The MDX 40 is a Powerful and versatile desktop Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) system that offers product designers a major value. Produces prototypes out of a wider variety of non-proprietary materials with greater precision and better surface finish.
Like all Roland SRP devices, the MDX-40 can mill a wide range of low cost, non-proprietary materials including ABS, delrin, nylon, and tooling board. This lets engineers create functional prototypes to determine how well products will actually work. Handled by market focus groups, these prototypes must perform like the final manufactured product 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.
Features & Specifications:
- SRP technology:
- Creates the most accurate prototypes for complex snap-fits
- Proves part manufacturability better than additive methods
- Handles a wide variety of materials and generates a smooth surface finish
- Fourth Rotary Axis for unattended two- and four-sided milling
- Bundled 4-axis CAM software
- 12" x 12" x 4.12" work volume
- High-speed 15,000 rpm spindle for creating detailed features with fine tools
- Emergency stop switch and machine cover for clean, quiet and safe work environment
Bundled Software
MODELA Player 4 is a CAM software application that accepts IGES, DXF and STL files exported from the most popular industrial 3D CAD software programs. It is used to generate proportional 3D scaling, identify milling direction and automatically generate and display the tool path. MODELA Player 4 supports tool changing when used with the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) and automatic side cutting when used with the Rotary Axis Unit.
Virtual MODELA enables simulation of finished 3D models and accurately estimates machining production time. Lighting effects, material color or bitmap overlays can be added for accurate finished product representation. Access can be directly achieved from MODELA Player or by importing a PRN file.
Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) has several advantages over traditional additive rapid prototyping. SRP devices cost significantly less while producing prototypes out of a wider variety of non-proprietary materials with greater precision and better surface finish.
With its 4th rotary axis, the MDX-40 performs both unattended two- and four-sided milling. When one side is completed, the part is automatically rotated until all four sides have been milled. This saves engineers the time and reduces errors associated with rotating objects by hand.
The MDX-40�s hi-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. With ISO15448 standard collets, the MDX-40 also generates a smooth surface finish that requires little to no post finishing work. (Close up picture of milled model.)
Roland SRP devices can mill parts in an average time of just over four hours. 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.
The MDX-40 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 optional safety cover makes the cutting mechanism inaccessible during operation and keeps dust out of the surrounding environment.
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PRODUCT NAME |
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| Acceptable materials | ABS, Delrin, Nylon, Wood, Wax, Epoxy and Urethane Modeling Boards | |
| X,V, and Z operational strokes | 305 (X) x 305(V) x 105 (Z) mm. (12 (X)x 12(Y) x 4-1/8 (Z) in ) | |
| Distance from spindle tip to table | Maximum 125 mm (4-15/16 in.) | |
| Table size | 305 (W) x 305 (D) mm (12 (W) x 12(D) in.) | |
| Loadable workpiece weight | 8.8 lb. (4Kg) | |
| XYZ-axis motor | Stepping motor | |
| Feed rate | 0.1 to 50 mm/sec.
(XY-axis : 0.0039
to 1.9 in./s) 0.1 to 30 mm/sec. (Z-axis: 0.0039 to 1.1 in./s) |
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| Software resolution | 0.01 mm/step ( =0.00039 in./step) | |
| Mechanical resolution | 0.002 mm/step (0.0001 mm/step) | |
| Spindle motor | DC brushless motor, Maximum 100W | |
| Spindle type | Modeling spindle | |
| Spindle rotation | 4500 to 15000 rpm | |
| Tool chuck | Collet | |
| Interface | USB connector, sensor connector, expansion connector | |
| Power supply | Voltage and frequency | AC1 00 to 240 ± 10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Required power capacity | 2.1 A | |
| Power consumption | Approx. 210W | |
| Acoustic noise level | No-load operation | 56 dB (A) or less, (According to lS07779) |
| Standby | 42 dB (A) or less (According to lS07779) | |
| Dimensions | 26-3/8 (W) x 29-15/16 (D) x
21-13/16 (H) in. (669 (W) x 760 (D) x 554 (H) mm) |
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| Weight | 146 lb. (66 Kg) | |
| Packed dimensions | 31 (W) x 35 (D) x 29 (H) in. (785 (W) x 885 (D) x 735 (H) mm) | |
| Packed weight | 161 lb (73 Kg) | |
| Operation temperature | 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) | |
| Operation humidity | 35 to 80% (no condensation) | |
| Accessories | Power cord, collet, sensor, hexagonal wrench, hexagonal screw drivers, spanners, Software Package CD-ROM, MODELA Player4 CD-ROM, users manual, Roland Package_installation and_setup guide,_MODELA_Player4_installation and_setup guide | |
Ex-Factory, California
Price: $10,995.00
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