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7th August 2020, 04:30 PM #1Most Valued Member
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DC motor conversion
I have recently refurbished my Hercus 9 lathe and converted it to DC MicroV drive.
I have used a 3 HP dc Motor and a KB Penta Drive Controller.
This setup works great, I had to fit an idler roller on the headstock to get the MicroV belt to the motor and machine the mid range pulley for the MicroV Belt
I now have speed range between 0 and 1750 RPM with the controller giving me excellent torque throughout the range.
I have mounted the controller on the front of the machine for easy control
Without the carriage gears the lathe is very quiet
Low Cost Venture
Controller $150 With reverse Switch
Motor 3HP DC Leeson Free from abandoned treadmill
MicroV Belt 640mm $40IMG_0818.jpgIMG_0817.jpgIMG_0815.jpgIMG_0814.jpgIMG_0816.jpg
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