heliyardsale
Plastic
- Joined
- May 25, 2007
- Location
- USA
Hello folks!
I'm finally getting around to my Bridgeport mill that has been sitting around since it was delivered over five years ago!
Quick run down, I have no history on this machine. My former neighbor gave this to me, he had no place to set it up, so he donated it to me with the agreement that he could stop by and use it on occasion if the need arises. A year after he gave it to me he took a job in another state and hasn't been seen or heard from since! So, free Bridgeport mill, no knowledge of its history or condition... He never fired it up, or told me much about it.
Like most home hobbyists My shop is setup with single phase 230. I'm hoping you experts can help point me to a phase converter that will work with this mill. I have no idea what condition the drive/head or motor is in, the table and knee seems ok. I'm thinking I will need to power it up before I can figure out if it is functional or needs work.
Here are some photos of the mill head and the motor tag. Can anyone suggest a digital phase converter that would be a good match for this mill? I was originally thinking FM50. Looks like the motor is 1-1/2 HP 3-phase. Do I need or would I benefit from a variable speed unit with this model drive?
Thanks in advance for input/advise/help!
I'm finally getting around to my Bridgeport mill that has been sitting around since it was delivered over five years ago!
Quick run down, I have no history on this machine. My former neighbor gave this to me, he had no place to set it up, so he donated it to me with the agreement that he could stop by and use it on occasion if the need arises. A year after he gave it to me he took a job in another state and hasn't been seen or heard from since! So, free Bridgeport mill, no knowledge of its history or condition... He never fired it up, or told me much about it.
Like most home hobbyists My shop is setup with single phase 230. I'm hoping you experts can help point me to a phase converter that will work with this mill. I have no idea what condition the drive/head or motor is in, the table and knee seems ok. I'm thinking I will need to power it up before I can figure out if it is functional or needs work.
Here are some photos of the mill head and the motor tag. Can anyone suggest a digital phase converter that would be a good match for this mill? I was originally thinking FM50. Looks like the motor is 1-1/2 HP 3-phase. Do I need or would I benefit from a variable speed unit with this model drive?
Thanks in advance for input/advise/help!