Product Development, Inc. | Roland MDX-40A

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The Roland MDX-40A is a desktop Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) system that offers product 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, a video measurement system. The MDX-40A is the easiest Subtractive Rapid Prototyping system on the market today.

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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

MDX-40A Jewelry Manufacturing Package
Lease For $250/Month

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3D Prototypes
Assembly Fixtures
Engrave Name Plates
Vacuum Form Tooling
Wax Casting Patterns
Molds for Blister Packs
Surgical Implant Production
Blow Mold Tooling
Chocolate and Candy Molds
Masters for RTV Molding

Teach G-Code Programming
Clear Container Prototypes
Robotic Parts
Jewelry, Rings, Necklaces
Plastic Machining
Sand Casting Patterns
PC Boards
Clear Lens
Instrument Panels
Dental Wax Patterns

Prosthetics
Small Lot Production
Sculptures
3D Scanning
Tradeshow Samples
3D Signage
Quality Checking Fixture
Small Gears
Investment Casting Patterns
Pick and Place System

Product Development Inc has been selling and supporting the Roland 3D milling machines for over 10 years. We have won multiple awards for both sales and service. 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 products for our customers. We made a transition over 8 years ago to focus on selling the Roland solutions. Today we still use Solidworks and the Roland machines for designing products in house. 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.

PC Board Design & Make

Self Centering Vise

MDX-40A Online Training

Video Measurement System

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 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.

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. 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 products and back them up with first-rate customer service and a wide variety of supplies and accessories.

MODEL		MDX-40A
Acceptable materials		Resins such as chemical wood and modeling wax (metal not supported)
X, Y, and Z strokes		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. (305 (W) x 305 (D) mm)
Loadable workpiece weight		8.8 lb (4 kg)
XYZ-axis motor		Stepping motor
Feed rate		XY-axis: 0.0039 to 1.9 in./s (0.1 to 50 mm/sec.), Z-axis: 0.0039 to 1.1 in./s (0.1 to 30 mm/sec.)
Software resolution		NC-code: 0.000039 in./step (0.001mm/step), RML-1: 0.00039 in./step (0.01 mm/step)(RML-1)
Mechanical resolution		0.00008 in./step (0.002 mm/step)(Micro-step)
Spindle motor		Brushless DC motor, Maximum 100 W
Spindle rotation		4500 to 15000 rpm
Tool chuck		Collet
Interface		USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1)
Power supply	Voltage and frequency	AC100 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, Standby: 42 dB (A) or less
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
Weight		143.3 lb (65 kg)
Operation temperature		41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Operation humidity		35 to 80% (no condensation)
Included items		Power cord, power plug adapter, USB cable, collet, Z0 sensor, hexagonal wrench, hexagonal screw drivers, spanners, Roland

System Requirements for Inlcuded Software
OS	Windows Vista®(32bit edition) or Windows® XP (32bit edition) and Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
CPU	Pentium® 4, 2.4GHz or faster recommended
RAM	1GB or more recommended
Free hard-disk space	20MB or more recommended
Video card and monitor	A resolution of 1024 x 768 or more recommended, video card compatible with OpenGL recommended, and at least 16-bit

Optional Rotary Axis Unit (ZCL-40A)
Maximum angle of rotation	+/-18 x 105° (+/-5000 rotations)
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 (large and small), Z-origin sensor, Y-origin detection pin, center drill, live center, hexagonal wrench, cap

*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	1GB or more recommended
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)