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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL V2.1...
  • Page 2 A D V A N C E D P R O D U C T I O N S Y S T E M S APSX, LLC. October 2021 © APSX, LLC. 11121 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 USA www.apsx.com...
  • Page 3 APSX LLC. Notwithstanding the preceding, APSX LLC grants permission to its customers to reproduce this document for limited internal use only. APSX LLC has taken every precaution in preparing this Manual; nevertheless, APSX LLC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
  • Page 4 If a hardware defect happens, and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at our sole option and to the extent permitted by law, APSX LLC will either: (1) Repair the hardware defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts;...
  • Page 5 Disclaimer of Warranties; limitation of liability Except as explicitly provided in this Warranty, we do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our service or any APSX LLC product will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of the service or the product will be accurate or reliable.
  • Page 6 Except as provided in this Warranty and to the extent permitted by law, APSX LLC is not responsible for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition or any other reason, or under any other legal theory, including but not limited to loss of use;...
  • Page 7 If the original wood crate is not kept, you will be charged for a replacement crate to be sent to you to enable you to ship the product to APSX LLC’s repair service location. Upon your receipt of the replacement crate, the original product becomes the property of APSX LLC, and you agree to follow instructions to return the original product to APSX LLC on time.
  • Page 8 Over time, more upgrades may be available that can improve your equipment. To see what upgrades are available for your machine, please visit www.apsx.com. Spare Parts All spare parts for APSX-SPYDER can be ordered online at www.apsx.com. Unauthorized Modifications Under no circumstances should any changes or modifications be made to the electrical circuits, mechanical structures, or safety devices to the machine without the prior, written permission of APSX LLC.
  • Page 9 If you have concerns or questions regarding this Manual, please contact us at ww.apsx.com. You also can find an electronic copy of this Manual and other helpful information on our website. Join APSX SPYDER CNC owners online and be a part of the greater CNC community at these sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apsxcom...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L Table of Contents Carrying the Machine to Your Facility ......................13 Machine Installation Out of Crate....................... 15 Things You Need Before Using the SPYDER ....................18 Storing the Machine ............................ 18 Maintenance ............................... 18 During the Operation ..........................19 Compressed Air Requirement ........................
  • Page 11 A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L Tool touch off .............................. 42 Run the g-code program ..........................43 Part Setup - Workholding..........................43 Changing Bits / Tooling ..........................44 Accessories ..............................45 Troubleshooting ............................46 APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...
  • Page 12 A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L About APSX SPYDER is a precise and rigid CNC milling machine that can cut metals, wood, and plastic. It fills the void in the market for CNC routers to cut specifically metals, not just wood.

  • Page 13: Carrying The Machine To Your Facility

    A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L Carrying the Machine to Your Facility For the safest transportation, the SPYDER’s wood crate from the carrier’s freight trailer to the final location of the machine must be danger-proof.
  • Page 14 • Wall-mountable plastic container for the coolant liquid If you ordered the optional 4th axis, the machine comes with the 4th axis installed. There is also an optional enclosure that can be used with the Spyder CNC. It comes as a separate shipment. APSX, LLC. 2021 –...

  • Page 15: Machine Installation Out Of Crate

    • The control panel is bolted to the base of the machine. Spyder CNC machine is not a light machine. Therefore, have some help for lifting it onto a sturdy desktop or Spyder CNC stand.
  • Page 16 PSI for air is 80-110. The air consumption rate is 2.5 CFM. • If you will be transporting your APSX SPYDER CNC, especially if it is shipped as freight, place it into the original wood crate and use clamping bolts to prevent damage to the axes in case of an impact during shipment APSX, LLC.
  • Page 17 A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 18: Things You Need Before Using The Spyder

    When moving the machine, always lift by the base. Never lift by movable components. Store the APSX SPYDER CNC in a dry location, protect the wires from excessive UV exposure and avoid operating the machine immediately after significant temperature changes that could cause condensation buildup inside the machine.

  • Page 19: During The Operation

    If using material larger than the work volume of the machine, ensure that the movements in the program will not cause a crash. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 20: Compressed Air Requirement

    As with any power tool, do not use the CNC machine if you are tired, distracted, or impaired. Compressed Air Requirement Max PSI: 80-110 Air Consumption Rate: 2.5 SCFM Air connector type: Female ¼” quick-connect coupler (not included) APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 21: Safety Features

    • This machine is automatically controlled and may start at any time, and it can cause severe bodily injury. • Ensure good ventilation in the environment when machining materials that release harmful dust must be suctioned off. Observe the statutory regulations. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...
  • Page 22 Likewise, do not operate the machine if any component does not appear to be functioning correctly. • Keep your hands away from the tool in the spindle when the machine is in operation. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...
  • Page 23 APSX SPYDER CNC machine without authorization could lead to personal injury and mechanical damage and void your warranty. Hazard symbol decals are placed on APSX SPYDER CNC machines to help ensure that CNC machine dangers are quickly communicated and understood.

  • Page 24: Technical Specs And Features

    Therefore, the accuracy specified by APSX LLC is still an important reference point. Material Tips APSX Spyder CNC can mill a variety of materials. Here are some examples. Aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, mild steel, ceramic, plastics and wood. Metal milling APSX, LLC.
  • Page 25 The most common one is 954 brass, and it is a great choice for milling. Mild steel can also be milled on SPyder CNC. Use the mist feature all the time and take your cut of depth is at a minimum.

  • Page 26: Machine Dimensions And Cutting Envelope

    A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L Machine Dimensions and Cutting Envelope APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 27: User Interface

    The software has a layout structure that makes CNC milling much easier. Powering the Machine and Homing The APSX SPYDER can be plugged into a standard 110V wall outlet. However, to prevent an outage, please have the machine plugged into its dedicated circuit on the circuit breaker panel with no other appliances drawing power from that circuit.
  • Page 28 PC mouse. • Press PC Power on the bottom right of the control panel once. • The machine will boot and automatically open SPYDER CNC software in about a minute. Use the Keyboard touchpad to control the mouse arrow. The touchpad functions are identical to a standard PC mouse.

  • Page 29: Work Offsets

    Control the mist amount by clicking/dragging the Mist Amount tab. To run the air without mist, click the MIST ON button and drag the Mist Amount tab to the left below 0.45. Any value above 0.45 will activate and increase the mist amount. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 30: Spindle Control

    Click the SPINDLE ON button to turn on the spindle in manual control. It is a similar move as to M04 and M05. Next, control the RPM by clicking/dragging the Spindle RPM tab. RPM range is between 2000 and 20000 RPM. Note: APSX-SPYDER spindle only rotates clockwise Jogging Control Keyboard – Jogging Controls Step Mode: Mill jogs in steps.
  • Page 31 Step jogging is done with the Jog Wheel for jogging in very small increments by pressing and holding the X, Y, or Z buttons. You need to use the button "A" for the 4th axis jogging. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 32: Cycle Control

    It will highlight the keyword(s) in the g-code for you. When you click on it, you can use the Run From Here button to run the program starting from that line. Step APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...
  • Page 33 The last row number stopped shows the number when the program is aborted or paused. The status shows the current status of the machine such as idle or running. The last number on the right corner show the cycle time. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 34: G-Code And Mdi Controls

    You can send commands to the machine directly by typing a command into this Manual Data Input line (MDI) window. Then you need to press ENTER to execute. You can press the ESC to abandon it. Recent commands are stored for reuse. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 35: Tabs Review

    There are preview buttons on the side: ZOOM, PERSPECTIVE, VIEW X-Y-Z, and CLEAR. Special comments can be inserted into the G Code file to control how the preview of AXIS behaves. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 36: Dro Tab

    RPM values are on the lower-left corner. The active file location is listed in the lower right corner. Finally, the duration of the g-code is placed in the top right corner. Special comments can be inserted into the G-Code file to control how the preview of AXIS behaves. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 37: Setup Image Tab

    You can show the setup layout and add some critical notes to it. The idea is to make the setup process easier for you by using this cheat sheet. FILE Tab APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 38: Edit Tab

    The FOLDER UP buttons on both windows can be used to navigate through the file structure. You can use the NEW FOLDER, NEW FILE, RENAME and DELETE buttons at the bottom of the window for file management. EDIT Tab APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 39: Tool Tab

    Each tool and holder only needs to have the z-offset value. It was described how to touch off tools in the support center. The current tool's z-offset values are in the DRO tab (TLO) for you to see at anytime. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 40: Offsets Tab

    When you finish entering the desired new value, click Enter key on the keyboard to accept the value. STATUS Tab and Status Display APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...
  • Page 41 Status values can be seen on the control panel LED display. • 00 – OK • 11 – Spindle overload • 22 – Stepper motor stall APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 42: Loading The G-Code To The Spyder Cnc

    A P S X S P Y D E R C N C M A N U A L Loading the g-code to the Spyder CNC Insert the USB stick where you have the g-code file onto the control panel's USB port.

  • Page 43: Run The G-Code Program

    Once the program is completed, it will stop and wait. Part Setup - Workholding Spyder CNC Machine comes with a base plate with 2 inches apart 1/4-20 threaded holes. You need to fixture your workpiece on it. We provide a setup jig to use under the workpiece that you will be milling.

  • Page 44: Changing Bits / Tooling

    Changing Bits / Tooling Spyder CNC Machine comes with ER11 collet with 1/4" diameter tooling. When you install a new tool, please follow the steps below. Press Emergency-Stop before changing end mills.

  • Page 45: Accessories

    Enclosure Please follow the assembly instructions that come with the exclosure. Stand Please follow the assembly instructions that come with the stand. Tower Please follow the assembly instructions that come with the tower stand. APSX, LLC. 2021 – www.APSX.com...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    3. Try rebooting the machine: unplug all the cords, wait about a minute, then plug it back in and restart. One of the axes on my SPYDER is not working 1. Try rebooting the machine: unplug all the cords, wait about a minute, then plug it back in and restart.

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