New To Me Supermax

[dlane]

This is the supermax , is there a preferred vfd to run it ? Also need to get some r8 collets Finally got this to its new home it has a dro, "one shot oiler may need help" it is 2 hp ran real quiet , has good flaking on ways, it is sitting on 1-1/2" x 37x37" steal plate ,once leveled I will weld angle around base.
Came with a good Japanese vice. I am now shopping for vfd and r8 collet set. The head is still inverted from transport, the floor stain was already there. sorry bout pics this thing always gives me probs I think it's apple

 

[JimDawson]

A few VFD brands: Teco, Hitachi, Automation Direct GS2, Yaskawa, ABB. There are a bunch of others, but these are the most common non-Chinese brands.

My personal preference is the Automation Direct GS2 units, but they are all good.

For r-8 collets, Enco, Ebay, Grizzly, Shars and many many others. R-8 is probably the most common collets and tool holders out there.

 

[hvontres]

I have put in two Hitachi VFD's. The drives are nice but the manual could use some help. But once you get them wired up they work really well and have some pretty cool features.

BTW, it looks like you should have looked for a bigger mill to cover up that stain on the floor

 

[dlane]

Wolf automation suggested ac tec nema 1 for a drive , with remote key pad would be $430. Free shipping.

 

[JimDawson]

That price seems a bit high.

GS2 2HP drive $251.00
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...ts_(115_-z-_230_-z-_460_-z-_575_VAC)/GS2-22P0

Remote Cable $37.50
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...on_-a-_Communications_-a-_Software/GS-CBL2-3L

Remote Mount $13.00
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...ation_-a-_Communications_-a-_Software/GS3-BZL

Includes free 2-day shipping

I see no need to remote mount, here is how I did mine. I just put it in place of the original switch. Been there for about 4 years with no problems.

 

[kd4gij]

Pst. The head is on upside down.

 

[dlane]

ordered teco 7300cv seems to have everything I'll need I hope $240. Hopping to mount on side of head as Jim did ,
Thanks
Derrick

 

[JimDawson]

Pst. The head is on upside down.

That makes it easier to get to the drawbar

 

[Silverbullet]

Nice mill good luck and make lots of chips with her , they like to run and often. Like any pet yupp.

 

[dlane]

So here it is after some cleaning and look heads up now I'll have a drawbar problem . Waiting on teco for power and some r8 collets