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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]]

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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.

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

Links