2412s super mini

[PBMW]

I just bought s Sharp 2412s Super Mini with a Fanuc 0iMc control with AI contouring and AI NANO Bought it with a Tsudakoma full fourth as well.
I've been using this machine to make heat exchangers from 316 stainless. This thing really is impressive for being a little machine.

[TKBuisan]

I'm thinking of getting this machine instead of a Haas...

[wisp]

We have a Sharp SV-2412, not the super, and are very pleased with it. The super bumps the RPM up from 8000 to 10,000. The super also has a 12,000 rpm and spindle option, and a 10hp spindle, vs. 7.5hp. You also get a 16 tool capacity ATC vs. 10 tools, although I think the maximum tool diameter, for face mill and such is reduced.

The service from Sharp has been excellent, then sent a tech all the way to Houston, from California to set up our mill and get everything running properly. We have only had one issue due to my own fault, (bumped a tool holder down into some aluminum) that knocked the Z home position out. One call to Sharp, and they stepped us through resetting home and all was well again.

One other good thing about the Sharp mini mill's is that they use box-way construction. This really makes difference when taking heavy cuts. Linear ways are awesome for high speed CNC's, because of linear bearings, but box ways offer a definite advantage in absorbing vibration.

In favor of the Hass, if you use very small tooling, and need the high RPM, the Hass makes more sense, other than that the Sharp out classes the Hass mini mill in power, travel, mass, rigidity, cost, and a Fanuc control is the best around (in our opinion). (Rigid tapping is even standard on a Sharp, but optional on a Hass. $$$)

[TKBuisan]

The main reason I am thinking of getting this machine is that its max height is 92 inches. My garage's floor to ceiling height is around 99.5 inches. Per my conversation w/ PBMW, the machine should fit w/ some inches to spare.
Yeah the machine uses a FANUC controller (I used a Haas previously), but I plan to use a CAM package...

[spock]

Pbmw,
have you been playing with the g5/g8 combo? Tried it but I dont think i was doing it right....

[PBMW]

I normaly use G8 P1 after the G43 to turn on length comp.
Turn off with G8 P0 just after the final retract line in your toolpath. Where it goes to Z.25. I use it on profiles and 3d moves. I have been playing with G5.1 P1 as well and will get back (I need to go look at a couple programs) about how to implement both G8 and G5.1 together

[TKBuisan]

Is this something that you have to manually program, or does it come out in your Mastercam Post?

[PBMW]

You can modify your post to use the misc intgr to turn on and off either one. Just be sure to back up your post first of course...

[TKBuisan]

Has anyone found the standard coolant pump "lacking" in the standard setup and found it necessary to upgrade the pump?

[spock]

The coolant pump that came on my impresses me, plenty for the tools and I have the chip wash up pretty high as well.

[PBMW]

I am not familiar with the standard pump. I ordered mine with the next more powerfull pump. It works VERY well.

[jackson]

PBMW have you ran one of the new Haas Super mini mills by specs it blows the sharp away other than the travel, just comparing im not in the market at the moment just doing some reserch