I have the oppotunity to buy a emco 10 lathe, my question is that, the lathe is a 2speed 3phase motor. Is it possible to convert this type of motor to run on single phase electrics? If so what would I require? the motor fiitted looks to be built into the machine so I think it would be diificult to obtain a single phase motor to fit easily, Thanks in advance Col
Lathe purchase
Jul 16, 2003
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It is quite easy using 2 or 3 methods from a couple of capacitors and some switch gear or buying a converter.
Capacitors are quite cheap Say £20 allin will get you up and running
Buy the lathe if allother features are right and i and or several other regulars on the group will help you get going.
hth
Bob
The problem with two speed motors is that they need a 415 V supply as they have two sets of windings, and this takes all six terminals... the star points are buried in the motor. To run this motor you will need a "real" 400 V three phase or a converter, as you can't just convert it to 230 V.
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