Roland MDX-50 Desktop Milling Machine The Roland MDX-50 allows you to go from an initial prototype in a modeling material to the final finished product out of a wide range of materials. The MDX-50 is also a complementary technology to 3D printing as it gives you a wider choice of materials, smoother surface finish, and higher accuracy. The Roland MDX-50 fits perfect in an office, lab, fablab, maker space, classroom or manufacturing floor. With the new automatic tool changer and the ZCL-50A Rotary Axis Unit the MDX-50 can run fully unattended to create highly complex multi-sided prototypes and finished parts. With the updated SRP Player Software (included) a novice can be making parts in as little as a few hours. Add some of our exclusive accessories and the Roland MDX-50 is transformed into a PC Board prototype system, an engraver, a jewelry wax carver. The new fully automated Roland MDX-50 allows users of all abilities and budgets the opportunity to make functional parts with incredible quality and mechanical accuracy from a wide range of materials.
Automatic Tool Changer The Roland MDX-50 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) further reduces the time and cost associated with product development. From roughing to finishing, this optional accessory enables the MDX-50 to mill prototypes completely unattended. It automatically changes up to six tools of different sizes.
Rotary Axis Unit With the Roland ZCL-50 optional rotary axis, the Roland MDX-50 performs unattended four-sided milling. 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.
SRP Player Software The 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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Roland MDX-50 Features: Fully Enclosed Quiet Operation Office Friendly 6 Station Automatic Tool Changer Optional Rotary 4th Axis Unit Automatic Tool Measurement Interlocked Safety Cover 1 Year Trouble-Free Warranty		Roland MDX-50 Technical Specs: Work Area: 15.8" x 12" x 5.32" Max Tool Size: 1/4" or 6mm Spindle Speed: 4500-15000 rpm Mechanical Resolution: 0.0004in or 0.01mm Computer Interface: USB Size: 30"W x 36 D x 29"H Weight: 269lbs Power: 110V / 1.2A
Roland MDX-50 Materials:
Aluminum* ABS Acetal Acrylic Balsa Wood Bone Brass* Carbon Fiber Ceramic Copper*	Delrin Gold HDPE MDF Modeling Board Modeling Wax Nylon Pattern Board PC Board PEI	PEEK PET Plaster Plexiglass Polyacetal Polycarbonate Polypropylene Polysulfone PTFE PVC	Renshape Sea Shell Silver Teflon Tooling Board Ultem UHMW Urethane Wood Zinc
This list is not a complete list, if you have a material that is not on the list please contact us and we will let you know if it is a good fit for the Roland MDX-50. *Aluminum, Brass, Copper and other Non Ferrous Materials can be cut with smaller tools. Contact us for further explanation.
Roland MDX-50 Applications:
Prototypes Concept Models Fit Testing Functional Testing Material Testing Assembly Fixtures Check Fixtures Tooling	Vacuum Form Molds Blow Molds Injection Molds Wax Patterns Plastic Machining PC Boards RTV Molding	Chocolate Molds Candy Molds Instrument Panels Surgical Implants Dental Wax Prosthetics Robotic Parts Toys	Jewelry Rings Necklaces Clear Lens 3D Signage Sculpture Small Gears Engraving
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Roland MDX-50 Milling Machine Features

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 Roland MDX-50 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.

• 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

Simplified Machine Setup
The Roland 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.

Built in Control Panel
With a built in control panel at the front of the Roland MDX-50 unit, almost all operations can be completed frrm the unit itself. Users can perform operating functions and view the current job status without needing to constantly check their PC.

Safe Clean and Convenient Production
The Roland MDX-50 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.

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.

Included Software for Experts and Beginners
Roland SRP Player CAM Software
The Roland MDX-50 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 MDX-50. With 16 materials and all of our tools in our tool-kits 1/64"-3/8" pre-loaded in the software tool and material library, with feeds speeds and all milling settings SRP Player could not be easier to use.

Roland ClickMill Software
Bundled Roland ClickMill software enables direct control of the Roland MDX-50 for surfacing, drilling holes, cutting pockets and other 2D milling processes, all without accessing CAD or CAM software.

G-Code Support
The Roland MDX-50 supports G-Code NC programming language. This makes it well suited for both professional and educational applications. This also allows the Roland MDX-50 compatibility with popular software programs including Mastercam, EdgeCAM, SurfCAM, GibbsCAM, Visalu Mill, HSM Works, CAM Works and more.

Roland Virtual Control Panel (VPanel)
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.

Roland ZCL-50 Rotary Axis Unit (Optional)
With the Roland ZCL-50 optional rotary axis, the Roland MDX-50 performs unattended four-sided milling. 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 Roland ZCL-50 optional rotary axis unit supports materials up to 14.96” long by 4.72” in diameter (380mm long by 120mm in diameter)

• Auto-sensing function calibrates the rotary axis unit to the machine automatically, includes calibration bar used for automatic recognition.
• Roland SRP Player Recognizes the Rotary Axis Unit and plans the cutting accordingly.
• Uses the center of material when cutting so no material preparation is required like surfacing. You can use rough unprepared un-square materials right off the shelf.
• Indexes for 2-sided milling, 4-sided milling and too custom angles.
• Auto-rotates materials from 0-to-360 degrees.
• Can also operate as a live 4 axis rotary for lathe type cutting of parts.
• Includes a wide, self-centering headstock and tailstock workpiece clamps that makes loading round or square material easy.
• Includes a tool touch off sensor that measure the length of the tool and sets the z automatically so tool touch offs are not required.

Perfect Office Fit
The Roland MDX-50 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.

Roland MDX-50 1 Year Factory Warranty
The Roland MDX-50 represents the most reliable technology backed by unmatched customer service and technical support, and comes with a comprehensive one-year manufacture's warranty.

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.

Roland MDX-50 Milling Machine Specifications

MODEL		MDX-50
Acceptable materials		Foam, Modeling Boards, Modeling Wax, Wood, Cork, All Plastics, ABS, Delrin, Acetal, POM, Peek, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Plaster, Ceramic, PC Boards, Natural Materials (non ferrous metal supported under certain conditions)
Operating Range		15.8 (X) x 12 (Y) x 5.315 (Z) in. (400 (X) x 305 (Y) x 135 (Z) mm)
Table size		15.8 (W) x 12 (D) in. (400 (W) x 305 (D) mm)
XYZ-axis motor		Stepping motor
Feed rate		XY-axis: 0.3 to 141 in/min (7 to 36000 mm/min), Z-axis: 0.3 to 118.1 in/min (7 to 3000 mm/min)
Software resolution		NC-code: 0.000039 in./step (0.001 mm/step), RML-1: 0.000039 in./step (0.001 mm/step)
Mechanical resolution		0.00008 in./step (0.002 mm/step)(Micro-step)
Spindle motor		Brushless DC motor
Spindle rotation		4500 to 15000 rpm
Tool chuck		Collet
Tool Change Method		Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
ATC Magazine Capacity		5 Tools + 1 Detection Pin
Interface		USB
Power supply	Voltage and frequency	AC100 to 240 +/-10%, 50/60 Hz
	Required power capacity	1.2 A
Power consumption		Approx. 95W
Acoustic noise level		Operation: 60 dB (A) or less, Standby: 45 dB (A) or less
Dimensions		29.92" (W) x 35.43" (D) x 28.82" (H) in.
		760 (W) x 900 (D) x 732 (H) mm
Weight		269 lb (122 kg)
Operation temperature		41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Operation humidity		35 to 80% (no condensation)
Included items		Power Cord, USB Cable, Roland Software Package CD, V Panel Software, Clickmill Software, SRP Player Software, Windows Driver, Detection Pin, Z0 Sensor, Hexagonal Wrench, Hexagonal Screw Drivers, Tool Holder, Tool Positioner, Setup Guide, Users Manual

Optional ZCL-50A Rotary Axis Unit
Operating Range	360 degrees (Approx 5963 rotations)
Maximum loadable workpiece size*	4.72 in.(120 mm) diameter by 14.96 in. (380 mm) long
Maximum thickness holdable by workpiece clamp	0.4 to 2.56 in (10 to 65 mm) Flat or 0.79 to 2.68 in (20 to 68mm) Diamter
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	Detection Bar, Detection Pin, Cap Screws, Users Manual

System Requirements for Included Software
OS	Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32 or 64 bit)
CPU	Minimum required CPU for operating system
Memory	Minimum amount required RAM for operating system (8GB recommended)
Optical Drive	CD-ROM Drive Recommended for Install
Video card and monitor	A display with at least 16-bit color and resolution of 1024 x 768 or more recommended