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Page 1: ...ents of this operation manual and the specifications 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 ...

Page 2: ...matériel brouilleur du Canada NOTICE Grounding Instructions Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 p...

Page 3: ...onal 57 Checking the Accessories 57 Installation 57 3 2 Main Optional Items 59 3 3 Specifications 60 Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit 5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité 7 À propos des étiquettes collées sur l appareil 10 How The Manuals Are Organized 13 Part 1 Setting Up 1 1 Checking the Accessories 14 1 2 Names of Parts 15 Front 15 Right Side 16 Left Side...

Page 4: ...never be disassembled 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 unplugged from the outlet Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Ground the unit with the ground wire Fail...

Page 5: ...ult in electrical shock Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit leading to injury Do not connect the power cord with other electrical loads on a single electrical outlet Doing so may generate heat and cause fire When moving grasp the aluminum base portion at the bottom portion of the unit and carry out the operation with five or more persons for the MDX 650A ...

Page 6: ...oves a necktie or wide sleeved clothing They may become caught in the tool resulting in injury Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire Do not operate beyond capacity or subject the tool to undue force The tool may break or fly off in a random direction If cutting beyond capacity is mistakenly started immediately turn off the EMERGENCY STOP ...

Page 7: ...ure to do so may result in injury or electrical shock When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all cuttings Please use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product The following figure describes the location and con...

Page 8: ...use Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use In addition to the and symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Handle tool with care Do not insert fingers between the head and Z cover during operation Do not insert fingers between the T slot table and arms during opera tion ...

Page 9: ...rcle Le symbole à gauche signifie que le fil électrique doit être débranché de la prise Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas démonter réparer ou modifier Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer un incendie ou provoquer des opérations anormales entraînant des blessures Mettre l appareil à la masse avec une prise de terre Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait entraîner des décharges é...

Page 10: ...ériode Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges électriques une électrocution ou un incendie dû à une détérioration de l isolation électrique Ne pas brancher d autres appareils sur la même prise Cela pourrait engendrer une surchauffe et provoquer un incendie Installer l appareil sur une surface stable Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer la chute de l appareil et entraî...

Page 11: ...opeaux pourraient être projetés et vous blesser Ne pas porter de gants de cravate ou de vêtement à manches amples Ils pourraient se prendre dans l appareil et entraîner des blessures Ne pas utiliser l appareil au dessus de ses capacités ou le soumettre à une force excessive L outil pourrait se briser ou être projeté dans une direction indéterminée Si vous commencez par inadvertance une coupe au de...

Page 12: ...le d alimentation du réceptacle avant de procéder au nettoyage ou à l entretien de l appareil Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures ou une électrocution Quand vous avez terminé d utiliser l appareil laver vos mains pour bien enlever tous les copeaux Utiliser un aspirateur pour nettoyer les copeaux N utiliser aucun appareil soufflant de l air comme un sèche cheveux La poussièr...

Page 13: ... insérer vos doigts entre la tête et la plaque Z quand l appareil est en marche Ne pas insérer vos doigts entre la table à fente en T et les bras quand l appareil est en marche Manipuler l outil avec précaution ...

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Page 15: ...Using NC Codes This describes installation connection preparations for starting cutting and the care and maintenance of the machine When cutting using RML 1 When cutting using NC codes This describes operation methods when using the included software to perform cutting This describes operation methods when using NC codes to perform cutting This describes the NC codes It explains the basics of prog...

Page 16: ...CD ROM NC Code PROGRAMMER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL 1 Setup Maintenance 2 Cutting Using the Included Software 3 Cutting Using NC codes Part 1 1 Setting Up Ferrite corer Except for MDX 500 Hexagonal wrench Belt for high torque spindle Key connector The machine does not run unless this is inserted Power cord Bolts 5 x 25 mm 4 For installing the T slot clamp These bolts are for the substitutions when th...

Page 17: ...2 Names of Parts Front Fan motor cover Arm Operation Panel T slot table XY Table Base cover Head Arm Bellows cover Spindle cover When the spindle cover is open the machine does not run see 1 4 Description of the Spindle Area ...

Page 18: ...ght Side Left Side Power switch Power connector Serial connector Parallel connector Expansion connector EXT 3 Expansion connector EXT 2 Z0 position sensor jack Expansion connector EXT 1 Expansion connector EXT 4 MDX 650A only ...

Page 19: ...ngle brackets EXIT key Press this to return to the main menu or to switch between coordinate view and menu view Arrow keys The keys move the XY table forward and backward and the keys move the head to the left and right TOOL UP key This key makes the cutting tool blade move in a positive direction on the Z axis i e upward TOOL DOWN key This key makes the cutting tool move in a negative direction o...

Page 20: ... or to switch between coordinate view and menu view Arrow keys The keys move the XY table forward and backward and the keys move the head to the left and right TOOL UP key This key makes the cutting tool blade move in a positive direction on the Z axis i e upward TOOL DOWN key This key makes the cutting tool move in a negative direction on the Z axis i e downward FAST FEED key When pressed at the ...

Page 21: ...strong vibration When the unit is mounted on a stand with casters be sure to lock the caster stoppers securely Do not place anything within the moving area of the T slot table The object may bump into the T slot table and fall resulting in injury Moving area of the T slot table Unpacking installation and moving are operations that must be carried out by five or more persons for the MDX 650A 650 an...

Page 22: ...Main unit 2200 mm 86 5 8 in When you are installing on a stand use a stand with specifications equivalent to those shown below 1030 mm 40 9 16 in 590 mm 23 1 4 in 750 mm 29 1 2 in FIG 1 FIG 2 Rated load 100 kgf Rated load 1500 kgf Welded structure Unit mm 40 17 5 17 5 5 R 4 R8 7 7 75 Y Y X X FIG 1 Cross sectional secondary moment lx 75 3 ly 12 2 cm4 FIG 2 Cross sectional secondary moment lx 3 53 l...

Page 23: ...Main unit 2000 mm 78 1 8 in When you are installing on a stand use a stand with specifications equivalent to those shown below 790 mm 31 1 8 in 590 mm 23 1 4 in 750 mm 29 1 2 in FIG 1 FIG 2 Rated load 100 kgf Rated load 1500 kgf Welded structure Unit mm 40 17 5 17 5 5 R 4 R8 7 7 75 Y Y X X FIG 1 Cross sectional secondary moment lx 75 3 ly 12 2 cm4 FIG 2 Cross sectional secondary moment lx 3 53 ly ...

Page 24: ...ply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem Right side Power connector Do not connect the power cord with other electrical loads on a single electrical outlet Doing so may generate heat and ca...

Page 25: ...ctor Secure the cable in place with the screw Insert the included key connector here When the key connector is not inserted the machine does not accept sent data and its spindle does not turn Parallel connector Serial connector Z0 position sensor Z0 position sensor jack Left side MDX 650A 650 only Attach the included ferrite core at the location on the connection cable shown in the figure 20 to 30...

Page 26: ...s invalid and cutting cannot be continued NOTICE The machine has a cover on the spindle area Open the spindle cover to perform such tasks as installing or changing tools Because of the danger posed by accidental operation while the hands are in contact with the rotating portion the unit does not operate while the spindle cover is open Not only does the spindle motor not rotate but the head and the...

Page 27: ...S 650T For the MDX 650A 650 ZS 500T For the MDX 500 High speed Spindle ZS 500SH Collet Cutting Tool Vacuum adapter ø6 mm Standardly included with the spindle ø10 mm ZC 5100 ø8 mm ZC 5080 ø6 35 mm ZC 5063 ø6 mm ZC 5060 ø5 mm ZC 5050 ø4 mm ZC 5040 ø3 175 mm ZC 5032 ø3 mm ZC 5030 ø6 35 ø4 36 mm ZC 500TE Collet and holder set ø4 36 mm Standardly included with the spindle ø6 ø5 ø4 ø3 mm ZC 23 Collet se...

Page 28: ...in 13 mm 1 2 in Collet Spindle unit Hexagonal screw driver Installing the High torque Spindle ZS 650T ZS 500T Align the pin on the back of the spindle unit with the pin hole on the slider and support it with your hand 1 Fasten the spindle tool and material securely in place Otherwise they may come loose during cutting resulting in injury Pin hole Slider Screws 4 ...

Page 29: ...er the motor pulley and engage on the spindle pulley 3 While pressing down on the belt engaged on the spindle pulley turn the motor pulley in the direction of the arrow to attach the belt 4 Turn the motor pulley several times so as to position the belt on the motor pulley and spindle pulley as shown in the figure 5 Spindle belt Spindle pulley Motor pulley ...

Page 30: ...E Use caution to prevent the cutting tool from falling out otherwise the cutting tool may be damaged Wheninstallinganendmill detachthebladeholder Ifyoutrytoperformmachiningwiththebladeholderinstalled the vibration may make it come loose and fall off Be sure to use the wrench included with the unit Using a wrench other than included one may result in overtightening making it impossible to remove th...

Page 31: ...ing a diameter other than 6 mm i e a diameter of 10 8 6 35 5 4 3 2 or 3 mm the optionally available collet set ZC 500T is required Insert the end mill into the collet 1 Insert the assembly from step 1 into the lower part of the spindle While supporting the end mill with your hand to keep it from falling rotate the spindle pulley to secure in place 2 3 Use the included wrenches to tighten the spind...

Page 32: ...ly 20 mm 13 16 in from the surface of the workpiece When attempting to move the head first close the spindle cover 2 Insert the cutter into the hole in the cutter holder and position the tip so that it gently touches the surface of the workpiece Use the hexagonal screwdriver included with the ZC 500TE to tighten the tool retaining screw 3 Use the operation panel to set the Z axis origin point The ...

Page 33: ... mm 1 5 16 in Attaching the optionally available brush adapter for chip cleaning ZAD 500T to the high torque spindle ZS 650T ZS 500T makes it possible to take up cutting dust with your vacuum cleaner as you perform cutting This is mainly of use when performing cutting using an end mill modeling Items Included with the ZAD 500T Screws 2 Vacuum adapter Chip cleaning brush Vacuum duct Fasten the touc...

Page 34: ...ZS 500SH Align the pin on the back of the spindle unit with the pin hole on the slider and support it with your hand 1 Spindle unit Fasten the spindle tool and material securely in place Otherwise they may come loose during cutting resulting in injury Slider Pin hole Collet 4 36 mm 3 16 in Spindle belt Hexagonal screw drivers Screws 4 Cutter holder 4 36 mm 3 16 in These are installed on the spindl...

Page 35: ...crew at the location shown in the figure then tighten using the included hexagonal screwdriver 2 Engage the belt in the groove on the motor pulley then pull by hand to hand it on the spindle pulley Spindle pulley Spindle belt Groove 3 ...

Page 36: ...e wrench Doing so may make it impossible to install a tool the next time used NOTICE Use caution to prevent the cutting tool from falling out otherwise the cutting tool may be damaged Wheninstallinganendmill detachthebladeholder Ifyoutrytoperformmachiningwiththebladeholderinstalled the vibration may make it come loose and fall off Be sure to use the wrench included with the unit Using a wrench oth...

Page 37: ...epth regulator nose in the direction of arrow 2 in the figure to tighten it completely 1 Turn the nut in the direction of the arrow to loosen completely 3 This determines the engraving depth cutting in amount The scale on the micrometer dial assembly has 25 grooves with one groove corresponding to an engraving depth of 0 0254 mm 0 001 in One full turn of the scale corresponds to an engraving depth...

Page 38: ...is too thin place a board between the workpiece and the table Alternatively use the optionally available spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series to raise the height of the table Set the Z axis origin point at the location you set in step 5 The Z axis origin is the reference point for raising and lowering the spindle For information on how to make the setting refer to User s Manual 2 or User ...

Page 39: ...the operation panel to set the tool down position Set this at a cutting in amount about 2 to 3 mm deeper than the cutting in amount set using the micrometer dial the actual cutting in amount Setting a cutting in amount that corresponds to the difference in height between the highest and lowest locations on the workpiece allows the tip of the depth regulator nose to be constantly pressed against th...

Page 40: ... move the tip of the head to a position close to the surface of the workpiece When attempting to move the head first close the spindle cover 2 Insert the cutter into the hole in the cutter holder and position the tip so that it gently touches the surface of the workpiece Use the hexagonal screw driver included with the ZC 500TE to tighten the screw 3 Use the operation panel to set the Z axis origi...

Page 41: ...with the high speed spindle requires the optionally available collet set ZC 23 or collet ZC 23 6 35 Insert the end mill into the collet 1 Insert the assembly from step 1 into the lower part of the spindle and turn the collet to secure it in place and keep the end mill from falling out 2 Use the included wrenches to tighten the spindle pulley and collet 150 to 200 kgf cm 3 Collet End mill Wrench 10...

Page 42: ...um hose in place 1 Take off the cap and insert the hook 2 Secure the vacuum hose in place Cap Cap Vacuum adapter When the fitting diameters do not match or when the vacuum duct cannot be inserted into the suction opening of the vacuum cleaner use strong commercial tape cloth or electrical to join the fittings The duct diameter of the ZAD 500T is 32 mm 1 5 16 in Attaching the optionally available b...

Page 43: ...nge this command press the ENTER key The method of operation during cutting differs according to the selected command set If you selected RML 1 see User s Manual 2 Cutting Using the Included Software If you selected NC code see User s Manual 3 Cutting Using NC Codes Hit ENTER RML 1 Select MODE NC CODE MDX 500 Roland DG Corp 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the command set to use then press the...

Page 44: ...o be displayed during cutting If the display shows coordinates press the ENTER key to display the main menu 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press the ENTER key 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SPINDLE UNIT then press the ENTER key 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to HIGH TORQUE or HIGH SPEED then press the ENTER key The selected mode is enclosed in angle brackets 4 X 0 Y 0 Z ...

Page 45: ...e ZS 650T When a high torque spindle ZS 650T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer X ra...

Page 46: ...using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose nut loosened If not using the depth regulator nose nut tightened 155 mm 6 1 16 in Z axis movable range 55 mm 2 3 16 in 130 mm 5 1 8 in 94 6 mm 3 3 4 in 5 4 mm 3 16 in 112 mm 4 3 8 in 155 mm 6 1 16 in Z ...

Page 47: ...n a high torque spindle ZS 500T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer X rail bottom sur...

Page 48: ...f using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose nut loosened If not using the depth regulator nose nut tightened 105 mm 4 1 8 in Z axis movable range 55 mm 2 3 16 in 80 mm 3 1 8 in 44 6 mm 1 3 4 in 5 4 mm 3 16 in 62 mm 2 7 16 in 105 mm 4 1 8 in Z a...

Page 49: ... a workpiece when using the T slot clamp included with the unit A spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series is optionally available and should be purchased if needed For more information on how to install it on the unit see Part 3 Appendix Place the workpiece on the T slot table 1 Fasten the spindle tool and material securely in place Otherwise they may come loose during cutting resulting in i...

Page 50: ...lamp until the angle of the workpiece side end of the clamp is parallel with the secured portion or slightly higher 4 Use the wrench included with the unit to tighten the nut 5 Turn the nut as shown in the figure to align the workpiece side end of the clamp with the height of the secured portion 3 Small bolt Nut Table side end of the clamp Workpiece side end of the clamp ...

Page 51: ... from around the pleated part of the bellows cover and the connectors and terminals on the side of the machine If necessary move the T slot table to the front and rear and clean the entire cover In this case switch on the power only when moving the T slot table then switch it off and continue cleaning Use a commercially available brush to remove metal cuttings Attempting to use a vacuum cleaner to...

Page 52: ... Manual Switch on the power move the table as far as it will go to the rear then switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 1 Remove the screws at the four places at the front and rear of the base cover 2 While lifting up the front part of the base cover pull it back toward you to remove it 3 Use a vacuum cleaner to clean away any adhering cutting waste near the Y ax...

Page 53: ... head be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and carry out cleaning Part 2 Maintenance Near the X axis Bellows cover Near the Z axis Bellows cover Filter cover Sponge Cleaning the Sponge in the Fan motor Area MDX 500 Only Remove the filter cover then clean away any built up grime on the sponge inside Install the filter cover with the convex surface fac...

Page 54: ...imes to display the main menu 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press the ENTER key 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to REVOLUTION TIME then press the ENTER key 3 Check the total rotation time of the spindle 4 10 OTHERS 11 To Coordinate 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 6 To Main MENU 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 125 Hour Part 2 Maintenance A general guide to the service life of the spindle portion is ...

Page 55: ...d to check the tension These tools are sold separately as service parts Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Remove the screws shown in the figure and detach the spindle motor cover This requires a commercially available flathead screw driver 1 Loosen each of the four screws securing the spindle motor one half turn This requires a commercially available hexagonal wrench ...

Page 56: ...nd 600 gf 2 45 and 5 88 N This requires a commercially available wrench or hexagonal wrench size 5 5 mm 5 Secure the spindle motor in place by tightening the screws you loosened in step 2 6 Top view Tension adjuster ST 040 Spindle belt Left side Spindle motor Spindle pulley Motor pulley Tighten these screws Tension gauge ST 001 Set the tension adjuster ST 040 in place at the location shown in the ...

Page 57: ... your machine in normal working order lubricate the ball screw after approximately every 1 000 hours of working time Use Shell Alvania No 0 grease X axis Z axis As shown in the figure pull out the bellows cover and apply grease directly to the ball screw Apply grease to the entire screw shaft moving the head to expose ungreased areas Finally move the head a full stroke in the X axis or Z axis dire...

Page 58: ...ss grease When moving the head switch on the power and use the control keys to move After you move the head be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the electri cal outlet before performing lubrication 2 Ball screw Y We recommend also cleaning away any buildup of cutting waste near the X Y and Z axes at the same time that you perform lubrication In 2 1 Cleaning refer to Clean...

Page 59: ...onal Checking the Accessories Installation Hexagonal wrench Screws 6 Spacers 2 Switch on the power then press the key to move the table as far as it will go to the front 1 Turn the power OFF and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 2 Part 3 3 Appendix ...

Page 60: ...et into place 5 Secure in place at six locations with the screws included with the spacers 6 Use the hexagonal wrench included with the spacers to remove the screws at the six places shown in the figure then detach the T slot table Do not throw away the screws Screws are required when T slot table is used without spacers 3 Part 3 Appendix Spacers Pin Slider Pin Pin T slot table Spacer Spacer ...

Page 61: ... ø6 35 ø5 ø4 ø3 175 ø3 mm End mill ø6 35 ø4 36 mm Engraving cutter ø4 36 mm Engraving cutter ø6 ø5 ø4 ø3 mm End mill ø6 35 mm End mill ZAD 500T ZAD 500S Indicates option part number For tool part numbers see the supply part catalog Part 3 Appendix Spindle Area Others Spacer for the T slot table ZA 503 3 cm 1 3 16 in ZA 505 5 cm 1 15 16 in ZA 508 8 cm 3 1 8 in ZA 613 13 cm 5 1 8 in Center Vise ZV 5...

Page 62: ... Variable manually or by the command set Collet or Cutter holder system 0 1 mm 0 00394 in 300 mm 11 13 16 in Under no load conditions 0 05 mm 0 00197 in Under no load conditions 0 08 mm 0 00315 in 0 3G 12 kg 26 5 lb or less 0 05G 20 kg 44 1 lb or less Parallel in compliance with the specification of Centronics Serial under RS 232C standard 2 Mbyte Replot buffer RML 1 2 Mbyte NC codes Max 2 Mbyte e...

Page 63: ...pindle 3000 to 12000 rpm High speed spindle 5000 to 20000 rpm Variable manually or by the command set Collet or Cutter holder system 0 1 mm 0 00394 in 300 mm 11 13 16 in Under no load conditions 0 05 mm 0 00197 in Under no load conditions 0 08 mm 0 00315 in 0 3G 12 kg 26 5 lb or less 0 05G 15 kg 33 1 lb or less Parallel in compliance with the specification of Centronics Serial under RS 232C standa...

Page 64: ...el keys 7 or 8 bits Selected using panel keys 1 or 2 bits Selected using panel keys Serial NC HIGH NC GND HIGH NC GND HIGH GND GND NC NC HIGH GND BUSY ACK D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 STROBE Parallel connector in compliance with specifications of Centronics Signal number Signal number Terminal number 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin ...

Page 65: ... user This circuit is activated when the spindle motor is in operation Extension port 1 pin 2 pin Compatible plug No responsible is assumed for effects to which any equipment connected to this external output connector is subjected Use only a triple contact plug of the size described above Do not use terminal 3 Use only terminals 1 and 2 NOTICE Use within the rated range shown above NOTICE Do not ...

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Page 72: ...oes not grant you to sub license rent assign or transfer the right granted under this agreement nor the Software itself including the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single compu...

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