Sharp LMV-MP-3
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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-MP-3 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Sharp LMV-MP-3 fits full three-axis CNC onto the company's small knee mill frame: a 9 x 42 in (228.6 x 1066.8 mm) table with 25 in (635 mm), 11 in (279 mm) and 5 in (127 mm) of X, Y and Z travel. All three axes run on ball screws with servo drives under the MILLPWR G2.
Adding the third axis adds weight and current draw. The LMV-MP-3 is listed at 3200 lb (1451 kg), where the two-axis LMV-MP-2 is 2,400 lb (1,090 kg), and its supply rows read 3 kVA at 15 amps or 7.5 amps. The footprint is 7.25 x 5.33 x 7 ft (2.20 x 1.62 x 2.13 m).
What kind of part suits it? Small ones, obviously, but more precisely parts that are small in two directions. Eleven inches of Y and five of Z make this a machine for plates, covers, manifolds and brackets that would sit in a 6" vise, which Sharp offers as an option with a swivel base. Between the spindle nose and the table there is 2.12-18 in (53.84 - 457 mm), set by a knee with 16 in (406.4 mm) of travel.
The spindle is R-8, 3 hp (2.25 kW), 60 - 4,500 rpm, and the head tilts 45° left and right and 45° up and down.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 9 x 42 in (228.6 x 1066.8 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 25 in (635 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 (2.25 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 | 7.25 x 5.33 x 7 ft (2.20 x 1.62 x 2.13 m) |
| Machine Weight | 3200 lb (1451 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
- Three CNC axes on Sharp's smallest knee mill frame
- 16 in (406.4 mm) of knee travel under a 5 in (127 mm) Z stroke
- Footprint of 7.25 x 5.33 x 7 ft (2.20 x 1.62 x 2.13 m)
- R-8 spindle running 60 - 4,500 rpm
- G code and conversational type programming
Limitations
- 11 in (279 mm) of Y travel
- Programmable Z limited to 5 in (127 mm)
- Draws 15 amps at the lower supply voltage
- Vise, coolant system and power draw bar are optional accessories
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
25 in (635 mm) longitudinal, 11 in (279 mm) cross and 5 in (127 mm) vertical on the quill. The ram moves 12 in (304.8 mm) and the knee 16 in (406.4 mm). Spindle nose to table top is 2.12-18 in (53.84 - 457 mm).
02
The LMV-MP-3 is listed at 3200 lb (1451 kg) and the LMV-MP-2 at 2,400 lb (1,090 kg). The three-axis machine also shows a higher current, 15 amps against 8 amp for the LMV-MP-2 at the lower supply voltage, on the same 3 kVA.
03
An R-8 taper with a 3 hp (2.25 kW) motor and a variable speed range of 60 - 4,500 rpm. Quill feeds are 0.0015, 0.003, 0.006 in (0.0381, 0.0762, 0.1524 mm) per revolution, and an R-8 collet set is on the option list.
04
No. It is a knee-type vertical mill with a three-axis CNC and no tool changer. Sharp fits safety handwheels and a 3-axis digital readout, so it can be run by hand, and the machine keeps the knee, ram and tilting head of a manual mill.
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