Roland monoFab SRM-20 User manual

User ʼ sManual
Basics
Let ʼ scutapiano（withincludedsampledata）
OneSideCutting
NCCode
Maintenance

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Getting Started
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Contents
Getting Started 2
Contents 3
Important Notes on Handling and Use 6
Important Notes on Handling and Use ............... 6
SRM-20 Basics 7
The Feature of this Machine 8
Part Names and Functions 9
Front ................................................ 9
Side ................................................10
Back ................................................10
VPanel (Operation 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
MODELA Player 4 19
About MODELA Player 4 ............................19
Start MODELA Player 4 ..............................19
The Name and Function of the Tool bar .............21
Display Help Dialog ................................22
Quit MODELA Player 4 ..............................22
Cutting Tools 23
Cutting Tool Types ..................................23
Cutting Material / Scrap Boards 24
Material Types ......................................24
Scrap Boards ........................................24
Cutting Area 25
Maximum Cutting Area of SRM-20 ..................25
Actual Size That Can Be Cut .........................26
Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the
Spindle Unit ........................................27
One Side Cutting 28
The Flow of One Side Cutting 29
The Flow of One Side Cutting .......................29
Items Necessary for Cutting 30
Items to Prepare Yourself ...........................32
Create Cutting Data By MODELA Player 4 33
STEP 1 : Import the Cutting Data ....................33
STEP 2 : Set the Machine Selection ..................35
STEP 3 :
Set the Origin Point of the Model and Orientation . 36
STEP 4 : Set the Material .............................39

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STEP 5 : Set the Margin ..............................40
STEP 6 :
Set the Surface leveling Process of Material ...42
STEP 7 : Conrm the Cutting Preview ................49
STEP 8 : Set the Roughing Process ...................51
STEP 9 : Set the Finishing Process ...................56
Preparing the Machine 61
Flow Diagram ......................................61
STEP 1 : Turning the Power On ......................62
STEP 2 : The Machine Run-in ........................63
STEP 3 : Conrm the Command Set .................65
STEP 4 : Attach the Cutting Tool .....................66
Cutting (One Side Cutting) 69
Flow Diagram ......................................69
STEP 1 : Attach the Material to the Table ............70
STEP 1 : Attach the Material to the Table ............70
STEP 2 : Set the Origin Point .........................71
STEP 3 : Start Cutting ................................75
STEP 4 : Remove Processed Material ................79
STEP 5 : Turning the Power O󱐯 ......................80
NC Code 81
NC Code Setting 82
NC Code Setting Dialog .............................82
Test Cut Dialog in NC Code .........................84
NC Code Specications 85
List of Settings Related to NC Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Items Related to the Mechanical Specications ......86
Interpretations of NC Code Omissions ...............87
Word List ...........................................89
Maintenance 91
Important Notes on Care and Maintenance 92
Cleaning after Cutting Operation Ends 93
Cleaning the X-/Z-Shafts ............................93
Replacement of the Consumable Parts 96
Caution and Note for Replacement of the Consumable Parts . . 96
Replacement Cycles and Replacement Methods of
Consumable Parts ..................................96
Conrm the Total Spindle Motor Rotation Time .....97
Run in the Spindle ..................................98
Replacement the Table .............................99
What to Do If 100
Initialization Is Not Performed / Initialization Fails ...100
VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine ..........100
Operations Are Ignored ............................101
The Spindle Doesn't Rotate / Spindle Rotation Speed Is Wrong . . 102
The Feed Rate is Wrong ............................102

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Abnormal Cutting is Performed ....................103
The Origin is Misaligned ...........................103
The Cutting Results are Not Attractive ..............104
It Takes Time to Delete Data After Quitting Cutting . 104
The Power Turns O󱐯 After Cutting Ends ............105
The Cutting Tool Does Not Reach the Material .....105
The Driver Cannot Be Installed .....................105
Uninstalling the Driver .............................106
Abnormal Noise Occurs ............................108
Changing the Position of a Spindle Unit ...........111
Initializing This Machine's Settings .................114
Displaying This Machine's Settings .................115
Conrm the Version Information ...................116
Responding to Error Messages 117
Massage is Displayed ..............................117
Appendix  119
Specications 120
External View ......................................120
Main Specications ................................121

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Important Notes on Handling and Use
To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of
performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
This machine is a precision device.
• Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
• Diligently keep clean of cutting waste.
• Use within the range of specications.
• Never attempt to move the spindle head and table by hand with undue force.
• Never needlessly touch anywhere inside the machine except for locations specied in this manual.
Install in a suitable location.
"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 machine by themselves and keep it out of children's reach
• Never keep the machine within children's reach to prevent them from inadvertently swallowing a small part, etc.
• Restrain children from playing with the plastic bag used for packing. Pulling the plastic bag over one's head or swallowing it may lead to suocation.
Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.Part Names
Important Notes on Handling and Use

SRM-20 Basics
Important Notes on Handling and Use .............6
Important Notes on Handling and Use .......................6
The Feature of this Machine ......................8
Part Names and Functions........................9
Front ........................................................9
Side ....................................................... 10
Back....................................................... 10
VPanel (Operation 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
MODELA Player 4 ..............................19
About MODELA Player 4 ................................... 19
Start MODELA Player 4..................................... 19
The Name and Function of the Tool bar..................... 21
Display Help Dialog ....................................... 22
Quit MODELA Player 4 ..................................... 22
Cutting Tools ..................................23
Cutting Tool Types ..........................................23
Cutting Material / Scrap Boards ..................24
Material Types ..............................................24
Scrap Boards ...............................................24
Cutting Area ..................................25
Maximum Cutting Area of SRM-20...........................25
Actual Size That Can Be Cut .................................26
Z Cutting Range by Changing the Position of the Spindle Unit ..27

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” SRM-20 ” Advanced cutting techniques that support a variety of materials
This machine is capable of cutting a wide variety of materials including
chemical wood, acrylic, and ABS. It is also capable of a range of accuracy
settings from prototype to product design. Plus its small size and fully
covered design allows 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 also included to
meet various usages.
"Download ”http://startup.rolanddg.com”
The Feature of this Machine

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Part Names and Functions
Front
1
2
3
4
6
5
1Front cover
2[](Power) button
3
Spindle head
CAUTION Under no circumstances 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.”
4Table
5Front guard
6Dust tray
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Part Names and Functions
Side
1USB connector
2Power connector
Back
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