CNC micro engraver/mill

[Tin Falcon]

Someone on one of the 3D printing forums came across this.

http://www.rolanddga.com/products/milling/imodela/

Affordable, compact, and easy-to-use platform for exploring creativity
Precisely mills 3D shapes, patterns and designs out of foam, wax, balsa wood and plastic
iModela Creator, Roland’s 3D design software, is included, allowing users to mill shapes, holes, textures and patterns right out of the box
Specially designed spindle motor unit supports a variety of milling tools commonly available at model shops and do-it-yourself (DIY) retailers
iModela comes fully assembled
Easy to setup and operate, and is controlled with just a power switch, simple LED display and iModela controller software
Stores in its own portable carrying case
iModela online community allows users to share ideas and projects

interesting find . seems like a nice little cnc micro mill. I expect it will work fine within its limits
Could be used to add detail to 3D printed parts.
Roland is a company that has been around since the 1970s and is well known for electronic key boards then later for printing vinyl cutting and graphic arts machines.
the work envelope is tiny 2 x 3 x 1 or 50 mm x 75 mm x 25 mm
a great looking little machine . And IIRC the best price I have ever seen for a plug and play micro mill. MSRP $899 shipped to USA

Looking at the above description I am thinking cnc dremmel type tool. still cool though.
This is a tiny machine it fints inside an 8" cube and weighs less than 4 lbs.
This is not the first mill that Roland has built but the pro models go for $8k -40k.
Tin

 

[gerritv]

This isn't their first foray into small milling machines. Search for Roland CAMM-3 PNC-3000 from 1980's.

Gerrit

 

[Noitoen]

Look at this http://www.rolanddga.com/products/milling/dwx50/