Having single phase converted to three phase electric – Which is the best way to achieve this?
Antony G asked:
I rent a small workshop that has a single phase electric supply, but I want to use a vacuum pump which needs a three phase supply. I’m thinking that there are two options available. Either I get the workshop wired up by an electrian or I buy a single phase to three phase converter. The trouble is I know absolutely nothing about these converters. Is it that simple just to buy a converter and that’s it? I notice that these converters have am HP rating. e.g 5HP or 25HP. What does this mean? I’m just going to be running one piece of equipment which is a vaccum pump for my cnc router vacuum table. Would I need to buy a converter with a high HP rating. How can I work out which converter would be suitable?
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I rent a small workshop that has a single phase electric supply, but I want to use a vacuum pump which needs a three phase supply. I’m thinking that there are two options available. Either I get the workshop wired up by an electrian or I buy a single phase to three phase converter. The trouble is I know absolutely nothing about these converters. Is it that simple just to buy a converter and that’s it? I notice that these converters have am HP rating. e.g 5HP or 25HP. What does this mean? I’m just going to be running one piece of equipment which is a vaccum pump for my cnc router vacuum table. Would I need to buy a converter with a high HP rating. How can I work out which converter would be suitable?
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Categories: Do It Yourself (DIY) Tags: Converters, Electrian, Hp, Phase Electric, Rent, Running One, Single Phase To Three Phase Converter, Vaccum Pump, Vacuum Pump, Vacuum Table
Free (or cheap) CNC router CAD files?
Mobius asked:
I am looking for free (or cheap) CAD files (DXF or DWG format) that can be used with a cnc router. In particular I would like scroll work designs for decorating furniture.
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I am looking for free (or cheap) CAD files (DXF or DWG format) that can be used with a cnc router. In particular I would like scroll work designs for decorating furniture.
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Categories: Do It Yourself (DIY) Tags: Cad Dwg, Cad Dxf, CAD Files, CNC Router, Decorating Furniture, Dwg Format, Dxf Format, Files Dxf, Free Cad, Free Dxf, Free Router
CNC router cutting MDF?
Antony G asked:
I need to find a way of cutting a sheet of MDF which the dimensions 2500mm x 1250mm x 30mm, into strips 12mm wide.
I need to find a way of cutting a sheet of MDF which the dimensions 2500mm x 1250mm x 30mm, into strips 12mm wide.
The cut surfaces must be totally free from tool marks and the strips of MDF must be cut completely straight with 90 degree edges. I’ve obviously considered using a cicular saw but that would leave some saw marks on the material (importantly, it would not be possible to sand the MDF after cutting).
Is it possible to do this with a cnc router/engraving machine? Obviously I would lose a fair amount of material due to the cutting width of the router bit, but as the MDF is quite cheap I don’t mind this.
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Categories: Do It Yourself (DIY) Tags: Cnc Cutting, Cnc Engraving, Cnc Machine, CNC Router, Engraving Machine, Mdf, Router Bit, Surfaces, Tool Marks
