MODELA MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill | Roland
MDX-50
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Automated 3D milling right from your benchtop.

MODELA MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill

  • MSRP

    WAS $10,995 US
    NOW $8,995 US*

    * U.S. only. For Canada, Latin America and Caribbean pricing, please call (949) 727-2100, or contact an Authorized Roland DGA Dealer in your area.

  • LEASE PRICE
    WAS $220 US
    NOW $180 US**

    ** For 60 months, OAC.

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The MDX-50 benchtop CNC mill combines precise, automated milling and unmatched ease-of-use. An ideal solution for short-runs and prototypes, the MDX-50 reduces operation time and simplifies production so users of all abilities can mill functional parts with incredible quality on a wide range of materials.

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Automatic Tool Changer

The MDX-50 increases performance with an expanded machining area and increased operating speeds, while reducing production time with faster job processing and a 5-station Automatic Tool Changer for continuous operation without stopping to change milling tools.

MDX-50 Panel

Operator-Friendly Control and Software

Become a 3D milling expert almost immediately with the MDX-50’s simple yet powerful built-in control panel and virtual control panel (VPanel), and bundled SRP Player CAM software that’s easy-to-use and simplifies operation.

With the control panel at the front of the unit, almost all operations can be completed from the unit itself without having to go back to a PC. The VPanel interface operates seamlessly with the MDX-50 and allows users to make changes to spindle rotation or speed during operation.

Other Distinguishing Features

  • Advanced drive system supports dimensional stability
  • Large machining area plus enhanced machine rigidity and drive mechanics
  • Optional Rotary Axis with self-centering headstock and tailstock workpiece clamps
  • Simple-to-load tools and automatic machine calibration
  • Requires no special electrical set-up and needs no additional air compressor
  • Multi color-coded LED status light notifications and email notifications inform users of machine status
  • Built-in debris collection drawer with rail guided safety door for safe and clean production
  • Ideal for use in studio and educational environments

Additional Information

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MODEL   MDX-50
Acceptable materials* Resins such as chemical wood and modeling wax (metal not supported)
Operating range X: 15.80in (400mm)
Y: 12.00in (305mm)
Z: 5.315in (135mm)
Table size W: 15.80in (400mm)
D: 12.00in (305mm) 
Loadable workpiece size

X: 15.80in (400mm)
Y: 12.00in (305mm)
Z: 3.90in (100mm)

Axis drive Stepper Motor
Feed rate XY: 0.3in to 141.7 in/min (7 to 3600mm/min)
Z: 0.3 to 118.1 in/min (7 to 3000 mm/min)
Software resolution RML-1: 0.001 mm/step NC code: 0.001 mm/step
Mechanical resolution 0.01 mm/step
(0.39 mil/step; half step)
Spindle motor Brushless DC motor
Spindle rotation speed 4500 ~ 15000 rpm
Tool chuck Collet
Tool Change Method AutomaticTool Changer (ATC)
ATC Magazine Capacity
5 Tools + 1 Detection pin (6 Position Capacity)
Tool Shank Diameter 0.250in, 0.125in
(6.35, 3.175mm)
Operating noise During operation
Dust box dimmensions   23.62 x 27.65 x 3.74in
(600 x 700 x 95mm)
Interface USB
Power requirements (VAC/A) AC 100 to 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A
(Overvoltage Category: II, IEC 60664-1)
Power consumption (W) ≈ 95W
Acoustic noise level (dB) No-load operation: 60 dB (A) or less
Standby: 45 dB (A) or less
External Dimensions Width X Depth x Height: 29.92 × 35.43 × 28.82 in (760 × 900 × 732 mm )
Weight 269lb (122kg)
Installation environment Indoor use at altitudes Up to 6500ft (2000 m)
Temperature 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Humidity 35 to 80%RH (no condensation)
Ambient pollution degree 2 (as specified by IEC 60664-1)
Short-term temporary overvoltage 1440 V
Long-term temporary overvoltage 490 V
Included items  Power cord, USB cable, manual, Roland DG Software Package CD, detection
pin, hexagonal screwdriver, hexagonal wrench, wrench, tool holder, tool
positioner, Z0 sensor
Optional ZCL-50A Rotary Axis Unit
Operating range X: 14.29 in (363mm) - Machine Coordinates 1.46 to 15.75 in (37 to 400 mm)
Y: 12.01 in (305 mm)
Z: 4.92 in (125 mm)
A: A: ±2146680° (approximately ±5963 rotations)
Loadable workpiece size 4.72 in (120mm) - 2.36 in (60mm) maximum radius from center of rotation
Loadable workpiece length 14.96 in (380mm)
Workpiece clamp thickness 0.39 to 2.56 in (10 to 65mm) or
0.79 to 2.68 in (20 to 68mm) Diameter
A axis motor Stepper Motor
Mechanical Resolution 0.0225°/step (half step)
Dimensions Width X Depth x Height: 22.76 × 7.48 × 5.04 in
(578 × 190 × 128 mm)
Weight 15.43 lb (7kg)
Included Items Detection bar, cap screws, user's manual
System Requirements
OS Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (32- or 64-bit version)*1,*2,*3
CPU Minimum required CPU for the operating system
Memory Minimum amount of required RAM for the operating system
Optical drive CD-ROM drive
Video card and monitor A display with at least 16-bit color and a resolution of 1024 × 768 or more is recommended.

(*1) This software is a 32-bit application and therefore runs in WOW64 (Windows-On-Windows 64) when running on 64-bit versions of Windows operating systems.
(*2) Internet Explorer 8.0 or later is required.
(*3) Operations have not been verified in virtual Windows environments such as Hyper-V and Virtual PC.

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