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Desktop Swiss Lathe

APSX-NANO CNC SWISS LATHE

Engineered for micro-precision and built for your desktop. This compact yet powerful machine is delivered ready for immediate use, allowing engineers to accelerate prototyping and R&D, significantly reducing costs and time associated with external manufacturing.

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Information

Elevate your machining precision and efficiency with the APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe. Engineered for both metal and plastic components, this compact yet powerful lathe is perfect for crafting custom, intricate parts. It arrives fully equipped with all necessary software and accessories, ensuring you can start working right away. Its small footprint and versatile capabilities make it ideal for small- to medium-scale projects—offering exceptional accuracy while saving both time and resources. Three years warranty.

Benefits

Engineered for micro-precision and built for your desktop. This compact yet powerful machine is delivered ready for immediate use, allowing engineers to accelerate prototyping and R&D, significantly reducing costs and time associated with external manufacturing.

Its increased flexibility makes it an invaluable asset for diverse applications, from advanced manufacturing to education and training programs, empowering users to achieve complex tasks with unparalleled efficiency.

Demo Video

Kinematic

APSX-NANO machine with labeled tool holders.

APSX-NANO - Specifications

Item APSX-Nano swiss lathe
Max machining diameter 3/4"
Max bar length to install 20"
Machinable length 17"
Number of tools Front 5 tools (ID), Bottom 6 (OD), Top 2 (live)
Max drilling capacity 1/4"
Power driven tools 2
Main spindle min. indexing degree C-axis control 0.43 degrees resolution
Main spindle speed 1800 min-1
Main spindle motor 300W
Rapid feed rate 90 ipm
Power-driven att. Spindle speed 10000 rpm
Power-driven att. drive motor 500W
Coolant Adjustable mist (coolant) on the point of machining (coolant tank not included)
Dimensions 14" x 29.5"
Weight 150 lbs
Power 120V standard wall outlet with proper grounding
Warranty 3 years

Workpiece (Bar Stock)

  • 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”)
  • Guide bushing runout accuracy .0003″ or less.

Parts setup workholding

Guide bushing and coupling compatibility with diameters.

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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
APSX-NANO CNC control software interface and features overview.

What's in the box

  • APSX-NANO CNC Swiss Lathe
  • Embedded computer inside the control panel
  • Keyboard
  • Control pendant
  • APSX CNC software
  • 1/2in guidebushing installed
  • 1ft half-inch diameter barstock
  • 3 OD tools [threading tool RS274.0305.03 TH35], [right turning RS274.0555.06.20 TH35] and [right back turning RS274.0560.06.11 TH35]
  • 3 OD tool holders and 2 ID tool holders
APSX-NANO CNC lathe with included base package components.