I am converting my 12" Enco lathe to VFD. Bought a 1 hp, 1720 rpm, 3 phase WEG motor on Ebay. I can best sum things up by saying "it is and it isn't" Yes, it is a new, purdy little motor. It is 1720 rpm and 1 hp. But, it can be wired to both 1720 rpm and 3445 rpm. It is rated at 5/8 hp @ 1720 and 1 hp @ 3445. It will be powered by a Chinese VFD, rated from 1 Hz to a gazillion or so Hz.
How should the motor be wired in order to achieve the best combination of rpm and torque. As a 4 pole 1720 or 2 pole 3445? The VFD can be programed to accommodate either. As you may have guessed, I am a step or two beyond by understanding of these things.
Bill
How should the motor be wired in order to achieve the best combination of rpm and torque. As a 4 pole 1720 or 2 pole 3445? The VFD can be programed to accommodate either. As you may have guessed, I am a step or two beyond by understanding of these things.
Bill