The amazing power of our Apex AMC machine controller can best be appreciated when machining complex 3D models and moulds. Our customers frequently benefit from machine productivity improvements of 300, 400 and even 500% by replacing other machine controllers with ours, transforming the economics of making 3D parts.

Apex AMC machine controllers are supplied complete, in one small robust enclosure containing a high performance RISC processor board, control panel and display, PLC, optically isolated signal interfaces, medium power stepper motor drives and all power supplies. The only other items required are motors and cabling, we can supply these and your machine.

A host of powerful features are accessible via menus from the front panel

For machines requiring higher power servo or stepper drives see our AMC 4 and AMC B controllers.

Designed to get the highest productivity from your machine
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• Configurable features support innumerable applications
  
  
• Precise high speed control of 2 or 3 stepper axes
  
  
• A programmable analog output for spindle speed control, or laser power control, or dispense rate control
  
  
• Integral PLC with 8 inputs and 4 outputs
  
  
• Programmable Event Subroutines automatically control external devices including cutters, dispensers, part loading and unloading
  
  
• 21 key keyboard give immediate access to machine functions with the use of 'codes'
  
  
• 4 Pressure sensitive machine jog keys make precise manual machine positioning simple
  
  
• 2 line alphanumeric display gives easy access to the numerous system features via menus and softkeys.
  
  
• Menus can be displayed in English, Spanish, German or French
  
  
• Job programs are accepted in G and M code, HPGL, ESSI, and GPS protocols at baud rates up to 115K via an RS232 interface
  
  
• Can be used as part of a reliable PC based machine control system
  
  
• WinAMC® compatible, - control can be driven remotely by custom PC based virtual control panels
  
  
• One small rugged enclosure designed for use in harsh industrial environments
  
  
• Designed and built to give a long working life
  
  
• Integrated machine and controller test features for easy troubleshooting
  
  
• Plug in cards make maintenance simple
  
  
• Easily disconnected and shipped for 'same day' repair
  
  
• Options include, automatic tool height control, speed proportional direct laser pulsing, speed proportional dispensing control
  
  
• Custom features are available for your special applications
  
  

Our engineers are available to modify or add features, as you require.