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Like the title says, I'm having trouble deciding on a VFD for my new (to me) South Bend 13" x 5' lathe.
Motor specs as follows:
I will happily buy a used VFD if the price is right, but just as happy to buy new for the peace of mind. Budget is a key factor but not to the point it significantly limits capability. Not looking to spend a fortune but it definitely needs to have braking capability and any other features one might want/expect/need for use with a lathe. I can supply the VFD 110 or 220V single phase power (I have outlets for both).
I have looked at various retailers selling VFDs as well as places like eBay and the more I look the less sure I am. Choice overload!
Some that I have seen and considered (mix of new and used) are the following models:
Eaton DC1-127D0NN-A20CE1
Eaton Cutler-Hammer MVX002A0-2 MVX9000
MITSUBISHI, FR-S520-1.5K-NA
Fuji Electric FRENIC-Mini C2 230V 3HP Variable Frequency Drive (FRN0012C2S-7U)
Teco/Westinghouse L510-202-H1-U
If it matters or if anyone has specific leads, I am located in SE Michigan (Detroit area).
I would also consider replacing the motor altogether but odds are any single phase 182-framed motor will be more than a good VFD and won't give me the capabilities I want (braking, etc.) anyway.
Thanks in advance for any insight/advice!
Motor specs as follows:
- Frame: 182
- Phase: 3
- HP: 1
- Voltage: 208-220/440
- Amps: 3.6-3.4/1.7
- RPM: 1730
- Service Factor: 1.25
I will happily buy a used VFD if the price is right, but just as happy to buy new for the peace of mind. Budget is a key factor but not to the point it significantly limits capability. Not looking to spend a fortune but it definitely needs to have braking capability and any other features one might want/expect/need for use with a lathe. I can supply the VFD 110 or 220V single phase power (I have outlets for both).
I have looked at various retailers selling VFDs as well as places like eBay and the more I look the less sure I am. Choice overload!
Some that I have seen and considered (mix of new and used) are the following models:
Eaton DC1-127D0NN-A20CE1
Eaton Cutler-Hammer MVX002A0-2 MVX9000
MITSUBISHI, FR-S520-1.5K-NA
Fuji Electric FRENIC-Mini C2 230V 3HP Variable Frequency Drive (FRN0012C2S-7U)
Teco/Westinghouse L510-202-H1-U
If it matters or if anyone has specific leads, I am located in SE Michigan (Detroit area).
I would also consider replacing the motor altogether but odds are any single phase 182-framed motor will be more than a good VFD and won't give me the capabilities I want (braking, etc.) anyway.
Thanks in advance for any insight/advice!