Roland MDX-50 CNC Mill — Roland Modela MDX-50

Roland Modela MDX-50

Roland MDX-50 CNC Mill

⚠ Training Required

The Roland Modela MDX-50 is a precision benchtop CNC mill. Unlike 3D printing (additive), milling is a subtractive process — a high-speed rotating cutter removes material from a workpiece. Workpieces must be properly secured and PPE must be worn at all times during operation.

Safety Video

✓ Approved Materials

Machinable wax
Tooling foam / RenShape modeling board
Delrin (POM)
ABS plastic
Soft woods

✗ Prohibited Materials

Aluminum, brass, or any metals
Carbon fiber
Fiberglass
PVC
Unknown materials

Safety Rules

Always secure the workpiece firmly before starting
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection during operation
Never reach into the cutting area while the spindle is moving
Check tool bit for wear or damage before each use
Clean chips and debris after every session

HIVE Makers Summer Camp

This summer, ten students in grades 5 through 11 spent a week at the OISE HIVE designing, building, and coding their way through a hands-on makerspace experience. After exploring 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, and art-making, the group came together for an ambitious final project: a fully interactive Smart House, complete with a working door lock, motion-activated lighting, a resin-cast swimming pool, and furniture that was both hand-built and 3D printed, all designed and created entirely by the students themselves. Along the way, they learned to problem-solve, collaborate across teams, and embrace the trial-and-error spirit that lies at the heart of making.

The students' finished interactive Smart House final project

Another view of the students' completed Smart House, showing its lighting and built features

A student sketching and planning their design on a whiteboard

Students learning how to safely use a saw to cut material

Students working together across the makerspace's different stations