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Page 1 USER MANUAL V1.0...
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. January 2022 © 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 Accessories - Tooling 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-NANO can be ordered online at www.apsx.com.
Page 9 If you have concerns or questions regarding this Manual, please contact us at www.apsx.com. You also can find an electronic copy of this Manual and other helpful information on our website. Join APSX NANO 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
FILE Tab ............................... 33 EDIT Tab ..............................35 TOOL Tab ..............................36 OFFSETS Tab ..............................37 STATUS Tab and Status Display ........................37 HELP Tab ..............................38 Loading the g-code to the APSX-NANO ...................... 39 APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 11 A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L Tool touch off .............................. 39 Run the g-code program ..........................41 Part Setup - Workholding..........................42 Changing Tooling ............................42 Troubleshooting ............................43 APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 12 A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L About APSX NANO is a precise and rigid CNC Swiss Lathe that can cut metals, and plastics. APSX NANO is a complete system that includes APSX CNC software, embedded PC, monitor, air-mist system, stand, keyboard, and pendant.
Page 13: Carrying The Machine To Your Facility
A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L Carrying the Machine to Your Facility For the safest transportation, the APSX-NANO’s wood crate from the carrier’s freight trailer to the final location of the machine must be danger-proof.
Page 14: Machine Installation Out Of Crate
Remove the keyboard, monitor and mounting kit, and coolant container. • APSX-NANO is not a light machine. Therefore, have some help for lifting it. • Mist, air, spindle lines, and motor wiring come preassembled and are connected from the control board to the machine.
Page 15: Storing The Machine
We use the same air to cool the spindle down. Max PSI for air is 80-110. The air consumption rate is 2.5 CFM. • If you will be transporting your APSX-NANO, especially if it is shipped as freight, place it into the original wood crate and use clamping bolts to...
Page 16: Maintenance
A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L If possible, store the APSX-NANO in a watertight container or a plastic bag and use desiccant to prevent moisture buildup.
Page 17: 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 18: 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 19 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 20 APSX-NANO machine without authorization could lead to personal injury and mechanical damage and void your warranty. Hazard symbol decals are placed on APSX-NANO to help ensure that dangers are quickly communicated and understood. If decals on the machine become damaged or worn or additional decals are needed to emphasize a particular safety point, contact APSX LLC.
Page 21: Technical Specs And Features
Material Tips APSX-NANO can machine a variety of materials. The bar stocks should be precision ground less than +/-.0002”. Here are some examples: Aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, stainless steel, titanium, and plastics such as Delrin, peek, polyetherimide (PEI) and polycarbonate.
Page 22: Machine Dimensions
A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L Machine Dimensions APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 23: User Interface
The software has a layout structure that makes using the machine much easier. Powering the Machine and Homing The APSX NANO can be plugged into a standard 120V 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 24 Click on the blinking Press To POWER and then click on the blinking Home All buttons It will be blinking in Yellow during the homing. In the end, it will show as Homed. You can click on HOMED button whenever you need homing. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 25: Work Offsets
They are also called G54 work offsets. That defines the work coordinates for the g-codes. You can either type these desired coordinates and hit enter or click on the SET buttons for each axis. Default settings are always zero. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 26: Manual Settings - Mist Control
The default mode is Spindle Mode (M102) when the machine starts. Before switching from Angle Mode to Spindle Mode, make sure that C position is set to zero. The C position information is lost when switching to Angle Mode. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 27 PRESS AND HOLD X, Y, or Z buttons and rotate the Controller Ring clockwise for positive continuous travel, rotate counterclockwise for negative travel. Step jogging is done with the Jog Wheel for jogging in very small increments by pressing and holding the X, Y, or Z buttons. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 28: Cycle Control
It executes the g-code one line at a time. You need to click on the PAUSE button first, then click on the STEP button each time. To cancel this mode, click on the RESUME button. Pause It pauses the g-code. If you click on the RESUME button, it will continue. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 29 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 shows the cycle time. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 30: 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 31: 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 32: Dro Tab
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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 33: Setup Image Tab
(lower case) at the end. 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 34 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. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 35: 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. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 36: Tool Tab
The current tool's offset values are in the DRO tab (TLO) for you to see at anytime. X-offset values should not repeat for different tools. It applies to Y and Z offset values. Otherwise, the tool selection may not work properly. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 37: 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. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 38: Help Tab
• 222 – Stepper motor stall HELP Tab The help tab displays the tool locations and numbers on the left side window. There are notes about the system and quick reminders on the right side. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 39: Loading The G-Code To The Apsx-Nano
A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L Loading the g-code to the APSX-NANO Insert the USB stick where you have the g-code file onto the control panel's USB port.
Page 40 Z touch off: Use your own value (-0.003” for the paper thickness) then TOZ. It is not as critical as other axes. Move to the next tool: Repeat the same processes for the X, Y, and Z axes. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 41: Run The G-Code Program
A P S X - N A N O C N C S W I S S - L A T H E M A N U A L Run the g-code program Click on RUN CYCLE on the screen or hit the R button on the keyboard to start the program. Once the program is completed, it will stop and wait. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...
Page 42: Part Setup - Workholding
Part Setup - Workholding Loosen the three setscrews on the guide bushing first. Slide the workpiece through the guide from the front side of the machine. APSX-NANO has the main spindle with a shaft coupling to mount the workpiece. Tighten the two setscrews on the coupling, then do only the snug fit on the three setscrews on the guide bushing.
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Increasing the feed rate decreases the sound. I can’t find/load my G-code file The file must be a g-code file that the APSX-NANO can read. Therefore, it will have an extension as .ngc. APSX, LLC. 2022 – www.APSX.com...

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