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Hello! The Acer Dynamic is my first lathe and I just purchased it about a week ago. I'm attempting to get my shop updated with a new 40 amp circuit, 220v, single phase, outlet to the lathe (This is what I have available currently). I have the power wiring, and conduit almost done. I've ordered and SMVector VFD (ESV222N02YXB) and it should be here in about 3 days.
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I have removed the control panel and was hoping to do a conversion very similar to the PM1340gt(http://www.hobby-machinist.com/thre...g-the-stock-control-board-and-switches.49022/) conversion on this site, but it's sounding like most people don't trust the contactors on used machines. Even in the condition of the posted pictures.
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I'm having a really hard time accepting the VFD as my primary control and scrapping the front panel controls. I will probably wire in a speed pot no matter what, but it's really hard for me to just "lose" the e-stop, foot break, and the rest of the controls on the machine. Maybe some of you can convince me I'm nuts?
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I think I'm going to plug away with the conversion just as a matter of practice. I only learn by doing and I've got a lot to learn.
Here are my goals:
Other small related projects are a VFD enclosure, Lathe cover (probably just plastic/tarp to start), and maybe a VFD stand. I'm a bit of a blended child of a wood elf and an iron dwarf so needless to say if there isn't wood floating in the shop air, then it's sparks and weld spatter. Sorry for the long first post. I just wanted to get started so the questions can be shorter from here on out. Let me know if I should include anything else for reference. Any advice you can give is appreciated as well as links for me to research. I'm going to need some convincing on the controls so throw me your opening arguments ;-)
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I have removed the control panel and was hoping to do a conversion very similar to the PM1340gt(http://www.hobby-machinist.com/thre...g-the-stock-control-board-and-switches.49022/) conversion on this site, but it's sounding like most people don't trust the contactors on used machines. Even in the condition of the posted pictures.
View media item 95648View media item 95647
I'm having a really hard time accepting the VFD as my primary control and scrapping the front panel controls. I will probably wire in a speed pot no matter what, but it's really hard for me to just "lose" the e-stop, foot break, and the rest of the controls on the machine. Maybe some of you can convince me I'm nuts?
View media item 95645
I think I'm going to plug away with the conversion just as a matter of practice. I only learn by doing and I've got a lot to learn.
Here are my goals:
- Add a new circuit to the shop (50% done already). I have the wire, a 40 amp dual pole breaker, and most of the conduit already for older projects so I'm harnessing my inner cable monkey.
- Move the lathe into place ( I've got it in the shop but it's still on the pallet). I've got a small loader but the lift capacity on it is only 1000lbs and this thing is 1500lbs so I need ideas? I do also have access to a massive loader but it's too big to fit in the shop but it can get the bucket in the doorway.
- Setup the VFD for Motor control. MAKE IT SPIN!
- The dreaded conversion. Get Lathe Controls working. E-stop, foot break, FWD-RWD, Jog, and add a speed pot the front.
- Get pilot and work lamp working
Other small related projects are a VFD enclosure, Lathe cover (probably just plastic/tarp to start), and maybe a VFD stand. I'm a bit of a blended child of a wood elf and an iron dwarf so needless to say if there isn't wood floating in the shop air, then it's sparks and weld spatter. Sorry for the long first post. I just wanted to get started so the questions can be shorter from here on out. Let me know if I should include anything else for reference. Any advice you can give is appreciated as well as links for me to research. I'm going to need some convincing on the controls so throw me your opening arguments ;-)