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== Introduction == | |||
According to [http://www.rolanddga.com/products/scanners/mdx15/ Roland] milling machines manufacturer, retrieved 14:28, 15 February 2012 (CET), {{quotation|Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) - starting with a solid object and removing unwanted material - has several advantages over traditional rapid prototyping. Significantly less expensive than rapid prototyping machines with the same resolution, SRP machines mill a wider range of materials that cost less and have no need for chemicals or post finishing work. Plus, they produce a superior finish.}} | |||
== Hardware == | |||
=== Entry level consumer mills === | |||
==== Roland Modula ==== | |||
[http://www.rolanddg.com/news/nr111005_im-01.html Roland iModela iM-01 Hobby Mill]. | |||
* Price: About $1000 | |||
* Includes the iModela Creator design software | |||
* Support site: [http://icreate.rolanddg.com/ http://icreate.rolanddg.com] | |||
=== Desktop mills === | |||
==== Roland MDX series === | |||
Roland [http://www.rolanddga.com/products/scanners/mdx15/ MDX-15/20 Scanning and Milling Machines] | |||
* accepts IGES, DXF and STL files, i.e. typical CAD/CNC formats | |||
* include a 3D scanner | |||
* Materials: Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS), Brass | |||
MDX-15: | |||
* 9.6 kg | |||
* 152.4 mm x 101.6 mm x 60.5 mm | |||
* Price: About $3500 | |||
MDX-20 | |||
* 13.7 kg | |||
* 203.2mm x 152.4mm x 60.5mm | |||
* Price: About $5000 | |||
== Links == | |||
[[Category: 3D printing]] | |||
[[Category: Fab lab]] | |||
Revision as of 15:28, 15 February 2012
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Introduction
According to Roland milling machines manufacturer, retrieved 14:28, 15 February 2012 (CET), “Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) - starting with a solid object and removing unwanted material - has several advantages over traditional rapid prototyping. Significantly less expensive than rapid prototyping machines with the same resolution, SRP machines mill a wider range of materials that cost less and have no need for chemicals or post finishing work. Plus, they produce a superior finish.”
Hardware
Entry level consumer mills
Roland Modula
Roland iModela iM-01 Hobby Mill.
- Price: About $1000
- Includes the iModela Creator design software
- Support site: http://icreate.rolanddg.com
Desktop mills
= Roland MDX series
Roland MDX-15/20 Scanning and Milling Machines
- accepts IGES, DXF and STL files, i.e. typical CAD/CNC formats
- include a 3D scanner
- Materials: Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS), Brass
MDX-15:
- 9.6 kg
- 152.4 mm x 101.6 mm x 60.5 mm
- Price: About $3500
MDX-20
- 13.7 kg
- 203.2mm x 152.4mm x 60.5mm
- Price: About $5000