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I had my milling machine motor overheated to the extent that the fan totally melted (my own fault I think). It is a new machine that I have net even used for 6 hours. It was in storage for 4 months since I bought it. The shop whom I bought it from will not repair/replace it under warranty as the motor is only under warranty for 3 months.
OK so it is what it is. The running capacitor leaked out a lot of wax. I tested the capacitor, and it seems OK, but I will replace this. The motor seems to be running fine but is heating up. After working for about half an hour, at normal milling conditions, I can only hold my hand on the motor for a few seconds because of the heat. I have replaced the fan. Unfortunately, I do not know how warm the motor ran before. How hot can the motor get before it burns out? I will replace the motor but would first like to spend my money on some much-needed tools. I just bought a DRO for the mill. I will buy a higher temperature thermometer if I have to.
Is it wise to use the machine in the meantime? Well, if it packs up so be it. Maybe it will keep on running for a long time.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thank You
Chris
I had my milling machine motor overheated to the extent that the fan totally melted (my own fault I think). It is a new machine that I have net even used for 6 hours. It was in storage for 4 months since I bought it. The shop whom I bought it from will not repair/replace it under warranty as the motor is only under warranty for 3 months.
OK so it is what it is. The running capacitor leaked out a lot of wax. I tested the capacitor, and it seems OK, but I will replace this. The motor seems to be running fine but is heating up. After working for about half an hour, at normal milling conditions, I can only hold my hand on the motor for a few seconds because of the heat. I have replaced the fan. Unfortunately, I do not know how warm the motor ran before. How hot can the motor get before it burns out? I will replace the motor but would first like to spend my money on some much-needed tools. I just bought a DRO for the mill. I will buy a higher temperature thermometer if I have to.
Is it wise to use the machine in the meantime? Well, if it packs up so be it. Maybe it will keep on running for a long time.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thank You
Chris