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Grob 4v-24 Shifting Lo to Hi
We have a Grob 4v-24 bandsaw that will not stay in high gear. It will grab for a second, then immediately kick back in low.I was wondering if anyone has tear the gearbox apart to see what the culprit is? -
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Weld Positioner DC drive issue
The drive is double voltage, 115v AC- =90v dc, 230ac = 180dc. Its been wired that way since 1988, so I don't really see a need to change it. That being said, I ordered a Minerik drive that has a 115v doubler function, and will output 180v dc on. The drive out output voltage would drop, even if...- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Weld Positioner DC drive issue
We have an Koiki 2500 lb weld positioner withe a DC motor and drive for the rotary. The motor is a 180v 1 Hp Baldor, the drive is a Cleveland Machine Controls Pace Master MPA-04342. Although the motor is 180v (which was replaced at some point), they have the drive wired to 115v, so it only puts...- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Soft Start/VFD for High Interia load?
That is the motor shaft speed. The rated amps on the motor are less than on the VFD. I read that somewhere before, and double checked it. If motor speed isn't an issue, than I'll hook up this thing up and see if it works. Side topic, since there are three pendant stations, and they will be...- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Soft Start/VFD for High Interia load?
No brake on the load. The motor is only spinning at 810 rpm. Will that effect the use of a vfd?- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Soft Start/VFD for High Interia load?
Thank you sir!! I did call Wolf Automation which is whom I got the drive from years ago, and it should work, although the amp draw of the motor and amp rating on the drive are very close. The next step is wiring the momentary forward and reverse contacts since there are three locations on the...- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Soft Start/VFD for High Interia load?
We have a large 300 ton Southwark-Baldwin Traveling gantry straightening press, imagine a large gantry crane riding on crane rails on the floor, instead of a hoist on the I beams, it has a large hydraulic ram. The gantry itself is powered by a 5hp motor geared to jackshaft that runs to both...- dirk
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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New press brake recommendations
Automec just does backgauge controls, not really retrofit controls for ram. Can I ask how much the system cost? This video has me interested in the Esa control. Looks super simple to operate. YouTube Also I finally found another backguage company, and retrofit company in Michigan. ZAKRON -...- dirk
- Post #32
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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New press brake recommendations
Not to throw this topic off track, but what is the name of the company? I found an italian company that did retrofit controls, Esautomotion, but never got a response.- dirk
- Post #26
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Weldsale Acorn Welding Tables / Platens
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- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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Weldsale Acorn Welding Tables / Platens
We have 3 Weldsale Acorn welding tables tables for sale, they have the 1 1/2" holes, and are in good condition, these were also cast in the USA. Located in Dayton, OH. Can load with crane or forklift. Asking $1500 ea. Phone: 937-679-9605- dirk
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- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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The average hr. shop rates are low compared to other industries how do we fix that?
I will hold my breath for 10 years. A large majority of tradesmen (machinists, toolmakers, welders,etc) are 55 or older. I was in a larger fab shop last week, and the foreman was talking about going to the races, he mentioned OVER HALF his employees were getting the 55 and over discount. I...- dirk
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- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Rolling 180 Degree Parts
I know rolling is more of an art than science, but I am getting my ass kicked when rolling parts 180 degrees (or any angle really) in the middle of a panel. I figure my neutral axis length for the flat pattern, I then mark the INSIDE radius flat length on the part, then slowly crank up the back...- dirk
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- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Building a Straightening press?
There is no pump, I see gantry style presses all the time, and they money they bring is almost new price. Especially for a table size over 30" wide. We are straightening more than plate. Plates are easy to straighten, especially with a torch, but an assembled weldment doesn't move so easy... -
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Building a Straightening press?
The cylinder has two springs, attached is the link for the manual with diagram http://www.dakecorp.com/manuals/Elecdraulic%20I%20-%20905%20Series.pdf . I was mistaken on the stroke, it is actually 16", not 12.