Roland MODELA MDX-50

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MODELA MDX-50
Roland DG MDX-50 Benchtop Milling Machine

Roland DG MDX-50 Benchtop Milling Machine

The Roland DG MDX-50 benchtop CNC mill combines precise, automated milling and unmatched ease-of-use. An ideal solution for short-runs and prototypes, the MDX-50 reduces operation time and simplifies production so users of all abilities can mill functional parts with incredible quality on a wide range of materials.

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Features

Precision Milling on a Wide Range of Materials
The following items are just some of the materials that can be milled with the MDX-50 benchtop CNC mill:

  • ABS
  • POM
  • Nylon
  • Plastic Foam
  • Modeling Wax
  • PVC
  • Plywood
  • Hardwood
  • Acetal

Mill Fine Details and Smooth Finishes

With an improved drive system, machine rigidity and enhanced drive mechanics, the MDX-50 mills incredibly smooth and accurate prototypes for testing structure, function, and assembly with other parts. A machining area of 15.8”(400mm) (X) x 12”(305mm) (Y) x 5.3”(135mm) (Z) supports production of large single objects or batch production of smaller multiple parts.

Free Your Time

The automated features of the MDX-50 enables users to mill with speed and confidence. Combine the 5-station ATC and optional rotary axis unit for the most automated and precise operation:

  • Auto-sensing function corrects the tool length to ensure milling accuracy for every job
  • Optional rotary axis for effortless production of complex surfaces:
    • Includes a wide, self-centering headstock and tailstock workpiece clamps
    • Auto-rotates materials from 0-to-360 degrees
    • Indexes for 2-sided, 4-sided and custom angles

Built-in Control Panel

With a built-in control panel at the front of the unit, almost all operations can be completed from the unit itself. Users can perform operating functions and view the current job status without needing to constantly check their PC.

Simplified Machine Set-Up

The MDX-50 reduces the time and effort of machine set-up with an expanded work area, inner-machine lighting for clear visibility, and an included tool adopter that enables instant installation of ATC tools – requiring no wrench or additional tools.

Safe, Clean and Convenient Production

The MDX-50 is designed for use in studio and educational environments. A rail guided safety door ensures extra-safe operation while waste is contained in a built-in debris collection drawer.

Automatic Tool Changer

The MDX-50 increases performance with an expanded machining area and increased operating speeds, while reducing production time with faster job processing and a 5-station Automatic Tool Changer for continuous operation without stopping to change milling tools.

Operator-Friendly Control and Software

Become a 3D milling expert almost immediately with the MDX-50’s simple yet powerful built-in control panel and virtual control panel (VPanel), and bundled SRP Player CAM software that’s easy-to-use and simplifies operation.

With the control panel at the front of the unit, almost all operations can be completed from the unit itself without having to go back to a PC. The VPanel interface operates seamlessly with the MDX-50 and allows users to make changes to spindle rotation or speed during operation.

Other Distinguishing Features

  • Advanced drive system supports dimensional stability
  • Large machining area plus enhanced machine rigidity and drive mechanics
  • Optional Rotary Axis with self-centering headstock and tailstock workpiece clamps
  • Simple-to-load tools and automatic machine calibration
  • Requires no special electrical set-up and needs no additional air compressor
  • Multi color-coded LED status light notifications and email notifications inform users of machine status
  • Built-in debris collection drawer with rail guided safety door for safe and clean production
  • Ideal for use in studio and educational environments

Specifications

MODEL MDX-50
Acceptable materials* Resins such as chemical wood and modeling wax (metal not supported)
Operating range X: 15.80in (400mm)
Y: 12.00in (305mm)
Z: 5.315in (135mm)
Table size W: 15.80in (400mm)
D: 12.00in (305mm)
Loadable workpiece size X: 15.80in (400mm)
Y: 12.00in (305mm)
Z: 3.90in (100mm)
Axis drive Stepper Motor
Feed rate XY: 0.3in to 141.7 in/min (7 to 3600mm/min)
Z: 0.3 to 118.1 in/min (7 to 3000 mm/min)
Software resolution RML-1: 0.001 mm/step NC code: 0.001 mm/step
Mechanical resolution 0.01 mm/step
(0.39 mil/step; half step)
Spindle motor Brushless DC motor
Spindle rotation speed 4500 ~ 15000 rpm
Tool chuck Collet
Tool Change Method AutomaticTool Changer (ATC)
ATC Magazine Capacity
5 Tools + 1 Detection pin (6 Position Capacity)
Tool Shank Diameter 0.250in, 0.125in
(6.35, 3.175mm)
Operating noise During operation
Dust box dimmensions 23.62 x 27.65 x 3.74in
(600 x 700 x 95mm)
Interface USB
Power requirements (VAC/A) AC 100 to 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A
(Overvoltage Category: II, IEC 60664-1)
Power consumption (W) ≈ 95W
Acoustic noise level (dB) No-load operation: 60 dB (A) or less
Standby: 45 dB (A) or less
External Dimensions Width X Depth x Height: 29.92 × 35.43 × 28.82 in (760 × 900 × 732 mm )
Weight 269lb (122kg)
Installation environment Indoor use at altitudes Up to 6500ft (2000 m)
Temperature 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Humidity 35 to 80%RH (no condensation)
Ambient pollution degree 2 (as specified by IEC 60664-1)
Short-term temporary overvoltage 1440 V
Long-term temporary overvoltage 490 V
Included items Power cord, USB cable, manual, Roland DG Software Package CD, detection
pin, hexagonal screwdriver, hexagonal wrench, wrench, tool holder, tool
positioner, Z0 sensor
Optional ZCL-50A Rotary Axis Unit
Operating range X: 14.29 in (363mm) – Machine Coordinates 1.46 to 15.75 in (37 to 400 mm)
Y: 12.01 in (305 mm)
Z: 4.92 in (125 mm)
A: A: ±2146680° (approximately ±5963 rotations)
Loadable workpiece size 4.72 in (120mm) – 2.36 in (60mm) maximum radius from center of rotation
Loadable workpiece length 14.96 in (380mm)
Workpiece clamp thickness 0.39 to 2.56 in (10 to 65mm) or
0.79 to 2.68 in (20 to 68mm) Diameter
A axis motor Stepper Motor
Mechanical Resolution 0.0225°/step (half step)
Dimensions Width X Depth x Height: 22.76 × 7.48 × 5.04 in
(578 × 190 × 128 mm)
Weight 15.43 lb (7kg)
Included Items Detection bar, cap screws, user’s manual
System Requirements
OS Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32- or 64-bit version)*1,*2,*3
CPU Minimum required CPU for the operating system
Memory Minimum amount of required RAM for the operating system
Optical drive CD-ROM drive
Video card and monitor A display with at least 16-bit color and a resolution of 1024 × 768 or more is recommended.

(*1) This software is a 32-bit application and therefore runs in WOW64 (Windows-On-Windows 64) when running on 64-bit versions of Windows operating systems.
(*2) Internet Explorer 8.0 or later is required.
(*3) Operations have not been verified in virtual Windows environments such as Hyper-V and Virtual PC.

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