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.
11144 Luschek Dr
Blue Ash, OH 45241
www.apsx.com
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Page 1: ...APSX PIM USER MANUAL Full Automatic Electric Desktop Plastic Injection Machine APSX PIM User Manual V1 5...
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 APSX LLC 11144 Luschek Dr Blue Ash OH 45241 www apsx com info apsx com...
Page 3: ...ety measures that are communicated to customers through bulletins as changes occur This document contains information which is the exclusive property of APSX LLC Except for any rights expressly grante...
Page 4: ...available that can improve your equipment To see what upgrades are available for your machine please visit www apsx com or call support number Spare Parts All spare parts for APSX PIM can be ordered o...
Page 5: ...g Section 12 Pre Plasticizing Section 12 Injection Section 12 Injection Valve Section 12 Clamping Section 12 User Interface Section 12 Moving the APSX PIM to Another Location 13 APSX PIM Injection Mol...
Page 6: ...0 1 7 KEY FEATURES OF APSX PIM 34 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 34 DESIGN ELEMENTS 35 SUPPORT 37 SPARE PARTS 37 LIMITED WARRANTY 37 TRANSFERABILITY 38 TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 39 Kill A Watt 39 15 16 Wrench 39 7 1...
Page 7: ...chemical types Each type has its own specific processing characteristics which must be considered and understood before it can be successfully molded Processing Characteristics The physical and chemi...
Page 8: ...occurs Blushing The tendency of a plastic article to turn white or chalky in areas that are highly stressed Bubbles Air or gas pockets that have formed in the material of the component Bubbles may va...
Page 9: ...ches x 25 4 mm Flow rate of cavities x volume per cavity injection time Cooling Channels Channels located within the body of a mold through which a cooling medium is circulated to control the mold sur...
Page 10: ...fferent temperatures Warping can result from differential cooling Draft A Slight taper in a mold wall designed to facilitate removal of the molded object from the mold Drag Marks A form of deep scratc...
Page 11: ...Injection Pressure The pressure on the face of the injection screw or ram when injecting material into the mold usually expressed in PSI Insert Molding Insert molding is the process of molding plasti...
Page 12: ...hollow metal hose screwed into the extrusion end of the heating cylinder of an injection machine designed to form a seal under pressure between the cylinder and the mold Overpack melt will fill the e...
Page 13: ...not flow or melt but rather decompose upon heating They are often highly cross linked polymers with properties similar to those of network covalent solids i e hard and strong Tie Bar Spacing The spac...
Page 14: ...on melting fiber pants and long sleeve shirts should be worn at all times In the event that molten polymer does contact the skin cool the affected area immediately with cold water or an ice pack and g...
Page 15: ...and insulation of electrical power wires and cables have been selected specifically for the requirements of this machine Damaged cables must be replaced immediately with the same or higher quality ca...
Page 16: ...lert indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury The WARNING safety alert indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided co...
Page 17: ...nection required It can generate 5 tons of clamp force and can inject 30 cu cm of plastic at a time up to 315 C degrees Standard mold size is 6 H by 4 8 W APSX PIM consists of multiple small sections...
Page 18: ...esses the spring to push the plunger into the cylinder barrel All actions of the plunger and the spring compression are precisely controlled by linear motion control sensors Injection Valve Section Th...
Page 19: ...the shipping crate 1 Always use the chain hook holes located on the clamp motor and injection motor mounts They are designed specifically for lifting You can use a small size hydraulic lift or a simil...
Page 20: ...uations to ensure your machine is operating within its specified limits When the machine has multiple motors and heaters are turned on the VAC value should not drop below 114VAC Otherwise the machine...
Page 21: ...N M A C H I N E APSX LLC 2017 www APSX com A P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 1 5 Move the ejector rod back out of the moving mold platen at Block 3 to create enough space for...
Page 22: ...APSX com A P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 1 6 While holding the mold by hand as shown below lower it slowly until the top edges of Block 3 and the mold are aligned properly...
Page 23: ...S 1 7 Clamp the mold by moving the clamp side of the machine manually on touch screen by using Engage Clamp S button until the mold is securely clamped between fixed Block 4 and moving platens Block...
Page 24: ...N E APSX LLC 2017 www APSX com A P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 1 8 Open the mold manually by pushing on the Home Clamp button on touch screen manual controls to allow you...
Page 25: ...I M D E S K T O P I N J E C T I O N M A C H I N E APSX LLC 2017 www APSX com A P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 1 9 Connect the mold temperature sensor by using the screw on...
Page 26: ...017 www APSX com A P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 2 0 Place the mold fan assembly back to its place by tightening the two nuts located on the fixed platen Block 4 Securely c...
Page 27: ...op where it is supposed to and can damage the machine For example the ejector bearing will hit the mold plate when homing and may damage the mold or the ballscrew if the clamp switch is not properly p...
Page 28: ...N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 2 2 APSX PIM MAGNETS SWITCHES AND SENSORS Perform the final test of the ejection system on MANUAL CONTROL mode and fine tune it after each try Manual contro...
Page 29: ...P S X P I M I N J E C T I O N M O L D I N G P R O C E S S 2 3 APSX PIM CYCLE The machine performs the injection molding functions of plasticizing clamping injection and ejection accordingly and compl...
Page 30: ...E S S 2 4 Settings The user interface on the tablet PC is connected to the machine via USB cable is ready for the set up process The user sets the desired injection temperature shot size timings and o...
Page 31: ...vity between Block 4 3 HOLDING The pressure drops to the holding pressure level to secure a 100 fill rate COOLING The machine is waiting for the injected plastic to cool enough to be ejected HOMING Cl...
Page 32: ...button to start or stop the APSX PIM injection cycle Cycle Timer The timer that shows each cycle time in seconds Part Counter The cycle count for each session Press once to reset SETTINGS This sectio...
Page 33: ...equired to run the injection machine If the temperature drops below that threshold it will wait to reach that temperature before running PRESSURES FORCES Injection Pressure The current and set pressur...
Page 34: ...uding the sprue is 10cu cm then set fill amount to 9cu cm The green number on the CURRENT column shows real time fill in cu cm It will be higher than set volume 90 when the injection is complete Fill...
Page 35: ...tion Pressure Triggers the spring movement to generate the injection pressure up to the set level NEVER UNPLUG THE MACHINE WHEN THE SPRING IS PRESSED OR WHEN THE RED LIGHT IS ON UNDER ELECTRONICS COVE...
Page 36: ...l not RUN before reaching its set minimum temperature PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE IDLE ABOVE MELTING TEMPERATURE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES THIS MAY CAUSE DETEROIRATION OF THE PLASTIC PELLETS HOPPER ENT...
Page 37: ...isually the same as the purging material Start RUN Press the RUN button on tablet the machine starts the fully automatic single injection cycle NEVER UNPLUG THE MACHINE WHEN THE SPRING IS PRESSED OR W...
Page 38: ...O P I N J E C T I O N M A C H I N E APSX LLC 2017 www APSX com T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E 3 2 Troubleshooting Guide Please follow the troubleshooting matrix below in the numerical order...
Page 39: ...EASE DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE IDLE ABOVE MELTING TEMPERATURE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES THAT MAY CAUSE DETEROIRATION ON THE PLASTIC PELLETS THE HOPPER ENTRY PIPE CAN ALSO JAM AND MAY NEED TO BE CLEANED ALWA...
Page 40: ...IM was created to address specific needs for designers R D professionals educators hobbyists and low volume specialty manufacturers that weren t being met by existing small injection machines molders...
Page 41: ...powered injection handles on typical desktop injection presses Along with that state of the art touchless distance sensors and nozzle valve control system provide the APSX PIM injection plunger with e...
Page 42: ...zle valve This happens without restricting material choices Any plastic including but not limited to ABS Polypropylene PP Polystyrene PS Polyethylene PE Polycarbonate PC thermoplastic polyolefin TPO c...
Page 43: ...iscretion of the manufacturer Direct sales and Skype phone support is part of the equation that allows us to provide high value at low cost Once we determine the problem remotely via Skype we resolve...
Page 44: ...ne from the motors fans or any other attached components when lifting If you choose not to follow these guidelines the limited product warranty becomes void See the picture below as a guideline for li...
Page 45: ...r Press the Watt VA key once Watts will be displayed as the active power Connect the Kill A Watt to 120V power and then to APSX PIM power cord The LCD display should show the following readings for ea...
Page 46: ...that hold the 1 steel shafts in place 3 16 and M4 Hex Keys Use 3 16 hex key for the bolts on the shaft collars clamp switch collar hopper weldment to barrel mold fan plates mold gates Use 1 4 hex key...
