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(12-11-2013, 12:42 PM)Shawn Wrote: I did consider the VFD but I need to run a step up transformer to go from 220 to 440 volt. There is also a three phase coolant pump

Well I guess that pretty well rules out a VFD.

I checked out the Smart & Brown 1024 VSL on Tony Griffiths site

Smart&Brown

That looks like one heckofa lathe. Reminds me a bit of my Hendey tool & gauge makers lathe.

   


The lathe is no more but the transformers that stepped up my 220V to it's 440V requirements are still in inventory.

       

The Xfmrs weigh about 22lbs. each.
They appear to be 220 or 440V step-down to 110V secondary but I'm sure their 110V secondaries were wired in series for 220V input and the 440V primaries were wired in parallel for 440V output.
Surely someone like Ed. could tell us if this is possible.
Do you know what the current draw the lathe might produce/require.
I'm not sure what 2hp@ 440V 3 phase motor plus the coolant pump draws.

BTW Shawn could you amend your personal profile to indicate your general whereabouts (i.e. city) are in Canada?