No reason you couldn't do this. You can easily manually control a VFD from the keypad (normally the default settings) or wire it for remote operation from a pushbutton station. Then it's just a matter of choosing the spindle/VFD that you want.
Just wondering if anyone has used a cnc spindle motor and set it up for manual control.
I have an application that I would like to use one in. I'd like to be able to set the speed, then just turn it on and off when needed. (mounting it in a 1920s manual lathe apron)
I have used router motors in the past for things like this, but something a bit quieter and with more versatility with an ER20 collet set would be much better in my opinion.
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No reason you couldn't do this. You can easily manually control a VFD from the keypad (normally the default settings) or wire it for remote operation from a pushbutton station. Then it's just a matter of choosing the spindle/VFD that you want.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Fair enough. I've used VFDs on other equipment when necessary, but am not thrilled about it. I'll do it if needed, but would prefer to go with a slightly more self contained unit.
Are there 110v, 220v single phase spindle motors out there or even DC? Nothing seemed to pop out in my searches, although I just started looking.
I'm not aware of a fully self contained unit with the exception of router motors. I assume you need router speeds?
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Yes,
Router speeds would be good. can likely go as low as approximately 17,000 rpm., but 25-30k rpm would be better.
This is the Lathe I plan on mounting it in.
Nice old lathe. Quite a gearbox system on the spindle drive.
I think you are going to be stuck with a router motor (I like the 75182 Porter Cable) or a VFD/spindle combo for what you want to do.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA