Re: mill

Al Schoepp wrote:

> From: Al Schoepp <a_schoep@...>
>
> oops, forgot the info the mill I was asking about
>
> Bridge Port Series II, Interact 4 milling machine (made in UK). 415
> volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz, full load current 25, spindle motor current 22,
> control voltage 110, fuse interupt cap 20. Unit measures approx 6' L x
> 4' W x 7' H. Includes video display control and light on swing arm. Item
> was serviceable, may not be complete.

Ahh, a marvelous machine! But, it is rather large, and heavy, too. Be
absolutely sure you have the room (especially the height), access such
that you can get it in through whatever doors it needs to pass through,
and a sturdy enough floor to support the weight without damage.

I suspect the odd 415 V, 50 Hz rating is a way to use unmodified
440 V, 60 Hz motors in a 50 Hz country. You might just plan on
running it at reduced capacity, as 415 V, 3-phase 22A is a LOT
of power.

I don't know if the Interact 4 is any more reliable than the Boss series,
but they were rather unreliable. Lots of people in this group have
mentioned their woes with a Boss.

Jon