Sharp LMV-50-MP-2
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Sharp LMV-50-MP-2 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
No Sharp CNC knee mill has a longer X stroke than the LMV-50 pair, and the LMV-50-MP-2 is the two-axis one. Its 9 x 50 in (230 x 1270 mm) table travels 32 in (812 mm), slightly more than the 31 in (787 mm) of the TMV-MP-2, on a frame that weighs 2,500 lb (1,133 kg).
The gain in length is small. The real distinction from the TMV line is everything else about the frame: Y travel is 11 in (279 mm), the ram moves 12 in (304.8 mm), and the spindle center sits 6.75 - 18.5 in (171 - 470 mm) from the column. This is a light mill with a long table, good for reaching along a part and less good for reaching across one.
Sharp describes the spindle drive simply as "vari speed": 60 - 4500 rpm from a 3 hp (2.25 kW) motor into an R-8 taper. The head swivels 360° and tilts 45° in both planes.
Two axes are driven by the MILLPWR G2 through ball screws. The quill, with 5 in (127 mm) of travel and three feeds, stays manual and is read on the third channel of the digital readout. Electrical demand is low, 3 kVA at 8 amp or 4 amp. Floor area is 7 x 6.5 x 6.7 ft (2.1 x 2 x 2 m).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 9 x 50 in (230 x 1270 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 32 in (812 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Ram Travel | 12 in (304.8 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 6.75 - 18.5 in (171 - 470 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | R-8 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 4500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3 hp (2.25 kW) |
| Quill Feed per Rev | .0015,.003, .006 in (.038, .076, .152 mm) |
| Head Swivel Angle | 360° |
| Head Tilt Left Right | 45° |
| Head Tilt Up Down | 45° |
| Machine Dimensions | 7 x 6.5 x 6.7 ft (2.1 x 2 x 2 m) |
| Machine Weight | 2,500 lb (1,133 kg) |
| Power Requirement 220v | 3 kVA/8 amp |
| Power Requirement 440v | 3 kVA/4 amp |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 32 in (812 mm) of X travel, the longest of Sharp's CNC knee mills
- 9 x 50 in (230 x 1270 mm) table on a 2,500 lb (1,133 kg) machine
- 360° head swivel and 45° tilt in both planes
- 3 kVA supply at 8 amp or 4 amp
- Two-axis MILLPWR G2 with safety handwheels
Limitations
- Cross travel of 11 in (279 mm)
- Ram travel of 12 in (304.8 mm), less than the 18.5 in (470 mm) of the TMV-MP-2
- Quill is not a CNC axis, so depth is set by hand
- Knee travel and quill diameter rows are inconsistent on Sharp's page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
32 in (812 mm), on a table of 9 x 50 in (230 x 1270 mm). Y travel is 11 in (279 mm) and quill travel 5 in (127 mm). Sharp's overview bullet gives the same figures: 9 x 50" table, 11 x 32 x 5" travel.
02
The TMV-MP-2 is the heavier machine at 3500 lb (1587 kg), with 15.5 in (393 mm) of Y travel and 18.5 in (470 mm) of ram travel. The LMV-50-MP-2 weighs 2,500 lb (1,133 kg), has 11 in (279 mm) of Y travel and a slightly longer X stroke of 32 in (812 mm). Choose by part width and by how hard you cut.
03
Table length and X travel. The LMV-MP-2 has a 9 x 42 in (230 x 1066 mm) table and 25 in (635 mm) of X travel at 2,400 lb (1,090 kg). The LMV-50-MP-2 has a 9 x 50 in (230 x 1270 mm) table and 32 in (812 mm) of X travel at 2,500 lb (1,133 kg).
04
An Acu-Rite electrical edge finder, a 6" Kurt vise with swivel base, a drill chuck, a power knee, a coolant system with chip pan at the base, a power draw bar, an R-8 collet set and a clamping kit are on the optional accessory list.
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