Sharp SVL-2517SZ-F
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Overview
Sharp builds the SVL-2517SZ-F as the tall-column version of its smallest linear-roller vertical machining center. Z travel is 23.6 in (600 mm), and the gap between spindle nose and table opens from 3.94 to 27.56 in (100-700 mm). X and Y stay at 25.20 in (640 mm) and 17 in (435 mm).
Why pay for height on a machine with a 27.5 x 16.5 in (700 x 420 mm) table? Because the daylight is what runs out first on a small VMC. A rotary table on a riser, a tall vise stack or a 9.8 in (250 mm) long drill each take a large bite out of a short Z. The SVL-2517SX-F offers 18.1 in (460 mm) on the same base; this model adds the difference without changing the 79.53 in by 86.46 in floor space. Overall height does rise, to 107.9 in (2740 mm), so check the ceiling and the door of the shop.
Everything that cuts is shared with the shorter machine. The CAT-40 Big Plus spindle runs to 12,000 rpm through a direct coupling, on a 10/15 hp (7.5/11 kW) motor rated 52 ft/lb (70 Nm) at 1500 rpm. Rapids reach 1,417 in/min (36,000 mm/min). The side-mount changer carries 24 tools with random selection.
One figure goes the other way. Sharp's table gives this model a 42 gal (160 L) coolant tank, smaller than the tank listed for its sibling. Table load is 660 lb (300 kg), and at 8272 lb (3760 kg) the machine is light enough that tall, heavy setups should be kept low and close to the column.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 25.20 in (640 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 17 in (435 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 23.6 in (600 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 3.94-27.56 in (100-700 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) |
| 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 | 42 gal (160 L) |
| Coolant Nozzles | 3 |
| Floor Space | W: 79.53 in x D: 86.46 in (2020 mm x 2196 mm) |
| Machine Height | 107.9 in (2740 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
- 23.6 in (600 mm) of Z travel on a machine only 79.53 in wide
- Spindle nose to table distance of up to 27.56 in (700 mm) leaves room for a rotary table or tall fixture
- Positioning accuracy of 0.00016 in (0.004 mm) in Sharp's table
- Linear roller pack ways on all axes with 1.26 in (32 mm) ball screws
- 4th axis preparation is available as an option (wiring only, no drive, no motor)
Limitations
- The coolant tank is 42 gal (160 L)
- At 107.9 in (2740 mm) it is taller than the SVL-2517SX-F, which stands 99.4 in (2540 mm)
- Y travel of 17 in (435 mm) and a 660 lb (300 kg) table load keep the work small whatever the Z
- The minimum spindle nose to table distance is 3.94 in (100 mm), so very short tools on thin plates may not reach
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
23.6 in (600 mm), with the spindle nose 3.94 to 27.56 in (100-700 mm) above the table. The SVL-2517SX-F on the same base has 18.1 in (460 mm) of Z.
02
No. Sharp lists the same CAT-40 Big Plus spindle at 12,000 rpm with a 10/15 hp (7.5/11 kW) motor and the same 24-tool side-mount changer for both machines. Tool limits are 3.94 in (100 mm) diameter, 9.8 in (250 mm) length and 15.4 lb (7 kg).
03
Sharp lists 4th axis preparation as an optional accessory and describes it as wiring only, with no drive and no motor. The drive, motor and rotary table are therefore separate items to settle with Sharp before delivery.
04
220V three-phase power at 20 kVA, 60Hz, and 6 CFM of air at 88 psi. The machine occupies 79.53 in by 86.46 in without a chip conveyor, is 107.9 in (2740 mm) high and weighs 8272 lb (3760 kg). The operator door opens 28.4 in (720 mm).
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