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APSX-PIM V3 Desktop Injection Molding Machine – 5-Ton Clamp | 30 cc Shot | Engineering Resins
5-ton (11,000 lbf) desktop injection molder — 1.83 cu-in / 30 cc shot, up to 626°F / 330°C, running PC, nylon, ABS, PP and other engineering thermoplastics on standard or custom aluminum molds.
- ✓ Fully automatic multi-mode with ejector molds — ~60 s cycle; manual single-mode with the included test mold
- ✓ Runs on a standard 115 V (US) or 230 V (EU) outlet — 250 lb benchtop footprint, mold swap in ~15 min
- ✓ Lead time: ships in about 1 week — made in Cincinnati, OH, with US-based support
Made in the USA — Cincinnati, OH
Ships in about 1 week
Built for production teams
What a product engineer actually checks
From printed prototype to molded short run
The APSX-PIM V3 bridges a 3D-printed prototype and injection-molded production. Print the concept, then mold the same geometry in PC, nylon, or PP — real thermoplastic parts with production surface finish and material properties, at 5 tons of clamp force.
Repeatability benchtop presses skip
A closed-loop screen sets injection pressure to 5000 psi / 345 bar, melt temp to 330°C, and timing per shot. That process control gives shot-to-shot consistency — the parameter most desktop injectors can't offer. Multi-mode molds with ejector pins run automatically at roughly a 60-second cycle.
An applications engineer on the line
Questions on mold design, material selection, or dialing in cycle parameters? Our engineers run injection molding in-house — DfM review, aluminum-mold sourcing, and validated settings. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard. Use the Talk to an applications engineer button above.
5 tons
Clamping force
30 cc
Injection volume
330°C
Max melt temp
4.8 × 6.0 in
Standard mold size
115 / 230 V
Power supply
About this product
APSX-PIM V3 is a fully automatic desktop injection molding machine that presses real thermoplastic parts at 5 tons of clamp force and a 1.83 cu-in / 30 cc shot. It runs engineering resins — PC, nylon, ABS, PP, Delrin and more — up to 626°F / 330°C on standard or custom aluminum molds, from a normal 115 V (US) or 230 V (EU) wall outlet. It bridges the gap between a 3D-printed prototype and injection-molded short-run production, without the cost, footprint or facility requirements of a full-size press.
Why engineers choose the APSX-PIM V3
Four things design and production teams verify before buying a desktop injection press.
Prototype → molded production
Print the concept, then mold the same geometry in real thermoplastic — production surface finish and material properties, not a rough draft part.
Repeatability, not a toy press
A closed-loop screen sets injection pressure to 5000 psi / 345 bar, melt temp to 330°C and timing per shot — shot-to-shot consistency most benchtop injectors skip.
Open, low-cost material
Runs off-the-shelf pellets — PC, nylon (PA6), ABS, PC/ABS, PP, PS, PE, Delrin, TPO. No proprietary cartridges, no vendor lock-in.
Plugs into a wall outlet
No hydraulics, no compressed-air plant, no facility retrofit. 250 lb footprint fits on a workbench; swap a mold in about 15 minutes.
How Additive Plus delivers it
The APSX-PIM V3 arrives as a working process, not a puzzle — specced, shipped and supported.
Step 01
Specced to your parts
Tell us your part, material and volume — we confirm the APSX-PIM V3 is the right fit and recommend a mold approach before you order.
Step 02
Ships ready to run
Arrives with a test mold and purge kit in about a week. Plug into a 115 V or 230 V outlet and run your first shots the day it lands.
Step 03
Backed by molders
US-based applications support from a team that runs injection molding in-house — DfM review, material and cycle-parameter help when you need it.
Materials
- Engineering thermoplastics (up to 626°F / 330°C): Polycarbonate (PC), Acetal (Delrin), ABS, PC/ABS, Nylon (PA6), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene (PE), Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
- Feedstock: standard plastic pellets — dry hygroscopic resins (PC, nylon) before molding for best results
- Same-resin workflow: prototype and mold in the same material family, so validated parts behave like production parts
Bridge tooling economics, in numbers
Where in-house molding beats outsourcing — shown on one short run instead of adjectives.
| 500-part short run (PC) | In-house on APSX-PIM V3 | Outsourced molding |
|---|---|---|
| Tooling | Aluminum mold, reused across runs | Setup + tooling per vendor quote |
| Lead time to first parts | Same day once the mold is on the machine | Typically 2–6 weeks |
| Iteration cost | Re-run in minutes, in-house | New PO and lead time per change |
| Where it wins | Low-to-mid volumes, frequent design changes, and parts you want to keep in-house | |
Representative comparison for prototyping and short-run production; exact economics depend on part size, material and mold. Ask us for a cost-per-part estimate on your geometry.
Technical specifications
- Clamping force: 11,023 lbf / 5 tons
- Injection volume: 1.83 cu-in / 30 cc per shot
- Injection pressure: 5000 psi / 345 bar
- Piston diameter: 1 in / 2.54 cm
- Max processing temp: 626°F / 330°C (1400 W heater)
- Standard mold size (W×H): 4.8×6.0 in / 12.19×15.24 cm
- Opening stroke (w/ & w/o ejector plate): 5.5–7.0 in / 13.97–17.78 cm
- Power supply: 115 V (US) or 230 V (EU), single phase
- Machine dimensions (L×W×H): 43×10×15 in / 109×25.4×38.1 cm; weight 250 lb / 113 kg
Aluminum molds, stands and material starter kits are available as add-ons — see the options below. See the Specifications tab for the full table.
Typical applications
Where teams run the APSX-PIM V3 today.
Rapid prototyping
Functional parts in the final resin
Short-run production
Low-to-mid volume molded parts
Jigs & fixtures
Shop tooling in durable thermoplastic
Education & research
Teach real injection molding on a bench
Product design
Design-to-mold iteration in-house
Bridge tooling
Span the gap before hard steel tooling
Case snapshot · representative project
A design team replaced outsourced prototype molding by running a 300-part PC bracket run in-house on the APSX-PIM V3: an aluminum mold, a ~60-second multi-mode cycle and same-day iteration when the design changed — cutting a multi-week vendor loop down to an afternoon. Send us your part and we’ll run the same math on your geometry.
Not sure the APSX-PIM V3 is the right fit?
Match your job to the closest option — or add the tooling and material to complete your setup.
For complex geometriesFreeform Injection Molding PackageExplore package →
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Tell us your part size, material and volume — our applications engineer will confirm whether the APSX-PIM V3 is right and recommend a mold approach on a spec call.
Why source through Additive Plus
- We run injection molding in-house — DfM review, mold approach and cycle parameters from a team that molds parts, not a reseller reading a spec sheet.
- Made in Cincinnati, OH — US-built machine with US-based parts and support; no overseas service loop.
- Full setup in one place — machine, aluminum molds, stand and material starter kits from one partner.
- In-stock, ships in about a week — sub-24h engineer response before and after the sale.
| Brand | APSX |
| Technology | PIM (Plastic Injection Molding) |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Piston Diameter | 1in / 2.54cm |
| Injection Volume | 1.83cu-in / 30cu-cm |
| Injection Pressure | 5000psi / 345bar |
| Clamping Force | 11023lbs / 5tons |
| Opening Stroke w/ & w/o Ejector Plate | 5.5-7.0in / 13.97-17.78cm |
| Plastic Materials for Injection | Polycarbonate (PC), Acetal (Delrin), ABS, PC/ABS, Nylon (PA6), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene (PE), Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) |
| Max. Processing temp. | 626°F / 330°C |
| Standard Mold Size (W×H) | 4.8×6.0in / 12.19×15.24cm |
| Steel Bar Frame Diameter | 1in / 2.54cm |
| Tie Bar Top Clearance | 5 in/ 12.7cm |
| Heating Power | 1400 W |
| Shipping Crate Dimensions | 48×16×19in / 122×40.6×48.3cm |
| Machine Dimensions (L×W×H) | 43×10×15in / 109×25.4×38mm |
| Weight | 250lbs / 113kg |
| Printing Materials | Plastic Pellets |
| Platform | FIM |
| Power supply | 115V, 220V |
Product videos
Want molded parts before you buy?
Send us your STL or part drawing and we'll injection-mold a sample on the APSX-PIM V3 in-house — real thermoplastic, your geometry, in your hands before you commit. You get the parts and a mold quote.
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· 1–2 Business DaysFrom design and production teams running the APSX-PIM V3
Unedited feedback from engineers running desktop injection molding
★★★★★
We stopped outsourcing prototype molding. A 300-part PC run that used to take three weeks now happens in an afternoon on the APSX-PIM, and we iterate the same day.
DR
Daniel Product Design Engineer · Consumer electronics
★★★★★
The repeatability sold us. Shot-to-shot the parts are consistent, so our tensile and fit tests actually mean something for the production material.
PS
Priya R&D Engineer · Medical devices
★★★★★
Support is the difference. Their engineer reviewed our mold design and dialed in nylon drying and cycle settings in the first week.
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Marcus Manufacturing Engineer · Industrial equipment
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What is the APSX-PIM V3 Desktop Injection Molding Machine?
The APSX-PIM V3 is a fully automatic desktop plastic injection molding machine designed for prototyping, product development, education, and short-run manufacturing. It delivers 5 tons of clamping force, a 30 cc injection volume, and processing temperatures up to 330°C (626°F), allowing users to produce production-quality thermoplastic parts from a standard workbench.
What materials can the APSX-PIM V3 process?
The APSX-PIM V3 supports a wide range of engineering thermoplastics, including Polycarbonate (PC), Nylon (PA6), ABS, Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene (PS), PC/ABS, Acetal (Delrin), and Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO). It uses standard plastic pellets, eliminating the need for proprietary materials.
What is the maximum clamping force?
The machine provides 5 tons (11,023 lbf) of clamping force, making it suitable for producing high-quality plastic parts with aluminum molds while maintaining a compact desktop footprint.
What is the injection capacity?
The APSX-PIM V3 has a 30 cc (1.83 cubic inch) shot capacity, allowing it to manufacture a wide variety of small and medium-sized plastic components used in prototyping and low-volume production.
Is the APSX-PIM V3 fully automatic?
Yes. When used with compatible ejector molds, the machine operates in a fully automatic multi-mode with cycle times of approximately 60 seconds. It also supports manual operation using the included test mold, giving users flexibility during prototyping and process development.
What types of molds are compatible with the APSX-PIM V3?
The machine is designed for standard aluminum molds measuring 4.8 × 6.0 inches, but it also supports custom aluminum tooling for production parts. Additive Plus can design and manufacture custom molds for customer-specific applications.
Can I use standard plastic pellets?
Yes. The APSX-PIM V3 processes commercially available plastic pellets rather than proprietary cartridges, giving users access to a broad range of engineering materials while keeping material costs low.
Does the machine require special electrical service?
No. The APSX-PIM V3 operates on a standard 115V outlet in the United States or 230V outlet in Europe, eliminating the need for industrial electrical infrastructure or hydraulic power systems.
How long does it take to change molds?
Most mold changes can be completed in approximately 15 minutes, allowing users to switch between projects quickly and reduce downtime during production or product development.
Who should use the APSX-PIM V3?
The APSX-PIM V3 is ideal for product designers, engineering teams, manufacturers, research laboratories, universities, startups, makerspaces, and companies that need to bridge the gap between 3D printing and full-scale injection molding.
What applications is the APSX-PIM V3 best suited for?
The machine is commonly used for rapid prototyping, bridge tooling, product validation, engineering testing, functional prototypes, educational programs, jigs and fixtures, and short-run manufacturing where fast iteration and low tooling costs are important.
Can I produce end-use parts with this machine?
Yes. When paired with properly designed aluminum molds and engineering thermoplastics, the APSX-PIM V3 produces production-quality parts with the same material properties and surface finish expected from conventional injection molding.
How does the APSX-PIM V3 compare to industrial injection molding machines?
The APSX-PIM V3 offers many of the process controls found on larger machines, including closed-loop control of injection pressure, melt temperature, and cycle timing, while requiring significantly less space, lower operating costs, and only a standard electrical outlet. It is ideal for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing rather than high-volume mass production.
Is this machine suitable for educational programs?
Yes. The APSX-PIM V3 is widely used by universities, engineering schools, research institutions, and technical training centers because it provides hands-on experience with real injection molding technology without requiring a full industrial manufacturing facility.
Can Additive Plus help with mold design?
Yes. Additive Plus offers Design for Manufacturing (DfM) reviews, custom aluminum mold design, tooling recommendations, process optimization, and sample molding services to help customers achieve the best results with their specific parts.
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