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APSX-NANO CNC SWISS LATHE

SKU: APSX-NANO
GTIN: 615629740871
$8,250.00
It is a precise and rigid CNC Swiss Lathe that can machine metals, and plastics.
Made in the USA
Availability: In stock
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APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Machine

The APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe is a compact, high-precision machine for crafting metal and plastic components, ideal for custom and intricate parts. It comes ready to run with necessary software and accessories, features a small machine footprint, and allows for versatile machining. It's suitable for small to medium-sized projects, offering accuracy and cost savings.

starter kit is available with multiple items included.   

APSX-NANO Desktop Swiss CNC Lathe

APSX-NANO - SPECIFICATIONS

  • Machine base footprint: 31" (D) by 14" (W) 
  • Required space: 40” (D) by 22” (W)
  • Approximate weight: 150 lbs
  • Power: 120V standard wall outlet with proper grounding 
  • Lighting: Low energy Blue LED in the machining area for visibility
  • USB memory stick is used for loading g-code files on the control panel (custom g-code programming service is available - support@apsx.com)
  • Adjustable mist (coolant) on the point of machining
  • Hard anodized casting tool plate aluminum construction
  • Polycarbonate safety shield
  • Sliding cover to access to barstock area
  • PC, keyboard, and pendant are included
  • APSX CNC software is installed (easy to read user interface - similar to Tormach PathPilot)

Workpiece (Bar Stock)

  • Materials available are aluminum, brass, bronze, delrin (acetal), peek, stainless steel, titanium and more.
  • Standard bar diameter is 0.50 inches and 1/2 inches guidebushing is included with the machine 
  • Max bar diameter is 0.75 inches (0.75", 0.625", 0.375" and 0.25" guide bushings and couplings are sold separately)
  • Precision ground bar diameter tolerance -0.0005"-0" preferred.
  • Straightness Tolerance 0.01" per ft. suggested
  • Max bar length to install: 20” (Machinable length: 17”)

Spindle and Motors

  • Main servo motor (Teknic) spindle RPM is 1800 and power is 300W - 0.43 degrees resolution and 0.03 degrees repeatability. Guide bushing runout accuracy .0003" or less.
  • 2000 - 10000 RPM Pressured Air-Chilled 500W Live Tool Spindles (2) with ER11 collets (1/4" and 1/8" 2 flute end mills) - 80PSI shop air with 0.25" female coupler required
  • Three NEMA23 stepper motors with a rapid speed of 90 IPM on X, Y and Z axes
  • Stepper repeat accuracy at no load (+/- 0.0002") and achievable machining accuracy less than 0.0005"

Tools

  • Number of external (OD) tool slots: 6 (12mm X 12mm profile)
  • Number of internal ID tool slots: 5 (ID tool holders are 16mm diameter)
  • The distance from the ID tool rack to guide bushing plate is 4.5 inches

APSX CNC Software

APSX CNC software

APSX-NANO uses the APSX CNC lathe software. You can find a sample g-code file below for download.

  • Work offsets and manual controls 
  • Cycle controls such as RUN, ABORT and feed rate (override) limit 
  • g-code and MDI control commands
  • DRO panel and file management

WHAT's IN THE BOX
APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe
Embedded computer inside the control panel
Keyboard
Control pendant
APSX CNC software
1/2in guidebushing installed
1ft workpiece
2 OD tools [left back turning LS274.0560.06.11 TH35] and [right back turning RS274.0560.06.11 TH35]
3 OD tool holders and 2 ID tool holders

The monitor and the stand can be ordered as accessorial items. They are not part of the standard package. 

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WHAT is Swiss Machining?

The key to CNC Swiss turning is adding a bar feeder that spins the round bar and slides through the guide bushing in the Z-axis direction.

As a mini CNC Swiss lathe, the APSX-NANO has a max capacity of 20 inches long bar stock at a time. These machines provide stationary support for the workpiece while the part is machined. This design enables the machine to hold tight tolerances and produce parts back to back. 5 axis Swiss-type machines have milling and drilling capabilities. It is a perfect recipe for sustainable manufacturing.   

5 Tips for Swiss CNC Lathes

Running a Swiss-type isn’t the same as running a traditional lathe. Here are a few tips for Swiss CNC operators.

WHEN to Use a Swiss Type Lathe

It is best when parts have milled and turned features that require precision machining. Swiss CNC machining allows for many milled features (flats, hex edges, slots, left hand threading etc.) to be produced during the turning process without the need for multiple setups on additional equipment, providing greater production efficiencies with one process.

The rotary broaching process can be performed on these machines to cut standard or custom shapes into or onto a workpiece.

The ID centered rigid tapping or thread milling processes can be performed on the APSX-NANO CNC Swiss. You can also thread milling by using the live tools. There are multiple Swiss tooling companies that you can find a perfect tool for each application. 

When smaller, more complex parts are needed. Typically, those parts are non-standard parts and can not be sourced directly. Examples would be tamper proof bolts, special nuts, pins, custom mechanical parts, nozzle inserts, pick and place tips, antique jewelry and watch parts, gunsmithing parts, bullets, custom knives, fasteners, rc car and drone parts. APSX-NANO can reduce the lead times and offers more flexibility for the production volume compared to outsourcing the parts production to other companies. 

Most of the Swiss-type parts are less than 1” (25 mm) in diameter, with the majority being less than ¾” (19 mm) in diameter. You can make 1 milimeter diameter parts with less than 0.0002" tolerance. When the volumes are not too big to use the expensive and oversize Swiss CNC lathes, APSX-NANO offers a lot of cost savings, lead time reduction and more flexibility. Please see these Instagram pictures for the precision level you can get. 

WHICH Industries?

Aerospace, automotive, drones, firearms (small arms and ammunition) and electronics components with multiple applications.

Medical and orthopedics: Bone tissue screws, anterior cervical plates, fracture components, bone drills, surgical taps, orthopedic devices, surgical instruments, bone shavers and more.

Dental: Titanium implants, dental taps and drills, abutments and locking screws, dental driver instruments, orthodontic components and more.

Minimally invasive surgery: Screws, plates, housings, distal tips, cones, connecting rods, pins, grippers, surgical drivers and more.

Military vehicles and aviation: Cargo handling systems, guided missile, fuel systems, cockpit instrumentation, seatbelt mechanisms, cabin pressure control, wing flap actuation, antenna control, drones and more.

All components of this machine are made in Cincinnati, OH USA.

Showroom meeting is available with appointment. Please SCHEDULE a call or showroom demo day.

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Testimonials

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Please click on the picture below to download the g code examples for the APSX-NANO.
Download the sample g-code for the APSX-NANO

Download the APSX-NANO Files


USER MANUAL (PDF)


APSX-NANO BrochureBROCHURE (PDF)

More information about the post processors is here


* Send us an email (info@apsx.com) for part design (STEP file) verification. APSX LLC has right to showcase your part.  

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User Guides

Watch APSX LLC YouTube channel--APSX NANO knowledgebase and support pages

Click here to see the S274 Tool Series in the PH HORN catalog: PH Horn Catalog


The coupling and guide bushing configurations for different size bar stocks: 

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