Roland MODELA PRO II MDX-540

Machine factory specifications:

	Machine model: MDX-540 Data Sheet Usable materials: plastic, resin, wood and non-ferrous metal Table size: 550 x 420 mm Company: Roland DGA Corporation

The Roland MODEL PRO II MDX-540 is a 3D milling machine that allows you to create fast and accurate prototypes in your own office. The MDX-540 uses Roland's SRP® (Subtractive Rapid Prototyping) technology, which combines easy-to-use software with a powerful engine and advanced control system. The MDX-540 can work with a wide variety of materials, such as resin, aluminum, copper or wood, and offers high cutting speed and excellent finish quality. The MDX-540 has an intuitive control panel that simplifies setup and production, and allows you to adjust the most commonly used parameters. The MDX-540 also features an optional automatic tool change system that allows complex operations to be performed without manual intervention. The MDX-540 is an ideal solution for designers, engineers and manufacturers who want to create functional, custom prototypes quickly and efficiently.

Design Rules

Roland MODELA PRO II MDX-540 is a high-precision desktop milling machine that can create complex 3D models from a variety of materials. To use this machine effectively, you need to follow some design rules that ensure the quality and accuracy of your output. Here are some of the design rules you should consider:

1. Choose the appropriate material for your model. The MDX-540 can work with wood, plastic, resin, aluminum, brass and other non-ferrous metals. However, some materials may require special tools or settings to avoid damage or deformation. For example, metal materials need a higher spindle speed and a lower feed rate than wood or plastic materials.
2. Design your model with suitable dimensions and tolerances. The MDX-540 has a maximum work area of 500 x 400 x 155 mm and a minimum cutting width of 0.1 mm. You should avoid creating models that exceed these limits or have features that are too small or too thin to be cut. You should also account for the possible errors or deviations that may occur during the milling process and adjust your design accordingly.
3. Optimize your tool paths and cutting parameters. The MDX-540 allows you to customize the tool paths and cutting parameters for each operation, such as roughing, finishing, drilling or engraving. You should choose the optimal settings for each operation based on the material, the tool size and shape, the desired surface finish and the machining time. You should also avoid creating tool paths that cause excessive stress or vibration on the machine or the tool.
4. Test and verify your design before milling. The MDX-540 comes with a software called SRP Player that lets you simulate and preview your milling process on your computer. You should use this software to check your design for any errors or issues that may affect the quality or feasibility of your output. You should also verify your design by making a prototype or a test cut on a scrap material before milling your final model.

What we used is this configuration mostly.

Feed rate

• Z: 250
• X: 120

Speed: 10.000 rpm

Tooling: 1/64 - 1/32