OK I have been looking around the internet and to my way of thinking I would be better off changing the motor controller from the old style 440 3Ph that is in there to a new 220 3PH with the right heaters already installed When I bought the mill the guy had 440 and it ran as smooth as silk and quiet even though it is old. I saw some motor controllers for 3 PH up to 3 horse motors with enclosure from American company for around $100.
My question is is it going to be a pain in the a$$ to do this?
My motor is rated for 220 or 440 according to the tag.
I am not sure I will be able to find the heaters I would need for 220.
The only bummer of this machine is the quill has no external parts that move up and down to hook a dro up.
Any help would be appreciated.
I am cleaning it up, looking for hidden damage that needs to be fixed and making it look good for a winter time project her in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
This is a picture of the controller that is on the machine.
My question is is it going to be a pain in the a$$ to do this?
My motor is rated for 220 or 440 according to the tag.
I am not sure I will be able to find the heaters I would need for 220.
The only bummer of this machine is the quill has no external parts that move up and down to hook a dro up.
Any help would be appreciated.
I am cleaning it up, looking for hidden damage that needs to be fixed and making it look good for a winter time project her in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
This is a picture of the controller that is on the machine.