Roland Subtractive Rapid Prototyping Introduction

This short video shows just how easy it is to go from your design file to a finished prototype.

The Roland MDX-540 in the video is shown with the cover removed. The MDX-540 has a cover to enclose the entire system. The cover meets all OSHA requirements. To see how machine looks when fully enclosed check it out here. Roland MDX-540 The other Roland machines have their covers built into the system.

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Roland subtractive rapid prototyping machines provide snap-fit, functional parts and prototypes milled from a wide variety of materials with smooth surface finish, tight tolerances and a low cost of ownership.

Wide choice of materials. Choose from a wide range of non-proprietary materials, including aluminum, brass, acrylic, wood and popular engineered plastics such as ABS, Delrin and nylon. View material selection. Smoother surface finish. Compared to 3D printers, Roland's cnc milling machines deliver smooth surface finish without post finishing, as well as tight tolerances up to +/- 0.001mm. See the proof.
Quick turnaround. Why wait for a machine shop when you can make models in-house for a fraction of the cost? Produce form models faster than any 3D printer and easier than any other benchtop CNC mill on the market with Roland's rapid prototyping technologies. Build time of 2.1 hours for 140mm by 45 mm by 7.5mm aluminum rocker arm. How Much Will SRP Save You? Lower cost of ownership. You can achieve savings of more than $20,000 over a 5-year period compared to a 3D printer. Fan part = $9.50 for materials. Review cost of ownership.

No programming required.
With a Roland rapid prototyping machine and bundled software, the process of producing functional parts and prototypes couldn't be easier. Simply export your CAD model as an .STL file. Open the file in Roland SRP Player software and use the wizard to process your data. There is no worrying about feeds and speeds, cut depth, tool selection or G-Code programming. SRP Player does the work for you.
SRP Workflow

What Our Users Are Saying...

"The seals I can create using the MDX-540 are tight enough for us to actually use the prototype to run the experiment."

Joe Matteo, Entrepreneur,Walland, Tennessee



Click picture to see prototypes and functional models made with Subtractive Rapid Prototyping.


Roland SRP Machine Comparison

Choose machine based on maximum part build size and materials you plan to use.

MDX-540

MDX-50

SRM-20

Model Price Build Size Materials Options Notes
SRM-20 $4,995 8"x6"x2.4" Foams, plastics, wood Engraving, PC Board Kit,
G-Code supported, but not required
MDX-50 $10,995

15.8"x12"x5.32" with 4th axis;
4.7"dia.x14"

Foams, plastics, wood, *light metals(brass, aluminum, copper) Automatic Tool Changer, 4th Axis, Rolling Table, PC Board Kit, Engraving Kit G-Code supported, but not required
MDX-540 $20,995

19.6"x15.7"x6.1" with 4th axis;
7"dia.x14"

Foams, plastics, wood, light metals(brass, aluminum, copper) Automatic Tool Changer, 4th Axis, T-Slot Table, Rolling Table PC Board Kit, Cover, Engraving Kit G-Code supported, but not required

Options explained:

Rotary 4th axis: Automatically rotates and positions your part for 360 degree cutting. Available on the MDX-50 and MDX-540 series.
Automatic tool changer: Changes tools automatically and eliminates manual tool changes for unattended prototyping.

PDI Exclusive Options- which means you can only buy it here:

Engraving Kit: Software and tools to perform engraving with your SRM or MDX machine.
PC Board Kit: Software and Tools to create prototype PC Boards from ECAD files.
3D Probe Scanner: 3D scan real world objects and import into cad software.
Rolling Table: Table for the MDX-540, MDX-50 that we have custom made to fit the machine perfectly.
Material Starter Kit: Complete starter material kit with machine ready blanks to get started immediately.
Online Training: Complete Online Training SRM-20 and MDX-50 so you can learn at your own pace.
Onsite Training: Onsite Install and Training in all 50 US States for all equipment.


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