Models MDX-500
3D CNC Milling and Engraving Machine

 



Features
Specifications
Bundled Software

 


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.

* The MDX-500E comes complete with Engraving spindle and kit.
** The MDX-500M comes complete with Milling spindle and kit (as shown above).

 
     
   

MDX-500 Features

  • 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.

The Beast

With the high-torque spindle installed, the MDX-500 easily mills light metals like aluminum, brass and copper for rapid prototyping and mold-making. 

3D Modeling

The Beauty

With the high-speed spindle installed, the MDX-500 mills chemical wood, resins and acrylic for use as signs and awards.
2 & 3D Engraving

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

 
     
   

MDX-500 Specifications

MODEL MDX-500
T-slot (XY) table size 21.625 x 14.125 in. (550 mm x 360 mm)
Max. cutting area 19.625(X) x 12.938(Y) x 4.125(Z) in. (500 mm(X) x 330 mm(Y) x 105 mm(Z))  
XYZ motor AC servo motor
Feed rate X,Y,Z-axis: Max. 3.375 in./sec. (85 mm/sec.)
Acceleration 0.3G, 0.2G, 0.1G, 0.05G
Software resolution [When RML-1 has been selected] 0.00039 in.(0.01 mm/step)
[When NC codes has been selected] 0.000039 in. (0.001 mm/step)
Mechanical resolution 0.000039in. (0.001 mm/step)
Spindle motor DC brushless motor Max. 400W (when with high-torque spindle)
Revolution speed [High torque spindle] 3000-12000 rpm [High speed spindle] 5000-20000 rpm
(Variable manually or by the command set)
Tool chuck Collet or Cutter holder system
Positioning accuracy 0.00394 in.(±1.0mm) / 11-13/16 in.(300 mm) (Under no-load conditions)
Repeat accuracy 0.00197 in.(±0.05 mm) (Under no-load conditions)

Origin-point reproducibility
(when the power is switched on/off)

0.00315 in.(±0.08 mm)
Possible table load weight [0.3G]  26.5 lb(.12 kg) or less [0.05G]  33.1 lb.(15 kg) or less
Interface Parallel (in compliance with the specification of Centronics)
Serial (under RS-232C standard)
Buffer size 2 Mbyte
Instruction system ( Replot buffer: [RML-1] 2 Mbyte [NC codes] Max. 2 Mbyte (end-user setting) )
Control keys COPY, XY, Z, +Z(Tool down), -Z(Tool down), PAUSE, SPINDLE, FAST FEED, JOG EXIT, ENTER, Dial, EMERGENCY STOP switch
Power consumption 6.5 A/117V    3.5 A/220-230V     3.5A/240V
Dimensions 29.125in.(W) x 33.062in.(D) x 26.375in.(H)  (740 mm(W) x 840 mm(D) x 670 mm(H)) 
Weight 202.8 lb. (92 kg)
Operation temperature 41-104°F (5-40°C) 
Operation humidity 35-80% (no condensation)
Accessories T-slot clamps: 4, Spanner: 1(10 mm(3/8 in.)), Z0position sensor: 1, Power cord: 1, Key connector: 1,USER'S MANUAL: 3(1 Setup & Maintenance, 2 Cutting Using the Included Software, 3 Cutting Using NC codes),NC-code PROGRAMMER'S MANUAL: 1, Roland Software Package CD-ROM: 1,