[adee1066]

Hey guys,hows you all doing?just a quick question.i have just bought a hurco kmb1 mill,early 80's,heavy and green!!!!i read on a couple of other forums via google,that these can be made to run on single phase power.would this be possible on UK 240v single phase?if so,would anyone have the relevant info/diagram they would be willing to share.
many thanks in advance,adee.

[bloke]

Oooh, someone else from Blighty. Your main problem is going to be running the spindle motor. Who did you get it from?

[adee1066]

helloooo bloke,i was a little dubious about the spindle motor.i have just read the install section of the manual,and it says it can run 240v 50hz at 30 amp.not sure if it means using 2 out of 3 phases(like some welders),or just standard domestic 240v.very confusing.
i got it from a local engineering firm in hastings who were going to scrap it........maybe i should have let them.got a bit of a soft spot for machines and cldn't bring myself to let them do it.
i think it colud do with a new master tape.i did manage to load it friday night,but now comes up with error 1 & 2 now.
i'm currently powering up with a rotary phase converter,bit noisy and expensive to run,hence the conversion.
adee.

[bloke]

It wasn't Minerva up the Syd Little was it?