N.B. Due to the longevity of Roland machinery there are many different models still in use in schools. Please check you are ordering the correct tools for your model of machine.
COLLETS
TechSoft have developed a system of special multi-purpose tool holding collets. This system utilises a replacement upper and lower collet for use with the larger, more sturdy 4.36mm (11/64 inch) tools which we supply. When using more than one tool, the top collet (if left on the cutter) acts as a depth stop. This makes setup very quick and simple. (One bottom collet and two top collets are included in the TechSoft Inset Pack supplied free with each machine.) Extra collets are available as follows:
General purpose carbide tipped vee point engraving tools, ground to an included angle of 40 deg. Suitable for engraving most materials, and recommended as a standard tool for all users.
Solid carbide vee point engraving tool ground to an included angle of 90 deg. Designed for making vee grooves in materials such as 2mm styrene. If the groove is machined “almost through” the material may be folded and glued, useful for box manufacture, etc.
General purpose milling/drilling slot drills in solid carbide. These tools (particularly in sizes 2mm and above) are specially designed to produce a good surface finish on plastic materials such as styrene and acrylic, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium. Due to their superior cutting action, they also run quieter than routing cutters. The drawback is a slightly smaller depth of cut compared to the equivalent router cutter, the flute length being typically 3 to 4 times the diameter.
Good general purpose tools for milling/drilling/routing in materials such as plastic and wood. Carbide tipped. The straight flute does not clear swarf very efficiently, thus care must be taken with deeper cuts.
Similar to the half round cutters, but slightly more inclined to clogging. However, they are very strong and relatively difficult to break if accidentally overloaded.
