clausing 6300 lathe problems

[jus1975]

Im new to maching and I figured the best way to learn is to buy a lathe and get started. The only way for me around here. I purchased a 6300 with a 3 phase motor. I have a vfd to operate from 220 to 3 phase. when powered the lathe turns very slowly for about a half inch and that's it. Any ideas as to what the problem could be or if Im operating it correctly. I am new to this.

 

[DAN_IN_MN]

Im new to maching and I figured the best way to learn is to buy a lathe and get started. The only way for me around here. I purchased a 6300 with a 3 phase motor. I have a vfd to operate from 220 to 3 phase. when powered the lathe turns very slowly for about a half inch and that's it. Any ideas as to what the problem could be or if Im operating it correctly. I am new to this.

Have you tried running the motor without the belts on? How does it turn over by hand?

Is there a lot of buzzing/humming?

I'm running a homemade rotary phase converter on mine. 3 phase motor that I don't know the size of that's running producing the 3rd phase that's enough to start my lathe.

Could be your VFD. Was the lathe running before you got it?

 

[dickr]

My advice would be to find your self an electrician before your hair stands on end among other things. Don't wanna ruin you or the lathe before you get to play ! ! !
Good Luck There's lots of guys here to help once you get the electric figured.
dickr