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Clarke CL500M Lathe conversion to Inverter drive

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martin perman25/11/2011 18:28:31
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Gentlemen,
 
This is my first posting on this Forum and I'm wondering if anybody knows a supplier of good make 3/4hp three phase motors for my lathe.
I have recently acquired a Seimens 420 inverter and now I'm looking for a four pole motor to go with it to convert my lathe.
 
Thanks,
 
Martin Perman
Donald Wittmann25/11/2011 18:46:50
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Try " Inverter Supermarket " they have all the top makes, you will certainly get one to go with your Seimens 420.
Donald.
martin perman25/11/2011 19:04:46
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Interesting site thank you.
 
Martin P
Stub Mandrel25/11/2011 19:30:11
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Hello Martin,
 
If you look at the 'unmitigated woe' thread you will see some advice I've been given on this topic.
 
As a stop gap I'm part way through making a countershaft so I can use a Hoover 0.5HP single phase motor. A second pulley this evening and I'm motoring.
 
How do you intend to connect the new motor, as I doubt a 3-phase one will fit?
 
Please report back on what yiou do and how you get one.
 
Neil
The Merry Miller25/11/2011 20:03:40
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You might do well to check out Inverter Drive Supermarket as suggested.
 
I recently purchased a 3/4 H.P. Marelli three phase motor from them, it was frame size 71 with a 15mm dia. shaft. You should be able to get full dimensions from the Marelli website.
 
I was surprised how very much smaller it was than the old Brook Crompton single phase 3/4 H.P. motor.
 
Don't forget that Inverter Supermarket also sell made up screened cables for connecting the motor to the inverter. It all went like a dream.
 
Len. P.
 

 

The Merry Miller25/11/2011 20:03:45
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You might do well to check out Inverter Drive Supermarket as suggested.
 
I recently purchased a 3/4 H.P. Marelli three phase motor from them, it was frame size 71 with a 15mm dia. shaft. You should be able to get full dimensions from the Marelli website.
 
I was surprised how very much smaller it was than the old Brook Crompton single phase 3/4 H.P. motor.
 
Don't forget that Inverter Supermarket also sell made up screened cables for connecting the motor to the inverter. It all went like a dream.
 
Len. P.
 

 

martin perman25/11/2011 20:10:50
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Neil,
 
I dont envisage any problems fitting a three phase motor, at the moment , the inverter is going into its own box as I want to fit a potentiometer to control the speeds plus an EM Stop. The unit is fan cooled so the box will also have filter inlet and outlet ports to stop muck getting in, a bit OTT you may think but I work with these units in my job and they will run for ever if you look after them.
 
The reason for change is the flexibility I will get, thread cutting wont be so frightning because of the fast lowest speed I currently have, DC Braking etc.
As it comes together I will keep you in the loop.
 
Martin P
Stub Mandrel25/11/2011 21:11:51
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Thanks Martin,
 
Funnily enough low speed has never been a problem, for me, my lathe went down to 16 rpm. but it's a1999 Clarke one - there are different controller boards and they can be set up differently.
 
 
Neil
martin perman25/11/2011 21:18:07
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Neil,
 
I have the model with the mill fitted and belt drive with no speed control, you must have the yellow one, dont know the model no )
 
Martin P
Stub Mandrel26/11/2011 20:39:12
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CL300M, made by SEIG the same as the ARC ones, I know because the mains filter in it says 'SEIG' on it
 
I have everything working now, just gutting the old controller board to make up a start/stop NVR box.
 
Neil
John Thorne11/12/2011 19:24:02
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HI
I have just fitted a IMO Inverter and 3 phase motor to my Warco WMT300. It was a WMT300/2 until I bought a "proper" mill earlier this year. Very pleased with the results.
 





 

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