The Roland Modela MDX-20 is used for precision 3D milling and 3D scanning, as well as for circuit board milling. 3d model jobs can take a long time (< 12h) while this machine can be left alone over night to do the most precise milling job in the fablab.
Working area: 220 mm x 160 mm | 8 5/8" x 6 1/4"
Maximum part size: 203.2mm x 152.4mm x 60.5mm | 8 " x 6 " x 2-3/8"
Resolution: 0.025 mm/step | 0.000984"/step
Mechanical resolution: 0.00625 mm/step | 0.000246 in./step
Software used:
for 3D milling Roland Modela player 4
for circuit boards Cad.py (linux)
Acceptable file formats: STL, PNG
3D Scanning functions:
Probe length 60 mm (2-5/16 in.),tip bulb diameter 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)
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
Acceptable material
:
Wood, Plaster, Resin, Machinable wax, styrenform, Chemical wood, Copper
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