Sharp SVL-2517SX-F
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Overview
The Sharp SVL-2517SX-F is the shorter-column machine of the SVL-2500 pair: a 40-taper vertical machining center on linear roller ways with 25.20 in (640 mm) of X, 17 in (435 mm) of Y and 18.1 in (460 mm) of Z. Sharp calls it a compact workhorse, and the footprint bears that out at 79.53 in by 86.46 in without a chip conveyor.
The table measures 27.5 x 16.5 in (700 x 420 mm) and carries 660 lb (300 kg). X travel is a little shorter than the table is long, so a full-length fixture plate cannot be reached end to end. Spindle nose to table runs from 3.15 to 21.26 in (80-540 mm), which is the figure to check against vise height plus tool length before ordering this version rather than the SVL-2517SZ-F, whose Z axis is 23.6 in (600 mm).
The spindle is a direct-coupled CAT-40 Big Plus unit turning 12,000 rpm on a 10/15 hp (7.5/11 kW) motor, with 52 ft/lb (70 Nm) at 1500 rpm. That is a light-cut, high-speed rating. A side-mount changer holds 24 tools and swaps them in 2 sec tool to tool, 6 sec chip to chip. Tools may be 3.94 in (100 mm) across with neighbours in place and 9.8 in (250 mm) long.
Control is a FANUC Oi-MF with an 8.4" LCD color screen. Both chip conveyor types, the oil skimmer and coolant through the spindle are listed as options. Rigid tapping, the spindle air curtain and a full enclosure are standard. The machine weighs 8272 lb (3760 kg) and needs 220V three-phase power at 20 kVA plus 6 CFM of air at 88 psi.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 25.20 in (640 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 17 in (435 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 18.1 in (460 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 3.15-21.26 in (80-540 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 19.29 in (490 mm) |
| Table Size | 27.5 x 16.5 in (700 x 420 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 660 lb (300 kg) |
| T-Slots | 5 x 0.7 x 3.14 in (5 x 18 x 80 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-40 Big Plus |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 10/15 hp (7.5/11 kW) Alpha Motor |
| Spindle Torque | 52 ft/lb (70 Nm) at 1500 rpm |
| Spindle Drive | Direct Coupling |
| Tool Changer Type | Side Mount |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 9.8 in (250 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15.4 lb (7 kg) |
| Tool Change Time | 2 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 6 sec |
| Tool Selection | Random |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 0.04-1,417 in/min. (1-36,000 mm/min) |
| Axis Drive | Direct Drive |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.00016 in (0.004 mm) |
| Repeatability | 0.00012 in (0.003 mm) |
| Ballscrew Diameter | 1.26 in (32 mm) |
| Axis Motors | 1.6/1.6/2.4 hp (1.2/1.2/1.8 kW) |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 53 gal (200 L) |
| Coolant Nozzles | 3 |
| Floor Space | W: 79.53 in x D: 86.46 in (2020 mm x 2196 mm) |
| Machine Height | 99.4 in (2540 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 8272 lb (3760 kg) |
| Door Opening | 28.4 in (720 mm) |
| Power Requirement | 220V/3 Phase / 20 kVA / 60Hz |
| Air Requirement | 6 CFM at 88 psi |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 12,000 rpm CAT-40 Big Plus spindle, direct coupled to a 10/15 hp (7.5/11 kW) motor
- Rapid traverse up to 1,417 in/min (36,000 mm/min) on linear roller pack ways
- 24-tool side-mount changer with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time
- Positioning accuracy of 0.00016 in (0.004 mm) and repeatability of 0.00012 in (0.003 mm) in Sharp's table
- Small floor space: 79.53 in wide by 86.46 in deep without a chip conveyor
Limitations
- Z travel is 18.1 in (460 mm); tall work or long tools call for the SVL-2517SZ-F with 23.6 in (600 mm)
- Table load stops at 660 lb (300 kg)
- Chip conveyors, the oil skimmer and the CTS pump are optional accessories, not part of the base machine
- Spindle torque is 52 ft/lb (70 Nm) at 1500 rpm, so heavy roughing in steel is outside its range
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Z travel and what follows from it. The SVL-2517SX-F has 18.1 in (460 mm) of Z, a spindle nose to table range of 3.15-21.26 in (80-540 mm) and stands 99.4 in (2540 mm) high. The SVL-2517SZ-F has 23.6 in (600 mm) of Z. X and Y travel, the table, the spindle and the 24-tool changer are the same on both.
02
A FANUC Oi-MF with an 8.4" LCD color screen. Sharp lists high speed AICC, 200 blocks look ahead, rigid tapping and manual guide Oi among the software, and a detachable MPG, USB port and embedded Ethernet on the operating panel. Standard memory is 512 K, with a CF card slot and an RS-232 interface.
03
The side-mount magazine holds 24 tools selected at random. A tool can be 3.94 in (100 mm) in diameter with adjacent pockets filled, 5.9 in (150 mm) without an adjacent tool, 9.8 in (250 mm) long and 15.4 lb (7 kg) in weight.
04
No. Sharp lists coolant thru spindle (CTS), prepped 70-bar (1,000 psi), as an optional accessory and the CTS pump as a separate option. The standard machine has a 53 gal (200 L) coolant tank with 3 coolant nozzles, a coolant gun and chip coolant flush.
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