Sharp SV-2412

[phyzzle]

Tim,
Seriously we are hiring a staff machinist/instrument builder over the next few months, the job is not posted in the university system yet, but see the preliminary post at craigslist hawaii if you are interested. The project above is the first one in the queue when the new guy starts....

[phyzzle]

Got my quote for the Sharp, seems very reasonable, with good base features as noted by Tim above. I am trying to figure out the 4th axis option, it seems that you have to opt for the Fanuc Oi-MC control (a $6200 upgrade) to get a proper 4th, along with another fairly pricey interface option: "Internal wiring; amplifier for Fanuc Alpha C3 Servo Motor (Motor and cables not included) $4850". So if I have this right, its another $11K over the base price *before* you have bought the servo rotary table.
Has anybody else ever got this all sorted out for the Sharp 2412? I wonder why the Fanuc control with 4th axis capability is such a big bump--is this just pricing strategy?

[ANDY EVANS]

Originally Posted by Larry B. Gentelmen, I am currently deciding what Tool Room mill would be the best value. I am comparing the Sharp SV-2412 to the Haas TM-1. I have plenty of exposure to the Haas machines and there controller, but the Sharp seems to be a more rigid Machine Tool. My worries are the service and reliabilty of the Sharp Machine. Could anyone please give me your experiences and feedback on the machine and controller for the Sharp? It would be of great help in making this decision. Thanks in advance.

TO SEE A NEW SHARP 2414 SEE ANDY AT MILLER MACHINE TOOL SALES IN CANBY OR. THEY HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 1974.

[krfrea]

I have had my 2412 for a couple months now an think it is great. I am ready to try to hook it up to my network but don't no how to set up the perimeters and the manuals are Greek to me. Does anyone have any experience in this area? I do want to use the network hookup not the rs232.

[mrtool]

That is an awesome project. Is that the one built in Baton Rouge at the Physics and Astronomy department of LSU? If not, they did one like it.
Keith

[PBMW]

I also have a 2412S. mine is with a fourth. 0iMc control and a Tsudakoma fourth.
If you get a fourth with it, pay attention to the motor requirements as you can overload the machines powersupply. Mine were purchased seperately so I can't blame anyone but myself but Sharp is talking to me about fixing it for me anyway. I've had mine for about a year and am solidly impressed with this machine. Zero issues. It's spent the majority of it's time here machining 316ss heat exchangers. Nasty stuff

[krfrea]

looks like a nice piece of work there!