Sharp TMV-MP-3
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
ram travel
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Price estimate
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Overview
Three servo axes turn the Sharp TMV-MP-3 from a mill with a powered table into a small CNC machine that can cut in depth under program control. Its standard equipment is a MILLPWR G2 3 axes CNC system with 3 axes ball screws and servo drives, on Sharp's 10 x 54" knee mill frame.
The third axis is short. Z travel is 5 in (127 mm), and everything about programming the machine follows from that number. A pocket, a step or a drilled pattern within a 5 in stroke runs unattended. A part with features at very different heights needs the knee cranked between operations; the knee has 15.3 in (388.62 mm) of travel but is not one of the servo axes.
In plan the machine covers 31 in (787 mm) by 15.5 in (393 mm). The ram slides 18.5 in (470 mm), which moves the spindle center between 9.8 - 28.3 in (250 - 720 mm) from the column, and the head tilts 90° to either side.
Sharp's bullet list gives the spindle as R-8 with a 3 HP vari speed drive, and the table lists 3 hp (2.25 kW) at 60 - 4500 rpm. The taper row of the specification table is filled in differently in its two columns, so confirm the taper when ordering tooling. The machine weighs 3500 lb (1587 kg) and stands in a space of 7.08 x 6.66 x 7.5 ft (2.15 x 2.02 x 2.28 m).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 (388.62 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 9.8 - 28.3 in (250 - 720 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 1.6 - 16.9 in (40.64 - 429.26 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 60 - 4500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3 hp (2.25 kW) |
| Quill Feed per Rev | 0.0015, 0.003, 0.005 in (0.0381, 0.0762, 0.127 mm) |
| Head Tilt Left Right | 90° |
| Head Tilt Up Down | 45° |
| Machine Dimensions | 7.08 x 6.66 x 7.5 ft (2.15 x 2.02 x 2.28 m) |
| Machine Weight | 3500 lb (1587 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sharp-industries.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Three CNC axes with ball screws and servo drives
- Programmed depth control over a 5 in (127 mm) Z stroke
- Ram travel of 18.5 in (470 mm) for reach over large parts
- G code and conversational type programming at the control
- Footprint of 7.08 x 6.66 x 7.5 ft (2.15 x 2.02 x 2.28 m)
Limitations
- Only 5 in (127 mm) of programmable Z travel
- Knee travel of 15.3 in (388.62 mm) is set by hand unless the power knee option is added
- Spindle taper row is not consistent in Sharp's table
- Coolant system with chip pan is an optional accessory
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
5 in (127 mm). Sharp's table lists it as quill travel, Z vertical. The knee adds 15.3 in (388.62 mm) of vertical adjustment for setting the work height, and a power knee is on the optional accessory list.
02
An Acu-Rite MILLPWR G2. Sharp states that it has G code and conversational type programming, and the standard accessory list includes the 3 axes CNC system, 3 axes ball screws and servo drives, an auto lube system and a 3 axes digital readout system.
03
Sharp's overview bullet says vari speed 3 HP, R-8 spindle. The specification table prints two different tapers in the inch and metric columns of the taper row, so this page does not carry that row. Ask Sharp to confirm before buying holders.
04
Both have three CNC axes and the same travels. The TMV-1-MP-3 has an NT-40 spindle with a 5 hp (3.72 kW) motor and weighs 3750 lb (1701 kg); the TMV-MP-3 is listed with 3 hp (2.25 kW) and 3500 lb (1587 kg).
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