Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rotary vs. Static Phase Converters

In a message dated 4/6/01 9:43:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fuddham@...
writes:

> I am buying some used CNC turning centers (3 phase power). I only
> have single phase power at the garage. Can I run the turning centers
> (10 hp motors) with a static converter or do I have to use a rotary
> converter.
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott Hamilton
>
>
>

Scott:

With horsepower of that amount I would highly recommend that you use rotary
phase convertors. It may be possible to use the static type as long as you
are not starting the motors under a heavy load.

It has been my experience with industrial applications that the rotary units
give much fewer problems and are far more reliable than the static
convertors. Of course, if you are not going to use the equipment but a
little while each day then you may be able to get away with the static units.

Regards,

Randy Abernathy
Woodworking Machine Specialist
4626 Old Stilesboro Road NW
Acworth, GA 30101-4066
Phone/Fax: 770-974-5295
E-mail: cnc002@...


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