APSX NANO CNC SWISS User manual

USER MANUAL
V1.0

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 • [e-mail]

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This equipment manual is intended to provide information for safe operation and
maintenance. APSX reserves the right to make changes to equipment to improve
the equipment, features, and performance continually. These changes may result
in different and additional safety measures communicated to customers through
bulletins as changes occur.
This document contains information that is the exclusive property of APSX LLC.
Except for any rights expressly granted by contract, no further publication or
commercial use may be made of this document, in whole or in part, without the
prior written permission of 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. We assume no liability for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
Copyright © 2022 APSX LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Limited Warranty
APSX LLC’s warranty obligations and liability for all products sold by APSX LLC in
the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories are limited
exclusively to the terms set forth below (this “Warranty”).
APSX LLC warrants the products against defects in materials and quality under
regular use for six (6) months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser
(the “Warranty Period”).
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; (2) Exchange the product with a product that is new or
reconditioned by APSX LLC.
A repaired or replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product or six (6) months from the date of replacement or repair,
whichever is longer.
When a product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property, and
the replaced item becomes APSX LLC property.
Exclusions from and Limitations to Warranty
This Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by APSX LLC. The
Warranty does not apply to any non-APSX LLC hardware products or software,
even if sold with APSX LLC hardware.
Manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers other than APSX LLC may provide their
warranties to the end-user purchaser. Software distributed by APSX LLC with or
without the APSX LLC brand name (including but not limited to system software)
is not covered under this Limited Warranty.

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APSX LLC does not warrant that the operation of the product will be
uninterrupted or error-free. APSX LLC is not responsible for personal injury or
property damage arising or resulting from failure to follow instructions relating to
the product’s use, storage, or handling.
This Warranty does not apply to (1) Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
neglect, flood, fire, earthquake, or other external causes; (2) Damage caused by
operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by APSX
LLC; (3) Damage to a product or part caused by or resulting from a modification to
alter its functionality or capability without the written permission of APSX LLC; (4)
Cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents, and ordinary
wear and tear.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. APSX LLC’s responsibility for hardware defects is
limited to the repair or replacement service, as described in this Warranty and
determined by APSX LLC in its sole discretion.
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.
The products delivered to you by APSX LLC are (except to the extent otherwise
expressly stated by us in this Warranty) provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” for
your use, and, except as expressly outlined in this Warranty, without any
representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.
APSX LLC further disclaims all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability,
merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-
infringement.

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Some states restrict or do not allow limitations on warranties, which may affect
your rights. Therefore, this Limited Warranty will be adjusted to maintain
compliance with such state limitations or restrictions.
No APSX LLC reseller or employee is authorized to make any modification,
extension, or addition to this Warranty. The terms in this Warranty shall
constitute the entire agreement between you and APSX LLC concerning the
matters discussed herein. Suppose any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction. In that case, the legality or enforceability of
the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired and shall remain in full
force and effect.
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; loss of
revenue; loss of actual or anticipated profits (including loss of profits on
contracts); loss of the use of money; loss of anticipated savings; loss of business;
loss of opportunity; loss of reputation; or any indirect or consequential loss or
damage howsoever caused, including the replacement of equipment and
property, any costs of recovering, programming, or reproducing any program or
data stored or used with APSX LLC products and any failure to maintain the
confidentiality of data stored on the product. This is true even if APSX LLC is
advised of the possibility of such damages.
Obtaining Warranty Service
Please access and review the online help resources referred to in the
documentation accompanying this hardware product before requesting warranty
service. If the product is still not functioning correctly after using these resources,
don't hesitate to contact APSX LLC at [email protected].
Help us so we can help you. You must provide reasonable assistance to APSX LLC
in diagnosing issues with your product and follow APSX LLC’s warranty processes.

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APSX LLC restricts service to the United States of America and the District of
Columbia, and U.S. territories. APSX LLC will pick up the product in its original
wood crate to APSX LLC’s repair service location for service for qualifying
warranty service. 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.
APSX LLC may require that you furnish proof of purchase details before receiving
warranty service. Please refer to the documentation for more details on this and
other matters on obtaining warranty service.

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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.
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.

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General Information
Phone Support Number: 1-513-716-5992 (9AM-4PM EST Weekdays)
You need to schedule a call by using the scheduling tool on our website.
For a quicker response, please use email [e-mail]
Customer Feedback
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:
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Table of Contents
Carrying the Machine to Your Facility.........................................................................................................13
Machine Installation Out of Crate...............................................................................................................14
Storing the Machine....................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................16
During the Operation..................................................................................................................................16
Compressed Air Requirement.....................................................................................................................17
Safety Features ...........................................................................................................................................18
Technical Specs and Features .....................................................................................................................21
Material Tips ...............................................................................................................................................21
Machine Dimensions...................................................................................................................................22
User Interface .............................................................................................................................................23
Powering the Machine and Homing ...........................................................................................................23
Work Offsets ...............................................................................................................................................25
Manual Settings - Mist Control...................................................................................................................26
Manual Settings - Spindle Controls.............................................................................................................26
Manual Settings –M101 and M102............................................................................................................26
Cycle Control...............................................................................................................................................28
G-Code and MDI Controls ...........................................................................................................................30
TABS Review................................................................................................................................................31
PLOT Tab .....................................................................................................................................................31
DRO Tab ......................................................................................................................................................32
SETUP IMAGE Tab .......................................................................................................................................33
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

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Tool touch off..............................................................................................................................................39
Run the g-code program.............................................................................................................................41
Part Setup - Workholding............................................................................................................................42
Changing Tooling.........................................................................................................................................42
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................43

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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. There is
nothing else you need to start milling parts. It uses just a standard wall outlet for
the control box and monitor.
TOOLS
APSX NANO has two live tool air pressure-chilled spindles with a wide RPM range,
2000-20000, and high torque at low speeds. The main spindle is a servo motor
with 1800 RPM and 300W. There are six external (OD) tools and five internal (ID)
tools that can be mounted.
MIST
APSX NANO uses a water-air mixing system to facilitate cooling both the
workpiece and the end mill. Without cooling, machining metals becomes more
challenging as the temperature increases. Pressurized air mist also helps to
remove the chips.
RIGIDITY
APSX NANO has industrial linear guideways, hard-anodized aluminum casting tool
plates, precision lead screws, and strong servo and stepper motors, making it a
very rigid machine.

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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.
Therefore, please make sure that the width (40”), depth (32”), height (20”),
and weight (250 lbs) requirements are sufficient.
•The space for the carrier’s trailer for parking and unloading should be
sufficient
•The access inside the building, including stairs, doors must be verified
•The floor conditions or space where NANO will be used must be
sufficiently robust, rigid, and smooth
Content of the crate:
•APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe
•The embedded computer inside the control panel - no laptop or PC is
required

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•Keyboard and monitor with adjustable mounting arm
•Control pendant
•APSX CNC software (installed)
•Plastic container for the coolant liquid
Machine Installation Out of Crate
WARNING
Before removing the machine from the crate, please read the following
instructions for safe setup:
•Open top and take off the front side by removing screws
•Once received, inspect and note any shipping damages and part shortages
within seven days
•The machine is mounted to the crate. Put the other items aside before you
start unscrewing the machine mounting screws. 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. While removing the
control board and machine from the crate, be careful not to disconnect,
stretch or damage lines
•Mount the control board and monitor on the stand.
•Air, mist, and coolant lines from the control panel to the machine must be
routed safely, without kinks or interference with the machine's travel area.
•Connect the monitor to the control panel with the VGA cable on the control
panel.
•The coolant container can be mounted on the stand. The tube end with the
filter should be in the container, and the other end should be connected to
the pump on the control panel. APSX-NANO consumes 1.35ml/min at
average or 6.5ml/min at max. Add 99% tap water and 1% Koolmist Formula
(or other type coolants) into the container.

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•For mist generation, shop air and air hose with 0.25in female quick-connect
coupler are required. 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
prevent damage to the axes in case of an impact during shipment
Storing the Machine
Disconnect the main power plug from the outlet and store the machine when not
in use. When moving the machine, always lift by the base. Never lift by movable
components.
Store the APSX-NANO 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.

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If possible, store the APSX-NANO in a watertight container or a plastic bag and
use desiccant to prevent moisture buildup.
Maintenance
We suggest using the steps below when you maintain your machine.
•Clean your machine: Brush first, then vacuum as much debris as possible.
•Inspect: Linear guideways should be clear of dirt and shavings. The tools
should be clean with no debris on it.
•Collect: There should not be any loose tools, wrenches, material on the
base plate.
•Track: Have a log sheet for cutting tools to keep records of approximate
usage in hours. A dull tool is not good for machining.
Weekly: Apply 10W30 motor oil on acme screws. More frequent cleaning and
lubrication of the acme screws may be required for cutting other absorbent or
abrasive materials.
Daily: Check mist liquid level, blow chips with an air gun.
We suggest using the items below when you clean your CNC machine.
•Shop air, Isopropyl alcohol, Wipes, Brush, Gloves, Safety glass, Vacuum
cleaner
During the Operation
Normal operation –Keep clear of the work area of the machine while the
machine operates.
Part loading and unloading –An operator ensures the machine is not in operation,
completes a task, and clears the machine's work area.
Tool loading and unloading –A machinist enters the machining area to load or
unload tools. Then, exit the area completely before automatic movement is
commanded.

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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)

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Safety Features
CAUTION: You must always act following the User's manual, safety decals,
safety procedures, and instructions for safe machine operation.
IMPORTANT: Please use the machine safely by following the User Manual,
safety decals, and instructions. All machines present hazards from rotating
cutting tools, moving parts, electricity, and noise. Therefore, when you use
machines, you must always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk
of personal injury and mechanical damage.
•It is the machine owner’s responsibility to ensure that everyone involved
in installing and operating the machine is thoroughly acquainted with
the operation and safety instructions provided with the machine
BEFORE they perform any actual work. The ultimate responsibility for
safety rests with the machine owner and the individuals who work with
the machine.
•Use appropriate eye protection while operating the machine. ANSI-
approved impact safety goggles are recommended to reduce the risks of
eye damage.
•When cleaning the machine and when in contact with milling scrap,
wear protective gloves and goggles.
•Open flames, smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited in the vicinity
of the machine.
•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.

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Electrical safety:
•The electrical power must meet the required specifications. The
machine must be connected to a dedicated 120V power circuit.
Attempting to run the machine from any other source can cause severe
damage and will void the warranty.
•The electrical panel covers should be in place and fastened to the
machine at all times, except when the machine is being serviced. There
is high voltage throughout the electrical cabinet (including the circuit
boards and logic circuits). In addition, some components operate at high
temperatures; therefore, extreme caution is required.
•Never service the machine with the power connected.
•Do not abuse the power cord. Do not twist, bend, scrape, pull, pinch.
Operation Safety:
•Do not operate the machine unless all body parts and clothing are clear
of the work area. Rotating cutting tools can cause severe injury. When a
program runs, the machine can move rapidly at any time and in any
direction.
•[e-STOP] is the red switch located on the front of the control panel.
When you press the [e-STOP], the axis motors, spindle motor all stop.
Use [e-STOP] in case of an emergency. Turn the e-STOP clockwise a
quarter turn to release back to power on mode.
•Check for damaged parts and tools before operating the machine. Any
part or tool that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
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.

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DANGER: Improperly clamped parts or tools may be ejected with force.
The APSX-NANO is not designed for unattended operation.
DO NOT modify or alter this equipment in any way. Modifying or altering any
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.