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...over 250 machines installed and running...

    New APS3000 Dino-D... you will love her. 
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    The release of the APS3000 is changing the way surfboards are made, from idea inception to final product. The research behind this product is dedicated to serve the surfboard industry, especially the production of custom surfboards.

 

                                                   copyright Sam Howard 2004

             

 

Product Description

What are you buying?

 is a computer controlled surfboard  shaping machine that:

        Has a cutting technique that gives a perfect surface finish with flush stringers,
        fully rounded rail and beautiful flowing curves,  Australian and US patents

        Unique and super fast blank holding technology , Australian and US patents

        Rapid change of blank and surfboard sizes. Change from 5' to 12' in 1.5 seconds!

        Blank and surfboard setup via software for perfect positioning

        Emphasis on the designing and machining of individual custom surfboards (can do mass production too)

        Uniquely user friendly design and operation software
      
       Cuts complete outline from nose to tail
      
        I install the machine, I train you on the machine and software and you to start producing 
        computer shaped surfboards as you imagined only in your dreams

 

What do you receive?

        APS3000 Gen2 CNC surfboard shaping machine, fully operational
        
        Shape 3D CNC design software program (4 week trial)
 
        APS3000 controller software
 
        All necessary accessory (110volt countries receive credit for the parts they need to buy locally)
        like Vacuum Pump, Dust Extractor, Kompressor
 
        Comprehensive internet support for 2 years
 
        Access to the nearest Spare Part Depot
 
         Machine Setup and Training (min 5 days), you pay the engineers flight only

Optional:

        Windows XP PC to operate the machine (preferably purchased locally, due to warranty reasons)

        

Whom are you dealing with: 

        you are dealing with

        APS3000 Pty.Ltd as Trustee for the

        Langenbach Family Trust

        47 Lalina Avenue

        Tweed Heads 2485  NSW Australia 


Price

 

What's the cost?

The package includes all the features detailed in the product section ex-factory:

May 1, 2024

APS3000 Gen5 Heavy Duty:  production halted


APS3000 Dino-D, my new baby: 

12' Aud$ 69990.--  (excluding software)

inclusive Super Spindle, trimmer, HD motor upgrade  

Add Aud$ 2000.-- for every additional foot of board length.

Shape3D Software 1 year license AUD$ 1200.--
Shape3D Software lifetime license AUD$ 3.800.--

Machine price includes machine, disk cutter, controller,
integrated computer, trimmer, spare parts, tool set, oiler X,
oiler Y/Z, installation support via an internet link.

Vacuum pump is not included.

Available immediately:

 

 APS3000 ...Dino-D - 12'- with Super Spindle

 

APS3000 ...Dino-D - 12'- router

 

APS3000 Gen5, very good condition - France
(fully upgrades with SuperSpindle)

 

APS3000 Gen5, 18' - extra long model - pristine condition -Gold Coast - Australia (supplied with SuperSpindle)

 

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Pictures and Screenshots


 
 


 most customers rest assured

 the first of the new ones

 

 

 new ways

 new team

 


 

 new colors

 new see through control

 


 

 professional touch

 new frame design

 

 

 simple and super solid

 she gets the OK in Tahiti

 

 


 well organized

cutting EPS Block Foam



solid 3D view of board after cutting

Shape 3D Toolpath for deck



3/8" clean stringer

feels like a nice rail even with only 5 cuts



50mm dia Y shaft assembly

130 degree railcut



side control

Machine room



Tool Path in Controller Software

Tool Path zoomed in at nose



Concave deck on a 6' fish

 



Finished Nose

Simple and solid Z unit


 

Clean lines

Lemon, Lime and Bitter



Bill in action

A little experiment with different materials



Balsa Wood, with grain or cross.

Blue XPS



A twin setup from behind

the only white one in the world (so far)



Machine Manfacture

Lemon and Lime




the latest controller, love it

Frame and Track



Miki messing around

twin setup 



Peruvian box improved version

Gun



Life Size Slices for template comparison

Stoked on the West Side

 

 

 wings

unloading the smart way

 

 


 simple and solid Y and Z unit

 why not cut balsa?

 

 


 Wayo checks curves in mirror

 up she goes to the second floor

 

 


 basic but solid transmission

 another pink lady

 

 


 blue is nice too

 ready for a good home

 

 


 APS3000

 she can do nearly anything

 

 


 the japanese box, a masterpiece

 the masterpiece close up

 

 

 a smile like this makes it all worth for me

 Balsa deck



 

 APS3000 Delivery List

 


Software

Design your board in the software of your choice,

 

Shape3D

BoardCAD

SurfCAD

APS3000 or Aku

 

 the  APS3000   can cut them all

 

 

 

The  will now ship with

 

                       CNC version

                                                for more info visit www.shape3d.com 

Download your free version Shape3D LITE from:

 http://www.shape3d.com/try-buy.htm

 

Besides being the most advanced Surfboard Design Software around, Shape 3D can import files created with the free version of the APS3000 program as well as the designs created in SurfCad (DSD/Luciano). These files can be further edited in Shape 3D and machine code can be created.

Shape 3D is the most widely used surfboard design program in the world. It has countless functions and it has excellent 3D display as well as 3D manipulation. No other program can offer you that. But as said, if you prefer the free version of theAPS3000 program to design your boards or you are used to SurfCad or BoardCAD, just stick to that. Shape 3D will later use these files to create the toolpath for the machine. No need to change for the conservative, every reason to change for the rest of us.

Shape 3D has far superior machining options than any other Surfboard Design Software and creates a beautiful toolpath for the APS3000. Here some screenshots demonstrating the toolpath capabilities .

 

here are some screenshots: 

  
 Top Toopath Display
 Bottom Toolpath Display
 


 Finished Shape Solid View

  APS3000 file in Shape 3D in 3D

 

       

manipulate your shape in 3D

 Toolpath Window