Hey everyone,
I picked up an old colchester student lathe that's in decent shape and I'm going to add it to my home shop.
I'm looking for help with what motor to go with. The machine is currently 575v 3ph.
Option one is a 220v single phase.
Option two is 220v 3ph with a VFD.
I've been told that all of the original switches for on/off, forward/reverse, etc may not work with a single phase motor and also might not hold up to the extra amperage draw. I know nothing about electrical so I'm lost there.
I'm also told that the VFD eliminates that concern.
Option one $800
Option two $1500
What's the best choice?
I picked up an old colchester student lathe that's in decent shape and I'm going to add it to my home shop.
I'm looking for help with what motor to go with. The machine is currently 575v 3ph.
Option one is a 220v single phase.
Option two is 220v 3ph with a VFD.
I've been told that all of the original switches for on/off, forward/reverse, etc may not work with a single phase motor and also might not hold up to the extra amperage draw. I know nothing about electrical so I'm lost there.
I'm also told that the VFD eliminates that concern.
Option one $800
Option two $1500
What's the best choice?