Re: [gingery_machines] Repowering lathe

 

On 09/09/2010 06:11 PM, David Frantz wrote:
> <snip>In this case the 575 volt motor is a bummer if it can't be easily rewired for 240. If that is the case I'd still look at the feasabilty of a new 3 Phase motor and VFD.
>
> David A Frantz
>
> websterindustro@mac.com
> Sent from my iPhone.
>

Just to amplify Dennis' post, three phase motors have lower torque
ripple, this translates into less lathe ringing which translates into
better finish.

Also, if you look at Surplus Center
<https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=10-2395&catname=electric>,
3 phase motors are MUCH less expensive than comparable single phase motors.

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