Hardinge Lathe CNC Retrofit/Conversion

**Hood** · 03-02-2021

A rotary would be my choice but just having a quick look they are quite steep in price nowadays. Years ago I had a 5hp static and fitted an idler motor to it and it worked great, nice clean (proper) 3 phase.

I will ask around and see if anyone needs a spindle motor/drive that size but I think most of the people I know, like me, require 12kw or more.

**Chaz** · 04-02-2021

Originally Posted by Hood

A rotary would be my choice but just having a quick look they are quite steep in price nowadays. Years ago I had a 5hp static and fitted an idler motor to it and it worked great, nice clean (proper) 3 phase.

I will ask around and see if anyone needs a spindle motor/drive that size but I think most of the people I know, like me, require 12kw or more.

Thanks, appreciated.