Sharp LMV-50-MP-3
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Sharp LMV-50-MP-3 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Sharp lists the LMV-50-MP-3 as a three-axis CNC knee mill with a 9 x 50 in (228.6 x 1270 mm) table and 32 in (812 mm) of X travel. Among the three-axis LMV machines it has the longest table and stroke; the LMV-MP-3 stops at 25 in (635 mm).
The longer stroke on the same narrow saddle changes what can be done in one clamping. A part can be set beside its own fixture, two vises can share the table, or a long strip can be machined end to end without a shift. The cost is weight at the ends of the table when it is run out to full travel, which a light knee mill feels, so heavy work belongs near the middle.
In the other two axes the figures are those of every LMV: 11 in (279 mm) of Y and 5 in (127 mm) of Z under CNC, with a knee that adds 16 in (406.4 mm). The spindle nose can be set 2.12-18 in (53.84 - 457 mm) from the table top.
The drive is an R-8 spindle at 60 - 4,500 rpm with a 3 hp (2.2 kW) motor. Listed weight is 3000 lb (1361 kg) and floor area 7 x 6.5 x 7 ft (2.20 x 1.98 x 2.20 m). One point to verify with Sharp: the product page for this model is headed LMV-50-MP-3 although its web address names a DVS version, and the text describes a vari speed head.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 9 x 50 in (228.6 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) |
| Knee Travel | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 6.75-18.5 in (171.45 - 470 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 2.12-18 in (53.84 - 457 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | R-8 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 4,500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3 hp (2.2 kW) |
| Quill Feed per Rev | 0.0015, 0.003, 0.006 in (0.0381, 0.0762, 0.1524 mm) |
| Head Tilt Left Right | 45° |
| Head Tilt Up Down | 45° |
| Machine Dimensions | 7 x 6.5 x 7 ft (2.20 x 1.98 x 2.20 m) |
| Machine Weight | 3000 lb (1361 kg) |
| Power Requirement 220v | 3 kVA/15 amps |
| Power Requirement 440v | 3 kVA/7.5 amps |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 32 in (812 mm) of X travel with three CNC axes
- 9 x 50 in (228.6 x 1270 mm) table for two vises or a long strip
- 3000 lb (1361 kg) on a 7 x 6.5 ft floor area
- Knee travel of 16 in (406.4 mm)
- 3-axis ball screws and servo drives as standard
Limitations
- 11 in (279 mm) of Y travel
- Light frame when the table is run out to full X travel
- 5 in (127 mm) Z stroke under CNC
- Model naming on Sharp's page is not consistent with its web address
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
32 in (812 mm) in X, 11 in (279 mm) in Y and 5 in (127 mm) in Z. Ram travel is 12 in (304.8 mm) and knee travel 16 in (406.4 mm). The spindle center is 6.75-18.5 in (171.45 - 470 mm) from the column.
02
Both have the 50 in table and 32 in (812 mm) of X travel. The LMV-50-MP-3 has three CNC axes and weighs 3000 lb (1361 kg); the LMV-50-MP-2 has two CNC axes, a manual quill and weighs 2,500 lb (1,133 kg).
03
R-8 taper, 3 hp (2.2 kW), variable speed from 60 - 4,500 rpm. The quill has three feeds, 0.0015, 0.003, 0.006 in (0.0381, 0.0762, 0.1524 mm) per revolution, and the head tilts 45° left and right and 45° up and down.
04
Sharp's power consumption rows read 3 kVA/15 amps and 3 kVA/7.5 amps for the two voltages it lists. A coolant system with chip pan and a power draw bar are optional accessories; add their needs when planning the supply.
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