I will be getting my Sharp SV2420 next month. I posted a question at the following link about power. http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=323433#post323433
I am putting together a list of things that I would like the Sharp CNC reps to test/check when they install the machines. Anybody have any input?
Thanks for your input.

I bought a sharp 2414 mini mill about 2 years ago, great machine you will like it . But who ever assenbles these machines do not do a very good job. Heres are some of the adjustments i had to do to my machine to get it running good When you get the machine make sure the service tec checks these items its his job.

Level machine

Check and adjust backlash

Check and and adjust gibs ,Icould press on the side of the spindle and it would move .006

There is a ring nut that holds the tool carosel on it has a locking washer above the ring nut (the kind you bend a tab down to lock the ring nut) mine was not bent down
allowing the ring nut to tighten and locking the tool carosel
down .

And the most important , take the way covers off and check the oil lines make sure there all tight. A sharp owner on another form had one of his oil lines come lose thus the machine was not getting any oil for over a year .The machine was totaled but sharp admited it was there
mistake the line was not tightend and gave the guy a new machine after the warenty had expired.Here is a link to the article.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/ub...c/13/5667.html

Tim:
Thanks for the info and the link. Yeah, losing an oil line is not good.
TKBuisan

did it come in yet. I've heard nothing but good things about the Sharp
VMC's, but they have all been the 2412's.

The sales and production team at Sharps are way out of sync. Long story short, after 90 days of delays, I told them to give me my money back. Bought a Haas VF3SSYT.

Sorry to here that, I was really want to here for someone that owns a larger SV mill.

The sales and production team at Sharps are way out of sync. Long story short, after 90 days of delays, I told them to give me my money back. Bought a Haas VF3SSYT.


Sounds like a smart move how is the Haas treating you

I have had a pretty good working relationship w/ the Selway team. Since getting the machine, I added the Renishaw Probe (which is way awesome).

Yea I have 14 Haas VMC's and they all now have the Renishaw probe.

Great to hear Selway is taking care of you.