No, I did not mean "break a lathe", I don't need a vfd to do that ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I am overhauling an old Lathe (AI Hembrug) and am thinking about adding a vfd to run it. It already has a 3 phase motor, and I also have 3 phase power, so that is not an issue. I have used and attached vfd's in the past and think I would like the extra functions the vfd would offer.
One of the things I would really like is a brake. So I am considering the braking function a vfd can offer, since my lathe has no mechanical brake and I am not sure how one can be added. The vfd I have can brake with dc-injection.
My question is: how does a vfd with dc injection braking compare to a mechanical brake?
One of the issues is there is an imperial leadscrew on this lathe, but virtually all threading I do is metric. The usual way to do this on this lathe is simply switching the motor in reverse at the end of the thread which is "instant reverse". Using a vfd means no direction switching between vfd and motor, but having the vfd do that. I know a vfd can be configured for that, but am concerned it is not "instant' enough.
Some technical details of the lathe:
Chuck speeds from 50-4000 rpm
D1-4 camlock
Swing over bed 270 mm (10 5/8")
Three speed 1-1,75-2,5 Hp motor rated for instant reversal
Any experience or opinion welcome.
Peter
I am overhauling an old Lathe (AI Hembrug) and am thinking about adding a vfd to run it. It already has a 3 phase motor, and I also have 3 phase power, so that is not an issue. I have used and attached vfd's in the past and think I would like the extra functions the vfd would offer.
One of the things I would really like is a brake. So I am considering the braking function a vfd can offer, since my lathe has no mechanical brake and I am not sure how one can be added. The vfd I have can brake with dc-injection.
My question is: how does a vfd with dc injection braking compare to a mechanical brake?
One of the issues is there is an imperial leadscrew on this lathe, but virtually all threading I do is metric. The usual way to do this on this lathe is simply switching the motor in reverse at the end of the thread which is "instant reverse". Using a vfd means no direction switching between vfd and motor, but having the vfd do that. I know a vfd can be configured for that, but am concerned it is not "instant' enough.
Some technical details of the lathe:
Chuck speeds from 50-4000 rpm
D1-4 camlock
Swing over bed 270 mm (10 5/8")
Three speed 1-1,75-2,5 Hp motor rated for instant reversal
Any experience or opinion welcome.
Peter