Easy, unattended scanning and milling
Roland Active Piezo Sensor scanning technology
Subtractive Rapid Prototyping technology
Bundled Modela Player CAM Software
Powerful CNC mill handles light metals, including aluminum and brass
Maximum scanning resolution: 0.002 inches
MDX-15 Maximum work area: 6 inches (X) x 4 inches (Y) x 2 3/8 inches (Z)
MDX-20 Maximum work area: 8 inches (X) x 6 inches (Y) x 2 3/8 inches (Z)
Features

All In One Machine

The Roland Active Piezo Sensor (RAPS) transforms the machine into a 3Dscanner for scanning 3D objects and creating 3D data. The milling spindle unitturns the machine into a full-featured CNC (computer numerical control) millcapable of cutting jeweler's wax, resins, chemical wood, acrylic, and even lightmetals such as brass and aluminum.

Subtractive RP

Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) - starting with a solid object andremoving unwanted material - has several advantages over traditional rapidprototyping. Significantly less expensive than rapid prototyping machines withthe same resolution, SRP machines mill a wider range of materials that cost lessand have no need for chemicals or post finishing work. Plus, they produce asuperior finish.

R.A.P.S.

Roland Active Piezo Sensor (RAPS) technology eliminates the drawbacks ofconventional contact-type 3D scanners. It scans data with hair-splittingprecision, picking up even the most minute shape variations. Minimum scanningpitches for the MDX-15/20: X/Y-axis direction 0.002 to 0.197 inches settable insteps of 0.002 inches, Z-axis direction 0.001 inches

Scans Almost Anything

The MDX-15/20 scans a wide range of objects including soft objects like clayand fruit that conventional contact scanners find very difficult. It can evenscan glass, impossible using optical scanners because the light beams passesthrough the object without detecting it.

Software

The MDX-15/20 comes standard with powerful CNC milling and scanningapplication software compatible with Windows® 95/98/ME, Windows NT® 4.0 andWindows® 2000, making it easy to use right out of the box. The MDX-20/15 isalso compatible with a variety of popular 3D CAD and computer graphics softwareprograms, including SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, VectorWorks, LightWave, VisualMilland 3D Studio Max.

Easy As Pie

With an RS-232C cable, the MDX-15/20 plugs into a computer as easily as anydesktop printer. Within minutes, even beginners can be scanning and milling.

Specifications

XY table size - 8-5/8"(X). x 6-1/4"(Y) (220 mm x 160 mm)
Max. operation area 8 "(X) x 6 " (Y) x 2-3/8" (Z) (203.2mm x 152.4mm x 60.5mm)
Max. table load weight 2.2 lb. (1000 g)
Interface - Serial (RS-232C)
Control keys - STANDBY key, VIEW key, TOOL-UP key, TOOL-DOWN key,
LED - SCANNING MODE LED, MODELING MODE LED, VIEW LED
Power consumption - Exclusive AC adapter (DC+19V 2.1 A)
Acoustic noise level - Standby mode : under 35 dB (A)
Operation mode (not cutting) : under 70 dB (A) (According to ISO 7779)
External dimensions - 18-13/16"(W) x 15-1/16"(D) x 12-1/16"(H) (476.8 mm x 381.6 mm x 305 mm)
Weight (unit only) 30.2 lb. (13.7 kg)
Operation temperature 41—104°F (5 to 40°C)
Operation humidity 35 to 80 % (no condensation)
Accessories - AC adapter: 1, power code: 1, Roland Software Package CD-ROM: 1, spindle unit: 1, sensor unit: 1, cap screw M4x15 : 4, tool:1, set screw M3x3 : 2, double-sided tape: 1, front cover: 1, hexagonal wrench (size: 3 mm) :1, hexagonal wrench (size : 1.5 mm): 1 positioning pins: 3, clay: 1, MDX-20/15 user's manual: 1
Modeling Functions

Tool chuck - 6 mm or 1/8 in. tool chuck included
Spindle motor - 10W (DC motor)
Software resolution - 0.000984 in./step (0.025 mm/step)
Mechanical resolution - 0.000246 in./step (0.00625 mm/step)
Revolution speed - 6500 rpm
Feed rate - 0.00393 to 9/16 in./sec. (0.1 to 15 mm/sec.)
Acceptable material - Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS), Brass
Acceptable tool - Endmil, Drill
Scanning Functions

Sensor - Roland Active Piezo Sensor (R.A.P.S.)
Probe length 60 mm (2-5/16 in.), tip bulb diameter 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)
Scanning method - Contacting, mesh-point height-sensing
Scanning pitch (Dr. PICZA) - X/Y-axis directions -- 0.002 to 0.20 in. (0.05 to 5.00 mm) 0.002 in.(settable in steps of 0.05 mm )
Z-axis direction -- 0.000984 in. (0.025 mm)
Scanning speed - 4—15 mm/sec. (1/8—9/16 in./sec.)
Exportable file formats - DXF, VRML, STL, 3DMF, IGES, Grayscale, Point Group and BMP
Interface Specification

Standard - RS-232C specifications
Transmission method - Asynchronous, duplex data transmission
Transmission speed - 9600 bps
Parity Check - None
Data Bits - 8 bits (fixed)
Stop Bits - 1 bits (fixed)
Handshake - Hardwire