access to dump pots
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Safety latches prevent access intended for maintenance and repair
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Better access to replacement parts makes maintenance easier and faster
Servicing & maintenance
Hinged body concept fully exposes internals on single chassis plate for ease of servicing
“The Aquacut Quattro is compact, with an excellent new foot control – the helium is potentially very exciting”
DR S. NICOL
“The Aquacut Quattro is versatile, yet specific.
Powerful yet gentle. An amazing instrument –
with a wide range of uses”
DR W. WILLIAMS
“The Aquacut Quattro is stylish, compact and cuts very fast”
DR M. SULIEMAN
“The Aquacut Quattro is neat, compact and very effective”
DR P. CROCKER
