3 ph spindle mtr on C6 lathe

[netboss]

Has anyone done a 3 ph spindle motor conversion on the older (2005?) C6? I'm trying to get into the motor enough to read the plate without doing a total tear down, but it appears that the info on the motor plate does not conform to NEMA standards so I may have to remove the motor entirely to get the dimensions. Just thought someone else might already have that info.
My objective is to go with a 3 ph motor and VFD to give me software control over spindle speed, or at least "turn of the knob" control.

[PEU]

It can be done, but you need to make a support plate for a standard motor.





Have fun


Pablo

[HorridHenry]

That is an overkill fot that size lathe,1ph is generous enough.

What you have to think of is what the lowest speed will be,what is it by the way?

[PEU]

He didn't mention motor power, just that he wants to usa a 3ph (phase) motor and a VFD, from 0.75 to 1.5hp is enough IMHO


Pablo

[HorridHenry]

My mistake maybe I should have put..."Single Phase"

[HorridHenry]

It can be done, but you need to make a support plate for a standard motor.

Yes,yours is not the ideal mounting way though.

[PEU]

Yes,yours is not the ideal mounting way though.

it works