Sharp STA-38

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Specs verified 2026-10-04 · sharp-industries.com Updated 2026-10-04

Sharp STA series big bore CNC lathe (series photo shown on the STA-38 page)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

30 hp (STD Fanuc Alpha 22) Opt: 40 hp or 50 hp

swing over bed

37.79 in (960 mm)

swing over cross slide

23.62 in (600 mm)

distance between centers

STA-3860: 59.06 in (1,500 mm); STA-3880: 78.74 in (2,000 mm); STA-38120: 118.11 in (3,000 mm); STA-38160: 157.48 in (4,000 mm); STA-38200: 196.85 in (5,000 mm); STA-38240: 236.22 in (6,000 mm)

spindle bore

6 in (152 mm)

control

FANUC Oi-TF

How much does the Sharp STA-38 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Sharp STA-38 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Sharp STA-38 is the entry size of Sharp's big bore flat bed CNC lathes: 37.79 in (960 mm) of swing over a 24 in (610 mm) wide bed, a 6 in (152 mm) spindle bore and a 30 hp spindle motor under a FANUC Oi-TF control. Six bed lengths are listed, from the STA-3860 at 59.06 in (1,500 mm) between centers to the STA-38240 at 236.22 in (6,000 mm).

Bore is what sets this size apart from the rest of the STA range. The larger swings are offered with a choice of bores; for the STA-38 Sharp states that the spindle bore size is available in 6". Pipe and bar up to that diameter pass through the headstock, and a rear chuck adapter is available so that a second chuck can grip the tail of a long piece behind the spindle.

Read the travel rows with care. Z-axis travel is shorter than the center distance on every length: 41.34 in (1,050 mm) on the STA-3860 and 218.5 in (5,550 mm) on the STA-38240. The carriage cannot reach the full length between centers, so compare the turned length of the part, not its overall length, with the Z figure. X travel is 18.89 in (480 mm), and Sharp notes that it varies with the turret installed.

The three shortest beds use a 5.5 hp (4.10 kW) Z-axis servo motor and the three longest a 9.3 hp one. Weight runs from 24,400 lb (11,068 kg) to 34,400 lb (15,604 kg), and length with chip conveyor from 208.5 in (5,295 mm) to 385.6 in (9,795 mm). The bed and base are a single casting.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Swing Over Bed	37.79 in (960 mm)
Swing Over Cross Slide	23.62 in (600 mm)
Distance Between Centers	STA-3860: 59.06 in (1,500 mm); STA-3880: 78.74 in (2,000 mm); STA-38120: 118.11 in (3,000 mm); STA-38160: 157.48 in (4,000 mm); STA-38200: 196.85 in (5,000 mm); STA-38240: 236.22 in (6,000 mm)
Spindle Bore	6 in (152 mm)
CNC Control	FANUC Oi-TF
Bed Way Type	2 V, 2 Flat Ways
Bed Width	24 in (610 mm)
Bed Length	STA-3860: 135.83 in (3450 mm); STA-3880: 155.51 in (3950 mm); STA-38120: 194.88 in (4950 mm); STA-38160: 234.25 in (5950 mm); STA-38200: 273.62 in (6900 mm); STA-38240: 312.99 in (7950 mm)
X Axis Travel	18.89 in (480 mm)
Z Axis Travel	STA-3860: 41.34 in (1,050 mm); STA-3880: 61.02 in (1,550 mm); STA-38120: 100.39 in (2,550 mm); STA-38160: 139.76 in (3,550 mm); STA-38200: 179.13 in (4,550 mm); STA-38240: 218.5 in (5,550 mm)
X Axis Ballscrew Diameter	1.25 in (32 mm)
Z Axis Ballscrew Diameter	2.48 in (63 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	30 hp (STD Fanuc Alpha 22) Opt: 40 hp or 50 hp
X Axis Motor	5.3 hp (Fanuc AC servo)
Z Axis Motor	STA-3860: 5.5 hp (4.10 kW) (Fanuc AC servo); STA-3880: 5.5 hp (4.10 kW) (Fanuc AC servo); STA-38120: 5.5 hp (4.10 kW) (Fanuc AC servo); STA-38160: 9.3 hp (Fanuc AC servo); STA-38200: 9.3 hp (Fanuc AC servo); STA-38240: 9.3 hp (Fanuc AC servo)
Hydraulic Pump Motor	2 hp (1.5 kW)
Coolant Pump Motor	1.7 hp (1.27 kW)
Machine Weight	STA-3860: 24,400 lb (11,068 kg); STA-3880: 25,600 lb (11,612 kg); STA-38120: 27,800 lb (12,610 kg); STA-38160: 30,000 lb (13,608 kg); STA-38200: 32,200 lb (14,606 kg); STA-38240: 34,400 lb (15,604 kg)
Machine Length	STA-3860: 208.5 in (5,295 mm); STA-3880: 228.1 in (5,795 mm); STA-38120: 267.5 in (6,795 mm); STA-38160: 306.9 in (7,795 mm); STA-38200: 346.3 in (8,795 mm); STA-38240: 385.6 in (9,795 mm)
Machine Width	107.7 in (2,735 mm)
Machine Height	89.4 in (2,270 mm)

Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6 in (152 mm) spindle bore with a 30 hp motor; 40 hp or 50 hp optional
Six bed lengths, 59.06 in (1,500 mm) to 236.22 in (6,000 mm) between centers
One-piece bed and base casting with 24 in (610 mm) wide induction hardened ways
Rear chuck adapter available for double chuck work on long pipe
Spindle 4-steps speed auto change by M code

Limitations

Only the 6 in bore is offered at this swing
Z travel is well short of the center distance: 41.34 in (1,050 mm) on the STA-3860
Chucks, face plate and follow rests are optional accessories in different sizes
Sharp's table gives no spindle speed range for this model

Best For

Pipe and tubing up to 6 in through the spindle Long shafts on beds up to 236.22 in (6,000 mm) between centers Oilfield couplings and threaded connections Heavy shaft repair where a 37.79 in swing is enough

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Which bed lengths does the STA-38 come in?

Six: STA-3860, STA-3880, STA-38120, STA-38160, STA-38200 and STA-38240. Distance between centers is 59.06 in (1,500 mm), 78.74 in (2,000 mm), 118.11 in (3,000 mm), 157.48 in (4,000 mm), 196.85 in (5,000 mm) and 236.22 in (6,000 mm) respectively.

02 What spindle bore does the STA-38 have?

6 in (152 mm). Sharp's feature text for this model says the spindle bore size is available in 6" and that double chucks are available as options. The headstock spindle is supported at three points, by one ball bearing and two tapered roller bearings.

03 How heavy is the STA-38?

Between 24,400 lb (11,068 kg) for the STA-3860 version and 34,400 lb (15,604 kg) for the STA-38240. The machine is 107.7 in (2,735 mm) wide and 89.4 in (2,270 mm) high at every length; overall length with the chip conveyor grows from 208.5 in (5,295 mm) to 385.6 in (9,795 mm).

04 What motors drive the STA-38?

A 30 hp Fanuc Alpha 22 spindle motor is standard, with 40 hp or 50 hp as options. The X-axis servo is 5.3 hp. The Z-axis servo is 5.5 hp (4.10 kW) on the three shortest beds (STA-3860, STA-3880, STA-38120) and 9.3 hp on the three longer ones.