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MDX-20/MDX-15 User Manual

1. 60 9 Software Guide To create a shape click one of the shape drawing buttons and drag To enter text click the text entry button then click the location where you want to insert text While in this state type in the text with the keyboard To change the size of a shape or text refer to Dr Engrave Changing the Size and Location of Shapes and Text Create a Raised Engraving Relief Add thickness to shapes and text to create a relief Click the shape or text string you want for adding thickness to select it Click the Al The Relief Size dialog box appears The dialog box may differ depending on the type of object you selected The following screen shows the dialog box that appears when creating a relief of shapes or text Make the settings for the required items for creating the relief then click OK Create Relief x 1 iux ee ol mm Seen Enter the height of the bottom of the relief leet b eme di Enter the thickness of the relief i pushing the object up or down These choose the configuration for These choose how to stack the relief he Smoothing These choose whether to push down or stack using the value entered for the relief height This is for entering the angle of the base side when A has been selected This is for entering the direction of the relief ridge You can enter a value when a button other that E has been selected When this is selected
2. Description of Controls This opens new file This lets you choose the color of the ob ject from among ten available colors This opens an existing file I This assigns the desired color to the object This saves the file overwriting the previ ous data This displays dimensions around the object This changes how the object is dis played This saves the data as a DXF file This starts MODELA Player This slants each individual character to the left or right rw This slants the text in the height direc tion This puts a frame around the text zZz This changes the height of the text This rotates each individual character 90 degrees counterclockwise This determines the roughness of curved portions of the text This makes the text italic EI This inverts the background color mmm BERERE This makes the text bold MODELA Player For information on how to use MODELA Player see 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Virtual MODELA You can use a tool path created with MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to verify the cutting process and results on screen before you perform actual cutting You can start this program directly with commands from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave For more information see 6 Opera tion Guide Cutting Section Sending Cutting Data or 9 Software Guide 3D Engrave With Virtual MODELA you
3. 2 _o Untitled MODELA Player MDx M From the Options menu click Machines File Edit View Option Help The Model Selection dialog box appears Layout Abstract D Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines 3 Machines selection x Click MDX 20 then click OK Specifications E canny ari X 1524mm Puezond CAMS Dm library ver 1 00 Feed Rate XY 0 1 15 0 mm s pes ANCEL Z 0 1 15 0 mm s o Untitled MODELA Player MDX From the File menu click Print Setup File Edit View Option Help The Print Setup dialog box appears Open Ctrl 0 Print Setup x Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK o Print Setup Printer 2 G Properties S Landscape Dr PICZA O arm gt Click Start Point to Roland Dr PICZA and click Dr 3 Documents gj Accessories D ed Settings gt gj Roland Dr PICZA gt DrPICZA PICZA d 2J Find gt gj StartUp gt Di PICZA Help Heb KB MS DOS Prompt Sy uninstall 3 Bun A Windows Explorer Gp Shut Down 5 Installing the Software 15 e Untitled Dr PICZA File Edi Control View Help Ctrl N Ctri O Ctrl S New Open Save Save As Export D Print Ctrl P Print Preview Page Setup Preferences Preferences vB Iv Simple display Iv Affix back surface during data output ie MERE
4. Tool Width 0 30 M ce Cr XY Speed 12 0 mmjsec Z Down Postion 0 01 mm Z Up Position 0 50 mm Z Engraving Pitch 1 00 mm zl For items other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width suitable values are set for engraving the com position you chose in step 1 However these values are only suggestions If the results of actual engraving are not as expected adjust the values accordingly MODELA 3D DESIGN This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three dimensional object You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves Choose the basic shape 6 cic UD The Primitives dialog box appears 9 Software Guide lk Click the basic shape that is closest to the finished form Enter the size then click OK Parameter 1 1 0mm Badius ho a Decide on the number of reference lines The reference lines are control rods for arranging the shape of the object To determine the number of reference lines click the controls shown below L 4 lines ines us ome Manipulate Reference Lines to Make a Shape To change the height of a reference line position the pointer over the reference line and drag it up or down DI D LT e ee To change the size of the outer perimeter for a reference e C Dee line position the pointer over the reference line and drag s en i it to the left or rig
5. Are the cable connected correctly Check the output ports for MODELA and the computer and make sure they are connected correctly Is the cable for the connection with the computer suited to the MODELA and the computer For the cable use a optionally available serial cable such as XY RS 34 A straight serial cable such as is commonly used to connect a modem cannot be used Are the settings for the computer and the software correct Check the following and make the correct settings Data output port Port connected to any one of COM1 through COM4 Communication parameters Bit rate of 9 600 no parity one data bit stop bit 8 and hardware handshaking Selected output device MDX 15 or MDX 20 Pressing the STANDBY key does not switch off the power Unplug the AC adapter from the unit The MODELING MODE LED or SCANNING LED Flashes Rapidly Ten Times Per Second Was the power switched on in the correct sequence First turn on the computer then turn on MODELA This indicates a communications error Switch off the power then check the cable connections and the port setting for the driver Was the computer restarted When the computer has been restarted switch the power to the MODELA off wait a few seconds then switch it back on All LEDs Flash Slowly every 0 5 sec Has the cord come loose from the spindle unit or the sensor unit Switch off the power and reconnect the cords to the jacks Errors During Cutting Speed dr
6. SCANNING MODE LED 3 MODELING 3 SCANNING STANDBY key VIEW LED VIEW key a Nes J TOOL UP key be 7 Ss i t acf Work plate G3 TOOL DOWN key Table Rear AC adapter jack Serial connector 3 Part Names 4 Setting Up and Connection A WARNING Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution A WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings dis played on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution A WARNING Use only with the power cord included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution A WARNING Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrocution in the event of a mechanical problem A CAUTION Install on a stable surface AL Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit leading to injury J NOTICE Never install this unit in any of the following situations as it could result in damage Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level Places with excessive electrical noise Places with excessive humidity or dust Places with poor ventilation because the MODELA generates considerable heat during operation Places with excessive vibration Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to
7. Save the Data Save As Save in I Program E ol E B Filename Untitled i A J Save as lype Dr Engrave Document ded EI Start Engraving Print 2 x Printer Name Roland MODELA MDX 2 Properties Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDX Where COMT Comment Print to file Print range Copies Al Number of copies P 4 Pee C Selection UP Zeil Cancel Description of Controls Click the HI The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save Click the al The Save As dialog box appears To start engraving with MODELA click OK EN This opens new file This opens an existing file This zooms the screen in or out This types in the text ei This saves the file overwriting the previous data This draws the shapes Y 2 M MY This sends engraving data to MOD ELA This makes an entry frame for text This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard This changes the chosen text string to line characters This copies the selected object to the clipboard This performs flat drag machining for the interior of a shape or text This copies the clipboard data to the Screen These change the context of an ob ject This selects a shape or text These set the direction of the text string EAM EAE JI EST This is used to reposition the vertices of a poly
8. Scanning Area a Fine Draft Smart Can Fine Draft Smart Scan Q Fine Draft Smart Scan Make the selection for scanning quality Select Smart Scan When this is selected MODELA identifies and limits the scanning area before performing scanning X and Y directions only To specify the scanning area manually deselect Smart Scan then click Set Scanning Area For more information on how to specify this see Setting the Scan ning Area in the next section For detailed description of the available Controller buttons please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Click SCAN Scanning starts During scanning the sensor may emit a transmission sound but this is normal If You re Using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP If the printer port for the Windows driver and the communication port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning you need to temporarily set the Windows driver printer port to a different port After you finish scanning return the setting for the Windows driver to its original value Use the following examples as a guide to determine the amount of computer memory required to perform scanning The figures shown below are the amounts used by Dr PICZA alone They do not take into account the amounts used by the operating system or other programs Example Required memory when scanning a 100 mm x 100 mm 3 15 16 in
9. Such materials can cause fire Do not touch the tip of the cutting tool with your fingers Doing so may result in i injury Do not allow children to operate without adult supervision or operate within reach of young children Doing so may result in injury AN To Ensure Safe Use While the power is on do not remove the spindle unit from the carriage Doing so may result in injury Store clay out of the reach of children When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all cut Sk gt tings s In case of emergency immediately unplug the AC adapter Do not operate if a transparent cover is cracked or broken If the transparent cover at the front or the side of the unit is cracked contact a service agent immediately for re pairs Use a commercially Sa available brush to re SY S c move metal cuttings 18 Attempting to use a D vacuum cleaner to take up metal cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum cleaner About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter The following figure describes the location Rated power supply Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cutting tool and the probe Model name In addition to the Z W
10. Surfacing Depth P Automatic Wwidh 70 9 Length DER LowerLeft x D i LowerLeft Y fi 31 mm LowerLeft 13 1 mm Start 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Enter the surfacing depth Here you set the cutting depth from the depth direction reference point To change the range and location for surfacing clear the selection for Automatic To change the range drag the solid squares surrounding the shaded area or type in numerical values for Width and Length To change the location drag the shaded portion or type in numerical values for Lowerleft X Lowerleft Y Click Start to start surfacing When surfacing ends the depth direction reference point is set at the surface after surfacing When surfacing ends click OK Perform Cutting A three dimensional object is cut in two stages draft cutting and finishing First pass Draft cutting High speed cutting that leaves a margin for finishing Second mee High precision cutting of the margin on the workpiece surface left by draft cut pass Finishing ting When finishing ends cutting is complete Depending on the composition of the workpiece however finishing may not actual produce an attractive finish In such cases use a file or the like to work it by hand Styrenefoam Click START to start cutting Dep JL Tool path oS eben Pausing or stopping operation Press the VIEW key to quit the cutti
11. Doing so may result in injury N CAUTION Do not allow children to operate without adult supervision or operate within reach of young children Doing so may result in injury N CAUTION Do not operate if a transparent cover is cracked or broken If the transparent cover at the front or the side of the unit is cracked contact a service agent immediately for repairs NOTICE Do not perform cutting using cutting oil Doing so may result in breakdown 28 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Cut the surface of the loaded workpiece to eliminate unevenness and create a level surface This is called surfacing I Set the Depth direction Reference point Set the depth direction reference point on the top surface of the workpiece MODELA takes the position of the tool just before starting cutting as the depth direction reference point You cannot set this while the VIEW LED is lit or during cutting While the VIEW LED is lighted pressing the key cancels the paused state The carriage moves to MODELA s X and Y direction machining reference point Hold down the TOOL DOWN key to lower the cutting tool to close to the surface of the workpiece The cutting tool rotates as it descends Workpiece When the tool tip comes close to the workpiece surface carefully use the key to lower the cutting tool a little at a time o When the tip touches the workpiece release the TOOL DOWN key After setting th
12. 52 9 Software Guide When this is selected dragging n This changes the point of view areference line changes the size of the outer perimeter Ven his is selected dragging a This adds color and shadowin reference line moves the center to theobject s surfaces 9 point of the outer perimeter J i This determines the number of This displays help for 3D DE reference lines SIGN MODELA 3D TEXT This adds thickness to text to create three dimensional characters You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text Enter the Text BZ en ge e Click the Edit text box then type in the text ee Make sure what you ve typed in is correct then click amp Gol ts A jn 4 S FR r3 ES s 1108 40 6mm it Rex B AT ALA es wea La Determine the Font and Size of the Text De Edit Font Depth Click the Font drop down arrow then click on a font name Courier New Marlett Symbol Times New Roman Wingdings You cannot specify a font size that is not listed If you want to know the size of the entire text string that you typed in click Show Information 9 Software Guide 53 54 Save the data Save As Saye in C3 Program 4 File name Save as type 3dTest Files 7 3 Ej S Click the D The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save Untitled
13. 7 8 g Tool 1 hd Roland MODELA MDX on COM1 Properties 2 x Click the tab for the color to set zs Too opis The numeral appearing next to the color is the tool number that is now set Material Styrenefoam z i w 2 aC 4 m sim 7 mi lm 21m 31m lm slm clu 715 8 Tool 1 zl Ill ER Folens MODELA MDX on COMI Properties 2 Click the drop down arrow for Tool then click the tool Size Tool Options number c ETE H If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color click ils 2 3 4m s m 6 7 None Hily lz 4 m 5 lm cl 7 9 e Tool 9 Software Guide 47 Z Up Position e iv Fil Fil Pitch nso mw For Z Down Position enter the cutting in depth E Defaut 1 00 mm Q KE Ou H Gs D mm Default Z Up Position 050 mm Z Down Position 1 00 Sm Z Engraving Pitch 100 H mm For Fill Pitch enter the diameter of the tool tip To achieve an attractive finish enter a value narrower than the actual diameter For Fill Pitch and items other than Fill Pitch suitable values are set for engraving the composition you chose in step 2 However these values are only suggestions If the results of actual engraving are not as expected adjust the values accordingly Driver for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP This section explains how to make the settings for the engraving parameters When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially availa
14. Bitte nicht mit dem normalen Hausm ll entsorgen Ne jetez pas le produit avec vos ordures m nag res Portez le dans un centre recyclage des d chets Questo prodotto deve essere smaltito negli appositi contenitori per la raccolta differenziata non buttare nel cestino dei rifiuti casalinghi Este producto debe devolverse al centro de reciclaje m s cercano a su domicilio para su correcta eliminaci n No lo tire a la basura Deite fora separadamente este produto no seu centro de reciclagem local Nao o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo Lever dit product in bij een lokaal afvalverzamelpunt NIET met normaal huishoudelijk afval afvoeren Dette Produkt skal smides s rskilt v k pa den lokale affalds og genbrugsstation Ma ikke smides ud sammen med almindeligt husholdningsaffald Tata tuotetta ei saa havittaa normaalien talousj tteiden mukana vaan se on toimitettava ongelmaj tteiden ker ilypisteeseen havitettavaksi Produkten maste kasseras separat pa din lokala atervinningscentral Slang inte produkten tillsammans med hushallssoporna Mnv rr r amp ere TO AVTIKEIUEVO AUTO OTO KOAGOI TWV OTTODDIU HOT AQAIP OTE TIG urrarap eg KAI TPOOKOP OTE TO OTO TOTIIK KEVTPO AVAKUKAWONG 10 What to Do lf The MODELA doesn t operate Is the STANDBY key on Press the STANDBY key Has operation not been paused by pressing the VIEW key lighting up the VIEW LED Press the VIEW key to cancel the View state
15. LED lights up The unit performs initial operation and stops and the SCANNING MODE LED lights up 40 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Step 5 Setting Scanning Conditions and Starting Scanning About scanning conditions and the scanning area plate Spacing of adjacent scan points along the Y axis d Ltt tt tt tt tt byl II X SCAN PITCH Scan path 0 50 100 150 Spacing of adjacent scan bidirectional scanning Scan object points along the X axis Scan points Giay 1 Workpiece plate f Height of the scanning area s bottom plane If you have made a clay base the height of the clay is taken to be the Z axis reference surface A CAUTION During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cut ting tool and the probe Doing so may result in injury Start Dr PICZA and make the settings for scanning resolution the lower limit for the height of the surface to scan and the scanning quality Click K on the Dr PICZA The Controller window opens When Dr PICZA is started the Controller window is already open Controller xi Make the settings for X scan pitch and Y scan pitch X SCAN PITCH SCAN PITCH Tz EU e AN Make the setting for Z bottom Z BOTTOM If you have made a clay base the height of the clay is taken to be the Z axis reference surface GH P mm amp canninn Aroa l lt 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section 41
16. Roland MODELA 3D PLOTTER MDX 20 MDX 15 USER S MANUAL This User s Manual is intended for MDX 20 and MDX 15 Thank you very much for purchasing the MDX 20 15 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under standing of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited Thecontents ofthis operation manual and the specifi cations of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirectloss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS SION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
17. Tra Option Next click OK to close the Printer Setup dialog box Engraving Area Width d Length A 9 Untitled Dr Engrave DER Ee Te The white portion of the screen is the engraving area Lay out shapes Gell Tell lol Alalolo amp l and text inside the area Type in the Text ae Click Al then click at the location where you want to olelgld Tell xo Alalololxinis type in text While in this state type in the text with the keyboard 9 Software Guide 57 Draw a Shape a Click on the shape drawing controls to draw the shapes Change the Size and Location of a Shape or Text Click Di then click the shape or text Solid square I and triangle pointers appear around the shape or text To change the size drag the pointers Changing the Size Ls Drag to change the vertical size You can freely change the l Y a size of the object by drag ging To retain the object s vertical horizontal aspect when you change its size hold down the Shift key while dragging Drag to change the horizontal size Rotating and Slanting gt Clicking again makes the pointers change to circles 6 and diamonds 4 Drag to rotate the shape Drag the 4 to slant the shape Moving the Location To change the location drag between the pointers 58 9 Software Guide
18. and use a vacuum cleaner to take up any cuttings Lift up MODELA and also remove any cuttings that may have fallen underneath Unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 35 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Step 1 Attach the Sensor Unit NOTICE Attach the sensor unit securely so that it does not come loose during cutting Perform installation and removal of the sensor unit while the cover is attached If the cover is not present the probe may be damaged if the sensor unit should fall or be dropped Before attaching the spindle unit make sure the power to the Modela is switched off If the spindle unit is installed on the carriage then remove it Do this by following the steps in Attach the Spindle Unit in reverse order Engage the notch on the sensor unit with the area of the carriage shown in the figure and press down gently with your hand Insert the cap screws at the locations shown in the figure and tighten them loosely using the included hexagonal wrench size 3 mm After attaching all four screws in this way tighten them securely 36 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section While gently pressing down on the cover with one hand loosen the screw shown in the figure Pull the cover back to remove it Make sure the tube is at the position shown in the figure Insert the plug for the sensor unit into the jack Tube M
19. figure for di UN example apply the tape so there are no gaps on any side Double sided 9p tape gt Workpiece Mount the workpiece with its corner aligned with the posi tion of the work plate in the figure e The center of the hole at the lower left of the work plate is the suggested X and Y direction machining reference point for Modela Install the work plate Press in all the way until flush Attach the Front Cover NOTICE Be sure to attach the front cover If not installed cuttings may scatter and enter nearby computers or other equip ment resulting in breakdown Attach the front cover If the cover is not attached the VIEW LED lights every 1 sec up and MODELA does not operate Fit the cover plate into place from above so that it goes into the portion shown in the figure 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 27 Powering ON NOTICE Before switching on the power to the MODELA turn on the computer Press the STANDBY key The STANDBY LED lights up e The unit performs initial operation and stops and the VIEW LED and MODELING MODE LED light up During initial operation a sound may be heard for some 20 seconds at the time of origin detection Perform Surfacing A CAUTION Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting dust may scatter causing bodily injury A CAUTION During cutting or scanning do not place hands near the cut ting tool or the probe
20. green and underlined by a solid or dotted line displays an explanation W Overview W Names and Functions of Screen Items E Operation Procedures Step 1 Introduction Step 2 Setthe area Step 3 Setthe conditions Commands Edit menu Clicking on an image area that contains an explanation displays the explanation Click on any item to learn more about it SS Tip File Bana Vi Object Hel fie EE EM eii al When the pointer moves over green underlined text it changes to a Undo Ctrl Z Sa pointing hand h Cut Ctrl When the pointer moves over a location where an explanation is in Copy Ctrl C cluded it changes to a pointing hand y Paste Ctrl V Delete Del Select All Ctrl A When there s a button on screen Clicking in the upper right corner of the window makes the mouse on COM1 Properties CG pointer change to a question mark R 1 You can then move the pointer over any item you wish to learn more about then click on the item to display an explanation of it When there s a Help button on screen Abot Clicking Help lets you view help for the window or software fess 18 5 Installing the Software 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section This section provides a step by step explanation of the basic procedures for cutting a solid objects with MODELA In this section it is assumed that you have already completed making the three dimensio
21. starts Open Ctrl O0 Save Ctrl S Save As Dutput Dutput Preview e S Untitled Virtual MODELA lt x The cutting data from MODELA Player is imported into Virtual File Simulate View Option Hep TE rie An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after Glclel amg cutting is gradually produced For more information on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual MODELA 4 Save the file _o Untitled MODELA Player MDX x From the File menu click Save As File Edit View Option Help The Save As dialog box appears Open Ctri 0 Gave Cla Save As Output Output Preview E 4 Choose where to save the file type a filename and click e seen Res s el e Ez m Savel yp The file extension is mdj File name screw Save as type MODELA Player Project Files mdi E 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 21 Attach the Spindle Unit A CAUTION During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cutting tool and the probe Doing so may result in injury NOTICE Attach the spindle unit securely so that it does not come loose during cutting Before attaching the spindle unit make sure the power to the Modela is switched off Engage the notch on the spindle unit with the area of the carriage shown in the figure and press down gently with your hand When mounting at the low When mounting at the position high position
22. the black circle where you performed cutting in 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered In this example it s assumed that the black circle shown in the figure was cut When you click the EJ button the cutting tool moves to the white circle o o Redo the setting at the high location 4 Perform Surfacing 1 screw MODELA Player MDX MOD File Edit View Option Help Layout Abstract D Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines Press the TOOL DOWN key Release the key when the tip of the cutting tool touches the surface of the workpiece The depth direction reference point has now been reset Cutting tool Workpiece Lower the cutting tool at the four remaining corners with the new reference point and make sure that the workpiece is not cut See 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered in the previous section If the workpiece is cut then repeat steps 2 and 3 and set a new reference point When you view the loaded workpiece edge on from the side if there is any location higher than the four corners then move the cutting tool to that location and redo the setting for the depth direction reference point From MODELA Player s Option menu click Layout The Layout Surfacing Settings dialog box appears 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 31 KE ej mm Surfacing Depth P fa nm okie
23. 104 F and within a humidity range of 35 to 80 Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord Connect in the order of the numbers shown in the figure AC adapter jack 10 cm 4 in Power cord 7 30cm 12in Do not place any object within the area 4 Setting Up and Connection 9 Connecting with Computer Serial connector Sa E E o s il i D cum Es oct Oe Serial cable XY RS 34 or equivalent f your computer is an IBM PC compatible personal computer then use an optionally available XY RS 14 34 cable or equivalent A straight cable such as modem cable will not work Make sure the power to the computer and the MODELA is switched off before attempting to connect the cables 10 4 Setting Up and Connection 5 Installing the Software Software That Can Be Used with the MODELA The Roland Software Package CD ROM contains many different kinds of software You can view the software that can be used with MODELA by displaying the setup menu on the CD ROM and choosing the model of MODELA See below for overviews and brief description of usage for the software displayed on the setup menu Software Overview Windows This is necessary when send
24. 2 4 mm 6 in Maximum scaning area MDX 20 152 4 mm 6 in MDX 15 101 6 mm 4 in Work plate 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in 1 mm 0 0394 in This space cannot be scanned Remove the screws shown in the figure and detach the work plate Orient so the surface with the grid faces up Mount the object to be scanned Secure the object to be scanned in place on the work plate for scanning Mount the object to scan securely in place so that it does not move during scanning The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the object to scan It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr PICZA The scale is in 10 mm 3 8 in units When the shape has a flat bottom When the bottom is uneven and difficult to secure and is easy to secure in place in place When scanning as far as the bottom surface of the object to be scanned Secure in place with Make a base using clay and press double si do dt the object into the clay base from NES above to secure it in place 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section 39 Install the work plate on MODELA and tighten the screws Press in all the way until flush Step 3 Attach the Front Cover Attach the front cover Fit the cover plate into place from above so that it goes into the portion shown in the _a_ a _ EF e Step 4 Powering ON NOTICE Before switching on the power to the MODELA turn on the computer Press the STANDBY key The STANDBY
25. A Perform scanning Finished result Dr PICZA 2 Check the Included Items Power cord 1 Roland software package 1 or Oo Spindle unit 1 1 Sensor unit 1 1 Cap screw M4 x 15 4 Two spares The configuration G of the MDX 15 gp differs but the at tachment method is the same Tool 1 High speed steel The shape of Set screw M3 x 3 2 One spare Front cover 1 the tool may differ from that below lt amp Hexagonal wrench size 3 mm 1 Positioning pins 3 2 diameter 3 Double sided tape 1 Hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm 1 mm 0 118 in length 20 mm 0 787 MDX 20 15 User s Manual 1 1 Do not discard the included item box containing the spindle unit and sensor unit It is needed to hold the unused unit while Modela is in operation 2 The positioning pin is used when performing double sided cutting with MODELA For detailed information about double sided cutting see Cutting Tips in the included CD ROM refer to 8 Overview of the Usage Guides 2 Check the Included Items 3 Part Names NOTICE Do not touch the wire with the hands Except when repacking the unit do not attempt to move the table or carriage by hand In this manual sections that explain commons points for the MDX 20 15 use only illustrations of the MDX 20 Some details of the MDX 15 differ from the figure Front Switch Panel Carriage MODELING MODE LED
26. ARNING and A CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure NOTICE correct use Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use A To Ensure Safe Use 5 1 What You Can Do with MODELA Cut material to make a shape MODELA cuts materials for three dimensional objects made with software You can also engrave plates using flat line drawing data Create three dimensional data from a shape MODELA can scan the shape of a solid object and create three dimensional data You can use this data to do things like changing the size or make use of a natural shape as part of another design Use software to create a three dimen sional object Cutting a shape 3D Design etc Use software design a line drawing Dr Engrave etc Enter the parameters for cutting the three dimensional object cutting parameters MODELA Player Enter the parameters for engraving en graving parameters Roland MODELA MDX on Size Tool Options Material Styrenefoam ul 2 r 3 W iw 2 8 3 m 4 Tool 1 2 5D Driver Perform engraving Perform cutting Finished result Finished result Prepare the three dimensional object Creating data from a shape 6 1 What You Can Do with MODELA Enter the parameters for scanning Controller X SCAN PITCH mm Y SCAN PITCH mimi Dr PICZ
27. Insert the cap screws at the locations shown in the figure and tighten them loosely using the included hexagonal wrench size 3 mm After attaching all two screws in this way tighten them securely 22 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Make sure the tube is at the position shown in the figure Insert the cord for the spindle unit into the jack Position the connector so the arrow points to the back of the unit and insert The Mounting Locations for the Spindle Unit There are two locations heights for attaching the spindle unit Choose the correct location according to the cutting tool length and the thickness of the workpiece Spindle unit Spindle unit 4 Carriage Carriage N b i a E Ir Dinde operating do 7M EE SE EE range 2 3 8 in Spindle operating range ke EE Approximately 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in 1 E 80 6 mm 3 3 16 in pproximately S Approximately 116 5 mm 4 9 16 in Work plate surface 56 mm 2 3 16 in sc N Approximately 20 mm 13 16 in Load the workpiece and install the tool When using a base to load the workpiece mount the base as well Make the layout the same as for actual cutting Move the spindle to its highest point When viewed from the side if the tip of the tool is lower than the surface of the work piece remount the spindle unit at the higher location 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 23 Install the Cutting Tool N CAUTION Do not to
28. Properties zs General Details Sharing Size Tool Options CS Roland MODELA MDX X 3 7 Timeout settings Not selected Transmission 1 Le Ix o COM Properties Port Settings i Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Elow control Hardware Advanced Restore Defaults coe Click Start Settings Printer to open the Printer folder Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon then click Properties The Roland MODELA MDX 20 Properties dialog box appears Click the Details tab At Print to the following port s choose an unused port other than COM1 Set Transmission retry to 3 600 seconds Click the Port Settings The Port Settings tab appears Make the settings for the following communication param eters Click OK 5 Installing the Software 13 Driver for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP Open the Printers folder Windows NT4 0 2000 Click Start Settings Printers Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon then click Properties The Roland MODELA MDX 20 Properties dialog box appears Open ODELA Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences Pause Printing Cancel All Documents 3 Roland MODELA MDX Properties Click the Ports tab For Port choose an un
29. RI ER COMI COM2 COM3 COM4 From the File menu click Preferences The Preferences dialog box appears Select the port where the cable is connected then click OK If You re Using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP If the printer port for the Windows driver and the communication port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning you need to temporarily set the Windows driver printer port to a different port After you finish scanning return the setting for the Windows driver to its original value Dr Engrave 1 E Segen gt Ser U fenem bh Settings gt gj Roland DrEngrave gt amp DrEngiave 2J End gt al StartUp gt DrEngiave Help Help NE MS DOS Prompt y uninstall 3 Bun Al Windows Explorer gt eee e d s Untitled Dr Engrave File Edit View Format Shar CN i Dit Ctrl S New Open Save Save As Import mport Text Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 16 5 Installing the Software Click Start Point to Roland Dr Engrave and click Dr Engrave From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Print Setup axi Printer Name Roland MODELA MDX G Properties Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK Tandscape 3D Engrave e URSI irs Acc
30. Save The Save As dialog box appears Choose the desired location for saving the file enter a file name and click SAVE The extension pix is appended to the file name If you want to export the data as a file in DXF or VRML format please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Step 8 Edit the Scanned Data The shape of an object can be edited It is possible to vary the height adjust the slant or perform concave convex inversion height inversion for a desired surface You can use the toolbar button or select Edit on the menu bar Please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA for detailed explanations of the various functions that are available Be sure to save the scanned data before starting to edit When you re done editing be sure to save your file When Scanning Is Finished N CAUTION When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power Remove the scan object from the table When not in use Remove any clay from table and store the clay so that it will not dry out Unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet 44 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section 8 Overview of the Usage Guides Overview of the Usage Guides The included Roland Software Package CD ROM contains the fol
31. ake sure it is at the base of the cord Position the connector so the arrow points to the back of the unit and insert 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section 37 Detaching the Sensor Unit Fit the cover onto the sensor unit as shown in the figure Sensor unit Fit the notch in the cover into the area shown by slanted lines While gently pressing down on the cover with one hand tighten the screw shown in the J Remove the sensor unit by following steps 2 3 and 6 of Attach the Sensor Unit in reverse order Step 2 Load the Object to Be Scanned on the MODELA The sensors for the MODELA are highly sensitive and can even scan three dimensional objects made out of clay You can usually perform scanning if the three dimensional object is of a composition and configuration that can retain its shape However the pressures that the sensors detect are from several grams to several tens of grams so you cannot scan objects whose shape changes when touched by the sensors Pressure may fluctuate depending on the composition of the object being scanned For instance it may not be possible to scan something like a fuzzy stuffed animal or rubber Depending on the shape you re scanning a maximum error equal to the radius of the probe 0 5 mm may occur 38 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Maximum scanning area of the MODELA The maximum scanning area is shown in the figure MDX 20 203 2 mm 8 in l l F W 15
32. anned on the MODEL A 38 Step 3 Attachthe dc fojgjdidro cet M 40 KE Powering ON E A0 Step 5 Setting Scanning Conditions and Starting SCANNING EENEG 41 Step 6 Setting the scanning alea e diee ERICH ERN RE NRR 42 Sor Ireiete Tzepb ce e 44 LL Ren ne tirer dire rte uter eb pap eere r LU e RED 44 When Scanriing IS FIMISIEC A E E A E N 44 MAPS AT OB TUS sss casts anonn a E OO E E NR 44 8 Overview of the Usage Guides ssssssssssssee eene nenne eene nennen nnns 45 Overview of the Usage Guides notet gaeren EA 45 Location of the Usage Guides 45 Installing the Acrobat Read eM ss ccis sccssscsssssczscuscenauscasavascassscaesdsasecuedicasevavctesscasssevcenslcasaveveracaierevaiatesdschasstacacavecienusssdavaceseisiaastece 45 9 Software Guide sssssssssssseeeee eene enne nrenen nenne enne r nennen nene nennen nnns 46 Driv r f r WinNdows 95 98 M Eniron siasme atit cese teet ee E e veste eee ED Pe erg 46 Driver for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP 48 MODELA 3D DESIGN D 50 ele IER EN NEE ER leet TEE 54 Vllegf Elei 54 Dr ler 56 BIL 57 BID ue LE 60 10 What to Be HAT 65 11 Items That May Not Be Copled 2 cuesdiceeesssiiccceneesieddaeeeegdesdensssidecennsvatecsa NEE KANNER 67 Table of Contents 1 12 Specification EE Main Unit Specifications Modeling Functlons Scanning FUDCON eege lee len ssi oeiaa si ijakadi osais Please read this Agreement before unpacking the media EENEG IV W
33. ate measures RolandDG Corp has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group Table of Contents A NSNEIUESLU R8 cm 3 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit EEN 5 1 What You Can Do with MODELA rr eot erac ee tunt en near FEAR PR aaa a SAEPE ERR 6 2 Check the Included Irems nennen mrnmrn nennen nn enne rennes 7 3 Pan Ia 8 4 Setting Up and Connection nennen nnne enne nennen nnne nnns 9 Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord ENEE 9 Connecting with Computer 10 5 Installing the Software eee d dee ed ee Ra d e e a aaa 11 Software That Can Be Used with the MODEDLA A 11 System requirements 411 Setting Up the Program a12 Changing the Port ve L AD lr EE 15 Howto Us Hel psa eenegen 18 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section sssssssssssseeeeeen eene 19 Create the Cutting Data c 19 he Le EES E E 22 The Mounting Locations for the Spindle Unit EEN 23 Install thie Cutting e 24 Maximum cutting area of the MODERN 26 Re en odeur 26 Attachithie Ern 27 Powering ON E 28 Perform Surfacilig esa esien a A E E A E E nesta ebd etie peel 28 Ne eidel WEE 33 CI iereneiteeeuepeeceme e 33 WhenxCuttingils Elle egener Egeter ec 34 7 Operation Guide Scanning Gechon asa aiaa aaa iiai 36 Step 1 Attachthe Sensor B ag e 36 Step 2 Load the Object to Be Sc
34. bject in or out These specify the edit area for three dimensional data This displays the object filling the view area These choose how an object is drawn This specifies the range to rescan These edit three dimensional data These adjust the slant of an object This deletes data in the se lected range This saves data in various file formats This starts MODELA Player 9 Software Guide Dr Engrave This is used to design plates and send the engraving data to MODELA You can make large numbers of plates with the same design such as nameplates and rating plates with high efficiency Set the Engraving Area The following explanation is for Windows 95 98 Me If you re using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP then refer to the explanation in 9 Software Guide Driver for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP Enter the Cutting Area 1 fip Untitled Dr Engrave From the File menu click Print Setup File Edi View Format Sha GE SC The Print Setup dialog box appears Open Cat Save Ctrl S Save As Import nport Text Select Source Acquire Print Dap Print Preview Print Setup printer then click Properties The Roland MODELA MDX 20 dialog box appears Status Ready Roland MODELA MDX e CH Make sure Roland MODELA MDX 20 is specified as the Type GE Properties 4x Enter the size of the plate then click OK ze
35. ble drawing program the driver sets engraving parameters such asthe tool s operating speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to MODELA the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting To make the settings for the Windows NT4 0 2000 XP driver log on to Windows as Administrators or Power Users ac count Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Prop erties Method 1 When you use this method to make the settings any changes you make in Properties also affect other Windows based programs O BR wrons te Open the Printers folder Di meme gt Windows NT4 0 2000 A pun D Click Start Settings Printers Settings L Control Panel e DY Network and Dial up Connections A Search E L l Printers d ten HA Taskbar amp Start Menu Tel nun DI shut Down start Open Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences Pause Printing Cancel All Documents 9 Software Guide Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Windows NT4 0 Right click the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon then click Document Defaults Windows 2000 XP Right click the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon and click Printing Prefer
36. can also verify the tool movement distance and movement range This enlarges or reduces what is displayed to fill the drawing size This displays the simulation screen as a flat two dimension al view This displays the simulation screen as a solid three dimen sional view This selects how the object is displayed when on the 3D screen when not performing any operation This selects the image to paste on the surface of the work piece These change the perspective when displaying a simulation three dimensionally This changes the direction and brightness of incident light thereby changing the shading This is for checking the shape after cutting simulation This displays the movement of the tool with animation Dr PICZA For information on how to use Dr PICZA see 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section This section describes the controls for Dr PICZA This unhides and hides the controller window At the con troller window you can make the settings for the various scanning parameters These display the coordinates of the point chosen with the mouse pointer Clicking a start point and an end point shows you the distance between the two points These choose how an object moves when dragged This undoes the very last op eration This displays the top surface of an object These color a surface of the object These zoom the view of an o
37. can display the cutting process and results in a wide variety of ways Animating the Screen During Simulation Click the el When this button is off only the shape after simulation is displayed 9 Software Guide Switching the Screen Between Flat and Three dimensional Views During Simulation Clicking RK switches from a flat view to a three dimensional view When this button is selected the view is three dimensional during and after simulation e Clicking switches from a three dimensional view to a flat view When this button is selected the display shows a view of the workpiece as seen from above during and after simulation Changing the Perspective at the Simulation Screen Only During 3D View You can use the following buttons only when RK has been clicked to display a 3D view e Clicking I rotates the object counter clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees e Clicking La rotates the object clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees Checking the Shape After Simulation 3D You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked Rotating You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked Zooming in or out Click kal then drag on the screen Zoom in Drag toward the top of the screen Zoom out Drag toward the bottom of the screen Moving the Location Click then drag on the screen Description of Controls This creates a new uncut work piece This
38. e reference point do not press the TOOL UP or TOOL DOWN keys Cutting tool Workpiece 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered Use MODELA Player to move the MODELA tool then verify the following two points Object Cutting Position Make sure that the cutting position specified with MODELA Player matches the position of the workpiece loaded on the Modela Height When Tool Is Lowered Move the tool and verify the height when the tool is lowered to the depth direction reference point If the height of the workpiece is not uniform cutting deeper than the surface of the workpiece may be performed when the tool is lowered to a position other than the position set for the depth direction reference point If this happens then set the depth direction reference point again 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 29 30 1 screw MODELA Player MDX MOD File Edit View Option Help Layout Abstract D Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines Black circles oZ Z Blue rectangle e From the Options menu click Layout The Layout Surfacing dialog box appears The blue rectangle is the range of the object When you double click one of the black circles displayed at the corners of the object the cutting tool descends to the depth direction reference point at that location Double click black circles in the sequence shown by the numbers in
39. eaner to take up metal cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum cleaner N CAUTION When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all cuttings NOTICE Be sure to also remove any buildup of cuttings under the machine Continuing to use the machine without remov ing cuttings may result in built up cuttings getting inside the mechanism leading to breakdown Do not use an air blower to remove cuttings by blowing them away The cuttings may get inside the mechanism resulting in breakdown Be sure to remove cuttings only after MODELA has finished cutting Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power Q Remove the workpiece you have finished cutting If the workpiece does not peel off easily use commercially available ethyl alcohol and a wooden spatula or the like to remove it 34 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Remove fallen cuttings from around the workpiece and the table Metal cuttings Other cuttings Remove using a commercially Remove using a commercially available available brush brush or with a vacuum cleaner ER Remove any buildup of cuttings from under the table Metal cuttings Detach the work plate While holding down the STANDBY key switch on the power to MODELA Press the VIEW key and move the table Use a commercially available brush to remove any metal cuttings that are exposed After removing the cuttings hold down the STANDBY key and switch off the power Other cuttings Detach the work plate
40. ences Then click Advanced Method 2 0 9 Untitled Dr Engrave File Edi View Format Shar New CtrleN Open Ctrl D Save Dip Save As Import Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup o Print Setup axi Printer Name Roland MODELA MDX e gt Properties Status Ready Tt Rol Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the plate installed on MODELA 21x 1 Roland MODELA MDX Advanced Options Cl Roland MODELA MDX Advanced Document Settings S L Paper Output Paper Size 203 2x152 4 Work Size Setting 2x Work Sizes List Work Size Name erem cm Unit G mm Inch Add New Work Size Vee Ize 3 Work Size Setting SES Work Sizes List Work Size Name aie NewForn Unit 1 mm Inch Set the Engraving Parameters From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Set the printer to Roland MODELA MDX 20 and click Properties If you re using Windows 2000 XP then click Advanced Windows NT4 0 Under Document Options click Work Size Settings Windows 2000 XP Under Document Options click Work Size Settings Click Properties The Print Setup dialog box appears Click Add New Work Size then for Work Size enter values for Width and Length Enter the Work Size Name then click OK Make the settings for the com
41. ent or if you infringe on the ownership copyright or other intellectual property rights of the Company 2 This Agreement shall be automatically terminated when you stop using the Software 3 If this Agreement is terminated or cancelled you must return your copy of the Software to the Company or discard it as soon as practicable at your own expense 6 Guarantee 1 The Company shall not guarantee that the quality or functionality of the Software will satisfy any purpose that you may have in mind 2 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for the results obtained from using the Software 3 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for any loss which might be caused as a result of your exercising the rights granted under this Agreement 4 The specifications for the Software are subject to change without prior notice 7 Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Japan 1000009726 R7 120615
42. erials and time This is used to design plates and send the engraving data to MODELA You can make large numbers of plates with the same design with high efficiency You can use the D TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text You can even make stroke fonts from r Engrave TrueType fonts Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments it s also possible to include logos for companies or organizations in the plates you make 3D En This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can grave also add thickness to images such as illustrations This scans the shape of a solid object with MODELA and creates three dimensional data You can use Dr PICZA it to rescan a particular portion delete unneeded portions cut a scanned three dimensional object with MODELA or save data in any of four file formats including DXF and STL System requirements Virtual MOD ELA MODELA Ap Dr PICZA plications Dr Engrave 3D Engrave Operating system Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Pentium processor or better recommended 32 MB or more recommended Memory RAM Free hard disk space required for installation 3MB 5 Installing the Software 11 Setting Up the Program If you are installing under Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP log on to Windows as Administrators account S
43. essories Click Start BD Setings gt A Rolend3DEngave A SDEngave Point to Roland 3D Engrave and click 3D Engrave 3j Eind gt gj StartUp gt i DrEngiave Help Help AME MS DOS Prompt Wy uninstall 3 Bun A Windows Explorer Gp Shut Down t Reie Cut Help From the Cut menu click Machines m Layout The Model Selection dialog box appears Create Tool Path Cut Margin Cutting Parameters Customize Parameters Path Direction Machines Q emm sl Click MDX 20 then click OK Specifications OC E E gl Modeling area x 1524mm basde A E am ven 1 00 Feed Rate XY 0 1 15 0 mm s CANCEL Z 01 150mm s Q Ee Edt View Image Shae fe D Hee From the File menu click Output Device Setup ju Eun The Print Setup dialog box appears Save es Output Device Setup Preference Exit 5 Print Setup axi Printer Name m Eh Properties Status Ready andscape Cancel Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK 5 Installing the Software 17 How to Use Help If you have trouble using the program or driver see the help screens Help contains information such as descriptions of software operation explanations of commands and tips for using the software more effectively 1 From the Help menu click Contents act Help Contents O dee LI Contents Help Clicking on text that is
44. for the maximum cutting depth Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number and enter a value from the keyboard Clicking Center sets the depth at a location propor tional to the height 15 xl Select the direction of object 10 x Set the maximum cutting depth Depth EE Ir Center 20 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section B o xj Set the dimension Set the dimension Make the setting for object s um Height size Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number E and enter a value from the Length keyboard Clicking Resize makes it possible to specify a ratio for the dimensions Resize BACK NEXT START D io x Tool diameter Material Finish Tool dia Tool Set the type and diameter of the tool Wi S that is installed CH Material 8 U Choose the composition of the Material loaded workpiece Finish yrenefoam S When cutting a solid object ona Finish modeling machine an attractive finish can be obtained by first per Draft forming rough draft cutting then performing fine cutting Set to Draft for the first pass and to Fine for the second pass 3 Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting with MODELA you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting File Edit View Option Help From the File menu click Print Preview Virtual MODELA
45. gon changing its shape 9 Software Guide 59 3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to images such as illustrations 3D Engrave is a program for creating reliefs raised engravings and engravings on curved surfaces This section describes the steps for cutting a relief For detailed descriptions of the creation steps and more information about creating data for engraving Select the Output Device See 5 Installing the Software Program Settings and choose the model you re using Decide on the Size of the Relief 0 A Untitled 3DEngrave File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help Relief Size Create Relief Delete Relief Smoothing 2 Relief Size x Size Horizontal o mm CH Vertical o mm nest Resolution fo2 mm x Untitled 3DEngrave EE edel esl estes al Read From the Relief menu click Relief Size The Relief Size dialog box appears Enter the size of the relief and the resolution the degree of detail of the relief then click OK The screen at right appears The white area of the screen is the where you design the relief The screen displayed at this time is called the 2D screen It s the screen for typing in text and creating shapes Creating Shapes and Entering Text Shope Phi PIDE A a o o sse s
46. h a dam aged AC adapter pow er cord or power cord plug or with a loose electrical outlet Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution When not in use for several hours unplug P the power cord plug i from the electrical out let Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation Do not attempt to un plug the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock Install on a stable sur face Failure to do so may re sult in falling of the unit leading to injury le lt d E AN To Ensure Safe Use N CAUTION N CAUTION Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting dust may scat ter causing bodily in jury 9S During cutting or scanning do not place hands near the cutting tool or the probe Doing so may result in injury 9S Do not injure or modi fy the electrical power cord nor subject it to excessive bends twists pulls binding or pinching nor place any object of weight on it Doing so may damage the electrical power cord leading to electrocution or fire When unplugging the electrical power cord from the power outlet grasp the plug not the cord Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage it leading to fire or electrocution Do not allow liquids metal objects or flam mables inside the ma chine
47. he mounting location height of the spindle unit and the thickness of the workpiece For more information go to Attaching the Spindle Unit and see the figure for The Mounting Locations for the Spindle Unit 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 25 Maximum cutting area of the MODELA Z direction Bottom surface of the carriage 62 4 mm 2 7 16 in Workpiece thicker than this value cannot be loaded In actual use the thickness of the load able workpiece varies according to the length of the mounted tool and the thick Work plate surface ness of the base X and Y direction MDX 20 203 2 mm 8 in MDX 15 152 4 mm 6 in Maximum cutting area The area demarcated by lines passing through the centers of the four holes as shown in the figure is the suggested maximum cutting area MDX 20 152 4 mm 6 in MDX 15 101 6 mm 4 in Load the Workpiece Prepare a workpiece of the necessary size and load it on MODELA A block having a margin of a few millimeters larger than the minimum required size is optimal Cutting time is long if too large and the solid object cannot be made if too small Remove the screws shown in the figure and detach the work plate 26 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section o f Apply double sided tape to the workpiece x Make the adhesive surface broad so that the workpiece does not z come loose during cutting With a block like that in the
48. ht Ix Select section To change the shape of the outer perimeter right click on Section pem a reference line 08868 The Select section dialog box appears Make the settings to obtain the desired shape Option ed Center Ellipse f Radius foo Trochoid ced Height 66 i Polygon oy 9 Software Guide 51 0 D e g 8 Unit 1 10mm Ready Rendering Background Center Print G i Loyout Save the data To change the centerpoint of the outer perimeter click and drag the reference line Drag the scroll box for the X Y or Z scroll bar The object rotates letting you view it from various perspec tives To color the object click Start Save As ax Click the WM Save in Cy Program e Filename Untitled a Save as type ddesign files tbo E E Description of Controls The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save This saves the data as a DXF file This starts MODELA Player This undoes the very last op eration This moves a reference lines up or down When is selected This zooms the screen in or the location of the centerpoint out moves up or down This moves a reference lines right and left When is se This displays the coordinates of lected the location of the cen the reference lines terpoint moves right and left
49. iameter 0 08 mm 0 00315 in Contacting mesh point height sensing Scanning pitch Dr PICZA Scanning speed 12 Specifications X Y axis directions 0 05 to 5 00 mm 0 002 to 0 20 in settable in steps of 0 05 mm 0 002 in Z axis direction 0 025 mm 0 000984 in 4to 15 mm sec 1 8 to 9 16 in sec Interface Specification Serial Standard RS 232C specifications Transmission method Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission speed 9600 bps Parity Check None Data Bits 8 bits Stop Bits 1 bits Handshake Hardware Serial connector RS 232C i Terminal Signal e d Pin connection number number number NC DTR 12 Specifications 69 Please read this Agreement before unpacking the media Software license agreement Roland DG Corporation hereinafter referred to as the Company shall grant you a non transferable nonexclusive right to use the Software supplied with this Agreement on the condition that you agree to the following provisions If you agree to the following provisions you should unpack the media on which the Software is recorded or simply click the button or other indicator that you agree to the following provisions By doing so this Agreement shall be concluded If you do not agree with the following provisions do not unpack the media Or you can click the button or other indicator that you do not agree to the following provisions of this Ag
50. idden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit unplugged from the outlet N WARNING The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be N CAUTION Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal opera tion resulting in injury Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Use only with the power cord included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrocu tion in the event of a mechanical problem Do notuse with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution o oco e oo Do not use while in an abnormal state i e emitting smoke burning odor unusual noise or the like Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center S Do not use wit
51. in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man ual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment Use only I O cables that have been designed and manufac tured specifically for this device For Canada NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Ca nada For California WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm For EU Countries Manufacturer C ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Kita ku Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken 431 2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU Roland DG Corporation German Office Halskestrasse 7 47877 Willich Germany For EU Countries WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequ
52. indows and Windows NTO are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated i486 and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States AutoCADO is registered trademark of Autodesk Inc IBM is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2000 2012 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com Table of Contents N To Ensure Safe Use About Z WARNING and N CAUTION Notices N WARNING the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should N CAUTION should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the About the Symbols home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution must never be disassembled The S symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forb
53. ing data to MODELA from a Windows based program If you re using driver Windows be sure to install this driver MODELA The Windows versions of MODELA Player MODELA 3D DESIGN and MODELA 3D TEXT cannot be set programs up separately This sets the required parameters for cutting solid objects and sends the cutting data to MODELA MODELA This can import not only solid objects created with three dimensional programs from Roland DG Player Corp but also solid objects created using other commercially available three dimensional programs via DXF or STL This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three MODELA dimensional object 3D DE intuitivel lid obi ith h SIGN You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves You can use MODELA to cut solid objects and save data in three dimensional DXF files This adds thickness to text to create three dimensional characters MODELA It s also possible to edit text to make it bold italic or the like You can put a box around text with just 3D TEXT a single click a handy feature when making nameplates You can use MODELA to cut three dimensional text and save data in three dimensional DXF files virtual This simulates tool movement before performing cutting with MODELA MODELA You can use it to check the finished shape as well as things like whether the cutting depth is suitable and how much time cutting will take This can reduce loss for cutting mat
54. ing on screen Specify the highest position of the scan object Clicking Apply or double clicking on the target lowers the sen sors to the target s center position If the target is displaced redo the settings Set the Z upper limit to the highest position on the object to be scanned During scanning if the sensor detects a position higher than the Z upper limit setting the setting is cleared and scanning continues with the greatest scan height of Dr PICZA as the Z upper limit After determining the scanning area click OK Check the scanning conditions in the Controller window one more time then click ses Scanning starts During scanning the sensor may emit a transmission sound but this is normal For the scanning area and Z upper limit please refer to 7 Operation Guide scanning section About scanning conditions and the scanning area For detailed description of the available Controller buttons please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Cancels scanning Pauses scanning GE Now Recieving data 10 Scanning pauses Estimated Processing Time and the table moves EE toward the front of Any data scanned the unit Click VIEW before being canceled Cancel VIEW again to resume scan Cancels scanning EE X ScanPitch Y Scan Pitch Z Offset ning 0 50mm 0 50mm 10mm Step 7 Saving Scanned Data Click and choose
55. ll the front cover When a sensor unit is installed the VIEW LED does not flash The SCANNING LEDs repeatedly flashes twice Something touched the sensor during initial operation immediately after switching on the power or a hardware error occurred If there is an obstruction then switch off the power remove the obstruction and switch the power back on If there was a hardware error then switch the power off and back on and repeat the same operation If the same error display occurs consult your authorized Roland dealer or service center Unexpected Program Operation I can t open a file Does the program you re using support the format of the file you re trying to open Check the program and the file format and make sure the combination is supported There is not enough memory available for processing Close all other applications or restart Computer If the file cannot be opened even after restarting the program there may not be enough free space left on the hard disk If this is the case free up space on the hard disk by deleting unneeded files or moving them to another disk If the messages about insufficient memory still appears after doing this it is recommended that you increase the amount of memory in your computer The included software doesn t function Does the computer you re using provide the correct operating environment for the included software Refer to the Read Me and check the operating environment a
56. lowing PDF files Cutting Tips This describes tips and tricks for double sided cutting and methods for securing the workpiece in place Scanning Tips This describes how to shorten scanning times and perform rescanning Location of the Usage Guides The usage guides are found at the following locations View the following files directly from the CD ROM or copy the following files to your hard disk and read them from there Cutting Tips Document Cuttips Cuttip e pdf Scanning Tips Document Scantips Scatip e pdf Installing the Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If Acrobat Reader is not set up on your computer you need to set it up The included CD ROM also contains Acrobat Reader Acrobat English ar405eng exe This runs under Windows 95 or later 8 Overview of the Usage Guides 45 9 Software Guide This describes the general procedures for software you can use with MODELA For detailed descriptions take a look at the help screens for the respective software The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 ap pears in the text read MDX 15 instead Driver for Windows 95 98 Me This section explains how to make the settings for the engraving parameters When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially available drawing program the driver sets engraving parameters such as the tool s opera
57. movement speed cutting in amount and so on when per forming cutting under these conditions are selected When you use workpieces and tools for which choices are already available then unless an incorrect selection is made there is practically no chance of the tool breaking Choose the loaded workpiece and the installed tool When you use workpieces and tools for which choices are not available the cutting parameters must be entered with great care An incorrect setting may result in overload that makes it possible for correct cutting to continue and in worst cases may cause the tool to break 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 19 Make the settings for the cutting condi seen MODELA Player MDX MODELA BEI ti o n s Fie Edit View Option Help ik Ee ee Clicking NEXT advances the setting f screens in sequence from A to D SN TER Make the settings in order from A to D ee i m B Clicking A B C or D in the figure JEE INE D H D CG SE mm displays the corresponding setting SIL z t C H Sa OY CE N screen this should not be used except KEE Styrenefoam Sass Draft D when it s necessary to make settings independently A Select the direction of the object Select the direction to be used for cutting the object In the figure at right cutting from above is selected C Set the maximum cut ting depth Make the setting
58. nal data for the solid object It is assumed that the three dimensional data you have prepared is three dimensional data in DXF format Open the three dimensional data with MODELA Player and set the cutting parameters Install the cutting tool and mount the workpiece on MODELA Set the reference point for cutting Perform surfacing and start cutting This explanation takes the sample data for the MODELA programs as an example of a solid object to be cut Create the Cutting Data Prepare the data to be cut with MODELA and set the cutting parameters with MODELA Player I Open the File 1 Untitled MODELA Player MDx From the File menu click Open File Edit View Option Help The Open dialog box appears Open Cla Za BS h th ired file and click n e EECH HEI Choose the desired file and click Open a banana det 2 screw dl Filename screw Files of type Project Data Files mdi d i st 2 Set the Cutting Parameters The cutting parameters are the parameters for cutting the solid object For MODELA Player make these settings Cutting surface The surface of the solid object to be cut Size The size of the finished object Depth The depth of cutting Material The composition of the workpiece to be cut Cutting process The stage of cutting Tool The diameter of the cutting tool and the shape of the tool s tip When you set the parameters the optimal
59. nd use a computer that meets the operating environment requirements Was the software installed using the setup program Be sure to use the setup program when installing the software The setup program puts the files for each software package in the necessary locations to enable the software to be used under Computer If an Error Message Appears Refer to the help for the program you re using 10 What to Do lf 11 Items That May Not Be Copied Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted item for any purpose other than personal use may be a violation of copyright Roland DG Corp will not be responsible for any violation of third party copyright by any article made through use of this product 11 Items That May Not Be Copied 67 12 Specifications Main Unit Specifications XY table size MDX 20 220 mm X x 160 mm Y 8 5 8 in x 6 1 4 in MDX 15 170 mm X x 110 mm Y 6 11 16 in x4 5 16 in Max operation area 203 2 mm X x 152 4 mm Y x 60 5 mm Z 8 in X x 6 in Y x 2 3 8 in Z 152 4 mm X x 101 6 mm Y x 60 5 mm Z 6 in X x 4 in Y x 2 3 8 in Z Max table load weight 1000 g 2 2 Ib 500 g 1 1 Ib Interface Serial RS 232C Control keys STANDBY key VIEW key TOOL UP key TOOL DOWN key LED SCANNING MODE LED MODELING MODE LED VIEW LED Power consumption Exclusive AC adapter DC 19V 2 1 A Acoustic noise level Standb
60. ng operation To continue with cutting Press the VIEW key again To end cutting Stop sending data from MODELA Player Open the Printers folder Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 Click Start Settings Printers D Lg Programs L A Documents Di Settings gt x Control Panel oJ Eind E E Printers Windows XP Help Taskbar Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Cal Bun e Hardware then click Printers and Faxes ep Shut Down 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section 33 e Double click the printer icon for the machine you re us ing If you re using the MDX 20 double click the MODELA MDX 20 PES ise d rU icon If you re using the MDX 15 double click the MODELA MDX naand 15 icon MODELA MD s Atthe Printer menu choose Purge Print Jobs or Cancel to stop sending data If you re using Windows 2000 XP choose Cancel All Documents To delete cutting data remaining in MODELA press the Modela TOOL UP and TOOL DOWN keys at the same time The VIEW LED flashes When the LED stops flashing deletion is finished When Cutting is Finished A CAUTION When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation N CAUTION Use a commercially available brush to remove metal cut tings Attempting to use a vacuum cl
61. ops during cutting When cutting a workpiece of uneven hardness such as wood the MODELA may slow down automatically to a minimum speed of 0 1 mm 0 00394 in sec Once the MODELA has gone beyond the hard area cutting continues at normal speed The STANDBY LED is flashing slowly every 0 5 sec The workpiece cannot be cut even when the speed is reduced Switch the power off and back on Make sure the cutting tool being used is appropriate for the hardness of the workpiece in use Modify the software settings to cut the workpiece a little at a time Tool movement is different than the data If an attempt is made to cut more deeply than the range of movement for the MODELA allows the tool automatically rises 10 What to Do If 65 66 to the uppermost point Check to make sure that depth settings in the cutting data are not too deep and that the tool extending from the spindle unit is not too short Correct cutting is impossible Are the cutting tool spindle and workpiece all installed and loaded securely Retighten the setting screw for the tool and the mounting screws for the spindle Unusual noise is heard from the spindle The spindle unit is a consumable part Replace with a new spindle unit after 700 hours of use The spindle motor does not run The spindle motor is a consumable part Replace with a new spindle motor after 700 hours of use The VIEW LED is flashing slowly every 1 sec Is the front cover detached Insta
62. plate installed on MODELA 1 P S ODELA MDX on COMI Properties zx Click the Size tab bol Options Lang Area wih 2032 d Length 1524 a x Roland MODELA MDX on COM1 Properties 2lsl Enter values for Width and Length Size Toot Options Engraving Area Width Length d Set the Engraving Parameters Make the settings for the composition of the workpiece to engrave and the engraving depth Choosing the composition sets engraving parameters suited to this engraving However Z Down Position and Fill Pitch are determined with no relation to composition and so they are set separately For Z Down Position enter the engraving depth For Fill Pitch enter the tool diameter The values for settings other than Z Down Position and Fill Pitch are also suggested guidelines If the results of actual engraving are not as expected modify the values accordingly Lines are distinguished by color and parameters when engraving a line of the corresponding color are set Siz ptions l 1 Los on COM1 Properties 2x Click the Tool tab M ueneloam E ils 2 3s Algesigel ah W mw 2 8 3 5 e clu 7 9 e Tool 1 hd Roland MODELA MDX on CONT Properties ax Click the drop down arrow for Material then click the Size To Options Cp composition of the engraving material workpiece Algeleel 7 Material Styrenefoam 1 9 21 3 Ww 2 8 3 9 4 N 5 u E
63. position of the workpiece to engrave and the engraving depth Choosing the composition sets engraving parameters suited to this engraving However Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are determined with no relation to composition and so they are set separately For Tool Down Position enter the engraving depth For Fill Tool Width enter the tool diameter The values for settings other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are also suggested guidelines If the results of actual engraving are not as expected modify the values accordingly Lines are distinguished by color and parameters when engraving a line of the corresponding color are set 9 Software Guide 49 50 geet Double click any tool from 1 to 4 to display the lower Styrenefoam eve H e gm Nod Click Material then click the composition of the engraving material workpiece e Roland MODELA MDX Advanced Options Ax Double click Color to display the lower level CS sesten a Click the color to set then click the tool number Ge If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color click wl None Blue Red vioft No 6 an DW Double click on the tool number to display the lower Tool With 0 30 Immi level Z Speed 1 0 mm sec Click Tool Down Position and enter the cutting in depth O Ee For Fill click Tool Width then enter the diameter of the tool tip
64. reement In this case a license is not granted and you cannot use the Software 1 Definition The Software includes the software program and related files supplied with this Agreement and the related software programs and files distributed through the Internet and other services 2 Ownership All the ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights of the Software trademark and related documents shall belong to the Company 3 Terms and conditions 1 You are authorized to use the Software on one computer 2 You are allowed to create a backup copy of the Software The right to keep the Software and the backup copy of the Software continues to belong to the Company but the right to the media on which the backup copy of the Software is recorded does not belong to the Company 4 Forbidden items 1 This copy of the Software or a backup copy of the Software must not be used on multiple computers at the same time on a network the Internet or on other computers through any other means of distribution 2 The Software shall not be reverse engineered decompiled or reverse assembled 3 The rights to the Software cannot be transferred assigned lent loaned or licensed to a third party in any case regardless of whether this Agreement has been terminated or cancelled 5 Termination 1 The Company can cancel this Agreement and require you to discontinue use of the Software if you breach any provision of this Agreem
65. rtion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum demens sible under law When the setup for one program finishes the setup for the next program starts In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog box showing the progress of processing is displayed e Settings MDX The driver settings appear Pur E Check the values click Close and finish installing the driver Timeout seconds 3600 Bit per second 9600 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bits ooo Flow control Hardware Q Install E When all installation finishes the screen shown below appears Complete Click Close 12 5 Installing the Software e xftware Package LA STIKA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 on Install After returning to the menu screen for installation click X Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive Changing the Port When the driver is installed the port for output from the computer is automatically set to COM1 If MODELA is connected to a port other than COM1 follow the steps below to change the port setting The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 ap pears in the text read MDX 15 instead Driver for Windows 95 98 Me f Roland MopeLa Pen LMD 2c Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties e Roland MODELA MDX
66. s Path xY Interval 11 5 mm Speed 15 mm sec Seel 3 mm ZSpeed 3 mm sec mm Finish Margin bil O heem Click the D When the tool path is created it appears in Delai xla as allude o ink on the 3D screen alajajella i Kisel ales ee P Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting you can check the shape that will be pro duced after cutting on the screen Fie Edt View Image Shape Relief Cut He From the File menu click Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts Import Output Preview Output Device Setup e DALLAS c s The cutting data from 3D Engrave is imported into Virtual MOD File Simulate View Option He ELA An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced For more information on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual MODELA 62 9 Software Guide Save the Data Save As ax Click the II Save in 3D Engrave el es e MEE The Save As dialog box appears rad Enter the name of the file and click Save Filename Untitled Sde C Save as type aDEngraveFie 3de 7 M Cancel d Start Engraving 3DEnerave x Click the t Start cutting Description of Controls When the screen at right appears click OK Cutting with MODELA starts This opens new file This t
67. switches between adding and not adding color to the surface of the workpiece To specify a color click Options Surface Color This opens an existing cutting configuration file E D This restricts the 3D view range It also determines the print ing area when performing 2D simulation Restricting the range makes 3D view faster than when display ing the entire workpiece This saves the shape of the pres ent workpiece in a file This pastes and image on the surface of the workpiece By pasting an image of wood or metal you can make the work piece look more realistic To select the image to paste click Options Texture Setup This performs the cutting simu lation over again using the pres ently imported tool path Use this when you want to check the movement of the tool again D This rotates the object changing the perspective This is available only during 3D view This quits the simulation 5 This zooms the view of an object in or out This is available only during 3D view LY m This starts cutting If cutting was previously inter rupted it resumes cutting af This changes an object s dis played location on the screen This is available only during 3D view 9 Software Guide 55 56 This displays a prediction of how much time cutting will take The time is a general estimate In addition to the time you
68. tes a tool path for relief cut ting The tool path for cutting appears on the 3D screen as a pink line These select the pen width for retouch ing an image These change the context of an ob ject This outputs the tool path to the MOD ELA and starts cutting These set the direction of the text string 9 Software Guide 63 For China ThE SEES SE EHS ER EE ECKE BBE BK x s E TNR FRKE SRO Cr VD PBB PBDE BER 29 Kik PRESTO ORI SE ZAHEER SE E GB T26572 2011 PRERE ITI SESE DAF s SANTA AL BEA FE AR TEE E e MH rh re LEE GB T26572 2011 BRIDE T BR ae S85 o br ee FEF Eid Ed A TD CT IU m RESPICE IO IR B FE Briss p IBID x FEE A AUGE BRE P rh rp ir ERE SEL JR ANUS LINES He Hurm SERAIS BEREIT o IRAE UD IV dr E Im TEBE a ZR FZ ANSE YE TRA SEMI CM UR FE D For EU Countries This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling center Do not dispose of in household waste bin Bitte f hren Sie dieses Produkt separat Ihrer rtlichen Entsorgungsstelle zu
69. the figure and verify the cutting position To move the object s cutting position drag the blue rect angle If the workpiece is cut when you lower the cutting tool at positions 1 through 3 in step 2 then skip ahead to the next section 3 Reset the Depth direction Reference Point If itis not cut then proceed to step 2 of 4 Perform Surfacing and perform surfacing To make the setting for the cutting position only without performing surfacing then click OK 3 Reset the Depth direction Reference Point In 2 verify the specified cutting position and the height when the tool is lowered if the tool cut the surface of the workpiece then you need to redo the setting Reset the depth direction reference point at the highest position on the workpiece If surfacing is started without redoing the setting first then the amount of cutting in the first pass increases which may place excessive load on the tool and make it impossible to complete surfacing Cutting tool Amount cut in first pass Workpiece 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Depth direction Amount cut in reference point first pass Cutting tool Amount of Ys surfacing Workpiece Press the TOOL UP key to move the cutting tool away from the workpiece e Place cut E o 8 Gre surface 27 v Move the hite circle In MODELA Player s Layout Surfacing Settings dialog box In the dialog box drag the white circle to move it next to
70. the relief of the chosen object is smoothed E 77 The display changes automatically to the screen at right and a three a apjan e VA V e B E rur tur dimensional view of the shape of the relief appears t This is called the 3D screen and it displays the shape of the relief and the tool path You cannot edit shapes or text A Untitled Bie Edi Die A mise sas x 7 9 Software Guide 61 Creating a Tool Path A tool path is the path followed by the tool s tip The tool path is generated from the cutting parameters that are presently set Before you create the tool path make the settings for the cutting parameters At the cutting parameters make the settings for the composition of the workpiece the type of tool and the cutting process From the Cut menu click Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears Make the settings for the necessary items for cutting then click OK Cutting Parameters x Material Styrenefoam e i This chooses the composition of the workpiece Maximum DR t This sets the depth for cutting Process Draft Cutting Finishing or Engraving This chooses the cutting process Tool s E ype EE 9 Make the settings for the tool specifications C Square End Mill Blade Width 0 32 Blade Angle 24 2 deg Carving Condition
71. ting speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to MODELA the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Prop erties Method 1 When you use this method to make the settings any changes you make in Properties also affect other Windows based programs 1 Lz Programs H A Documents D gt Click Start Point to Settings and click Printer Se ENSE The Printers folder appears 2 Printers HR Taskbar Al Eind Help Kal Bun Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon then click Properties pen Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Method 2 amp Untitled Dr Engrave From the File menu click Print Setup File Edit View Format Shar ge CEN The Print Setup dialog box appears pen Chat Save Ctrl S Save As Import Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 2 ice z Set the printer to Roland MODELA MDX 20 then click Name Foland MODELA MDs m Properties Status Ready Type Roland MODELA M 46 9 Software Guide Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the
72. uch the tip of the cutting tool with your fingers Doing so may result in injury i NOTICE Attach the cutting tool securely so that it does not come loose during cutting To install a cutting tool remove the spindle It s not necessary to remove the whole spindle unit While supporting the spindle by hand remove the screws at the four places in the figure v Pull out the spindle from below to remove it Spindle Insert the cutting tool into the spindle The cutting tool must not be inserted beyond the shank Spindle Cutting tool 24 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Use a hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm to attach the included set screws to one side only Insert the set screw straight and install Set screw Fit the spindle into place as shown in the figure 5 f Lift up the spindle until it touches and while holding the spindle in that position use the included hexagonal size 3 mm wrench to loosely tighten the screws you removed in step 1 After all four screws are in place While supporting the spindle by hand tighten securely About the Length of Tool Extending Beyond the Spindle Tip Care is required regarding the length of tool extending beyond the spindle for the following reasons If too short the tool tip will not reach the desired depth If too long the tool may strike the workpiece when the tool is raised The restricted tool length varies according to t
73. used port other than COM1 Click Configuration Port gt Windows NT 4 0 go to step 4 gt Windows 2000 XP go to step 5 Color Management Secuiy Device Settings General Sharing Pots Advanced M Roland MODELA MDX Paint to the following portis Documents wil print to the first free checked port Poit Description Painter LILPT Printer Port COcOM3 Serial Port O COM4 Serial Port Dou S COM Sen OFILE P ntto Add Pot Delete Port Configure Pot Roland MODELA MDX Q Ports XI Click the port you chose in step 3 then click Settings Ports COM2 Properties 2 xj Make the settings for the following communication param ae eters Click OK Bits per second s d Data bits fe d Parity ee zl Stop bits hr d Flow control Hardware e Restore Defaults Cancel Apply 14 5 Installing the Software Application Settings When you finish installing the applications continue by making the following settings Be sure to make the settings before use The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 ap pears in the text read MDX 15 instead MODELA Player O 7 L ns enum Click Start and point to Programs Bim gt Brsoosran SZ Point to Roland MODELA and click MODELA Player Al Eind Windows Explorer me 2 PER Player Help GP Shut Down X MODELA Uninstall
74. witch on the computer and start Windows Place the CD from the Roland Software Package in the CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically 3 Roland Software Package Menu SSS Click the drop down arrow next to Click here choose the HhHolan o maewawmsaws model you re using then click Install If you re using the MDX 20 choose MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 choose MDX 15 Giek ne rpm row rc i To view the description of a program click the button To view EM the manual click the 2 button ss MI There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the 2 button Certs n PDF oma re references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Area Readers required ts vow FDF ies Ifthereare programs you don t want to install then clear their check boxes before you click Install Go to Roland DG Homepage The Setup program starts Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program Welcome to the MODELA Setup program This program will install MODELA on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have Tunning Click Nest to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any po
75. x 3 15 16 in area Scanning at a pitch of 0 05 mm x 0 05 mm 0 002 in x 0 002 in Approx 2 GB Scanning at a pitch of 0 1 mm x 0 1 mm 0 004 in x 0 004 in Approx 500 MB Scanning at a pitch of 0 5 mm x 0 5 mm 0 020 in x 0 020 in Approx 20 MB Step 6 Setting the scanning area If you wish to limit the scanning area such as in cases where you wish to scan only a portion of an object make the settings as described below Click in the Controller window The Scanning Area dialog box appears 42 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Make the settings for the scanning area Make the settings to match the location where the scan object is secured in place Either of the following two methods can be used to make the settings Use the mouse to move the blue frame on screen ua Blue frame Jegin Area Test Cancel Area Test X Scan Pitch Ge Y Scan Pitch H u3u Z Bottom j Sws Enter the numerical values for the upper right and lower left points a The size of the on screen scanning area shown in blue changes to match the values that are entered Click Begin Area Test The sensor moves to a position above an outer point on the scanning area that has been set Make sure the scan object that has been secured in place lies within the area Click Z Upper Limit The cursor B is displayed on the Z upper limit sett
76. y mode under 35 dB A Operation mode not cutting under 70 dB A According to ISO 7779 External dimensions 476 8 mm W x 381 6 mm D x 305 mm H 18 13 16 in W x 15 1 16 in D x 12 1 16 in H 426 mm W x 280 mm D x 305 mm H 16 13 16 in W x 11 1 16 in D x 12 1 16 in H Weight unit only 13 7 kg 30 2 Ib 9 6 kg 21 2 Ib Operation temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Operation humidity 35 to 80 no condensation Accessories AC adapter 1 power code 1 Roland Software Package CD ROM 1 spindle unit 1 sensor unit 1 cap screw M4x15 4 tool 1 set screw M3x3 2 double sided tape 1 front cover 1 hexagonal wrench size 3 mm 1 hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm 1 positioning pins 3 clay 1 MDX 20 15 user s manual 1 Modeling Functions Tool chuck 6mm or 1 8 in tool chuck included Spindle motor 10W DC motor Software resolution 0 025 mm step 0 000984 in step Mechanical resolution 0 00625 mm step 0 000246 in step Revolution speed 6500 rpm Feed rate 0 1 to 15 mm sec 0 00393 to 9 16 in sec Acceptable material Wood Plaster Resin modeling wax styrenform Chemical wood Aluminum A5052 according to JIS Brass Acceptable tool Endmill Drill Scanning Functions Sensor Scanning method Roland Active Piezo Sensor R A P S Probe length 60 mm 2 5 16 in tip bulb d
77. ypes in the text w Io This opens an existing file colo ala This draws the shapes This saves the file overwriting the previous data BH This selects a shape or text This deletes the selected object and Ss copies it to the clipboard ik This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape This copies the selected object to the clipboard These are used to retouch imported images This copies the clipboard data to the screen This zooms the screen in or out The mouse operations for the 2D screen and the 3D screen are different This switches to a flat two dimension al shape editing screen This changes the display location of the object This moves the screen display to show areas outside the window which are not visible This switches to a solid three dimen sional display screen Display this screen when you want to check a tool path or the shape of a relief This changes the perspective of the relief when you drag the screen This is available only during 3D screen This adds thickness to shapes text SS images or other flat objects to create o a relief raised engraving This command expands or reduces the size of the object shown to fill the screen lej e 8 lee e n This creates a tool path for engraving for the selected shapes and text The tool path for engraving appears on the 3D screen as a red line This crea

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