MDX-540 Milling Machine Specifications

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

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

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

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