|
Beauty
and the Beast
Designed for both CNC
milling and 3D engraving, the MDX-500 is the latest addition to
Roland’s proven line of 3D products. It is a heavy-duty milling
machine with the power to handle a wide variety of materials and the
precision to perform the most delicate of operations. AC Servo
motors on each of the X, Y, and Z axes make this machine a powerful
and reliable performer in any machine shop, design office, or sign
shop. The MDX-500 is perfect for product design, trial production,
small lot production, 2D/3D engraving, 3D signs, reliefs, dies,
molds, and much more. Now engineers and designers can see their work
come to life quickly with a few simple steps. The MDX-500 comes with
a 3D software suite that makes it a complete milling solution.
Features of the MDX-500M
- 3D modeling and engraving in one
machine
- Supports industry standard NC
codes
- Built-in safety features
- Versatile software suite included
- Mills wide range of materials
Beauty and the Beast
With the high-torque spindle
installed, the MDX-500 becomes a rapid prototyping and mold-making
machine for easily milling light metals like aluminum, brass and
copper. Replace the high-torque spindle with a high-speed spindle
and the MDX-500 engraves names, logos and images in 3D on materials
such as chemical wood or acrylic for signs and awards.
Software
A versatile software suite comes
standard with the MDX-500: 3D Engrave, MODELA Player, and Virtual
MODELA. 3D Engrave adds thickness to a flat (2D) graphic to create a
3D form and also allows the MDX-500 to model or engrave on curved
surfaces. MODELA Player software can produce 3D models, relief
signage and prototypes. It accepts DXF or STL files created by
commercial CAD/CAM packages and outputs to the MDX-500 for
heavy-duty design applications. Virtual MODELA simulates the
machining process. It shows suitable modeling/engraving depth as
well as modeling/engraving time before you send the job to the
MDX-500 and is a useful tool to eliminate trial runs, reducing loss
of time and materials.
Connectivity
MDX- 500 supports industry standard
NC codes enabling it to link with popular 3D and CAD/CAM software.
It also is compatible with data scanned by PICZA, Roland DG's 3D
scanner.
Safety
The MDX-500 is not just powerful,
it's been designed to ensure safety in every way. The emergency stop
switch enables you to shut down the machine at the push of a button.
The MDX-500 can be supplied with an optional safety cover which
makes the cutting mechanism inaccessible during operation, and
simultaneously prevents swarf and dust produced during the machining
operation from entering the surrounding environment. This makes it
possible to operate the MDX-500 even in an office environment.
Compatible Materials
ABS
Chemical Wood
Modeling Wax
Aluminum
Brass
Other Non-Ferrus Metals |
