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Download nowAPSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe is an affordable CNC type lathe that can machine aluminum, stainless steel, alloy steel, bronze, brass,and other materials with high precision. It is a complete, ready-to-run, and affordable CNC lathe that includes the embedded PC, keyboard, pendant and a mist system.
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Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe is an affordable CNC type lathe that can machine ALUMINUM, STAINLESS STEEL, ALLOY STEEL, TITANIUM (Grade 5), BRONZE, BRASS, DELRIN (ACETAL), and other materials with high precision. It is a complete, ready-to-run, and affordable CNC lathe that includes the embedded PC, keyboard, pendant and a mist system.
Machine base footprint: 31" x 14"
Required space: 40” x 22”
Approximate weight: 150 lbs
Power: 120V standard wall outlet with proper grounding
Lighting: Low energy Blue LED in the machining area for visibility
Standard bar diameter: 0.50 inches
Max bar diameter: 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”)
Main servo motor (Teknic) spindle: 1800 RPM and 300W power - 0.43 degrees resolution and 0.03 degrees repeatability. Guide bushing runout accuracy .0003" or less.
Pressured Air-Chilled 500W: 2000 - 10000 RPM (with ER11 collets (1/4" and 1/8" 2 flute end mills) - 80PSI shop air with 0.25" female coupler required)
NEMA23 Stepper Motors: 90 IPM on X, Y and Z axes
Stepper Repeat Accuracy: (+/- 0.0002") and achievable machining accuracy is less than 0.0005"
External (OD) Tool Slots: 6 (12mm X 12mm profile)
Internal ID Tool Slots: 5 (ID tool holders are 16mm diameter)
Distance from the ID Tool Rack to Guide Bushing Plate: 4.5"
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 (threading and grooving), 3 OD tool holders and 3 ID tool holders
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.
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.
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Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
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