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Edited By carl timmins on 20/03/2018 20:20:47

Edited By carl timmins on 20/03/2018 20:21:29

I have a DC motor

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machine-Spares/C1-Lathe-Spares/C1-19-Motor

I would like to control the spindle speed could anyone advise if this product would fit the bill?

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/dc-motor-controllers/1034042/?searchTerm=103-4042&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D626572266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E285C647B362C377D5B4161426250705D297C285C647B337D5B5C732D2F255C2E2C5D5C647B332C347D5B4161426250705D3F292426706F3D3126736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3130332D34303432267374613D3130333430343226

Harry, The motor is 120Watt 240volt AC, the link product is not suitable but it is the type of unit I want a simple connect up and go.

I have been given parts of a Sieg C1 lathe and milling attachment. Never to run again as a lathe because the headstock is missing I would like to use it a milling machine only.

I have assembled the milling attachment to the lathe bed and cross slide, it all looks good to go and when connected to the mains the motor spins.

Now my problem is I have no speed spindle control it runs only at max speed. Is there any products available that will allow speed control along with forward and reverse? I know I could purchase all the parts as fitted to the Sieg C1 lathe but was hoping for a simple fix.

Any help would be appreciated.

ChrisB,A number of guys mostly American produce videos on welding processes. You say you are Tig welding and using box section you may find this video useful.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-distortion-tips.html

This guy has many videos which some have been useful to me.

Carl

Andy,

Colleges do still offer courses part time in the evening for basic engineering.

They are usually a qualification but sadly the fees are now high like £600 ish.

I have had a look at my local college and they run a course Performing Engineering Operations at level 2.

https://www.dudleycol.ac.uk/Courses/Part-Time

This course covers as the practical activities

Producing components using hand tools and fitting techniques
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
Preparing and using milling machines

Plenty of teaching by doing and little classroom work making it more suitable for the practical person.

Carl

Thank you Neil,

I will keep everyone informed of what I get and how I get on with it.

Carl

Hi to all, I am from the West Midlands UK and have just retired from an Engineering career. I am about to purchase my first lathe and make (I know not what yet but something). I have never been without the use of metal cutting machines and able to use my companies equipment for all the work I needed to do for home. Now finding myself thinking I will just turn, mill, grind or some other process and not being able to because the access to equipment went as I retired is very frustrating. So purchase a lathe will be my first as a lathe is such a versatile tool. Now this will be the first machine I have needed to purchase I have to realise it will be a hobby machine I need, not an industrial CNC machine and the amount of money I will throw at it will dictate what I am able to get.

Carl