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As Brian says, the 10 HP RPC may be just fine. I have a 5HP RPC and it works fine to run my 5HP air compressor, but it doesn't like starting my lathe on the 5HP setting (2 speed motor, so I usually run it at the lower speed, which is 3HP). You have a clutch, it will probably be fine.
The 575V is an issue. I am running 3 different 575V machines. I'm simply running a 230 to 575 three phase transformer. It was originally sold for step down service, but it works the same to go the other way. I seem to loose capability through the transformer, as the 3HP mill motor does not like to start on the higher speed. Not really an issue as the motor controls are set up such that I can start on the low speed, then punch the high speed button and it comes right up.
As Brian said, put in a little smaller motor, 5HP or 7.5HP, whatever comes your way - tell us about this new machine.
The 575V is an issue. I am running 3 different 575V machines. I'm simply running a 230 to 575 three phase transformer. It was originally sold for step down service, but it works the same to go the other way. I seem to loose capability through the transformer, as the 3HP mill motor does not like to start on the higher speed. Not really an issue as the motor controls are set up such that I can start on the low speed, then punch the high speed button and it comes right up.
As Brian said, put in a little smaller motor, 5HP or 7.5HP, whatever comes your way - tell us about this new machine.