SHARP Precision Lathes

Every Sharp lathe is designed for reliability and performance. Our universal gearbox, for example, allows quick and easy changes between inch and metric threading. All it takes is the shifting of a few levers, as opposed to opening a gearbox and replacing gears.

The gears themselves are also special. Every gear is hardened and ground for durability and long life. And to further enhance reliability, our gearbox is designed with rotary style gearshifting along one axis of movement. This design is far superior than two-directional shifting because it means there will be less movement of the gears during shifting. Less movement ensures less wear and greater accuracy.

The spindle is the heart of a lathe. So in our lathes, only hardened and ground alloy steel will do. Then we mount our spindle on two precision tapered roller bearings and one ball bearing. This special triple-bearing support system ensures accuracy and stability.

On top of this unparalleled spindle design is our patented adjustable headstock. With the use of special adjustable blocks you can guarantee vibration-free turning even at high speeds. Our system is far more precise than merely drilling holes in the spindle for balance. Our patented headstock design means you can reliably turn even irregular material.

For more information about the precision lathes as well as our complete line of high quality machine tools, visit our newly updated website at www.sharp-industries.com

Sharp Industries, Inc., 3501 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Tel: 310-370-5990; Fax: 310-542-6162.