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== Materials == | == Materials == | ||
Acceptable materials include wood and some plastics. | Acceptable materials include wood and some plastics. | ||
== Maximum dimensions == | |||
The total usable area will vary depending on your model, machine, and milling requirements (e.g. which tools are required). | |||
The maximum total stock dimensions for the Modela MDX-50 are: | |||
'''Without rotary axis:''' | |||
400mm l x 300mm w x 120mm h | |||
'''With rotary axis:''' | |||
120mm dia. x 380mm l | |||
== File preparation == | == File preparation == | ||
Bring files to a technician to discuss before preparing to mill your work. Suitable file formats can include stl, | Bring files to a technician to discuss before preparing to mill your work. Suitable file formats can include stl, 3dm (Rhino), f3d/f3z (Fusion archive), and STEP files, depending on the equipment and software intended to be used for milling. | ||
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]] | [[Category:Digital Fabrication]] | ||
[[Category:Digital Modelling]] | [[Category:Digital Modelling]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:13, 29 April 2026
CNC milling is a rapid prototyping process that uses a rotating cutting tool to selectively remove material from a workpiece according to a digital 3D model of the object. CNC milling is available in the 418 Makerspace and the 202 Digital Modelling Workshop.
Equipment
| Model | Image | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Modela MDX-50 with optional ZCL-50 rotary axis | 
|
418 Makerspace |
| Roland Modela MDX-50 without rotary axis |
|
202 Digital Modelling |
| Roland Modela MDX-40A with optional rotary axis | 
|
202 Digital Modelling |
Materials
Acceptable materials include wood and some plastics.
Maximum dimensions
The total usable area will vary depending on your model, machine, and milling requirements (e.g. which tools are required).
The maximum total stock dimensions for the Modela MDX-50 are:
Without rotary axis:
400mm l x 300mm w x 120mm h
With rotary axis:
120mm dia. x 380mm l
File preparation
Bring files to a technician to discuss before preparing to mill your work. Suitable file formats can include stl, 3dm (Rhino), f3d/f3z (Fusion archive), and STEP files, depending on the equipment and software intended to be used for milling.