Jarrod
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2011
- Location
- Toronto, ON
I'm about set to get a new VFD for my Hardinge 2nd op and I've narrowed it down to a few models... for the usual 3 phase conversion of course, but I'm strongly starting to debate about ponying up for a more advance VFD, with onboard PLC capability amongst other things.
I can see myself tinkering towards some automated or semi-automated setup on this machine, so I was just curious if anyone has explored the more advanced capabilities of new vfds? Im looking at Leeson A510 and Control Techniques 200 or 300 (which have expandable function blocks)
I know CNC is the way to go, but I have neither the space nor budget at the moment and I have access to CNC equipment at work, so I'll leave it there for now.
Thoughts welcome and appreciated.
J.
I can see myself tinkering towards some automated or semi-automated setup on this machine, so I was just curious if anyone has explored the more advanced capabilities of new vfds? Im looking at Leeson A510 and Control Techniques 200 or 300 (which have expandable function blocks)
I know CNC is the way to go, but I have neither the space nor budget at the moment and I have access to CNC equipment at work, so I'll leave it there for now.
Thoughts welcome and appreciated.
J.