EML 2023 – Rapid Prototyping

Lecture 2 – Subtractive Rapid Prototyping

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SRP

• Roland MDX-540 Subtractive R.P. machine– plastic, wood, aluminum– 4 axis ; 4 tool magazine– 4412” build volume– .0008” repeat accuracy

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Tooling

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Tooling

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¼ "

132

2 flutes

4 flutes

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2 flutes4 flutes

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Tabs are .25” .15” and .5” long.

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55 mm

75 mm

85 mm

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