Ok I bought a leblond 15c lathe a few weeks ago. It has a 7.5 hp motor on it. My question is what is the best way to get 3 phase to this machine? I have 100 amp service in the garage. Static converter? RPC? Change the motor out for a smaller one? I have a used FUJI VFD that I can also use. I have found a 25 hp RPC for a good price but I'm afraid that it will be too much to start on my 100 amp service. What kind of startup amperage will this draw? I may purchase a compressor, or a bandsaw somewhere down the road so that has me leaning toward a RPC.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?