Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CNC on home built phase converter

>
> Scott,
>
> I know of two shops that are running multiple large CNC's from home
> made converters.
>
> I run a 5hp mill and a 5hp lathe from converters I put together.
>
> A few things you may want to be careful with.....Make sure the
> controller isn't fed by the "wild" leg. There may be some issues if
> the spindle motor is driven by a VFD, I've heard mixed reviews on
> running VFD's from generated 3 phase.
>
> Doug
>

I know of at least one fellow who runs a VFD lathe off of a rotary
converter.

I'm interested in doing the same thing (VFD conversion for a Monarch
10EE), so I'd be interested in hearing about any real downsides that
anyone has run into.

Paul

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