Roland DG Corporation has launched the monoFab series, including the company’s first 3D additive rapid prototyping machine, the ARM-10, and a new 3D subtractive prototyping and manufacturing machine, the SRM-20.
‘The monoFab series desktop fabrication solutions are the culmination of over 25 years of experience in 3D milling and the company’s first foray into 3D printing,’ said Akio Kawai, Roland DG general manager of 3D market development. ‘By combining the merits of each device, users can select the best method for their workflow every step of the way, from inspiration to production. With no limits to production methods, ideas can expand to their fullest potential and new possibilities in innovation can be realised. We hope the monoFab series tools will inspire those who wish to create the future and explore all their creative abilities.’
ARM-10
The ARM-10 3D printer is most suitable for quickly checking a design in the initial stage of prototyping or modeling a complex shape. Incorporating a stereo-lithography process with a UV-LED projection system, the ARM-10 builds models by sequentially curing layers of resin from a liquid resin vat. Simultaneous production of multiple objects can be accomplished within the same work area to reduce modeling time in comparison with methods where lasers expose specific areas. Roland’s imageCure resin becomes semi-transparent when cured and post-processing procedures such as support removal and polishing are simple to do. By adopting a suspended build system, resin consumption is minimised.
The ARM-10 3D printer brings together Roland DG’s 3D modeling technologies. It features a proprietary projector lens and Roland’s ImageCure resin, creating 3D models using UV light. The acrylic resin becomes semi-transparent when cured. Post-processing, such as support removal, polishing, and adding colour are simple to do. The UV lamp instantly cures and laminates acrylic resin to build 3D shapes while the projection system allows simultaneous production of multiple objects within the same work area, enabling efficient 3D printing.
monoFab Player AM enables data correction, with a healing function to fill in any gaps in 3D data and simplification of meshes, layout editing and automatic support generation. The user-friendly interface is easy to use, making it ideal even for beginners.
SRM-20
Taking advantage of more than 25 years of Roland DG experience in manufacturing 3D devices, the evolutionary SRM-20 desktop milling machine incorporates several innovative subtractive rapid prototyping (SRP) features to meet the needs of a new era. The SRM-20’s strengths lie in providing outstanding accuracy and smooth finished surfaces. With its new milling spindle, collet, circuit board and firmware, the SRM-20 delivers maximum speed and precision while retaining a compact desktop size. The SRM-20 can mill a variety of non-proprietary materials typically used for prototyping, including acrylic, ABS, wood and modeling wax, making it possible to check the feel and weight of materials that are similar or the same as final deliverables. An interlocked full cover prevents dust from escaping during milling for a safe and clean environment.
MODELA Player 4 is a CAM software that automatically calculates and displays the cutting tool path from 3D data created in commercial 3D CAD software or downloaded from the Internet. iModela Creator is a 2D milling software for processing 2D data such as text and graphics. ClickMILL provides the user with direct control of the machine without the need to access CAD or CAM software when drilling holes or cutting pockets and other finishing processes. All software can be used individually as needed.
