Re: 16mm or 20mm , DIY CNC 60cmx50cm
Originally Posted by
wizard
Yes but you end up with the same problems in that you have additional power being used by the rest of the machine and you end up too close to the trip point on the breaker. So you have to either upgrade the feeder to the machine or lower the expectation on the power you can get out of the spindle. You will have to lower the power output expectation anyways if you run the spindle at a lower than rated RPM.
Beyond all of that I think my main point is that power ratings in hand held router motors are optimistic. It certainly doesn't reflect the continuous duty at lowered speeds common in a CNC router.
Frankly it sounds like your hows is a lot like mine. Built a long time ago with a grand total of 4 breakers for the entire house. It might be time for a service upgrade.
The new house when it gets built will have 50A 415v 3 phase We have a lot of schools / colleges in the area where the new house is going, so the whole area has been up-specced for power delivery.
If my post is missing an 'nt you might have to add it yourself.