Do I need to do ROUGHING passes with each tool?
When I use Roughing it does not cut out the small holes and then when I finish the small tool goes into the hole and then breaks why?
3 different scenarios to consider with this question
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Do you sell or recommend drill chuck for the MDX-540?
Do you sell or recommend drill chuck for the MDX-540?
We do not sell or have a drill chuck to recommend.
You have 2 options
You can buy a drill chuck for different sizes. I do not personally |
Download Troubleshooting and Error Codes Guide
If you have an issue with your Roland CNC machine or it gives you an error code please download the correct troubleshooting guide below and look at the troubleshooting info and error code list. This w |
How do I Cancel a Print Job on MDX-40, MDX-40A?
MDX-40, MDX-40A Cancel Print To cancel a print on the MDX-40, MDX-40A you need to first select the VIEW button on the front of the MDX-40, MDX-40A. Next you need to open the MDX-40, MDX-40A printer fo |
How do I install a driver for my machine if I do not have the CD or my CD or driver is out of date?
If you do not have a CD with the Roland print driver then you will have to download the driver. To download the driver go to http://download.rolanddg.jp/en/download.html Choose Downloads , top middle |
How do I turn off material size restrictions in SRP Player?
When you need to make a part or have material that is just a little larger then what Roland SRP Player will allow on the rotary axis unit you can turn off the safety features of SRP Player software. O |
I am getting an out of memory error on SRP Player what can I do to fix it?
Check what setting
you have SRP Player set to for the Tool Path Precision
File->Preferences->Advanced
Tab->
Change to coarse. If
you can see a noticeable difference |
I get Port Not Ready error, how do I fix this issue?
Port Not Ready Error, MDX-15, MDX-20, LPX-250, PIX-4, Pix-30
Here is the procedure to help get the scanner or milling machine to connect when the Port not ready error occurs.
Make sure |
I lost my Users Manual where can I get a replacement for my Roland Machine?
You can get Users Manuals from the Roland Website. First go to Roland DGA website which is based in the USA. http://www.rolanddga.com/support Choose your machine... Here you will find Drivers Firmware |
I need instructions to upgrade firmware on my Roland machine?
You can get firmware updates and instructions for upgrading firmware from the Roland Website. First go to Roland DGA website which is based in the USA. http://www.rolanddga.com/support Choose your mac |
I want to load SRP Player software on multiple computers, how do I install the print driver?
You can load SRP Player software on multiple computers at your company/educational location. For example you can load SRP Player on the CAD computers for all the engineers and designers who will be us |
I want to use an alternative CAM software?
Learning about RML/G-CODE/NC-CODE,
Here is some info on using alternative CAM programs with the Roland milling machines.
What is G-Code/NC-Code/RML Language/command sets ect? When people talk about G-Code they are basically talk |
Roland MDX-540 Communication Errors - PC will not recognize the machine
If your MDX-540 will not connect to a computer the instructions below might help.This is how we would troubleshoot this issue. Communication between the MDX-540 and the computer is comprised of the fo |
SRP Player can not find the machine and will not start without a machine present what should I do?
SRP Player will not run if you do not have a Roland driver on your computer. So you will have to install a driver. To check to see if you have a driver go to your Printers folders on your computer. Th |
What settings should I use to save an STL file from Solidworks?
When your part is complete save it as you would normally. So
you do not loose any of your work. Now go to the File menu and
click SAVE AS… The Save As dialogue box below will pop up. Scroll through |
When I bought my machine I had a Training CD with it, I need a replacement?
This is for machines shipped between 2000-2009 when we created a training CD to ship with the machines. Now we have all training materials posted on our Learning Center. If you have lost your training |
Where can I get drivers, firmware upgrades, user manuals or software updates for my Roland Machine?
You can get all of these updates from the Roland Website. First go to Roland DGA website which is based in the USA. http://www.rolanddga.com/support Choose your machine... Here you will find Drivers F |
Where can I get software updates for my Roland Machine?
You can get software updates from the Roland Website. First go to Roland DGA website which is based in the USA. http://www.rolanddga.com/support Choose your machine... Here you will find Drivers Firmw |
Where do I get a part lists for my machine?
You can get a parts list for your machine by going to this page and accepting the terms and conditions. Parts List Request |
Why does the MDX-540 Z Axis spindle head lower once I shut off the machine?
When you shut off the MDX-540 you will always hear a click. On the Z-Axis the MDX-540 has a solenoid that pushes against the coupler between the motor and the ball screw. What this does is it keeps th |
