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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