The Roland MDX-40A is a desktop Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) system that offers designers a major value. At less than half the cost of most additive systems, the MDX-40A produces prototypes out of a wide variety of non-proprietary materials with greater precision and better surface finish. The MDX-40A’s compact design makes it a perfect fit for offices and classrooms. Add some of our exclusive accessories and the MDX-40A is transformed into a 3D scanner, PC Board prototype system, an engraver, a jewelry wax carver.
Open the file in Roland SRP Player software and simply use the five-step wizard to process the data for your Roland MDX rapid prototyping machine. You don’t have to worry about feeds and speeds, cut depth, surface selection or G-Code programming: SRP Player does it all for you! Step 3 – Mill.
The MDX-40A is the easiest Subtractive Rapid Prototyping system on the market today. MDX-40A Standard Prototyping Package Lease For $195/Month MDX-40A Premium Prototyping Package Lease For $245/Month MDX-40A Educational Package Lease For $255/Month Lease For $255/Month Save when you purchase a package For complete package pricing and details Call or email Want the Best Price? We want to offer every customer superior service and tech support. We know that some customers don't use tech support or need that level of service. You might already have a Roland machine, know somebody who has one, or have used one before.
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Our staff is experienced, with Solidworks, Autocad, Rhino3D, Solidedge, Pro E. Our company started as a design firm/model shop using Solidworks and the Roland equipment to design and build s for our customers. We made a transition over 10 years ago to focus on selling the Roland solutions. We sell Roland machines to all companies, individuals, schools and universities in all 50 US states.
We ask that you please consider us when making a purchasing decision, we have the knowledge and experience to make you successful. Roland MDX-40A Milling Machine Features. SRP® Technology Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) has several advantages over additive rapid prototyping, also called “3D printing.” SRP devices cost significantly less to own and operate due to lower material costs and no annual maintenance contracts while producing prototypes out of a wider variety of non-proprietary materials with greater precision and better surface finish. Functional Prototypes Like all Roland SRP devices, the MDX-40A can mill a wide range of low-cost, non-proprietary materials including ABS, Delrin, nylon, acrylic and tooling board. This lets designers and engineers create functional prototypes to test how well products will actually work. Handled by market focus groups, these prototypes must perform like the final manufactured and survive a barrage of physical tests, including thermal and structural trials. For example, toothbrush prototypes undergo in-vivo testing for hand fit, brush reach and handle deflection.
High Precision The MDX-40A’s high-precision spindle decreases vibration within the unit and produces extremely accurate models. It achieves resolutions up to 0.000039 inches per step and creates the most accurate prototypes for complex snap-fits.
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With ISO15448 standard collets, the MDX-40A also generates a smooth surface finish that requires little to no post finishing work. Speedy Production Roland SRP devices typically create parts faster than a 3D printer. According to Todd Grimm’s independent study of RP systems, the SRP process saves time by producing parts that are smooth and precise right off the machine.
Additive systems, on the other hand, typically require time-consuming post-finishing processes. SRP Player CAM Software The MDX-40A is packaged with Roland SRP Player CAM software, ideal for rapid prototyping and custom rapid manufacturing applications. SRP Player was created specifically for designers and engineers to make SRP prototype parts quickly and easily in five easy steps using an easy to follow, intuitive workflow. SRP Player accepts a wide range of file formats including industry standard.stl. As a result, it produces superior parts with smooth surfaces and accurate, tight fit precision. ClickMill Software Bundled ClickMill software enables direct control of the MDX-40A for surfacing, drilling holes, cutting pockets and other finishing processes, all without accessing CAD or CAM software. G-Code Support Support for G-Code programming gives the MDX-40A compatibility with popular software programs including Mastercam, EdgeCAM, SurfCAM, GibbsCAM and more.
Rotary Axis (Optional) With the ZCL-40A optional rotary axis, the MDX-40A performs unattended four-sided milling at increments of one degree. When one side is completed, the part is automatically rotated until all sides have been milled. This saves time and lets you continue on with your design work while your prototypes are being created. The ZCL-40A optional rotary axis unit supports materials up to 10.6” long by 4.7” in diameter (270mm long by 120mm in diameter), twice the capacity of Roland’s previous model and large enough to mill a 16.9oz. (500ml) PET bottle. Optional Contact Scanning Unit The optional ZSC-1 adds the power of reverse engineering to the MDX-40A. Using Roland Active Piezo Sensor technology, the MDX-40A transforms into a powerful and accurate tool for digitizing an existing part or mold for your CAD software.
This technology gives the MDX-40A the ability to scan a wide variety of objects including soft objects like modeling clay. It can even scan glass or acrylic objects without making a scratch. The ZSC-1 includes scanning software – or for more advanced reverse engineering projects you can add a copy of PixForm Pro 2 reverse engineering software.
Perfect Office Fit The MDX-40A is a compact desktop mill that fits nicely in any office. It comes with an emergency stop switch that shuts down the machine at the push of a button.
An integrated safety cover makes the cutting mechanism inaccessible during operation and keeps dust out of the surrounding environment. Reliable Performer Roland's international ISO certification is your assurance of Roland's commitment to continuous improvement of our products and services, as well as our quality system. We build reliable, high-performance s and back them up with first-rate customer service and a wide variety of supplies and accessories. MDX-40A Acceptable materials Foam, Modeling Boards, Modeling Wax, Wood, Cork, All Plastics, ABS, Delrin, Acetal, POM, Peek, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Plaster, Ceramic, PC Boards, Natural Materials (non ferrous metal supported under certain conditions) Operating Range 12 (X) x 12 (Y) x 4-1/8 (Z) in. (305 (X) x 305 (Y) x 105 (Z) mm) Distance from spindle tip to table Maximum 123 mm (4-13/16 in.) Table size 12 (W) x 12 (D) in. Optional Rotary Axis Unit (ZCL-40A) Operating Range 360 degrees Maximum loadable workpiece size.
4.7 in.(120 mm) diameter by 10.6 in. (270 mm) long Maximum thickness holdable by workpiece clamp 0.4 to 1.8 in. (10 to 45 mm) Loadable workpiece weight 2.2 lb (1kg ) (including clamps) Feed rate 0.23-11.79 rpm Mechanical resolution 0.005625 deg./step (Micro-step) Dimensions 18.5 (W) x 11.3 (D) x 4.5 (H) in. (470 (W) x 286 (D) x 115 (H) mm) Weight 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) Included items Y-origin sensors, Z-origin sensor, Y-origin Detection Pin, Center Drill, Live Center, Hexagonal Wrench, Cap Screws.The range that can actually be cut is limited by the amount of tool extention and interference between the loaded workpiece. Optional 3D Scanning Sensor Unit (ZSC-1) Maximum scanning area 12.0 (X) x 12.0 (Y) x 2.3 (Z) in. (305 (X) x 305 (Y) x 60 (Z) mm) Distance from probe tip to table Maximum 3.6 in.
(92.4 mm) Table load capacity Maximum 8.8 lb (4 kg) Sensor Type Roland Active Piezo Sensor (RAPS) Video card and monitor 2-5/16 in. (60 mm) Video card and monitor 0.00315 in. (0.08 mm) Scanning method Contacting, mesh-point height-sensing Operating speed XY-axis 0.6 to 1.1 in./s (15 to 30 mm/sec.) Z-axis 0.04 to 1.1 in./s (1 to 30 mm/sec.) Item Model Description Rotary axis unit ZCL-40A See the above specifications 3D Scanning sensor unit ZSC-1 See the above specifications Replacement spindle unit ZS-40 Replacement Spindle Unit Dust box ZDX-40 26.33(W) x 30.27(D) x 3.8(H) in.
(666 (W) x 769 (D) x 97 (H) mm).
The latest release of G-Wizard Editor now includes a post for the. I hear from a lot of folks who have these little mills and use them for desktop prototyping or jewelry making. The Roland MDX-40A and MDX-540 are typical examples: These little machines use a g-code dialect that’s pretty close to ISO, with a few minor differences. To access the new post, be sure you’ve downloaded the latest posts. There’s a button on the Setup Machine Profile to do that: Once you’ve downloaded the latest posts, use the Browser button and select the “RolandMill” post. You’ll want to make sure you have GWE v1.047 or better. If you haven’t tried GW Editor yet, check it out.
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