Phase Perfect PT-330 for shop 3-phase power generation?

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Matt in Va

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Gentlemen,
I am FINALLY getting around to getting power run to my shop. The commercial electrician doing the job, a friend doing it at the cost of materials, wants to include the Phase Converter into his overall design schematic and pricing. My question is do I go with a Phase Perfect PT-330 10HP Digital Phase converter? The ultimate customer for the power is a HAAS TL-1 CNC Lathe. Not to mention a new Hardinge Bridgeport Series 1 Mill with a 3 axis Newall DRO from MSC... Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia

Gentlemen,
Please forgive the off topic question, however, I know this is a common issue and this struck me as the best forum. Thank you again.
 
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Matt,

If you haven't purchased the Haas yet it's available in single phase. Standard 220V 40amp circuit works just fine. Get a VFD for mill. No need for a phase converter.

Dave
 
Several Haas CNC machines just this morning sold for less than scrap prices. Good stuff still under power.

Fleenor Tool & Die went on the block.
 
One of the great things about VFDs is the variable speed option it adds to the machine, something a Phase Perfect doesn't do. That in itself would be a deceiding factor for a VFD.

A Phase Perfect is great if you need clean 3 power but they aren't cheap and they emit a high piched buzzing sound that tends to bother those with good hearing.

Hal
 
Hal said:
One of the great things about VFDs is the variable speed option it adds to the machine, something a Phase Perfect doesn't do. That in itself would be a deceiding factor for a VFD.

A Phase Perfect is great if you need clean 3 power but they aren't cheap and they emit a high piched buzzing sound that tends to bother those with good hearing.

Hal
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get a VFD, had a phase converter for my lathe and changed to a VFD and love it. It is quite and you can adjust speeds with it.
 
CNC machines require very clean power, something that not all VFD's can do. If I were buying a new machine that was available in single phase, I would get single phase. Other than that, I would check with the equipment manufacturer to see what vfd/ converter they recomend which will not void your warranty.
 
Gentlemen,
Thank you for the input. I will indeed listen to Mr. Tooley...

Dave,
Thank you for the input again. I'm still looking forward to having you stop by the shop when I get set up. Had no idea that it would have taken so long. Take care.

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia
 
Matt,

Just keep working at it. It will happen. I built my business, learned my craft while working a day job and shooting every chance I got. I was working out of a two car garage. That was back when I plenty of energy, time and little money. Now reverse all that and here I am today. I have a very unique and rewarding customer base these days. I wouldn't change a thing.

Dave
 
Matt,

I have a Phase Perfect, and they are great products. However, I also have a TL-1, and it uses single phase; I believe it has it's own VFD. Also, I put a VFD on my Bridgeport, and love it. The PP is only used for a small machining center.

Best of luck.
 
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