{"id":4192,"date":"2020-03-31T17:31:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T15:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/?post_type=userguide&#038;p=4192"},"modified":"2024-05-07T10:45:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T07:45:35","slug":"cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40","status":"publish","type":"userguide","link":"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/","title":{"rendered":"CNC Precision Milling Machine Roland Modela MDX-40"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns as-default-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column as-default-columns-main-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Roland Modela MDX-40 is a versatile milling machine that can be useful for many precision milling tasks. It has 1\/100 mm resolution which can be useful when producing high-detail objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_make_with_it\"><\/span>What can I make with it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From simple projects such as engraving text in a piece of wood to PCB milling (removal of copper from a copper-covered FR1 clad), 3D milling modelling wax for high precision silicone molds or small-scale 3D objects with the help of the optional 4th axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_materials_can_I_use\"><\/span>What materials can I use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of materials we typically use with the machine at the Aalto Fablab. Please consult <a href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/userguide\/aalto-fablab-material-guide\/\">Aalto Fablab Material Guide<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modelling wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/advanced-resins.sika.com\/en\/solutions_products\/product-groups\/block-materials\/model-and-tooling-boards.html(opens in a new tab)\">Sikablock<\/a> (Polyurethane block)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FR1 copper clad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_access\"><\/span>How can I get access?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aalto students and staff as well as members can use <a href=\"https:\/\/takeout.aalto.fi\/\">Aalto Takeout<\/a> to book it during opening hours. If you are cutting for the first time, make sure you contact the Aalto Fablab workshop master to schedule demo time. To make things easier for you and the workshop master, make sure you have watched the instructional videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_help_me\"><\/span>Who can help me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aalto Fablab workshop master and staff. Please consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fablab\/\">Aalto Fablab main page<\/a> to see who is currently in charge. Make sure that you have watched the video guides in the <a href=\"#Instructions\">Instructions<\/a> section. It is highly possible that the answer you are looking for can be found there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways you can use this machine. Here is a summary in the form of links to instruction videos. Make sure you watch the videos if you are using the machine for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dmjhjA_-xRc\">PCB Milling with Mods and MDX-40<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Yfbp2KSnuzM\">3D Milling with Fusion 360<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specifications\"><\/span>Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Model: Roland MDX-40<br>Type: 4-axis milling machine<br>Working volume: 305 x 305 x 105 mm<br>Tool diameter: 0.2 &#8211; 6 mm (V bit and 32 mm face mill also available)<br>Software: Fusion 360, Mods, FlatCAM, VPanel<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column as-default-columns-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aalto-studios-card-empty has-small-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#What_can_I_make_with_it\" >What can I make with it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#What_materials_can_I_use\" >What materials can I use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#How_can_I_get_access\" >How can I get access?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#Who_can_help_me\" >Who can help me?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#Instructions\" >Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/cnc-precision-milling-machine-roland-modela-mdx-40\/#Specifications\" >Specifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aalto-studios-card-empty as-external-page-embed has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-aalto-studios-at-aalto-university wp-block-embed-aalto-studios-at-aalto-university\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"RjdhrPoxcH\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/fablab\/\">Aalto Fablab<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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