Sharp TMV-1-MP-2
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
t slots
x axis travel
How much does the Sharp TMV-1-MP-2 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
A 40-taper spindle is the reason to pick the Sharp TMV-1-MP-2 over the other two-axis TMV knee mills. Where they use R-8 collets and 3 hp, this model has an NT-40 spindle nose and a 5 hp (3.73 kW) motor, and Sharp's option list offers an NT-30 spindle in lieu of the NT-40.
Why does the taper matter on a knee mill? Holding power and stiffness at the tool. A 40-taper holder is pulled up against a much larger cone than an R-8 collet, so face mills and larger end mills can be driven harder before they slip or chatter, and the extra motor power can be put to use.
The rest follows the TMV pattern. The table is 10 x 54 in (254 x 1,371 mm) with 31 in (787 mm) of X travel and 15.5 in (393 mm) of Y, and the MILLPWR G2 control drives those two axes through precision ball screws. Depth is set on the quill, which has 5 in (127 mm) of travel, a 3.5 in (90 mm) diameter and a digital readout.
Speed is variable over 60~4500 rpm. The listed weight is 2,860 lb (1,300 kg), and supply demand is 3 kVA at either voltage. A power draw bar is optional and worth having on a 40-taper machine, since holders are heavier to change by hand.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 10 x 54 in (254 x 1,371 mm) |
| T-Slots | 3 x 0.625 x 2.5 in (3 x 15.875 x 63.5 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 31 in (787 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 15.5 in (393 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Ram Travel | 18.5 in (470 mm) |
| Knee Travel | 15.3 in (390 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 13~31.5 in (330~800 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 6.5~22.4 in (165~570 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | NT-40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60~4500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 5 hp (3.73 kW) |
| Quill Feed per Rev | 0.0015/0.003/0.006 in (0.04/0.08/0.16 mm) |
| Quill Diameter | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 2,860 lb (1,300 kg) |
| Power Requirement 220v | 3 kVA/8 amp |
| Power Requirement 440v | 3 kVA/4 amp |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- NT-40 spindle nose in place of R-8
- 5 hp (3.73 kW) spindle motor
- 60~4500 rpm variable speed range
- Two-axis MILLPWR G2 CNC with precision ball screws
- 3.5 in (90 mm) quill with digital readout
Limitations
- Quill and knee are not under CNC
- Power draw bar is an optional accessory
- Knee-mill frame of 2,860 lb (1,300 kg) limits how far 5 hp can be used
- Head tilt rows in Sharp's table are not consistent for this model
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
NT-40. Sharp's overview bullet describes the machine as vari speed, 5 HP, #40 spindle, and the optional accessory list offers an NT-30 spindle in lieu of the NT-40 for shops tooled in the smaller taper.
02
The spindle motor is 5 hp (3.73 kW), with variable speed from 60~4500 rpm. The TMV-MP-2, the R-8 version of the same two-axis machine, is listed with 3 hp (2.25 kW).
03
X is 31 in (787 mm), Y is 15.5 in (393 mm) and the quill travels 5 in (127 mm). The knee adds 15.3 in (390 mm) and the ram 18.5 in (470 mm). Spindle nose to table top is 6.5~22.4 in (165~570 mm).
04
No. The control is a two-axis system covering longitudinal and cross travel. The quill carries a digital readout and three feed rates of 0.0015/0.003/0.006 in (0.04/0.08/0.16 mm) per revolution; for a servo Z axis Sharp offers the TMV-1-MP-3.
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