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Post by brenthdg on Nov 14, 2018 23:33:44 GMT
Hey all. Glad to be here. I came from a Shapeoko xl3 and found the power route by chance. Derek helped me out with some initial questions about the machine and sold me the same day we spoke. So far I love this machine. The first thing I made was an 80mm spindle sleeve adapter set for the Dw618 mount it comes with. Pics of it in case anyone wants to try the idea out. If anyone is interested and have questions about how it works let me know. |
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Post by brenthdg on Nov 14, 2018 23:53:45 GMT
Finished machine. Attachments:
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Post by kevin on Nov 15, 2018 2:38:41 GMT
Welcome to the forum, that's a great looking machine.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Nov 15, 2018 4:52:30 GMT
Time to make some chips!
Looks good
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Alex
New Member
Assembling my Route...
Posts: 12
Machine: Power Route
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Post by Alex on Nov 15, 2018 23:59:08 GMT
Is that a 1.5 or 2.2kw spindle?
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Post by aquanub on Nov 16, 2018 2:57:44 GMT
Would love more details on the spindle, theres a post below asking about spindles on the power route.
Looks to be water cooled? Is it VFD controlled?
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Post by brenthdg on Nov 16, 2018 23:25:09 GMT
Sorry for delay. It's a rattmotor 2.2kw water cooled spindle run on 240 vfd. Currently controlled via dial on vfd.
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Post by ricko on Nov 18, 2018 15:52:28 GMT
How many pounds is the spindle?
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Post by ricko on Nov 18, 2018 16:41:24 GMT
Can you send the link where you bought the spindle?
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Post by Bruce on Nov 19, 2018 0:41:03 GMT
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Post by brenthdg on Nov 19, 2018 2:45:50 GMT
Bruce is correct. Amazon
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Post by ricko on Nov 19, 2018 14:16:12 GMT
Nice price, so you need 220V single phase service?
Also why nor but the 80mm mount for $25?
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Post by brenthdg on Nov 19, 2018 23:35:08 GMT
I didn't want to wait for it.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 20, 2018 4:02:43 GMT
You could use a Step-up transformer like this. This is the type I bought (I used a 2KW transformer for 1HP spindle). You want it oversized but how much is the question. You might be able to use a 3KW but a 5KW would work for sure. But I've noticed my system doesn't pull much current under a consistent load. Some small increase in load current doesn't last long and then it goes back down to minimum load. I suppose it depends on what you are milling and how aggressive your speed and feed is set. This transformer is a toroidal design which has a small size and weight, less audible hum, and higher efficiency than standard design transformers as well as providing electrical isolation and reduced EMF from the VFD. Step-up transformer 115-230VAC 1KW to 5Kw www.amzn.com/B00ER52DMW/ |
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Post by brenthdg on Nov 25, 2018 3:57:31 GMT
My bro in law is an electrician and set me up with a dedicated 240 and a few other dedicated lines for the biz.
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