The Roland SRM-20 MonoFab Desktop Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) system is capable of 3D milling, 2D Milling, and Engraving. The SRM-20 is ideal for a variety of product designs tasks, including model making, rapid prototyping, and small lot production. The SRM-20’s compact design makes it a perfect fit for offices and classrooms. Add some of PDI's exclusive accessories and the SRM-20 is transformed into a PC Board Prototype System, an Engraver, a Jewelry Wax Carving system.
SRP Player SoftwareThe Roland SRP Player CAM software is ideal for rapid prototyping and custom rapid manufacturing applications. Roland 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.
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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.
Like all Roland SRP devices, the Roland SRM-20 can mill a wide range of low cost, non-proprietary materials including ABS, delrin, nylon, acrylic, modeling wax, PVC, wood, modeling boards, tooling boards and more. 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.
With an improved drive system, machine rigidity and enhanced drive mechanics, the Roland SRM-20 mills incredibly smooth and accurate prototypes for testing structure, function, and assembly with other parts. A machining area of 8” (X) x 6” (Y) x 2.38” (Z) supports production of single objects or batch production of smaller multiple parts.
The Roland SRM-20 is designed for use in studio, office, and educational environments. A newly improved door ensures extra-safe operation while waste is contained in a built-in debris collection drawer.
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.
The Roland SRM-20 is packaged with Roland SRP Player CAM software, ideal for rapid prototyping and custom rapid manufacturing applications. Roland 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. The software has been updated to match the advanced functions of the Roland SRM-20. With 16 materials and all of our tools in our tool-kits 1/64"-1/4" pre-loaded in the software tool and material library, with feeds speeds and all milling settings SRP Player could not be easier to use.
Bundled Roland ClickMill software enables direct control of the Roland SRM-20 for surfacing, drilling holes, cutting pockets and other 2D milling processes, all without accessing CAD or CAM software.
The Roland SRM-20 supports G-Code NC programming language. This makes it well suited for both professional and educational applications. This also allows the Roland SRM-20 compatibility with popular software programs including Mastercam, EdgeCAM, SurfCAM, GibbsCAM, Visual Mill, HSM Works, CAM Works and more.
Roland VPanel serves as a computer-based virtual control panel with all of the functionality of the physical on-board control panel, as well as tool life management and email alerts.
The Roland SRM-20 is a compact desktop mill that fits nicely in any office. It comes with an integrated safety cover that makes the cutting mechanism inaccessible during operation and keeps dust out of the surrounding environment.
The Roland SRM-20 represents the most reliable technology backed by unmatched customer service and technical support, and comes with a comprehensive one-year manufacturer's warranty.
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