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Always add a 5-minute drying hold at 300°C for thick zirconia (>2.5mm) to avoid microcracking. 5. The Maintenance Schedule (What Actually Wears Out)

| Part | Interval (manual recommendation) | |------|----------------------------------| | Sintering tray | Every 50 cycles – inspect for cracks | | Thermocouple | Replace every 2 years or 500 cycles | | Heating elements | ~1000 cycles or when ramp time increases 20% | | Glass door seal | Monthly – clean with isopropyl alcohol | | Vacuum pump oil | Every 6 months (if external pump) | Ivoclar Programat P200 Manual

Warning directly from the manual: “Contaminated trays (from glaze, saliva, or investment) will poison platinum-rhodium elements.” Use dedicated trays for sintering only. Always add a 5-minute drying hold at 300°C

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