Have a '98 VF-0E that I've been working on all fall/winter. After re-assembling there are still a few exceptions to be buttoned up but for the most part, all is in good working order.
The machines maiden voyage was a small and simple 90pc aluminum run that has an 'OP 1' of 5 tool changes and ran 1 part on each of the 3 vises. Cycle time for OP #1 was 7 minutes.
(Only bringing this detail up because It's typical of the work that I'll be doing)
This is my first Haas and was quite impressed with the machine and its ease of use.
However, running that job opened my eyes to a new and un-welcomed learning opportunity.
The amount of time the compressor was running is not sustainable. There is just no way.
Guessing most air used was blowing down thru the spindle while the slow umbrella changer was rotating for the next tool.
The compressor in question is something like: 6hp, 30 Gallon, 110V & 125psi Campbell Hausfield
It is in like new condition, but certainly not for long as it only seemed to get a breather every other cycle for a minute or less otherwise constantly running.
What concerns me is that although my house is said to have 200amps, my shop itself has a 100amp panel. From the shop panel I'm running the lights of course, the compressor, a 25HP phase converter on a 70amp breaker. The RPC then has a subpanel which is powering the 45amp breaker to my Haas and a 40amp for a CNC router. Already have another Haas, a '99 VF-0E that is staged to be delivered in the coming weeks to get repaired and replace the CNC router. An upgrade needs to happen somewhere for more volume of air. Even before the other Haas gets commissioned.
Was hoping to find someone on here that has already been down this road and found a workable solution with either a softer starting, higher volume compressor or ...? Not sure if my answer is a bigger 110v, a 230 1ph, a 230 3ph, or a scroll, a screw ??? Would love to solve the noise problem also, but the power and volume are first and foremost right now.
What is the minimum solution in cost & power draw that you guys are getting away with for a situation similar to mine?
The machines maiden voyage was a small and simple 90pc aluminum run that has an 'OP 1' of 5 tool changes and ran 1 part on each of the 3 vises. Cycle time for OP #1 was 7 minutes.
(Only bringing this detail up because It's typical of the work that I'll be doing)
This is my first Haas and was quite impressed with the machine and its ease of use.
However, running that job opened my eyes to a new and un-welcomed learning opportunity.
The amount of time the compressor was running is not sustainable. There is just no way.
Guessing most air used was blowing down thru the spindle while the slow umbrella changer was rotating for the next tool.
The compressor in question is something like: 6hp, 30 Gallon, 110V & 125psi Campbell Hausfield
It is in like new condition, but certainly not for long as it only seemed to get a breather every other cycle for a minute or less otherwise constantly running.
What concerns me is that although my house is said to have 200amps, my shop itself has a 100amp panel. From the shop panel I'm running the lights of course, the compressor, a 25HP phase converter on a 70amp breaker. The RPC then has a subpanel which is powering the 45amp breaker to my Haas and a 40amp for a CNC router. Already have another Haas, a '99 VF-0E that is staged to be delivered in the coming weeks to get repaired and replace the CNC router. An upgrade needs to happen somewhere for more volume of air. Even before the other Haas gets commissioned.
Was hoping to find someone on here that has already been down this road and found a workable solution with either a softer starting, higher volume compressor or ...? Not sure if my answer is a bigger 110v, a 230 1ph, a 230 3ph, or a scroll, a screw ??? Would love to solve the noise problem also, but the power and volume are first and foremost right now.
What is the minimum solution in cost & power draw that you guys are getting away with for a situation similar to mine?