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.

A starter kit is available with multiple items included.   

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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

The S274 Tool Series in the PH HORN catalog: 

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APSX CNC Controller Software

• 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

Please click on the picture below to download the g code examples for the APSX-NANO.
Information about the post processors is here
USER MANUAL (PDF)	BROCHURE (PDF)

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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 and feeds through the guide bushing in the Z-axis direction. Read more...

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. Read more...

WHICH Industries?

Explore specific applications and discover the benefits of APSX machines in your industry by clicking on the industries listed below. Read 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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Watch APSX YouTube	-	Schedule a Visit or Call	-	APSX-NANO User Guides
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