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I just received my three phase motor and vfd to convert my mill to three phase. I don't really want to put a slot in the new motors flange because that could forfeit the guarantee.
So I wanted to make a new base plate that sits on the ram and put the slot in that for tensioning the v-belts. My question is if there is a reason for NOT using something like HDPE. The section where the motor sits is 40mm thick. The pics below are of the current moror and I basically want to make a new base plate as cheap and functional as possible. I know ali or cast iron is preferable but.........budget.
Any thoughts are welcome.
Michael
So I wanted to make a new base plate that sits on the ram and put the slot in that for tensioning the v-belts. My question is if there is a reason for NOT using something like HDPE. The section where the motor sits is 40mm thick. The pics below are of the current moror and I basically want to make a new base plate as cheap and functional as possible. I know ali or cast iron is preferable but.........budget.
Any thoughts are welcome.
Michael