RB-Rld-03 imodela CNC Milling Machine Overview imodela is a completely new concept a digital hobby mill designed to support a range of unique creative pursuits, from miniatures and model railroading to jewelry design and craft projects. With the imodela hobby milling machine, 3D modelers and hobby enthusiasts can easily and accurately create and embellish a wide range of projects by producing 3D shapes, reliefs, textures and patterns from modeling wax, foam, balsa wood and plastic materials. With a milling area of 3.39 inches wide by 2.17 inches in length and 1.02 inches in height, imodela is the perfect tool for small-scale creative projects. Summary Affordable, compact, and easy-to-use platform for exploring creativity Precisely mills 3D shapes, patterns and designs out of foam, wax, balsa wood and plastic imodela Creator, Roland s 3D design software, is included, allowing users to mill shapes, holes, textures and patterns right out of the box Specially designed spindle motor unit supports a variety of milling tools commonly available at model shops and do-it-yourself (DIY) retailers imodela comes fully assembled Easy to setup and operate, and is controlled with just a power switch, simple LED display and imodela controller software
Stores in its own portable carrying case imodela online community allows users to share ideas and projects Features The Perfect Addition to Your Hobby or Craft Workshop With imodela, the creative possibilities are endless. imodela features a rotating cutter that precisely mills 3D shapes, patterns and designs in resin materials. With just a power switch, simple LED display and imodela controller software, imodela is easy to setup and operate. A specially designed spindle motor unit supports a variety of milling tools commonly available at model shops and do-it-yourself (DIY) retailers.its compact design allows imodela to fit right on your desktop and a dedicated carrying case provides for easy storage in between projects. Boost Your Creativity with imodela Creator Design Software
imodela comes complete with its own design software, imodela Creator, allowing you to create and mill shapes, holes, textures and patterns with precision right out of the box. Intuitive menus and icons make design and production easy. With imodela Creator, you can also access drawing tools to sketch out ideas. Then simply load your cutting material into the mill, and imodela does the rest, recreating your design in precise detail. A complete system, imodela and imodela Creator software produce a wide range of items, from charms, pendants and key chains to small figurines and accessories for doll houses and model train sets. Proven Performance imodela incorporates 25 years of proven Roland milling technology into an easy-to-use device with powerful performance features. MODELA Player 4 CAM software is included, allowing you to produce 3D objects that are downloaded from the Internet, or created in 3D design software.
Join the imodela Community To help imodela artists learn, share and further their creative goals, imodela has its own dedicated website, icreate.rolanddg.com. In addition to complete information on the product, the site discusses design ideas, production workflows and maintenance tips, and also offers free project samples you can download for production on your imodela. Direct links to Facebook and YouTube allow you to share your projects and techniques with other imodela users. The site also features a wide range of optional materials and supplies, which can be purchased conveniently online. Quality Assurance Roland s international ISO certifications are your assurance of quality products and service. We build reliable, high-performance products and back them up with first-rate customer service and a wide variety of supplies and accessories.
Specifications Material that can be cut: Soft material such as resins (conductive materials such as metals and carbons are not supported). Maximum Milling Area: X, Y, and Z: 3.39 x 2.17 x 1.02 inches (8 x 55 x 26 mm) Distance from Collet tip to table: Maximum 2.17 inches (55 mm) Table size: Width x depth: 3.39 x 2.17 inches (86 x 55 mm) Mountable cutting material weight: 0.4 lb (200 g) X-, Y-, and Z-axis drive system: Stepping motor Operating speed: X and Y axes: 0.24 to 9.45 inches/min (6 to 240 mm/min) Software resolution: 0.00039 inches/step (0.01 mm/step; RML-1),0.000039 inches/step (0.001 mm/step: NC code) Mechanical resolution: 0.00000732 inches/step (0.000186 mm/step: micro steps) Spindle motor: im-01 spindle motor Interface: USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 Full Speed) Control command set: RML-1, NC code Power supply conditions: Dedicated AC adpater AC 100 to 240 V +/-10%, 50/60 Hz Machine: DC 24 V, 0.7 A Power consumption: Approximately 14 W Operating noise : During operation: 57dB (A) or less (when not cutting), during standby: 39 db (A) or less External dimensions: Width x depth x height: 8.43 x 7.87 x 8.07 inches ( 214 x 200 x 205 mm) Weight: 3.7 lb (1.7 kg) Installation environment: Operating environment: Temperature of 41 to 95 deg F (5 to 35 deg C), 35 to 80% relative humidity (no condensation) Ambient pollution degree: 2 (as specified by IEC 60664-1) Included items Power cord, AC adapter, USB cable, cutting tool (axis diameter: 2.35 mm, Tip of the blade diameter: 1.6 mm), mounting screws (for fixing the cutting tool in place), hexagonal wrench (for fixing the cutting tool in place), spare hooks, replacement spindle motor, blower fan, maintenace grease, cleaning brush, double-sided tape, trial cutting materials, trial scrap plate, flathead screwdriver, Roland Software Package, setting board, and user's manuals System Requirements PC: A model preinstalled with the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP, Vista, or 7, or a PC preinstalled with Windows XP