I'm running some carvesmart aluminum soft jaws in an orange dual station. I'm snugging down on a 3/16" thick part (1/8" in the jaws). The jaws are the flippable size (1.71", just proud of the master jaws). I cut the profile with a 1.5" tall parallel (spacer) at the same torque as the part. The...
Sorry, misleading wording. Actual tolerance is +/-0.0015" and I'm wondering if, accounting for wear on with HSS, wouldn't exceed -0.0005" up to 500 holes.
I've not really needed to use any reamers yet in volume. With the correct feeds, how many holes should a 0.3900" (0.25" depth) sized reamer hold +0.0000"/-0.0005" in 6061 aluminum? Is HSS capable of 250-500 holes or should I consider carbide? Any good brand of budget friendly reamers?
The Brother manual states 100A/ph for Peak Startup. Nothing for re-gen. But I'm guessing how hard it brakes it could easily be over 200A.
Again this fault only happens on spindle stoppage - it can accelerate to full rpm quickly and without hesitation. However, on spindle stoppage at and above...
Yup, I'm now told the Phase Perfect 10hp has 50A hall sensors which throw an over-current at 4x (200A) and the 15hp and 20hp have 100A rated hall sensors. Does >200A seem for mid-high RPM re-gen seem right ? ... Otherwise, I gather the previous PT330 10hp has more going for it, hence the number...
After switching to "elevator mode", I'm getting a "Hall Sense High" fault code at the phase converter on every spindle stoppage at or above 12K RPM. Up to 10K is fine. I even got the 20HP spec DC Bus from Phase Perfect with the same exact fault condition. Naturally the fault resets the phase...
I'll try the elevator mode - the PP manual states it's specifically for starting motors but maybe it holds the power better in all situations. So far I have no issues starting the spindle, only an issue on deceleration or stopping.
Thanks for the feedback.
It's the latest gen Phase Perfect. I think you're right about the DC Buss issue. The PP is apparently 'upgrade-able' to run the 20hp spec board - this might be something I have to talk to them about. Perhaps the PP is cutting out due to the regen hence the 'low voltage'...
Round figures 50 feet of 3AWG copper on 3phase from converter to machine and 20 feet of 1AWG on single phase side from the panel to the phase converter.
Indeed, the Phase Perfect PT010 is the 10hp (supposedly “the same” as the PT330 which I’m aware other people run).
Seems odd I’m getting a...
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I just got my Speedio, 16k, running after moving from an industrial location (3-phase from utility) to a space requiring a phase converter. I have 240v going to a single phase buck to 208v to a PT010.
I'm able to power up the spindle. It ramps up to and can hold 16k without issue...
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I'm looking at bringing my Bro Speedio S500X1, 16K spindle, to my 'home' garage. To date it's been in a industrial building, on 240V '3-phase 4-wire' power. The 'home' space is 240V, 100A and I need 3-phase. I'm looking at the Phase Perfect PT007 and PTE007R (Enterprise) spec'd...
I've been cutting from stock and therefore it didn't matter until recently. Long story short, to test the 'probe theory', I squared off some stock with a 2d contour program around the perimeter. I re-probed the X-Y top left corner of the square, raised the Z, ran the same 2d contour program and...
I have a previously used Renishaw OMP400 probe in my new (this year) Brother Speedio. The stylus was and remains centered to +/-0.0001". I calibrated the X&Y with a 0.99997" ring gauge. I've not used the machine too much since installing the probe and it has recently shown to be out of alignment...
Seems like there's no clear alternative to the Eastwood - decently quiet and the small footprint helps. I suppose it's a decent start. If it doesn't hold up after the warranty period, I'll probably invest in a Kaeser.
Are they decently made for the price? I was looking at the DV Systems A5, which I understand is Made in Canada, however even the sales person dissuaded me from that one due to reliability or serviceability issues.
I looked at Hydrovane from Gardner Denver. They seem to be louder with their...
Are Chicago Pneumatic QRS screw compressors decent? They look to have the same enclosure and layout as the Quincy, and and very similar to the Atlas but cost a bit less. Is it B-grade components, made overseas or just a different market direction (more automotive) and thus price points?
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I've had fun borrowing and playing with small 1-2hp piston compressors to run my new Speedio mill.
I'm looking for something like the Eastwood QST scroll, but I'd prefer it not be made in China. My shop space is tiny so the Eastwood 30 Gallon tank would be a nice fit relative to a...
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