Aortha Sandwich CAD-CAM MULTI Block - Black Grey Lime
Three Functional Densities
Faster Material Preparation
Flexible Orthotic Design
Clear Layer Identification
What It Does and How It Works
The block provides the raw material for manufacturing a custom foot orthotic using compatible CAD-CAM milling equipment. A digitally designed orthotic is machined directly from the block to create the required contours, support profile and patient-facing surface.
Each coloured layer has a different Shore A hardness. The black Shore A80 layer is the firmest, the grey layer has a Shore A30 hardness and the lime layer has a Shore A50 hardness. By controlling block orientation, milling depth and device geometry, the technician can determine how these layers are incorporated into the completed orthotic. The performance of the finished device will depend on the prescription, digital design, machining process, final thickness, finishing method and footwear in which it is worn.
Common Problems It May Help With
When used to manufacture a correctly prescribed custom orthotic, this tri-density block may be selected for designs intended to address:
- The need to combine firm support with more accommodating material zones.
- Localised pressure-management requirements.
- Foot fatigue during prolonged standing or walking.
- Support requirements associated with altered foot mechanics or instability.
- Comfort requirements for daily-wear, rehabilitation or activity-specific orthoses.
This product is a fabrication material rather than a treatment by itself. Its suitability should be determined through professional assessment and orthotic prescription.
Applications and Suitability
Typical applications
- Custom foot orthotic manufacture.
- CAD-CAM and CNC orthotic milling.
- Multifunctional orthotic designs.
- Clinical and rehabilitation devices.
- Daily-wear or activity-specific orthoses.
- Orthotic laboratory production.
Typical users
- Podiatrists.
- Orthotists.
- Orthotic laboratory technicians.
- Footwear technicians.
- Medical-device production teams.
- Specialist fabrication workshops.
Who It May Not Suit
- Consumers looking for a ready-to-wear insole or finished foot orthotic.
- Workshops without compatible CAD-CAM or CNC milling equipment.
- Prescriptions requiring different material hardness values or a single-density construction.
- Applications where the 350mm × 300mm × 35mm block dimensions are unsuitable.
- Users who cannot safely control EVA dust and waste during machining.
- Patients for whom the finished orthotic has not been professionally assessed and fitted.
Product Specifications
| Product type | Tri-density sandwich EVA CAD-CAM block |
|---|---|
| Black layer | Shore A80 |
| Grey layer | Shore A30 |
| Lime layer | Shore A50 |
| Block dimensions | 350mm × 300mm × 35mm |
| Primary application | CAD-CAM manufacture of custom foot orthotics |
| SKU | OG6434 |
| Supply format | Each |
Usage Instructions
- Complete the appropriate patient assessment and create the required digital orthotic prescription.
- Check that the block dimensions and three-density combination are suitable for the planned device.
- Choose the block orientation according to where the firm and accommodating layers are required in the finished orthotic.
- Secure the block in the compatible CAD-CAM or CNC system in accordance with the equipment instructions.
- Select tooling and machining settings appropriate for EVA foam.
- Machine the orthotic using suitable workshop extraction and safety controls.
- Inspect the completed device for correct dimensions, surface finish, layer position and material integrity.
- Carry out any required grinding, covering, fitting and final clinical checks before use.
Benefits
Support and cushioning options
The different hardness levels give practitioners more scope to combine structural support with softer or intermediate material zones.
Efficient production
The integrated layers can simplify preparation and support faster manufacture than assembling the same three materials separately.
Patient-specific shaping
The block can be milled according to an individual digital design rather than relying on a standardised insole shape.
Visible quality control
Distinct layer colours help technicians monitor material position during machining, finishing and final inspection.
Contraindications and Warnings
- This is a professional fabrication material and not a finished or ready-to-use insole.
- Orthotic assessment, prescription, manufacture and fitting should be completed by suitably trained personnel.
- Do not machine a block that is damaged, contaminated, distorted or showing separation between layers.
- Confirm equipment compatibility, workholding and cutting settings before production.
- Use suitable dust extraction and personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding or milling EVA.
- Keep the block away from excessive heat, ignition sources and incompatible chemicals.
- Inspect the finished orthotic and confirm its fit and suitability before patient use.
- Stop use of the finished device and arrange reassessment if it causes persistent pain, irritation or skin damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aortha Sandwich CAD-CAM Block used for?
It is used as a milling blank for manufacturing custom foot orthotics with compatible CAD-CAM or CNC equipment. A digital orthotic design is machined into the block before the device is finished and fitted for its intended user.
What does tri-density EVA mean?
Tri-density EVA contains three layers with different Shore A hardness values. These layers allow different levels of firmness to be incorporated into one orthotic according to its design, orientation and milling depth.
What are the hardness values of the three layers?
The black layer is Shore A80, the grey layer is Shore A30 and the lime layer is Shore A50. The black material is the firmest of the three, while the grey material is the most accommodating.
Who should use this product?
It is intended for podiatrists, orthotists, laboratory technicians and other trained professionals involved in custom orthotic production. It is not intended to be placed directly inside footwear without machining, finishing and fitting.
Does the block need to be laminated before milling?
The black, grey and lime layers are already combined in a sandwich construction, so separate lamination of those three materials is not normally required. A top cover or other finishing material may still be added when specified in the orthotic design.
Can it be used to make daily-wear orthotics?
It can be used for daily-wear designs when the density combination, finished thickness and footwear space match the prescription. The completed orthotic should be professionally checked for fit, comfort and function before regular use.
Can it be used for sports or rehabilitation orthotics?
It may be selected for sports, rehabilitation or other activity-specific devices when its material properties suit the intended design. The clinician or technician should consider expected loading, footwear, activity level and required durability.
Can an orthotic made from this block help with heel pain or plantar fasciitis?
The block itself does not treat heel pain or plantar fasciitis because it is a fabrication material. It may form part of a professionally designed orthotic used within a broader management plan when a clinician considers that approach appropriate.
How should the block be positioned before milling?
Positioning should be based on the digital prescription and the role required from each density layer. The technician should confirm that the planned cutting depth places the black, grey and lime materials in the correct areas of the completed orthotic.
What size is the block?
The block measures 350mm × 300mm × 35mm. These dimensions should be checked against the orthotic design, machine capacity and proposed workholding method before production begins.
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Aortha Sandwich CAD-CAM MULTI Block - Black Grey Lime
Aortha Sandwich CAD-CAM Block – Black, Grey and Lime
A tri-density EVA milling block developed for the rapid production of multifunctional custom foot orthotics. Its three integrated layers combine a firm black base with grey and lime intermediate-density materials, giving practitioners and technicians greater flexibility when creating supportive and cushioned orthotic designs. The 350mm × 300mm × 35mm block is suitable for professional CAD-CAM workflows and helps reduce the preparation involved in building a multi-layer orthotic from separate sheets.
Three Functional Densities
Faster Material Preparation
Flexible Orthotic Design
Clear Layer Identification
What It Does and How It Works
The block provides the raw material for manufacturing a custom foot orthotic using compatible CAD-CAM milling equipment. A digitally designed orthotic is machined directly from the block to create the required contours, support profile and patient-facing surface.
Each coloured layer has a different Shore A hardness. The black Shore A80 layer is the firmest, the grey layer has a Shore A30 hardness and the lime layer has a Shore A50 hardness. By controlling block orientation, milling depth and device geometry, the technician can determine how these layers are incorporated into the completed orthotic. The performance of the finished device will depend on the prescription, digital design, machining process, final thickness, finishing method and footwear in which it is worn.
Common Problems It May Help With
When used to manufacture a correctly prescribed custom orthotic, this tri-density block may be selected for designs intended to address:
- The need to combine firm support with more accommodating material zones.
- Localised pressure-management requirements.
- Foot fatigue during prolonged standing or walking.
- Support requirements associated with altered foot mechanics or instability.
- Comfort requirements for daily-wear, rehabilitation or activity-specific orthoses.
This product is a fabrication material rather than a treatment by itself. Its suitability should be determined through professional assessment and orthotic prescription.
Applications and Suitability
Typical applications
- Custom foot orthotic manufacture.
- CAD-CAM and CNC orthotic milling.
- Multifunctional orthotic designs.
- Clinical and rehabilitation devices.
- Daily-wear or activity-specific orthoses.
- Orthotic laboratory production.
Typical users
- Podiatrists.
- Orthotists.
- Orthotic laboratory technicians.
- Footwear technicians.
- Medical-device production teams.
- Specialist fabrication workshops.
Who It May Not Suit
- Consumers looking for a ready-to-wear insole or finished foot orthotic.
- Workshops without compatible CAD-CAM or CNC milling equipment.
- Prescriptions requiring different material hardness values or a single-density construction.
- Applications where the 350mm × 300mm × 35mm block dimensions are unsuitable.
- Users who cannot safely control EVA dust and waste during machining.
- Patients for whom the finished orthotic has not been professionally assessed and fitted.
Product Specifications
| Product type | Tri-density sandwich EVA CAD-CAM block |
|---|---|
| Black layer | Shore A80 |
| Grey layer | Shore A30 |
| Lime layer | Shore A50 |
| Block dimensions | 350mm × 300mm × 35mm |
| Primary application | CAD-CAM manufacture of custom foot orthotics |
| SKU | OG6434 |
| Supply format | Each |
Usage Instructions
- Complete the appropriate patient assessment and create the required digital orthotic prescription.
- Check that the block dimensions and three-density combination are suitable for the planned device.
- Choose the block orientation according to where the firm and accommodating layers are required in the finished orthotic.
- Secure the block in the compatible CAD-CAM or CNC system in accordance with the equipment instructions.
- Select tooling and machining settings appropriate for EVA foam.
- Machine the orthotic using suitable workshop extraction and safety controls.
- Inspect the completed device for correct dimensions, surface finish, layer position and material integrity.
- Carry out any required grinding, covering, fitting and final clinical checks before use.
Benefits
Support and cushioning options
The different hardness levels give practitioners more scope to combine structural support with softer or intermediate material zones.
Efficient production
The integrated layers can simplify preparation and support faster manufacture than assembling the same three materials separately.
Patient-specific shaping
The block can be milled according to an individual digital design rather than relying on a standardised insole shape.
Visible quality control
Distinct layer colours help technicians monitor material position during machining, finishing and final inspection.
Contraindications and Warnings
- This is a professional fabrication material and not a finished or ready-to-use insole.
- Orthotic assessment, prescription, manufacture and fitting should be completed by suitably trained personnel.
- Do not machine a block that is damaged, contaminated, distorted or showing separation between layers.
- Confirm equipment compatibility, workholding and cutting settings before production.
- Use suitable dust extraction and personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding or milling EVA.
- Keep the block away from excessive heat, ignition sources and incompatible chemicals.
- Inspect the finished orthotic and confirm its fit and suitability before patient use.
- Stop use of the finished device and arrange reassessment if it causes persistent pain, irritation or skin damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aortha Sandwich CAD-CAM Block used for?
It is used as a milling blank for manufacturing custom foot orthotics with compatible CAD-CAM or CNC equipment. A digital orthotic design is machined into the block before the device is finished and fitted for its intended user.
What does tri-density EVA mean?
Tri-density EVA contains three layers with different Shore A hardness values. These layers allow different levels of firmness to be incorporated into one orthotic according to its design, orientation and milling depth.
What are the hardness values of the three layers?
The black layer is Shore A80, the grey layer is Shore A30 and the lime layer is Shore A50. The black material is the firmest of the three, while the grey material is the most accommodating.
Who should use this product?
It is intended for podiatrists, orthotists, laboratory technicians and other trained professionals involved in custom orthotic production. It is not intended to be placed directly inside footwear without machining, finishing and fitting.
Does the block need to be laminated before milling?
The black, grey and lime layers are already combined in a sandwich construction, so separate lamination of those three materials is not normally required. A top cover or other finishing material may still be added when specified in the orthotic design.
Can it be used to make daily-wear orthotics?
It can be used for daily-wear designs when the density combination, finished thickness and footwear space match the prescription. The completed orthotic should be professionally checked for fit, comfort and function before regular use.
Can it be used for sports or rehabilitation orthotics?
It may be selected for sports, rehabilitation or other activity-specific devices when its material properties suit the intended design. The clinician or technician should consider expected loading, footwear, activity level and required durability.
Can an orthotic made from this block help with heel pain or plantar fasciitis?
The block itself does not treat heel pain or plantar fasciitis because it is a fabrication material. It may form part of a professionally designed orthotic used within a broader management plan when a clinician considers that approach appropriate.
How should the block be positioned before milling?
Positioning should be based on the digital prescription and the role required from each density layer. The technician should confirm that the planned cutting depth places the black, grey and lime materials in the correct areas of the completed orthotic.
What size is the block?
The block measures 350mm × 300mm × 35mm. These dimensions should be checked against the orthotic design, machine capacity and proposed workholding method before production begins.
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