Sharp SVG-8743A-F
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Overview
Step up from four box ways to six and the Sharp SVG-8743A-F is what you get: a geared-head CAT 50 machining center with 86.61 in (2200 mm) of X, 43.31 in (1100 mm) of Y and 35.43 in (900 mm) of Z, weighing 52,910 lb (24,000 kg).
The six ways are the point of the design. Sharp's guideway table shows the Y axis carried on six square ways spread across 110.23 in (2800 mm), so the 94.49 x 39.37 in (2400 x 1000 mm) table stays supported at the ends of its stroke instead of hanging off a narrow saddle. X runs on two 7.09 in ways spaced 30.51 in (775 mm) apart. All are lined with turcite B.
Z is generous for a vertical. The spindle nose can sit anywhere from 9.45 to 44.88 in (240-1140 mm) above the table, which admits tall weldments and stacked fixtures but means short tools will not reach a thin plate clamped flat. The spindle itself is shared with the rest of the SVG range: 6000 rpm, 2 speed gear, 22/26 kW and 427 ft-lb.
Mass costs speed. Rapids are 472 in/min on X and 315 in/min on Y and Z, with cutting feed to 197 in/min (5 m/min). The side-mount magazine holds 40 tools. Sharp publishes two different maximum workpiece weights for this model in inch and metric, so that row is left out of the table here; confirm the table load with Sharp before planning heavy work.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 86.61 in (2200 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 43.31 in (1100 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 35.43 in (900 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 9.45-44.88 in (240-1140 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 41.34 in (1050 mm) |
| Table Size | 94.49 x 39.37 in (2400 x 1000 mm) |
| Table Height From Floor | 43.5 in (1105 mm) |
| T-Slots | 22 x 6T x 6.3 in (22 x 6T x 160 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 50 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22/26 kW (29.5/34.9 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 427 ft-lb(α22i / 6000rpm) (579 Nm (α22i / 6000rpm)) |
| Spindle Motor Model | α22i |
| Spindle Drive | 2 speed gear |
| Spindle Bearing Bore | 3.94 in(Front) / 3.54 in(Rear) (100 mm(Front) / 90 mm(Rear)) |
| Spindle Lubrication | Grease |
| Spindle Cooling | Chilled Oil |
| Tool Clamp Force | 1800 kgf |
| Tool Changer Type | Side Mount |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | ø5 in (ø127 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools | ø9.84 in (ø250 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Tool Change Time | 4.39 sec(cam-box-only) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction Random |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 472 / 315 / 315 in/min (12 / 8 / 8 m/min) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 197 in/min (5 m/min) |
| Ballscrew Diameter Pitch | X,Z:ø50 x Pitch 10 mm Y:ø63 x Pitch 10 mm |
| Axis Motors | α22i / α30i / α22iB |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.01 mm (0.00039 in), JIS standard |
| Repeatability | 0.006 mm (0.00024 in), JIS standard |
| Guideway Type | Square guide way with turcite B |
| X Axis Way Size Spacing | 7.09+7.09 in / 30.51 in (180+180 mm / 775 mm) |
| Y Axis Way Size Spacing | 7.87+5.91+5.91+5.9+5.91+7.87 in / 110.23 in (200+150+150+150+150+200 mm / 2800 mm) |
| Z Axis Way Size Spacing | 6.3+6.3 in / 23.62 in (160+160 mm / 600 mm) |
| Coolant Pressure | 290 psi (20 bar) |
| Machine Dimensions | 244.72 x 154.13 x 136.26 in (6216 x 3915 x 3461 mm) |
| Machine Height | 136.26 in (3461 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 52910 lb (24000 kg) |
| Door Opening | 98.43 in (2500 mm) |
| Power Requirement | 40KVA |
| Air Requirement | 80-110 psi (6-8kg/cm2) |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Six hardened and ground box ways, with the Y axis supported across 110.23 in (2800 mm)
- Spindle nose to table distance up to 44.88 in (1140 mm) for tall parts
- 40-tool side-mount changer taking tools to 33 lb (15 kg)
- Y ball screw of ø63 with a 10 mm pitch, larger than the ø50 screws on X and Z
- 98.43 in (2500 mm) door opening
Limitations
- Y and Z rapids are 315 in/min (8 m/min)
- Minimum spindle nose to table distance is 9.45 in (240 mm)
- Sharp's inch and metric figures for table load disagree, so the capacity must be confirmed
- Occupies 244.72 x 154.13 in (6216 x 3915 mm) of floor
- A coolant through spindle pump is optional; only the 30 Bar CTS preparation is standard
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Sharp states that the 6 slide ways are hand scraped, hardened and ground, and that box ways damp vibration better than linear ways and are less susceptible to damage in a crash because of their large contact surface. The guideway table lists six ways on the Y axis over a 110.23 in (2800 mm) span.
02
It is larger in every axis: 86.61 in (2200 mm) of X against 62.99 in (1600 mm) on the SVG-6336A-F, with Y of 43.31 in (1100 mm) and Z of 35.43 in (900 mm). It uses six box ways where the SVG-6336A-F has four, and weighs 52,910 lb (24,000 kg). The 6000 rpm CAT 50 spindle is common to both.
03
A FANUC Oi-MF with a 10.4" LCD color screen. Standard accessories include an oil skimmer, spindle chiller, 4th axis prep (no motor, no drive), rigid tapping with NANO interpolation, 30 Bar CTS prep, a full enclosure with door interlock and 1024 K memory. AICC 200 blocks look ahead and a rotary table are options.
04
Rapid traverse is 472 / 315 / 315 in/min (12 / 8 / 8 m/min) on X, Y and Z, and the cutting feed rate goes to 197 in/min (5 m/min). Positioning accuracy is 0.01 mm and repeatability 0.006 mm to the JIS standard.
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