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Contents

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important Notes on Handling and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important Notes on Handling and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRM-20 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Feature of this Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VPanel (Operation Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About VPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start VPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Name and Function of the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quit VPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Tool Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Material / Scrap Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Material Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scrap Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maximum Cutting Area of SRM-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Actual Size That Can Be Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the Spindle
Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

One Side Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Flow of One Side Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Flow of One Side Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Items Necessary for Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Items to Prepare Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRP Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About SRP Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting SRP Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the Output Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Name and Function of the Tool bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Help Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quit SRP Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating an SRP Player File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STEP 1: Determine the Size and Orientation of the Model . .

Summary of Contents for monoFab SRM-20

Page 1: ...User s Manual Basics Let s cut a piano with included sample data One Side Cutting NC Code Maintenance ...

Page 2: ...have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform DGSHAPE Corporation DGSHAPE Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product DGSHAPE Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or dama...

Page 3: ... Scrap Boards 20 Material Types 20 Scrap Boards 20 Cutting Area 21 Maximum Cutting Area of SRM 20 21 Actual Size That Can Be Cut 22 Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the Spindle Unit 23 One Side Cutting 24 The Flow of One Side Cutting 25 The Flow of One Side Cutting 25 Items Necessary for Cutting 26 Items to Prepare Yourself 28 SRP Player 29 About SRP Player 29 Starting SRP Player 30 Set...

Page 4: ...ing Process 74 Preparing the Machine 79 Flow Diagram 79 STEP 1 Turning the Power On 80 STEP 2 The Machine Run in 81 STEP 3 Confirm the Command Set 83 STEP 4 Attach the Cutting Tool 84 Cutting One Side Cutting 87 Flow Diagram 87 STEP 1 Attach the Material to the Table 88 STEP 1 Attach the Material to the Table 88 STEP 2 Set the Origin Point 89 STEP 3 Performing Cutting when you are using SRP Player...

Page 5: ...ation Speed Is Wrong 128 The Feed Rate is Wrong 128 Abnormal Cutting is Performed 129 The Origin is Misaligned 129 The Cutting Results are Not Attractive 130 It Takes Time to Delete Data After Quitting Cutting 130 The Cutting Tool Rises at an Unintended Point in the Course of Cutting 130 The Power Turns Off After Cutting Ends 131 The Cutting Tool Does Not Reach the Material 131 The Driver Cannot B...

Page 6: ...cation Roland DG Start up http startup rolanddg com This machine becomes hot Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth tape or anything else Install in a well ventilated location About Cutting tools Use a cutting tool that is suitable for the material and the cutting method The tip of the cutting tool is breakable Handle with care being careful not to drop it Never allow children to use this ma...

Page 7: ...tion Panel 11 About VPanel 11 Start VPanel 11 The Name and Function of the Main Screen 13 Setup Dialog 15 Cut Dialog 17 Quit VPanel 18 CuttingTools 19 Cutting Tool Types 19 Cutting Material Scrap Boards 20 Material Types 20 Scrap Boards 20 Cutting Area 21 Maximum Cutting Area of SRM 20 21 Actual Size That Can Be Cut 22 Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the Spindle Unit 23 ...

Page 8: ...lows you to enjoy cutting more safely and with peace of mind VPanel Easily operated software Operation of this machine is performed on the screen of a computer using VPanel Beginners can operate the machine easily VPanel Operation Panel p 11 A full array of software included Exclusive CAM software is included so that you can start cutting immediately after creating cutting data Cutting software is...

Page 9: ...ircumstances move the spindle unit or table with your hands Doing so may cause a breakdown In this manual the mechanisms around the spindle unit including the spindle motor are called the spindle head Also the rotary axis area inside the spindle unit is called the spindle 4 Table 5 Front guard 6 Dust tray 2 ...

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Page 11: ...lling this machine Operation of this machine and various setup are performed using this software Download http startup rolanddg com StartVPanel Procedure 1 Close the front cover 2 Press the Power button The LED lamp starts flashing and it stays lit after initialization completes ...

Page 12: ...PS screen Windows 8 1 Right click in the START screen 2 Click 3 Click VPanel for SRM 20 icon of VPanel for SRM 20 Windows 7 1 Click START menu 2 Click All Programs or Program VPanel for SRM 20 VPanel for SRM 20 MEMO If VPanel is started with the machine s power turned off the following screen is displayed Press the power button and click Retry to start VPanel ...

Page 13: ...code EXOFS A coordinate system used with NC code NC Code p 107 Separate volume NC Code Reference Manual 4 Spindle In ON and OFF rotation of a spindle is started and it stops The number of rotations of the spindle under operation is displayed 2 Coordinates The current position of a cutting tool is displayed The change of mm inch can be performed Unit p 15 5 Feed buttons Clicking these buttons moves...

Page 14: ... origin point 12 Set up Sets the cutting machine s operating conditions and the correction values for the axes Setup Dialog p 15 Stop Stops the cutting tool at that point when it is moving Cut Configures cutting settings Cut Dialog p 17 8 Set Origin Point Select the coordinate system for setting the origin point STEP 2 Set the Origin Point p 89 Pause Pauses and resumes cutting Pausing Resuming p 1...

Page 15: ...on The machine s power can be automatically turned off auto power off function You can disable auto power off or enable it so that the power is automatically turned off in 0 5 to 24 hours Initial setting 0 5 hours Unit The display of the unit of a coordinate system can be chosen For the inches display the millimeters value is converted and displayed Initial setting Millimeters Direction of Y axis ...

Page 16: ...ance correction for the X Y and Z axis can be set Distance Adjustment 99 5 100 5 NOTICE This setting affects the cutting accuracy Exercise care when you specify this setting If you are not confident in the value that you want to specify we recommend that you do not specify this setting ...

Page 17: ...t File List once forward or backward Test If a cutting data file is written in NC code you can test the output of the file to check for the presence of mistakes bugs Test Cut Dialog in NC Code p 110 3 Pause at Each File Select this check box to pause output after a single file is output 4 Save List The output file list and output order can be saved to a file View List Opens a file saved with Save ...

Page 18: ...18 VPanel Operation Panel QuitVPanel Click ...

Page 19: ...Flat tip Surface leveling Roughing Suited to cutting flat surfaces Ball Round tip Finishing To cleanly finish the cut surface Radius Flat tip with round corners Roughing Lines do not easily occur after the cutting tool has passed by Less remaining cutting waste when compared to the ball Conical Pointed tip Engraving The groove width character thickness changes according to the cutting depth Drill ...

Page 20: ...en you want to thinly finish details Modeling wax This material is suitable for creating figures and for creating prototypes of jewelry because it is soft and excellent for fine cutting by small diameter cutting tools Scrap Boards A scrap board is a board that is placed under the material when cutting it so that the table is not cut It is used as a temporary subsidiary material when cutting out th...

Page 21: ... and the like so that they fit within the determined range Anything extending beyond may strike moving parts Be sure to observe this requirement as failure to do so may result in damage to the workpiece or frame or malfunction of the machine XY Direction Maximum Cutting Area 203 2 mm Working range of X axis Table ...

Page 22: ...in amount of clearance in the X Y and Z axes directions is required for no load feed of the tool the allowable size of the workpiece is reduced by a corresponding amount Also the possible cutting in depth is generally determined by the length of the tool Using a lengthy tool to achieve deep cutting reduces the clearance in the Z axis direction which further reduces the allowable size of the workpi...

Page 23: ...h the length of a cutting tool and the thickness of material Changing the Position of a Spindle Unit p 138 Initial setting Low position Spindle Unit Attachment Position approx 70 25 mm Low position approx 100 75 mm approx 130 75 mm Working range of the spindle unit approx 60 5 mm approx 40 25 mm High position Working range of the spindle unit approx 60 5 mm ...

Page 24: ...er 4 File 51 STEP 1 Load the Cutting Data 51 STEP 2 Set the Machine Selection 53 STEP 3 Set the Origin Point of the Model and Orientation 54 STEP 4 Set the Material 57 STEP 5 Set the Margin 58 STEP 6 Set the Surface leveling Process of Material 60 STEP 7 Confirm the Cutting Preview 67 STEP 8 Set the Roughing Process 69 STEP 9 Set the Finishing Process 74 Preparing the Machine 79 Flow Diagram 79 ST...

Page 25: ...rocedure is explained by the method using Piano stl If it does as a procedure it can cut as shown in the following figure Items Necessary for Cutting p 26 Creating an SRP Player File p 38 Creating a MODELA Player 4 File p 51 Preparing the Machine p 79 Cutting One Side Cutting p 87 ...

Page 26: ...ing when you are using SRP Player p 93 MODELA Player 4 About MODELA Player 4 p 47 STEP 3 Performing Cutting when you are using MODELA Player 4 p 100 Virtual MODELA Machine Accessories Necessary For Sample Cutting Collet 1 Cutting tool 1 Set screw 1 Spanner L S one for each Hexagonal wrench small 1 Double stick tape 1 Items Necessary for Cutting ...

Page 27: ...ayer 4 installs sample data as well When the SRP Player is installed on drive C C ProgramData Roland DG Corporation SRPPlayer Sample When the installation place of MODELA Player 4 is Drive C C ProgramData Roland DG Corporation MODELA Player 4 Sample Piano stl Data Size 70 mm 74 mm 14 mm ...

Page 28: ...y to prepare larger size than cutting data The dimensions below are a reference size for the sample For both SRP Player and MODELA Player 4 the values listed in this manual assume the following material size 100 mm 100 mm 15 mm The data size can be set for the size of the material Set the Size of Cutting Data p 56 ...

Page 29: ...layer About SRP Player This is a CAM software that imports general use 3D data such as IGES DXF 3D or STL and lets you easily prepare tool paths and output them to the SRM 20 Download http startup rolanddg com ...

Page 30: ... Drag an SRP file onto Start from the Windows Start menu Windows 8 1 1 Click on the START screen 2 Click SRP Player on the APPS screen Windows 8 1 Right click on the START screen 2 Click All apps 3 Click SRP Player icon of SRP Player Windows 7 1 Click START menu 2 Click All Programs or Programs SRP Player SRP Player ...

Page 31: ...n Starting SRP Player for the FirstTime Following the instructions displayed in the dialog specify the cutting machine to connect the unit of length and the cutting tool to use Procedure 1 Connect the cutting machine to the computer with the USB cable and turn on the machine STEP 1 Turning the Power On p 80 2 Start SRP Player This displays a dialog box for configuring the settings Starting SRP Pla...

Page 32: ...SRP Player 32 3 Click MEMO The following dialog is displayed while the wizard is searching for cutting machines connected 4 Select the desired cutting machine and click ...

Page 33: ...SRP Player 33 5 Click 6 Select the unit of length and click ...

Page 34: ...SRP Player 34 7 Register the cutting tool Select the check box next to the cutting tool you want to register and then click 8 Click This completes the settings ...

Page 35: ... SubsequentTime Procedure 1 On the menu bar click File Preferences 2 On the Preferences dialog click the Cutting Machine tab Configure the settings 2 1 Model Name SRM 20 2 2 Spindle Unit Standard 2 3 Table Standard 2 4 Printer Name Roland SRM 20 2 5 Click OK ...

Page 36: ...ows a reduced size view Wireframe Displays the object using only a gridwork of lines Pan move Allows you to move the model by left clicking and dragging it This is useful to view parts of the object that lie beyond the edge of the window Shading Displays the object with colored and shaded surfaces Fit to screen Expands or reduces the size of the object shown to fill the screen Rotate Allows you to...

Page 37: ... Player 37 Display Help Dialog The basic operation and the processing procedure of SRP Player can be checked Procedure 1 On the menu bar click Help 2 Click Contents Quit SRP Player Click on the main screen ...

Page 38: ...w Diagram STEP 1 Determine the Size and Orientation of the Model p 39 STEP 2 Determine What to Do p 42 STEP 3 Create the Cutting Data p 43 STEP 4 Preview the Result of Cutting p 46 Creating an SRP Player File ...

Page 39: ...on of the Model Load an IGES DXF 3D or STL format file to set the size and orientation MEMO For details on how to change the settings see the Help Display Help Dialog p 37 Procedure 1 Start SRP Player Starting SRP Player p 30 The Name and Function of the Tool bar p 36 〇〇〇 ...

Page 40: ...odel C ProgramData Roland DG Corporation SRP Player Sample when the SRP Player is installed on drive C Sample Cutting Data p 27 MEMO The change of a display screen can be performed by on the toolbar The Name and Function of the Tool bar p 36 MEMO Alternatively you can also switch to a particular screen by choosing Perspective Top Front or Side from the View menu on the menu bar ...

Page 41: ...d Z boxes MEMO Clicking restores the original size MEMO When the Scale check box is selected you can enter the model size settings as a percentage 4 Select the top surface of the cutting data model Turn up the face that will be ground first Changing the top surface changes the X Y and Z dimension values as well A message appears if the size exceeds the movable range of the machine Follow the promp...

Page 42: ... needs This example assumes that the following options are configured Better surface finish Model with many flat planes Block workpiece Cut top only MEMO For details on selection criteria see the Help Display Help Dialog p 37 IMPORTANT You have to configure all the settings before you can proceed to STEP 3 〇〇〇 ...

Page 43: ...utting Data Procedure 1 Click 2 Select the material Choose a workpiece material from the pull down list IMPORTANT Be sure to select a correct material Selecting a wrong material would result in failure to correctly configure the cutting conditions 〇〇〇 ...

Page 44: ...o change the settings see the Help Display Help Dialog p 37 MEMO Minimum material dimension values appear in parentheses You cannot enter a dimension smaller than the minimum This example assumes that the following options are configured X 100 mm Y 100 mm Z 15 mm Items to Prepare Yourself p 28 MEMO The main view displays the material shape according to the dimension values you have entered ...

Page 45: ...layer File 45 4 Create the cutting data tool path Click Once the cutting data tool path has been generated Uncreated changes to Created under MEMO Clicking allows you to change the detailed settings of the cutting data ...

Page 46: ... cutting for simulation You can also check a rough guide for the time that it will take for cutting Procedure 1 Click 2 Click The main view displays the preview If the preview is satisfactory proceed to Preparing the Machine Preparing the Machine p 79 MEMO You can save the cutting data by clicking File Save As 〇〇〇 ...

Page 47: ...LA Player 4 This is a CAM software that imports general use 3D data such as IGES DXF 3D or STL and lets you easily prepare tool paths and output them to the SRM 20 Download http startup rolanddg com MODELA Player 4 ...

Page 48: ...o Start MODELA Player 4 from the Windows Start menu Windows 8 1 1 Click on the START screen 2 Click MODELA Player 4 in the APPS screen Windows 8 1 Right click on the START screen 2 Click All apps 3 Click MODELA Player 4 icon of Roland MODELA Player 4 Windows 7 1 Click START menu 2 Click All Programs or Program Roland MODELA Player 4 MODELA Player 4 ...

Page 49: ... of lines Perspective This displays objects drawn using the perspective projection method Hide Lines This command creates a wire frame on the surface and deletes the hidden lines at the back of the surface Top This displays objects drawn on the XY plane using the parallel projection method Rendering This command adds color and shadowing to the displayed object Front This displays objects drawn on ...

Page 50: ...er 4 50 Display Help Dialog The basic operation and the processing procedure of MODELA Player 4 can be checked Procedure 1 On the menu bar click Help 2 Click Contents Quit MODELA Player 4 Click on the main screen ...

Page 51: ...ata You can import a file in IGES DXF 3D STL or MODELA Player Ver 3 or later format Sample Cutting Data p 27 Procedure 1 Start MODELA Player 4 Double click Starting MODELA Player 4 p 48 The Name and Function of the Tool bar p 49 Display Help Dialog p 50 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 52: ...Piano stl C ProgramData Roland DG Corporation MODELA Player 4 Sample When the installation place of MODELA Player 4 is Drive C Sample Cutting Data p 27 MEMO The change of a display screen can be performed by on the tool bar The Name and Function of the Tool bar p 49 ...

Page 53: ...output data to the cutting machine IMPORTANT Unless a machine setup is performed a right setup or output cannot be performed Procedure 1 Click File Select Machine 2 Set the machine selection 2 1 Model Name SRM 20 2 2 Command Set RML 1 Spindle Unit Standard 2 3 Printer Name Roland SRM 20 2 4 Click OK 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 54: ...n the data of MODELA Player 4 Origin point XY origin point set up on the machine Can be set anywhere in the cutting area Relation between the origin point of the model and the origin point Set up the origin point of the model and the origin point of the machine to become the same position NG Origin point Center Origin point of the model Center OK 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 Origin point Lower left Origin point of t...

Page 55: ...LA Player 4 File 55 Procedure 1 Click Model 2 Set Selected Top Surface Piano stl Following figure OK 3 Set the origin point of the model Click the Origin tab select the origin position Piano stl Center of the model OK ...

Page 56: ...tting data size can be changed on MODELA Player 4 to arrange data size with material Click Model Input the Model Size values to change the size Click 1 1 Scale to return to the original size The size of cutting data can be checked at the lower right on the main screen ...

Page 57: ...Types p 20 MEMO Set up the quality of the material before process creation Because changing the composition also produces changes in the cutting tool and the cutting parameters changing the composition after you have created the processes is not recommended Select the material Choose a workpiece material from the pull down list 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 58: ...gs for the space around the model to provide approach paths for the cutting tool Procedure 1 Click Modeling Form 2 Select the margin setting Piano stl Automatic OK Automatic Sets a front and rear right and left margin of 6 85 mm Manual Enter the desired margin space 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 59: ... File 59 The Cutting Area is Different Depending on the Margin Settings When no margin 0 mm is set up When margin arbitrary numbers is set up The preview when you set margin 0 mm The preview when you set margin arbitrary numbers ...

Page 60: ...ce leveling of material Leveling eliminates unevenness in the surface of a material to create a work plane that is parallel with the cutting plane along which the cutting tool moves Piano stl 15 mm 14 5 mm 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 Material Table Material Table Cutting plane along which the cutting tool moves ...

Page 61: ...Creating a MODELA Player 4 File 61 Procedure 1 Create the surface leveling process of material Click New Process 2 Set the type of process Select Surfacing then click Next ...

Page 62: ...er 4 File 62 3 Set the cutting surface Check that the Top Z is selected and click the Next 4 Select the cutting tool Piano stl 3 mm Square Next 3 mm Square is not displayed on the screen STEP 2 Set the Machine Selection p 53 ...

Page 63: ... the values are automatically entered Set Z0 after surface leveling You can set Z0 after surface leveling When this check box is checked you don t need to re set up of origin point after surface leveling CAUTION When the power is turned OFF after surface leveling the Z origin returns to the setting before the surface leveling In such a case re set up of the Z origin is necessary If an auto power o...

Page 64: ...ed axis Parallel with X axis The path is created in such a way that the outbound movement and return movement lie along the axis Surface leveling Finishing Uni directional This creates a tool path parallel to the specified axis Parallel with Y axis The path is created in such a way that either only the outbound movement or only the return movement lie along the axis Surface leveling Finishing Cont...

Page 65: ...ns are displayed as the initial values from the selected cutting tool settings and material settings We recommend using the settings as they are recommended values except in situations where you want to make a particular adjustment 8 Enter a name for this process and create the tool path Piano stl Right Now Finish ...

Page 66: ...er 4 File 66 The tool path is created And the process which is created is displayed MEMO A double click of each setting item of a process display a setting screen The settings can also be changed after the process is created ...

Page 67: ... Cutting Preview You can view in 3D and simulate the tool path and cutting tool movement that were set in MODELA Player 4 using the included Virtual MODELA application software Download http startup rolanddg com Procedure 1 Click Cutting Preview 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 68: ... File 68 2 When the following screen is displayed click OK Virtual MODELA starts Estimated cutting time MEMO For details on the operation methods please refer to the help The help can be displayed with Help Contents on the menu ...

Page 69: ... Process Roughing This task cuts a rough outline and leaves the detailed portions This is an important process for reducing cutting time and increasing the efficiency of the finishing process Procedure 1 Create the roughing process Click New Process 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 70: ...Creating a MODELA Player 4 File 70 2 Set the type of process Select Roughing then click Next 3 Set the cutting surface Check that the Top Z is selected and click the Next ...

Page 71: ...Creating a MODELA Player 4 File 71 4 Select the cutting tool Piano stl 3 mm Square Next 5 Set the area and depth for roughing Piano stl All Next When All is selected the values are automatically entered ...

Page 72: ...t the cutting parameters Piano stl No Change Next The appropriate conditions are displayed as the initial values from the selected cutting tool settings and material settings We recommend using the settings as they are recommended values except in situations where you want to make a particular adjustment ...

Page 73: ... Now Finish The tool path is created And the process which is created is displayed 9 Check the cutting preview by Virtual MODELA STEP 7 Confirm the Cutting Preview p 67 MEMO A double click of each setting item of a process display a setting screen The settings can also be changed after the process is created ...

Page 74: ...g Process Finishing The finishing process cuts the finely detailed portions according to the shape of the data A cleaner finish can be obtained by effectively using the types of cutting tools Procedure 1 Create the finishing process Click New Process 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 75: ...MODELA Player 4 File 75 2 Set the type of process Select Finishing and click Next 3 Set the cutting surface Check that the Top Z is selected and click the Next 4 Select the cutting tool Piano stl 3 mm Square Next ...

Page 76: ...layer 4 File 76 5 Set the area and depth for finishing Piano stl All Next 6 Set the tool path Tool Path p 64 Perfume stl Contour Lines Up Cut Optimized Pitch Next When All is selected the values are automatically entered ...

Page 77: ...ns are displayed as the initial values from the selected cutting tool settings and material settings We recommend using the settings as they are recommended values except in situations where you want to make a particular adjustment 8 Enter a name for this process and create the tool path Piano stl Right Now Finish ...

Page 78: ...he Cutting Preview p 67 10 Go to Preparing the Machine p 79 Save the Created Cutting Data Click the File Save as you can save the cutting data created by MODELA Player 4 Extension mpj The Name and Function of the Main Screen p 13 MEMO A double click of each setting item of a process display a setting screen The settings can also be changed after the process is created ...

Page 79: ...要な場合があります詳しくは手順内容をご確認ください STEP 1 Turning the Power On p 80 STEP 2 The Machine Run in p 81 STEP 3 Confirm the Command Set p 83 STEP 4 Attach the Cutting Tool p 84 Work is unnecessary in some cases For detail please confirm procedure contents ...

Page 80: ...Preparing the Machine 80 STEP 1 Turning the Power On Procedure 1 Close the front cover 2 Press the Power button The LED lamp starts flashing and it stays lit after initialization completes 〇〇〇 ...

Page 81: ...le part is replaced When the machine is not used for a prolonged period Go to the STEP 3 Confirm the Command Set p 83 when the machine does not need to run in Procedure 1 If a material or cutting tool is mounted on the machine remove it 2 Start VPanel Start VPanel p 11 3 Click at the upper left of a screen and click Maintenance 〇〇〇 ...

Page 82: ...Preparing the Machine 82 4 Click Confirm tab 5 Click Start of Idling Required time Approx 10 minutes When operation is completed click OK and close a Maintenance screen ...

Page 83: ...d Set p 15 NC Code file outputting NC Code Specifications p 111 CAUTION If a command that is sent to the machine is different from the command set selected on the VPanel an error occurs and cutting becomes impossible Command Set Setting Procedure 1 Click Setup on the VPanel 2 Select the suitable command set Piano stl RML 1 OK 〇〇〇 ...

Page 84: ...in an even cleaner finish Use a collet that fits the diameter of the cutting tool that will be used Cutting Tools p 19 CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the cutting tool with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Procedure 1 Insert a cutting tool in a collet Do not insert to the portion of an edge When you use included cutting tool refer to the following figure 10mm Aim of the cutting tool inst...

Page 85: ...nal wrench 3 Click View of VPanel A spindle head moves to a center and a table moves to the front 4 Loosely tighten the collet with cutting tool Insert the collet and then loosely tighten 5 Fully tighten the collet Tightly secure the collet by using two spanners ...

Page 86: ...by hand not to drop a cutting tool 2 Remove the cutting tool 3 Attach the cutting tool which you want to use and tighten the set screw When changing to a cutting tool with a different shank diameter Procedure 1 Remove the collet from machine Refer to the procedure 4 to 5 of STEP 4 Attach the Cutting Tool p 84 in revers order remove the collet 2 Attach the cutting tool Refer to the procedure of STE...

Page 87: ... p 88 STEP 2 Set the Origin Point p 89 STEP 4 Remove Processed Material p 102 STEP 5 Turning the Power Off p 103 Operations Available during Cutting p 104 STEP 3 Performing Cutting when you are using SRP Player p 93 STEP 3 Performing Cutting when you are using MODELA Player 4 p 100 ...

Page 88: ...ill be the origin point of the material 2 Stick double stick tape on the material An adhesion side is made large so that the material may not separate during cutting 3 Click View of VPanel 4 Attach the material to the table MEMO If you mount it in a position in the front the work will be easier X Y 〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 89: ...of the material Take the size of the material and the length of the cutting tool into consideration when you set the origins In addition the locations that you should specify for the origins vary depending on the application software that you are using Set up depending on the specification of the application software that you are using SRP Player Origin point of the Model Origin point p 96 MODELA ...

Page 90: ...oordinate System check that XYZ is 0 00 mm If 0 00 mm does not appear for X Y and Z click X Y then Z under set origin point 2 Set the origin point 1 Click X Y cursor button move right above the origin point which put the mark by STEP1 Direction of Y axis using keypad p 15 ...

Page 91: ... to the surface of the material as much as possible The hole of the mounting screw must be seen to loosen the set screw with the hexagonal wrench 3 Loosen the set screw and then adjust the cutting tool so that its tip contacts the surface of the material Bring into contact with the cutting material ...

Page 92: ...Cutting One Side Cutting 92 4 Tighten the cutting tool in place again with the set screw 5 Click X Y Z of set origin point 6 Click YES 7 Confirm that the coordinates have all become 0 ...

Page 93: ...ting Pausing Resuming p 104 Cancel the Cutting p 105 Caution of Cutting After an Emergency Stop and a Shutdown p 105 Adjusting the Feed Rate and Spindle Speed During Cutting p 106 The points to be checked before cutting Check the following thing before starting cutting If there are problems with any of these the cutting material may be wasted or the machine may be damaged Is an output file right H...

Page 94: ...quare Orbit Direction Up Cut Depth 1 00 mm X 100 00 mm Y 100 00 mm When you are done click 3 Make sure that the desired tool and origin position are correctly set up and then click IMPORTANT Before starting the cutting processes double check that the origin point exists on the top surface of the material If the origin point is incorrectly positioned the machine may fail to cut the workpiece as exp...

Page 95: ...Cutting One Side Cutting 95 Performing Cutting Procedure 1 Open the pallet 2 Click 3 Check if the cutting tool is installed as shown in the dialog and then click ...

Page 96: ...in point of the Model Origin point Origin point of the model XY origin point set up on cutting data The origin point on the data of SRP Player Origin point XY origin point set up on the machine Can be set anywhere in the cutting area Relation between the origin point of the model and the origin point Set up the origin point of the model and the origin point of the machine to become the same positi...

Page 97: ...Cutting One Side Cutting 97 5 Click The machine begins cutting A dialog appears that shows what is being output and the progress of machining ...

Page 98: ...k 3 Click the process you do not need 4 Click Enable Disable Cutting 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to disable all the unnecessary processes Only the colored processes will be output 6 Click 7 Start the cutting process using the same procedure as for the normal cutting process Performing Cutting p 95 ...

Page 99: ...Cutting One Side Cutting 99 Completing Cutting Click ...

Page 100: ...ion of Cutting After an Emergency Stop and a Shutdown p 105 Adjusting the Feed Rate and Spindle Speed During Cutting p 106 The points to be checked before cutting Check the following thing before starting cutting If there are problems with any of these the cutting material may be wasted or the machine may be damaged Is an output file right Have you made a mistake with the origin point position Do ...

Page 101: ...2 Click OK 3 Click Continue In the Processed items outputting contents is displayed Cutting Only the Selected Process Select the unnecessary process and click Enable Disable Cutting Only the orange colored processes will be output ...

Page 102: ...ting process is paused Power Option p 15 1 Click View of VPanel 2 Remove the cutting waste and the material Remove the double stick tape on the back of the material When material cannot remove finely it removes using wooden spatulas etc The piano can be cut out by making the depth of the cutting deeper than the cutting data A scrap board is necessary Scrap Boards p 20 When combined with the piano ...

Page 103: ...Cutting One Side Cutting 103 STEP 5 Turning the Power Off Push Power button A LED lamp lights off After cutting clean the cutting waste certainly Cleaning after Cutting Operation Ends p 119 〇〇〇〇 ...

Page 104: ...xtensive cutting operation the machine s operation may be hindered resulting in a product that does not meet expectations Keep an eye on how much cutting waste builds up and pause the machine to remove the cutting waste that has built up around the X and Z axes before the movement worsens Also remove the cutting waste of a dust tray If you Pause when the cutting tool is not touching the material t...

Page 105: ...cy Stop and a Shutdown If an emergency stop or an emergency shutdown occurs during cutting remove the cutting tool and the material from the machine When the operation resumes initialization is performed on the machine At this time the cutting tool and the material may collide depending on the position in which the tool and workpiece stopped which can cause damage to the machine while restarting R...

Page 106: ...ing Cutting Speed Override This works for the speed of cutting tool movement when cutting the workpiece The speed specified by the command in the cutting data is taken to be 100 Adjusting Rotation Speed of the Spindle This works for the rotation speed of the spindle Move the slider to set the speed between Low and High The speed cannot be specified from any application other than VPanel ...

Page 107: ...NC Code Setting Dialog 108 Test Cut Dialog in NC Code 110 NC Code Specifications 111 List of Settings Related to NC Code 111 Items Related to the Mechanical Specifications 112 Interpretations of NC Code Omissions 113 Word List 115 ...

Page 108: ...al Values with Decimal Point This selects the method of interpretation for the numerical values in NC codes Conventional Method Values are interpreted as millimeters or inches when they contain a decimal point or as thousandths of a millimeter or ten thousandths of an inch when no decimal point is present Calculator Method Values are always interpreted as millimeters or inches regardless of whethe...

Page 109: ...NC Code Setting 109 Tool Diameter OffsetTab Display Function Offset This sets the tool diameter offset for NC codes If the tool diameter offset is not set by G10 these are used ...

Page 110: ...coordinates in the VPanel s main window Click this button to generate test output one block at a time When you click this button the next block is executed Cutting Speed You can adjust the feed rate of the cutting tool Adjusting the Feed Rate and Spindle Speed During Cutting p 106 Setting unit 10 Setting range 10 to 200 Click this button to pause the test output When you click this button while te...

Page 111: ...tup and then NC Code setting Then set these values on the NC Code tab Command Set p 15 Workpiece Origin Offset G54 to G59 This setting is related to the location of the origin of the workpiece coordinate system Select the coordinate system that you want to set under Set Origin Point on the VPanel and then set the origin You can also use NC programs to set the G10 and G92 coordinate systems EXOFS F...

Page 112: ...e VPanel click Operation Settings and then NC Code setting Then set this value on the NC Code tab Items Related to the Mechanical Specifications This section describes the NC codes that are dependent on the machine s mechanical specifications Separate volume NC Code Reference Manual DimensionWord Of the four dimension words X Y Z and A only X Y and Z are supported Data Settings G10 The ranges of t...

Page 113: ...min Interpretations of NC Code Omissions When NC codes are omitted the machine performs the following interpretations The machine performs interpretations when NC codes are omitted in a characteristic manner If you want to write general purpose programs do not omit NC codes Separate volume NC Code Reference Manual Unit Setting G20 G21 If these codes are omitted the machine assumes millimeter input...

Page 114: ... these codes are omitted the machine assumes workpiece coordinate system 1 G54 at all times Dimension G90 G91 If these codes are omitted the machine assumes absolute G90 at all times Feed Rate F If the F code is omitted the feed rate is set to 120 mm min 4 72 inches min ...

Page 115: ...t G39 Corner offset circular interpolation One shot Tool diameter offset G40 Cancel tool diameter offset Modal G41 Tool diameter offset left G42 Tool diameter offset right G53 Movement under machine coordinate system One shot Group Name Word Function Continuation Function Workpiece coordinate system G54 Select workpiece coordinate system 1 Modal G55 Select workpiece coordinate system 2 G56 Select ...

Page 116: ...ld until the Command Is Canceled or Changed Only Valid in the Block Specified by the Command M02 End of program Yes Yes M03 Spindle revolution Yes Yes M05 Spindle stop Yes Yes M30 End of program Yes Yes F Feed rate Yes Yes OtherWords Word Function I Dimension word J Dimension word K Dimension word N Sequence number O Program number R Dimension word X Dimension word Y Dimension word Z Dimension wor...

Page 117: ...le Doesn t Rotate Spindle Rotation Speed Is Wrong 128 The Feed Rate is Wrong 128 Abnormal Cutting is Performed 129 The Origin is Misaligned 129 The Cutting Results are Not Attractive 130 It Takes Time to Delete Data After Quitting Cutting 130 The Cutting Tool Rises at an Unintended Point in the Course of Cutting 130 The Power Turns Off After Cutting Ends 131 The Cutting Tool Does Not Reach the Mat...

Page 118: ...lector manufacturer to check whether the dust collector can be used to collect cutting waste If you cannot confirm that it is safe to use the dust collector use a brush or similar tool to collect cutting waste Do not use the dust collector CAUTION Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blad...

Page 119: ... It becomes a cause of malfunction Items to PrepareYourself Commercially brush Procedure 1 Remove the material that has finished being cut and the cutting tool When the material cannot be removed well it removes using wooden spatulas etc 2 Click View of VPanel Cleaning after Cutting Operation Ends ...

Page 120: ...er WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury 4 Brush off the cutting waste that has fallen on the X and Z shafts and around the table using a commercially available brush Commercially brush Z shaft X shaft ...

Page 121: ...leaning after Cutting Operation Ends 121 5 Brush the cutting waste down into the dust tray from the positions indicated on the figure below 6 Remove the cutting waste that has collected in the dust tray ...

Page 122: ...ycles and Replacement Methods of Consumable Parts Please check the following table for the types of consumable parts and the replacement cycle guidelines and replacement methods for them Consumable parts Standard replacement periods Replacement method Spindle Motor 500 hours Confirm the Total Spindle Motor Rotation Time p 123 Refer the manual included with the consumable part Run in the Spindle p ...

Page 123: ...of a work life remaining to efficiently complete the cutting operation that you have planned This enables you to use spindle motors economically CAUTION When replacing the spindle motor if you forget to change the motor number or forget to perform a reset the current working time will be added to the working time of the motor before being replaced and you will be unable to manage the working time ...

Page 124: ...Procedure 1 Move the slider to Low on the VPanel 2 Click Guide Approx 5 minutes 3 Move the slider to the center Guide Approx 5 minutes 4 Move the slider to High Guide Approx 10 minutes 5 Click when the guide time passes MEMO We recommend resetting the total working time or changing the management number in VPanel after replacing the spindle motor Reset the Total Rotation Time of Spindle Motor p 12...

Page 125: ...d cutting tool mounted on the machine 2 Click View of VPanel 3 Pull down the front guard and loosen the screws at the positions shown in the figure 4 Remove the table 5 Fit the new table into the screw notches Front 6 Tighten the screws firmly and return the front guard to the original position ...

Page 126: ... cutting waste in the dust tray Cleaning the X Z Shafts p 119 IsAnythingCaughtontheSpindleHeadorRotaryAxisUnit Check whether something has become caught and is impeding initialization VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine Has Initialization Been Completed Has initialization been completed Before you start VPanel first switch on the power to the machine Start VPanel p 11 Is the Computer Connected C...

Page 127: ...ome caught and is impeding initialization Is a Large Amount of CuttingWaste Present Clean away any cutting waste Clean the area around the spindle head especially carefully Cleaning after Cutting Operation Ends p 119 Is Operation Paused When the machine is paused cutting stops and some operations are restricted When you press the RESUME button of VPanel the pause is canceled Pausing Resuming p 104...

Page 128: ...r more replace for a new spindle motor Replacement of the Consumable Parts p 122 Is It the ReplacementTime of a Spindle Unit Spindle unit is consumable If it is used for 1000 hours or more replace for a new spindle unit Replacement of the Consumable Parts p 122 Even if it replaces spindle motor unit when not being repaired Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer where you purchase the...

Page 129: ... Command Set p 83 The Origin is Misaligned Is the CorrectWorkpiece Coordinate System Selected In the NC program there are six coordinate systems Depending on which coordinate system is used the position of the origin differs For instance if the NC program uses G55 the origins must be set relative to workpiece coordinate system G55 SRP Player Origin point of the Model Origin point p 96 MODELA Playe...

Page 130: ...ool Refer to the results and try fine tuning the parameters ItTakesTime to Delete Data After Quitting Cutting Depending on the state of the computer in use deletion of processing data may take time Please delete by the following method Procedure 1 Click Device and Printer or Printer and FAX from start menu 2 Double click Roland SRM 20 3 Roland SRM 20 dialog is displayed 4 In the Roland SRM 20 dial...

Page 131: ...led If installation quits partway through or if the wizard does not appear when you make the connection with a USB cable take action as follows Windows 8 8 1 1 Use a USB cable to connect the machine and the computer and then turn the machine on 2 If the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel to close it Disconnect any USB cables for printers other than this machine 3 On the task bar click ...

Page 132: ... than this machine 3 On the taskbar click Start and then right click Computer Click Properties 4 Click Device Manager When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Continue The Device Manager window appears 5 Click Show hidden devices on the View menu 6 Double click Printers or Other devices in the list Click the model name or Unknown device whichever appears below the item you selected 7...

Page 133: ...here the driver is located Note 10 Double click the SETUP64 EXE 64 bit version or SETUP EXE 32 bit version 11 When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Continue The driver s installer starts 12 Click Uninstall Select the machine that you want to uninstall and then click Start 13 When a dialog box prompting you to restart the computer appears click Yes 14 After the computer is restarte...

Page 134: ...Double click the SETUP64 EXE 64 bit version or SETUP EXE 32 bit version 8 When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Allow The driver s installer starts 9 Click Uninstall Select the machine that you want to uninstall and then click Start 10 When a dialog box prompting you to restart the computer appears click Yes When the computer restarts the uninstallation is finished If you do not h...

Page 135: ... If it is used for 500 hours or more replace for a new spindle motor Replacement of the Consumable Parts p 122 Has the Grease Run Out If you hear an unusual noise when the spindle head is moving apply grease to the shafts Items to PrepareYourself Grease Machine oil Grease application stick Swab etc 1 Apply the Grease 1 If a material or cutting tool is mounted on the machine remove it 2 Move the sp...

Page 136: ...ply the grease to the shaft of each axis NOTE When you apply the grease If grease is applied superfluously cutting waste will adhere and it will become a cause of malfunction 2 Run in the machine 1 Run in the machine STEP 2 The Machine Run in p 81 2 Excessive grease is wiped off If initial operation is completed wipe off the excessive grease which accumulated on the shaft 3 Check the state of moto...

Page 137: ...k the selected axis motor load Perform checks on X Y and Z MEMO Click Stop to end on the way If an unusual noise occurs or if it stops midway apply grease again If the condition does not improve contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer where you purchase the machine ...

Page 138: ... Spindle Unit CAUTION Never touch the spindle unit immediately after machining Doing so may cause burns Procedure 1 If there is cutting waste inside the front cover remove it 2 If a material collet or cutting tool is mounted on the machine remove it 3 Move the spindle 3 1 Click View of VPanel 3 2 Move the Z axis to the lowest position ...

Page 139: ...power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet 5 Remove the spindle unit 5 1 Remove the screws in the locations shown in the figure using a hexagonal wrench 2 places 5 2 Pull the spindle unit straight out and remove it Attach the Spindle Unit Perform the procedure 5 of Remove the Spindle Unit p 138 in reverse order The attachment position of a spindle p 140 CAUTION If cutting waste builds u...

Page 140: ...What to Do If 140 The attachment position of a spindle Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the Spindle Unit p 23 Pin Pin hole Screw hole High position Low position Screw ...

Page 141: ...What to Do If 141 InitializingThis Machine s Settings Procedure 1 On the VPanel click at the upper left of a screen and click Maintenance 2 Click Confirm tab 3 Click Clear of Settings ...

Page 142: ... settings as a text file This feature is useful when you want to share settings between users when you need to provide setup information when you request repairs for a malfunctioning machine or under similar circumstances Procedure 1 On the VPanel click at the upper left of a screen and click Maintenance 2 Click Confirm tab 3 Click Display of Settings ...

Page 143: ... Player 4 Sample files are not found The folder that contains sample cutting data may not be visible depending on the settings of your computer To display the folder that contains sample cutting data use the following steps Procedure 1 Open any folder 2 Do one of the following from the menu bar Windows 7 Click Tool Folder Options Windows 8 8 1 Click View Options 3 Click the Display tab In Display ...

Page 144: ... Limit switch not found Z Limit switch not found The NVRAM could not be accessed Switch the machine s power off then back on again If the symptom persists a malfunction may have occurred Switch off the machine s power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer where you purchase the machine The SRM 20 is paused Cover opened during operation Operation cannot be continued In order to r...

Page 145: ... Spindle Doesn t Rotate Spindle Rotation Speed Is Wrong p 128 Replacement of the Consumable Parts p 122 The SRM 20 has performed an emergency stop The X Motor experienced an overload The Y Motor experienced an overload The Z Motor experienced an overload Turn off power of the machine The cutting may have exceeded the capacity of the machine Before restarting revise the cutting conditions If cuttin...

Page 146: ...Appendix Specifications 147 External View 147 Main Specifications 151 ...

Page 147: ...147 Specifications ExternalView Front 297 15 423 3 321 450 Side 6 7 406 422 7 305 754 9 Unit mm Unit mm ...

Page 148: ...Specifications 148 Side Cover Side Cover Plate 289 248 2 8 1 6 9 158 210 9 145 9 B B 263 2 3 5 148 9 103 5 56 5 B B 65 5 158 289 4 R2 168 9 248 2 305 R R 2 4 6 5 3 5 R R 2 R1784 5 4 Unit mm Unit mm ...

Page 149: ...Specifications 149 Machine Interior Side Face 140 100 2 M3x0 5 140 100 2 M3x0 5 Unit mm ...

Page 150: ...Specifications 150 Spindle Head Carriage 37 30 8 7 8 7 33 16 72 6 M4 P0 7 A 2 3 3 6 C 48 93 E E 49 7 42 4 60 5 A A A A A A B B C C E E 2 3 B Spindle Unit Mounting Face Unit mm ...

Page 151: ...ep 0 0000393 inches step Spindle motor DC motor Type 380 Maximum spindle rotation 7 000 rpm Cutting tool chuck Collet method Interface USB Control command sets RML 1 NC code Power requirements Machine DC 24 V 2 5 A Dedicated AC adapter AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 55 W Operating noise During standby 45 dB A or less During operation when not cutting 65 dB A or less External dim...

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