Originally Posted by Al_The_Man  Nice Job!
I converted the two I have to VFD Spindle, Controlled by the CNC.
I replaced the vari-speed pulleys with timing belt, the existing 2 speed gear box stayed, I run the motor up to 120hz so I get double the original motor speed to get the top end spindle of 3600rpm.
Al. |
Thanks Al,
The VFD project is part of phase II, which will include adding an MPG encoder, maybe next summer.
MikeAber