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This CNC Milling machine is not set up yet. It is being prepared by [[Urriellu|Adrian B]]. Please contact me if you need help.
==Features==
==Features==
* Maximum cuttable material
* Maximum cuttable material
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==Collets==
==Collets==
* <del>3mm, ZC-23-3 $39.99</del> (we don’t have it)
* <del>3mm, ZC-23-3 $39.99</del> (we don’t have it)
* ⅛” (3.175mm) ZC-23-3175 PNC-2300A $39.99
* ⅛" (3.175mm) ZC-23-3175 PNC-2300A $39.99
* ~15/64” = 3.75/16” (6mm) ZC-23-6 $39.99
* ~15/64" = 3.75/16" (6mm) ZC-23-6 $39.99
* ¼” (6.35mm) ZC-23-635 $35.99
* ¼" (6.35mm) ZC-23-635 $35.99


==Mill bits==
==Mill bits==
* Shanks available:
* Roughing/Drafting & 2D cutting
** ⅛” (3.175mm)
** '''Flat end mill GMHT14F5''' [https://www.amazon.com/CGC-Tools-GMHT14F5-Ultra-High-Performance/dp/B00NABVDRK $7.98] 5 Flute, 1/4" Diameter, 3/4" LOC, 2-1/2" OAL
** ~15/64” = 3.75/16” (6mm)
** Flat end mill 1/8" (taken from another CNC)
** ¼” (6.35mm)
* Finishing / Detailing
* Mill bit ⅛” flat
** '''Ball Nose End Mill 1/8"''' (taken from another CNC)
* Mill bit ⅛” round
* Mill bit ¼” flat
* Mill bit ¼” round


==Spanners==
==Spanners==
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* (maybe?) hard woods
* (maybe?) hard woods
* Resins
* Resins
===Forbidden===
 
* ANY METAL IS FORBIDDEN
==='''Forbidden'''===
* '''ANY METAL IS FORBIDDEN'''
* Aluminum
* Aluminum
* Steel
* Steel
==Cutting settings per mill and material==
* Horizontal speed
** [http://www.cgctool.com/calculator Calculator]
* Vertical speed
* Cutting depth


==Links==
==Links==
* [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/3d/mdx-40a-benchtop-cnc-mill/accessories Roland MDX-40a Accessories]
* [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/3d/mdx-40a-benchtop-cnc-mill/accessories Roland MDX-40a Accessories]
* [http://support.rolanddga.com/docs/documents/departments/technical%20services/manuals%20and%20guides/mdx-40a_use_en_r1.pdf Roland MDX-40a User’s Manual]
* [http://support.rolanddga.com/docs/documents/departments/technical%20services/manuals%20and%20guides/mdx-40a_use_en_r1.pdf Roland MDX-40a User’s Manual]

Revision as of 15:46, 2 May 2017

This CNC Milling machine is not set up yet. It is being prepared by Adrian B. Please contact me if you need help.







Features

  • Maximum cuttable material
    • 123mm = 4.84in high
    • 305x305mm = 12x12in wide
    • 4kg = 8.8lb
  • Operating speed
    • XY-axis : 7 to 3000 mm/min. (0.28 to 118 in./m)
    • Z-axis : 7 to 1800 mm/min. (0.28 to 70.8 in./m)
    • 2 mm/min step for 7 to 60 mm/min(0.28 to 2.36 in./m)
    • 60 mm/min step for 60 to 3000 mm/min(2.36 to 118 in./m).
  • Software resolution
    • 0.01 mm/step (0.00039 in./step) (RML-1),
    • 0.001 mm/step (0.000039 in./step) (NC code)
  • Mechanical resolution
    • 0.002 mm/step (0.000078 in./step) (micro-step control)
  • Spindle rotation
    • 4,500 to 15,000 rpm
  • Control command sets
    • RML-1
    • NC code
  • Power consumption
    • Approx. 210 W
  • External dimensions
    • Width x depth x height : 669 x 760 x 554 mm (26.4 x 30 x 21.9 in.)
  • Weight
    • 65 kg

Base

Collets

  • 3mm, ZC-23-3 $39.99 (we don’t have it)
  • ⅛" (3.175mm) ZC-23-3175 PNC-2300A $39.99
  • ~15/64" = 3.75/16" (6mm) ZC-23-6 $39.99
  • ¼" (6.35mm) ZC-23-635 $35.99

Mill bits

  • Roughing/Drafting & 2D cutting
    • Flat end mill GMHT14F5 $7.98 5 Flute, 1/4" Diameter, 3/4" LOC, 2-1/2" OAL
    • Flat end mill 1/8" (taken from another CNC)
  • Finishing / Detailing
    • Ball Nose End Mill 1/8" (taken from another CNC)

Spanners

  • 10mm
  • 17mm

Hex allen keys

  • 2mm

Materials

Allowed

  • Soft woods
  • (maybe?) hard woods
  • Resins

Forbidden

  • ANY METAL IS FORBIDDEN
  • Aluminum
  • Steel

Links