Bridgeport Series 1, 2hp

[AxeMaker]

Here is the BOM for the control box I built. Automation Direct parts.

Item Code | Unit Price | Quantity

ECX2300-5K $36.50 1
SA110-40SL $13.50 1
GCX1131 $12.50 1
GCX1102 $6.50 1
GCX1300 $9.75 1
E22NS31 $4.50 1
E22NS34 $4.50 1
E22NS38 $4.50 1
ECX2640 $3.50 1

Shipping and Handling : $0.00
Order Total : $95.75

I just did a quick search on Mouser Electronics... I think this switch is compatible to the EXC2300-5k; Omron A22RS-3M-20 $18.80

I have used various brands and the one which I found worked and lasted the best was YASKAWA. For my application they also had some sort of international guarantee and as I used to manufacture and send machinery internationally it was useful, although I never had a problem. I have used a YASKAWA V1000 series on my cnc Bridgeport for a two years and never an ounce of trouble. Not saying they are the best , just that they worked for me.

I tried looking up a VFD on their web site and it is an archaic site. I didn't really understand the methodology and lost patience with it, then moved on.

 

[mksj]

The EXC2300-5k is a potentiometer or speed pot, the Omron switch is a selector switch. Whoever you buy the VFD from, should also be able to sell you a speed pot for a few dollars, these take a 3/8" hole and is smaller, as opposed to a 22mm for the EXC2300-5k (unless you need to mount it in a 22mm hole). Otherwise, you can use any decent potentiometer in the 1K to 5K range. Something like this will work fine, you will also need to buy a knob. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clarostat-RV4NAYSD202A-2k-Ohms-53C3-2K-S-20-9211-Potentiometer-/172237068762

Omron and Idec make decent switch gear, so they would be fine for the momentary switch/E-Stop as outlined by Jim. I have been very satisfied with the quality of the 22mm Automation Direct metal switches. http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...uttons_-z-_Switches_-z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal

Attached is a generic parameter file for use of the WJ200 for use on a mill. Two wire control is the easiest, but I recommend the 3 wire control.

 

[JimDawson]

I just did a quick search on Mouser Electronics... I think this switch is compatible to the EXC2300-5k; Omron A22RS-3M-20 $18.80

Not even close The EXC2300-5k is a 5K pot for the speed control, I'm not able to find an equivalent product on Mouser


The A22RS-3M-20 is a 3 position switch, roughly equivalent to the GCX3320-22, $14.00, from Automation Direct

 

[AxeMaker]

Gotcha ! I was thinking it was just a switch.

My mill was delivered today... The forklift was just able to fit inside the garage thank goodness. Now I need to start cleaning it up and giving it a once-over. Of course the VFD needs to get purchased too.

 

[AxeMaker]

The EXC2300-5k is a potentiometer or speed pot, the Omron switch is a selector switch. Whoever you buy the VFD from, should also be able to sell you a speed pot for a few dollars, these take a 3/8" hole and is smaller, as opposed to a 22mm for the EXC2300-5k (unless you need to mount it in a 22mm hole). Otherwise, you can use any decent potentiometer in the 1K to 5K range. Something like this will work fine, you will also need to buy a knob. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clarostat-RV4NAYSD202A-2k-Ohms-53C3-2K-S-20-9211-Potentiometer-/172237068762

Omron and Idec make decent switch gear, so they would be fine for the momentary switch/E-Stop as outlined by Jim. I have been very satisfied with the quality of the 22mm Automation Direct metal switches. http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...uttons_-z-_Switches_-z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal

Attached is a generic parameter file for use of the WJ200 for use on a mill. Two wire control is the easiest, but I recommend the 3 wire control.

Thank you MK !