masterofall99
Plastic
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- Aug 4, 2019
I am looking at putting together a home shop with several different pieces of equipment. The show will also have the ability to have a 320 amp main breaker. I currently have a large air compressor with two 7.5hp 3 phase motors and all the circuitry to run them. Eventually I am going to get more equipment to include: a monarch lathe running 5-7.5hp motor, a Bridgeport series 1 mill with power feed, and a surface grinder with power feed. Also will probably get a few smaller items later, but for the most part this is all the large machines. I am debating between getting a 20-40hp rotary phase convert or just replacing each motor with single phase 220v. Vfd and static phase converts are not really what I want to do. The problem with the RPC is the very high initial cost ($2500-4500). The motor swap depending on motor brand will cost about the same give or take as the RPC for motor and control circuitry. However I don't have to spend it all at once. If I had more than 5 heavy machines I would definitely go with the RPC.
If the motor change is recommended I have the options of Weg, Baldor, Leeson. The Weg is the cheapest. I haven't heard much bad things about the Weg but also haven't heard much good. The Weg vs Baldor debating comes down to American made or not.
Thanks for any advice.
If the motor change is recommended I have the options of Weg, Baldor, Leeson. The Weg is the cheapest. I haven't heard much bad things about the Weg but also haven't heard much good. The Weg vs Baldor debating comes down to American made or not.
Thanks for any advice.