Sharp LMV Series Application guide

OPERATION & PARTS
MANUAL
LMV
Sharp Industries, Inc.
3501 Challenger Street
Torrance, CA 90503
[phone] Fax: [phone])
www.sharp-industries.com

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CONTENTS
Forward ................................................................................................................1
Safety Rules and Regulations .............................................................................1
MODEL LMV VERTICAL VARIABLE SPEED MILL............................................2
Specifications...................................................................................................................2
Uses...................................................................................................................................2
Machine Parts..................................................................................................................3
Headstock Cooling System.............................................................................................7
Lubrication......................................................................................................................8
Operation Instructions:
Headstock ......................................................................................................................10
Mill Body........................................................................................................................15
Unpacking, Moving, and Floor Space.........................................................................17
Alignment ......................................................................................................................21
Trouble Shooting...........................................................................................................22
Maintenance..................................................................................................................37
Feedrate Cutting Speeds...............................................................................................38
Remarks.........................................................................................................................39

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1. Forward:
SHARP LMV milling machines are designed and manufactured to meet
the demands of our customers. All parts and materials have been placed
under strict quality control to ensure the superior quality and durability.
This manual gives a detailed account of the structure, mechanism, and
methods of operation and maintenance of the LMV mill. To ensure the
maximum performance and precision operation, it is imperative that
operators, maintenance and repair personnel read the manual thoroughly
and follow the specific instructions in operating and maintaining the
machine.
2. Safety Rules and Regulations:
1. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the machine.
2. Operators shall wear goggles and safety boots.
3. Do not disturb the operator when the machine is running.
4. Caution should be taken when removing chips from work surface.
3. Notice:
Retrofitting the Sharp Mill with a CNC control, such as Sony, AcuTire,
Anilam or other similar controls without the installation of an approved
auto-lube system will void the warranty on that machine.

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SHARP VARIABLE SPEED MILLING MACHINE
1. Specifications:
STANDARD
SPECIFICATION
INCH
MM
SPECIFICATION
INCH
MM
WORK TABLE
Spindle speed
RPM
50HZ
60HZ
50-3750 rpm
60-4500 rpm
Working area of table
49 x 9
Machine Net Weight
1.01 kg
Table Travel
36.6
Saddle Travel
12
Knee Travel
16
HEAD
Motor
2HP 3HP
Spindle Taper
R8 or N.S.T # 30
Quill Travel
5
127
Feed Rate per
Revolution
0.0015, 0.003,
0.006
0.04, 0.08,
0.15
OPTIONAL
Working Area of Table
49 x 9
1245 x 230 Table Travel (Head)
36%
933
2. Machine uses:
1. Drilling
2. Milling
3. Molding
4. Polishing
5. Boring
6.

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3. Machine parts:
1. Headstock:
Power Feed Engagement Crank (I) High/Low Lever(J)
Speed
Selector (G)
Brake
Quill Feed
Selector (C)
Feed
Reverse
Knob (D)
Feed
Handwheel
(E)
Quill Feed
Lever (H)
Micrometer
Adjustment
Nut (K)
Quill Lock
(L)
Feed Control Lever (F)

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DVS HEAD
Emergency Stop
Speed Meter
Forward/Reverse
Switch
Brake
Speed Knob

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2. Machine Body:
1. Columns, Turret, and Ram:
Adaptor LockBolts (B) Vertical AdjustingWorm Ram Lock
Ram (F)
Turret (D) Column Gib Bolt (I)
Figure 4

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2. Tables, Saddle, and Knee:
Vertical TravelStop (A) WorkTableLock(J)
Knee Lock Lever (G)
KneeElevatingLever(F) Ball Crank Handle (K)
Figure 5
Saddle Lock
Knee (L)

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5. Lubrication:
1. Head:
1
2
3
4
5
Grease
Grease
E.P.NO1
Listan
1
Alvania
Grease
1
Mobilux
EP1
Cornex
Grease
NO1

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2. Table, Saddle, and Knee
Position
The ways, saddle, knee and leadscrews are oiled by means of
a manually operated pump, located on the back side of knee.
Frequency
2 pumps 3 to 5 times daily
Lubricant
Shell Tonna 33
Figure 8