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1st Sep 2020, 08:23 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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To Bob , Have tried it all, as GuzziJohn says...
To Bob , Have tried it all, as GuzziJohn says time to put it to bed.
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31st Aug 2020, 10:55 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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31st Aug 2020, 10:47 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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I thought I was done with this thread as it went...
I thought I was done with this thread as it went on far too long but I realised to leave it hang without some sort of conclusion would not be helpful to others that might come across similar issues. ...
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30th Aug 2020, 10:33 PM
Thread: Name your poison
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Has anyone got an opinion of the cutting fluid pictured or on any other non water based fluid ? On a new project coming up ( mill ) we want to try something different to water based soluble... -
30th Aug 2020, 11:12 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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I think I will bail out here as too many comments...
I think I will bail out here as too many comments being made without people reading the whole thing from the start.
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30th Aug 2020, 09:53 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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While not being infallible and I don't think...
While not being infallible and I don't think dementia an issue yet I have been `practicing` since 1969
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30th Aug 2020, 12:02 AM
Thread: Pacific Mill upgrade
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Not quite covered Pete O, don't look at my...
Not quite covered Pete O, don't look at my thread in electricals VFD Outputs or you will get a head ache. I checked out `Frankenmill `a while back that was quite involved I can't remember who...
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29th Aug 2020, 10:32 PM
Thread: Pacific Mill upgrade
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Hi Dave, Min. welding meant not fully welded,...
Hi Dave, Min. welding meant not fully welded, trying to keep distortion down
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29th Aug 2020, 10:23 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Probably not much use Bob as I have already...
Probably not much use Bob as I have already removed the star connection links and pulled another 3 cables through the machine to make star point in control box at the moment all connections are...
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29th Aug 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: Pacific Mill upgrade
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Hi caskwarrior, I would expect it to bit...
Hi caskwarrior,
I would expect it to bit more expensive as quill dia. goes to 100 mm and 5 HP motor with NT 40 spindle . I will post a link and if you go so far to ask a question they usually... -
29th Aug 2020, 04:39 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Just confirming VFD`s on hand won't even try to...
Just confirming VFD`s on hand won't even try to start motor in Delta 230v The motor is unloaded on start up and engaged mechanically
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29th Aug 2020, 08:40 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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That last comment was pretty dumb on my part , of...
That last comment was pretty dumb on my part , of course most industrial type cold saws would probably be 3 PH.
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29th Aug 2020, 07:36 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Geez must of been a doozie of a saw!!
Geez must of been a doozie of a saw!!
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28th Aug 2020, 10:54 PM
Thread: Pacific Mill upgrade
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Pacific Mill upgrade
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Thought I might document and share a project just started. While in hibernation these last few months we (= 2 old crocks ) thought about doing... -
28th Aug 2020, 06:30 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Thanks for all the help along the way I feel I am...
Thanks for all the help along the way I feel I am a bit more enlightened, just confirms you only get what you pay for and obviously I didn`t pay enough. With that said I doubled my budget and fired...
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26th Aug 2020, 08:48 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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目 录www.et.byu.edu...
目 录www.et.byu.edu › ~sorensen › A2 VFD Manual. How about that , I scare myself at times
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25th Aug 2020, 09:59 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Here you go monchochos, photos are the highest my...
Here you go monchochos, photos are the highest my skill set will go. If you find an input I hope its not too obvious.
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24th Aug 2020, 11:37 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Regarding this subject it was suggested I try...
Regarding this subject it was suggested I try reading a PDF document `VFD`s for newbies`unfortunately not available to me when logged in to the WW forum . Anyway it looks like we are starting to...
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17th Aug 2020, 10:46 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Hi, With Baron J `s last comment on my mind...
Hi,
With Baron J `s last comment on my mind I thought I would live dangerously and try hooking up a 3 pole changeover switch to the output. One side to the units output , the other a star... -
16th Aug 2020, 03:00 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Thanks Bob, I checked out your Video...
Thanks Bob,
I checked out your Video presentation last night ( About my quality at the start got better as it got into it ) anyway when you mentioned the Vector control VFD my ears pricked up... -
16th Aug 2020, 11:04 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Thanks Steve, I will try playing around with...
Thanks Steve, I will try playing around with that setting later, A brain wave come to me around 3.00 AM Try hitting it with a Star / Delta starter Your suggestion first, mine second.
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15th Aug 2020, 09:53 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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Hi, Thanks for the replys so far, just got back...
Hi, Thanks for the replys so far, just got back to this project 1.0 KW motor nameplate tells me 415 v. star connected, 220 v delta connected. Trouble is connecting VFD 220 v output to star...
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7th Aug 2020, 12:46 PM
Thread: motor driven cable strippers
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motor driven cable strippers
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Anybody have any comments good or other wise regarding motor driven cable strippers you can pick up on Ebay from about $200.00 upwards? Opinions would be appreciated.
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3rd Aug 2020, 11:46 PM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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Back again Lex, Taking off the apron on...
Back again Lex,
Taking off the apron on the Pacific mill certainly looks a bit daunting, have you taken out the cover plates on the shaft ends could be circlips under. As there is going to... -
3rd Aug 2020, 08:45 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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VFD outputs
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Not knowing any thing about these things we recently purchased one of these units mistakenly thinking we were going to get at least 380 V 3 Phase out. Only got 220 v to dribble out, I... -
3rd Aug 2020, 06:44 PM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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No good news Lex, Lagun have shut down for their...
No good news Lex, Lagun have shut down for their summer break during August until September. I did reach out to Machinery 600 who I believe are the Aust. agents but like most mobs don`t want to...
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3rd Aug 2020, 01:27 PM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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Hi Lex. Thanks for that, makes sense. ...
Hi Lex.
Thanks for that, makes sense. Have you ever sighted a serial number?
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3rd Aug 2020, 08:59 AM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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Hi, Leigh As measured yesterday input volts...
Hi, Leigh
As measured yesterday input volts were. 470 V. Output R-B. 404 V R-W. 406 V B- W 433 V. no load. For 35 years I used to have 480 -495 246 volts coming in... -
3rd Aug 2020, 07:45 AM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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HI Lex, As I`m in the throws of a major...
HI Lex,
As I`m in the throws of a major upgrade on the mill ( fitting a Bridgeport type head to the end of the ram ) that's one of the things being contemplated as I have no manual and was... -
2nd Aug 2020, 09:25 AM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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Power supply workarounds
Hi, Thought i might share some of the ways I have had to get around power supply problems over the last 35 years. Supply authority is SWER 480/240 V . Most of the heavier machines are 3 phase...
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29th Jul 2020, 08:07 PM
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Hi Stray Alien. You recon this would do the job? Strictly speaking should be double pole but will do the job.( only single pole 10 A). 50 mm fixing centers.
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28th Jul 2020, 10:49 PM
Thread: Help with Lagun/Pacific FU-2 Mill
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Pacific FU 250. Mill
Just come across this thread when posting something similar. When we took delivery some years back the feed motor kept tripping the push button CB on the circuit board turns out the main feed motor...
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28th Jul 2020, 10:36 PM
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Lagun. ( Pacific FU 250 Universal Milling Machine )
Hi at the Forum, I am in the throws of trying to sort out the electricals on the above But I have no info whatsoever. Anybody help ?
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2nd Jul 2019, 10:48 PM
Thread: Selecting Gear form cutter
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Selecting a gear form cutter
Hi again, Thanks so far for the replies, the origin of the gear is Japanese so it would probably be metric spec. both the mill and DH are universal; which I use mainly for cutting splines , not...
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1st Jul 2019, 11:15 PM
Thread: Selecting Gear form cutter
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Selecting Gear form cutter
Hi at the Forum,
380385 Pictured is a fibre gear that I've just been quoted $500.00 to cut in bronze. ( thought that a bit steep ) I have the equipment to do it myself ie.... -
21st Apr 2015, 09:49 PM
Thread: Pacific FU 1250 Mill
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Pacific FU 1250 Mill
Hello at the forum,
After I had a bit of luck chasing info for a Macson lathe recently I will push it again and ask if anyone has any written info for a Pacific FU 1250 mill that I can get a... -
11th Apr 2015, 12:40 PM
Thread: Macson Lathe info
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Macson Lathe
Many thanks RC, just the ticket Having just retired hopefully it gets completed before I cark it .
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10th Apr 2015, 06:19 PM
Thread: Macson Lathe info
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Macson Lathe info
Hello at the forum, After many years I would like to get back to refurbishing my 21 inch swing Macson lathe. I have tried searching old posts re. manuals ect but not much luck. If any one out...