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Request for transformer KVA size analysis

Milacron

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Need to change 240 volts to 575 volts via autotransformer for small CNC surface grinder (3 phase of course) Grinder spindle is 2 HP, hydraulic tank motor is 1 hp. Two axis drive motors to add in the mix, with plates (on the motors) that read "input 3AC, 123V, 6.0A" "output 1kw"

Also there is a tiny coolant motor at 1/8 hp and a vaccum system with 1/2 hp motor. Also the CNC control itself but I wouldn't think that would take any more input than a home PC.

So, would a 5kVA autotransformer be "barely adequate" or would 7.5 kVA be min size needed ?
 
JST ! Stop chattering over in Romper Room about subprime mortages ... I need some answers here man ! :toetap: ;)
 
I am not totally clear about the overall power requirements.....

But it does look like 5 KVA of nominal load, or so......

You said autotransformer...... A 5KVA regular transformer if you can find one that will stack up to those voltages while wired as an autotransformer should be way good.

A 5KVA rated autotransformer would likely be smaller, and possibly barely good enough, depending..... mostly depending on startup load, and on the "impedance percent" of the part.

Mortgages? well I was bored.... too late to start anything more in the shop. So I figured I'd toss some bricks in the puddle..... I needed to start SOMEthing....:D
 








 
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