Rotary transfer machines and precision CNC lathes for compressor cylinders, manifolds, and fan motor components. Sub-8s cycle times. ISO 9001 certified supplier to global HVAC/R manufacturers.
The HVAC and refrigeration industry runs on volume, precision, and consistency. Compressor manufacturers producing millions of cylinders per year need machines that run around the clock without deviation — and they need them fast. APEX has supplied production CNC equipment to HVAC/R manufacturers across Asia, South America, and Europe for over a decade.
Whether you are machining compressor cylinders for household refrigerators, commercial air conditioning systems, or industrial chiller units, APEX has a proven machine configuration ready to quote.
Best for: Compressor cylinders (all sizes), manifolds, valve plates, and bulkHEAD components requiring simultaneous multi-station machining at high volume.
Best for: Compressor shaft, fan motor shafts, rotor components, and turned parts requiring multiple operations in rapid succession.
Household refrigerator and freezer compressor cylinders (DN40–DN60). Finish boring, honing preparation, port machining, and face milling in one clamping. 2–4s/piece on RTM-10.
Scroll compressor cylinders, reciprocating compressor bodies for commercial air conditioning. DN80–DN120. Multiple bore sizes in one machine configuration. 4–7s/piece with 10+ stations.
Large bore compressor cylinders for industrial chiller units. DN120–DN200. Multi-station configurations for complex geometries. 8–12s/piece depending on bore depth and operations.
Refrigerant manifold bodies with multiple precision passages. Simultaneous multi-hole drilling, reaming, and tapping. Tight control of passage sizes for refrigerant flow calibration.
Compressor suction and discharge valve plates. Flatness tolerance typically 0.01–0.02mm. Surface finish Ra 0.4–0.8μm. RTM machines achieve this in high-volume production runs.
Precision-turned shafts for HVAC fan motors. Sub-2s chip-to-chip on HCL300A gang-tool lathe. Tight concentricity and surface finish requirements for quiet operation.
APEX machines are running in facilities producing millions of compressor cylinders annually. The combination of 95%+ uptime, fast cycle times, and minimal tool change downtime translates directly to lower cost-per-piece at scale.
HVAC/R components are predominantly aluminum alloys and cast iron. APEX machines are specifically configured for aluminum machining (chip management, coolant routing) and cast iron (robust spindle, rigid bed design).
3–6 months from order to FAT. European competitors quote 10–16 months. For manufacturers ramping up production capacity ahead of seasonal demand peaks, faster delivery means capturing market share sooner.
Beyond single machines, APEX supplies complete turnkey lines: rough boring → finish machining → honing → washing → leak testing. One supplier, one FAT, one installation team, one warranty chain.
Cycle time depends on bore size and number of operations. On the RTM-10: Small household refrigerators (DN40–DN60): 2–4 seconds/piece. Commercial AC (DN80–DN120): 4–7 seconds/piece. Industrial chiller cylinders: 8–12 seconds/piece. Submit your cylinder drawings for a specific cycle time estimate.
APEX machines achieve ±0.005mm positioning accuracy and ±0.003mm repeatability. Compressor cylinders typically require bore tolerance of ±0.01–0.02mm and surface finish Ra 0.8–1.6μm — well within APEX machine capability. For sub-micron surface requirements, we configure the machine with appropriate honing stations.
Yes. APEX machines are designed for production line integration with standard I/O ports, conveyor interface, and optional gantry loader. Our applications engineers provide detailed floor plans, utility requirements, and integration specifications to work with your plant layout team.
Yes. APEX offers complete turnkey lines including: rough casting cleaning/deburring → rough boring → finish boring/honing → washing → leak testing → packaging. We can also supply complementary equipment from our partner network for a complete production line from casting to finished part.
Send us your compressor cylinder drawings or manifold specifications. Our HVAC/R applications team will provide a detailed production analysis including cycle time estimate, cost-per-piece projection, and machine configuration recommendation.
Engineering response within 24 hours. NDA available upon request.