JoeSchwartz
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Location
- New England
We have a 1 hp 1965 Bridgeport Mill at the old shop where I work. It has not been used for about 10 years. I turned it on for the first time a couple weeks ago and after 3 minutes, smoke was pouring out of the motor. The last guy to use it, 10 years ago, states that he never had any problems. I sent the motor out to be tested and they say it is perfect.
It is attached to a 3-5 HP Phase-a-matic static converter. When I turn on the mill, the converter clicks and the light comes on. The motor seems to run fine, until it overheats and smokes. Thought it might be the switch, but all the connections are tight. The converter is also attached to a 5 HP Clausing Lathe, which runs without problems.
I hate to buy a replacement static phase converter if that will not solve the problem. But I would rather do that than invest in a rotary converter. The mill isn't going to get the kind of use that would justify a rotary converter. Does this sound like the issue?
It is attached to a 3-5 HP Phase-a-matic static converter. When I turn on the mill, the converter clicks and the light comes on. The motor seems to run fine, until it overheats and smokes. Thought it might be the switch, but all the connections are tight. The converter is also attached to a 5 HP Clausing Lathe, which runs without problems.
I hate to buy a replacement static phase converter if that will not solve the problem. But I would rather do that than invest in a rotary converter. The mill isn't going to get the kind of use that would justify a rotary converter. Does this sound like the issue?