alcro1998
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2020
- Location
- Central Ohio
I have recently acquired a nice 1979 Deckel FP3. Mechanically the machine seems to be in great shape but I am not sure what to do for wiring up the machine.
The machine is 380v and I would just get a transformer but the previous owner decided to replace the original motor with a 220v motor and got rid of the 380v motor
The other issue is the machine is missing the AKTIV controller. The plan for now is to get a normal Heidenhain readout that will work with the scales.
My main questions is what is my best plan of attack to get this machine up and running?
It would seem there are only 3 components that I need to get running. 1. The spindle motor 2. The DC power feed motor 3. The auto lubricator.
I am debating weather to scrap the old electronics and go the new VFD, DC drive approach or try and get the old electronics up and running.
I think the new electronics approach would be easier to service in the future and be bit cleaner than the old controls. The only reason I can think to keep the old controls is that I might want to try and get an AKTIV control at some point in the future.
Any incite would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
-Chris
The machine is 380v and I would just get a transformer but the previous owner decided to replace the original motor with a 220v motor and got rid of the 380v motor
The other issue is the machine is missing the AKTIV controller. The plan for now is to get a normal Heidenhain readout that will work with the scales.
My main questions is what is my best plan of attack to get this machine up and running?
It would seem there are only 3 components that I need to get running. 1. The spindle motor 2. The DC power feed motor 3. The auto lubricator.
I am debating weather to scrap the old electronics and go the new VFD, DC drive approach or try and get the old electronics up and running.
I think the new electronics approach would be easier to service in the future and be bit cleaner than the old controls. The only reason I can think to keep the old controls is that I might want to try and get an AKTIV control at some point in the future.
Any incite would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
-Chris
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