Re: Is a treadmill motor a GOOD VFD / 3 phase induction motor substitute?
Originally Posted by
j3dprints
I picked up a 3hp dc brushed treadmill motor is a decent substitute for a VFD / 3 phase induction motor setup.
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DC brushed motors were uses for many years on CNC M/C's for spindles as well as servo's.
I would look at KB motor controllers, there are the cheaper SCR bridge type and also PWM, if possible go for the PWM for a little more superior controller.
Al.
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