ElementalMaker
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I've searched but haven't found any definitive answer to this question and it seems to vary quite a bit depending upon the situation.
I just purchased an old Logan 2535-2VH lathe. It had a 2HP motor in it but it was removed before purchase. I have several working 5HP 3PH treadmill motors. These are beefy units. I am considering using a VFD to power one of these and give me some good control of the lathe.
Would a 3HP VFD power one of these 5HP motors? Since the machine doesn't require more than 2HP I'm not worried about machine power or taking heavy cuts. I just am not sure if a 3HP VFD can reliably run a 5HP motor, even if I wont be using all the power the motor is capable of.
Insight much appreciated.
Thank you,
Bob
I just purchased an old Logan 2535-2VH lathe. It had a 2HP motor in it but it was removed before purchase. I have several working 5HP 3PH treadmill motors. These are beefy units. I am considering using a VFD to power one of these and give me some good control of the lathe.
Would a 3HP VFD power one of these 5HP motors? Since the machine doesn't require more than 2HP I'm not worried about machine power or taking heavy cuts. I just am not sure if a 3HP VFD can reliably run a 5HP motor, even if I wont be using all the power the motor is capable of.
Insight much appreciated.
Thank you,
Bob