Roland MDX-540A Benchtop Milling Machine

Modela MDX-540 Benchtop Milling Machine

• 4-axis, benchtop CNC machine for fast, accurate prototyping
• Bundled with user-friendly CAM software
• Handheld controller and virtual control panel for quick and easy set up
• Max. work area 19.6" (X) by 15.7" (Y) by 6.1" (Z) without rotary axis
• Optional rotary axis available for enhanced precision and accuracy

 

From Your Mind to the Mill

Whether for product designers, engineers and other professionals, or for students and educators, the MDX-540 combines advanced capabilities with ease-of-use for the precision milling of a wide variety of plastics, woods, metals and more. Although the MDX-540 is a highly advanced 4-axis desktop CNC device, it offers a simplified operating system plus included SRP Player CAM software to make prototype production an easy and stress-free experience. The rotary axis (optional), automatic tool changer (optional), and milling speeds can all be controlled via a simple Virtual Control Panel or the user-friendly software.

 

Choose the MDX-540 Model That's Right For You

All MDX-540 models deliver superior performance with a combination of Digital AC Servo motors and Feed Forward Processing commonly used in larger, more expensive machines. In addition to the base-model MDX-540, you can choose from the following options:

MDX-540S
Produce even smoother curves and finer details with the addition of higher accuracy ballscrews for enhanced precision and repeatable production capabilities.

MDX-540A
Includes an Automatic Tool Changer for uninterrupted milling. 

MDX-540SA
Produce smoother curves and finer details with the addition of higher accuracy ballscrews for enhanced precision and repeatable production capabilities, plus an Automatic Tool Changer for non-stop production.

 

Quality and Reliability are Standard

Like all Roland DG devices MDX-540 is designed and built in Japan at a state-of-the-art, ISO-certified facility. As further evidence of unmatched reliability, the MDX-540 comes with a One-Year Trouble-Free Warranty and industry-best customer service and support. Roland DG international ISO certifications are your guarantee of superior quality.

 

MODEL	MDX-540	MDX-540S
Usable Materials	Plastic, resin, wood and non-ferrous metals
XYZ-Axis Travel	19.6(X) x 15.7(Y) x 6.1"(Z)[500 (X) x 400 (Y) x 155 mm (Z)]
Loadable workpiece size with optional rotary axis (ZCL-540) *	7.0” Diameter x 14.6” Length [177.8mm Diameter x 370.8mm Length]  Actual milling area is smaller
Distance From Spindle Nose to Table	Maximum 10" (254mm)
Table Size	21.7(W) x 16.5"(D) [550(W) x 420mm (D)]
Loadable workpiece weight	At acceleration of 0.2G: maximum 26lb (12kg), 0.1G: 44lb (20kg), 0.05G: 44lb (20kg)
XYZ-axis drive system	AC servo motor, 60W	AC servo motor, 80W
Operating speed	Maximum 295ipm (7.5m/min)
Acceleration	0.2G, 0.1G, 0.05G
Software resolution	RML-1 mode: 0.0004"(0.01mm ), NC-code mode: 0.00004" (0.001mm)
Mechanical resolution	0.00004” (0.001mm)
Positioning accuracy	+/-0.004"/12"(+/-0.1mm/300mm), under no-load conditions
Repeat accuracy	+/-0.0019"(+/-0.05mm), under no-load conditions	+/-0.0008"(+/-0.02mm), under no-load conditions
Origin reproducibility (when the power is switched on/off)	+/-0.0019" (+/-0.05mm)	+/-0.0008" (+/-0.02m)
Spindle motor	DC brushless motor, maximum 400W
Spindle speed	400 to 12,000 rpm; 400 to 3,000 rpm for positioning and centering
Tool chuck	Collet method, maximum tool diameter: 0.4" (10mm)
Control command sets	RML-1 and NC codes
Interface	USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1)
Power supply	Voltage and frequency: AC 100 to 120 V/220 to 240 V +/-10%, 50/60 Hz Required power capacity: 7A (100 to 120V)/4A (220 to 240V)
Power consumption	Approx. 700W
Acoustic noise level	During operation (no cutting): 65dB (A) or less, during standby: 40dB (A) or less (according to ISO 7779)
Dimensions	Width x depth x height: 29.3 x 37.6 x 33.8Z" (745 x 955 x 858mm)	Width x depth x height: 30.1 x 37.6 x 33.8Z" (765 x 955 x 858mm)
Weight	225lb (102kg)
Operating temperature	41 to 104F (5 to 40C)
Operating humidity	35 to 80% (no condensation)
Included items	Handy panel, power cord, tool sensor, sensor cable, nut, nut wrench, wrench, hexagonal wrenches, Roland Software CD-ROM, SRP Player CD-ROM, User's Manual, Roland Software Guide, SRP Player Installation and Setup Guide, and NC Code Reference Manual

 

 

MODEL	MDX-540A	MDX-540SA
Usable Materials	Plastic, resin, wood and non-ferrous metals
XYZ-Axis Travel	15.7(X) x 15.7(Y) x 6.1"(Z)[400 (X) x 400 (Y) x 155 mm (Z)]
Loadable workpiece size with optional rotary axis (ZCL-540) *	7.0” Diameter x 14.6” Length [177.8mm Diameter x 370.8mm Length]  Actual milling area is smaller
Distance From Spindle Nose to Table	Maximum 10" (254mm)
Table Size	21.7(W) x 16.5"(D) [550(W) x 420mm (D)]
Loadable workpiece weight	At acceleration of 0.2G: maximum 26lb (12kg), 0.1G: 44lb (20kg), 0.05G: 44lb (20kg)
XYZ-axis drive system	AC servo motor, 60W	AC servo motor, 80W
Operating speed	Maximum 295ipm (7.5m/min)
Acceleration	0.2G, 0.1G, 0.05G
Software resolution	RML-1 mode: 0.0004"(0.01mm ), NC-code mode: 0.00004" (0.001mm)
Mechanical resolution	0.00004” (0.001mm)
Positioning accuracy	+/-0.004"/12"(+/-0.1mm/300mm), under no-load conditions
Repeat accuracy	+/-0.0019"(+/-0.05mm), under no-load conditions	+/-0.0008"(+/-0.02mm), under no-load conditions
Origin reproducibility (when the power is switched on/off)	+/-0.0019" (+/-0.05mm)	+/-0.0008" (+/-0.02m)
Spindle motor	DC brushless motor, maximum 400W
Spindle speed	400 to 12,000 rpm; 400 to 3,000 rpm for positioning and centering
Tool chuck	Tool holder format, Taper shank: JBS4002 15T
Control command sets	RML-1 and NC codes
Interface	USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1)
Power supply	Voltage and frequency: AC 100 to 120 V/220 to 240 V +/-10%, 50/60 Hz Required power capacity: 7A (100 to 120V)/4A (220 to 240V)
Power consumption	Approx. 700W
Acoustic noise level	During operation (no cutting): 65dB (A) or less, during standby: 40dB (A) or less (according to ISO 7779)
Dimensions	Width x depth x height: 29.3 x 37.6 x 33.8" (745 x 955 x 858mm)	Width x depth x height: 30.1 x 37.6 x 33.8" (765 x 955 x 858mm)
Weight	249lb (109kg)
Operating temperature	41 to 104F (5 to 40C)
Operating humidity	35 to 80% (no condensation)
Included items	Handy panel, power cord, tool sensor, sensor cable, nut, nut wrench, wrench, hexagonal wrenches, Roland Software CD-ROM, SRP Player CD-ROM, User's Manual, Roland Software Guide, SRP Player Installation and Setup Guide, NC Code Reference Manual, and Automatic Tool Changer (Refer to the ZAT-540 specs below.)

 

 

	Automatic Tool Changer (ZAT-540)
Number of tools housed	4
Maximum tool length	4.3” (110mm)
Maximum tool diameter	0.4” (10mm)
Maximum tool weight	0.77lb (350g)
Tool-holder format	Taper shank: JBS4002 15T
Tool-selection method	Direct-changing type, fixed-address specification
Compatible compressed air	102 to 145 psi, 1.8CFM (0.7 to 1.0 MPa, 50 L/min or higher)
Spindle speed	400 to 12,000 rpm; 400 to 3,000 rpm for positioning and centering
Weight	15lb (6.8kg) (total weight including spindle, magazine, control box, etc.)
Included items	Control box, magazine unit, ATC spindle, air cylinder, base plate, Z-origin sensor, spacer, cap screws, hexagonal wrenches, retaining bands, cable retainers, and user's manual

 

* When the T-slot table is installed, length is 297 mm (11.7 in.). 
  When the ZCL-540 is installed, the X-axis travels of the MDX-540 are as follows.
     • Standard table, no ATC unit: 285 mm (11.2 in.)/325 mm (12.7 in.) (with expanded X-axis travel)
     • Standard table, ATC unit present: 270 mm (10.6 in.)/325 mm (12.7 in.) (with expanded X-axis travel)
     • T-slot table, no ATC unit: 218 mm (8.5 in.)/258 mm (10.1 in.) (with expanded X-axis travel)
     • T-slot table, ATC unit present: 203 mm (7.9 in.)/258 mm (10.1 in.) (with expanded X-axis travel)