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| + | = Summary = | ||
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| − | == | + | = Using the Laser Cutter = |
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| + | == Owners == | ||
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| + | The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the equipment, organising maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of this item are: | ||
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| + | * [[User:perfectphase|Stephen Woolhead]] | ||
| + | * [[User:brianC|Brian Corteil]] | ||
| + | * [[User:UweBorowski |Uwe Borowski]] | ||
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| + | If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the mailing list thread: | ||
| + | * [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : MDX40 Model Mill] | ||
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| + | == Training == | ||
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| + | <div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px"> | ||
| + | <b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE MODEL MILL IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br> | ||
| + | and have been added to the [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | To get trained on the model mill and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Model Mill Owners. | ||
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| + | If you'd like to arrange training, please see: | ||
| + | * [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill/Training|Model Mill Training]] | ||
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| + | == Health and Safety == | ||
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| + | COMMING SOON | ||
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| + | == Instructions == | ||
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| + | COMMING SOON | ||
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| + | == Tips & Tricks == | ||
| + | |||
| + | COMMING SOON | ||
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| + | = Maintenance = | ||
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| + | The maintenance of the Model Mill is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job. | ||
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| + | == Maintenance Schedule == | ||
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| + | Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all Model Mill Users''') | ||
| + | * Hover all the inside of the mill, and under it. '''Do not blow the dust, it goes everywhere!''' | ||
| + | * Clean the mill with a | ||
| + | * Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush | ||
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| + | Basic Maintenance (done by Model Mill Maintainers) | ||
| + | * STUFF TO GO HERE | ||
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| + | == Maintenance Log == | ||
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| + | Installed on 21st March 2013. | ||
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| + | == Maintenance Shopping List == | ||
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| + | = Further Information = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Installation == | ||
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| + | == Purchase == | ||
Approx price | Approx price | ||
| − | ** MP-ROTO-MDX40AE (mill - £4,695 | + | ** MP-ROTO-MDX40AE (mill - £4,695) |
** RL-ROTO-TS30SCAN (scanner head - £295) | ** RL-ROTO-TS30SCAN (scanner head - £295) | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Selection of tooling (???) |
| − | ** | + | ** Sample selection of materials (???) |
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| − | ** | + | == Repairs == |
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| + | Expected on-going maintenance costs are expected to be very low if maintained correctly. Two areas that will need watching for repair are: | ||
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| + | ** Spindle drive belt expected life 1000's of Hours (Supplier holds in stock) ~£10 | ||
| + | ** Spindle assembly (bearings fail) 10000 Hours MTBF (Supplier holds in stock) £195. It is suggest that when this starts to fail we buy a second spindle assembly and then repair the first, the bearings can be had for <£20. | ||
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| + | == Material Suppliers == | ||
| − | Here are | + | == Related Machines == |
| + | Here are other machines available in this class: | ||
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Revision as of 12:43, 23 March 2013
Equipment / CNC Model Mill
A model mill for 3D subtractive prototyping, 3D scanning and PCB milling.
Summary
http://www.rolanddga.com/products/milling/mdx40/
- Capacity: 305 x 305 x 75mm
- Rate (X,Y): 50mm/sec
- Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
- Spindle Speed: 4500 to 15000rpm
- Resolution: 0.01mm
- Materials: Plastics (ABS, Delrin/Acetal, Nylon, Acrylic), tooling board, wood, and
modeling wax, PCBs
- Includes scanning head
Using the Laser Cutter
Owners
The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the equipment, organising maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of this item are:
If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the mailing list thread:
Training
YOU CAN ONLY USE THE MODEL MILL IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED
and have been added to the Trained Users list by one of the Owners
To get trained on the model mill and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Model Mill Owners.
If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
Health and Safety
COMMING SOON
Instructions
COMMING SOON
Tips & Tricks
COMMING SOON
Maintenance
The maintenance of the Model Mill is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.
Maintenance Schedule
Continuous Maintenance (Every job, done by all Model Mill Users)
- Hover all the inside of the mill, and under it. Do not blow the dust, it goes everywhere!
- Clean the mill with a
- Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush
Basic Maintenance (done by Model Mill Maintainers)
- STUFF TO GO HERE
Maintenance Log
Installed on 21st March 2013.
Maintenance Shopping List
Further Information
Installation
Purchase
Approx price
- MP-ROTO-MDX40AE (mill - £4,695)
- RL-ROTO-TS30SCAN (scanner head - £295)
- Selection of tooling (???)
- Sample selection of materials (???)
Repairs
Expected on-going maintenance costs are expected to be very low if maintained correctly. Two areas that will need watching for repair are:
- Spindle drive belt expected life 1000's of Hours (Supplier holds in stock) ~£10
- Spindle assembly (bearings fail) 10000 Hours MTBF (Supplier holds in stock) £195. It is suggest that when this starts to fail we buy a second spindle assembly and then repair the first, the bearings can be had for <£20.
Material Suppliers
Related Machines
Here are other machines available in this class:
| Machine | URL | Price (UKP) | Size - X | Size - Y | Size - Z | Notes |
| iModela | link | 500 | 80 | 55 | 26 | |
| Heiz S400 | link | 1595 | 400 | 300 | 110 | |
| Modela Pro MDX-540 | link | 13995 | 500 | 400 | 155 | Plastic resin and light metal, 400 to 12,000 rpm, |
| Modela MDX-20 | link | 2799 | 200 | 150 | 60 | Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS),Brass, 6500 rpm, includes scanning head |
