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  1. 04-03-2008, 06:14 AM #1
    cnczoner
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    Adapt NEMA-frame motor to Metric?

    I'm back on my motor-swap kick, and would like to swap my metric 90L-frame motor to something like a NEMA-56 frame. (My purpose is to get a higher-rpm motor). Yes, I can find 3600 rpm 90L motors, but they're not common here in the US and hence very expensive (like $500-$600). An equivalent NEMA-56 motor costs about $120-$175.

    So I thought I could make an adapter plate and an adapter bushing to do this, but perhaps something commercial exists already?

    Cheers,
    -Neil.
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  2. 04-03-2008, 06:17 PM #2
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    Are you talking flange mount or foot mount here?
    Mark.
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  3. 04-03-2008, 06:46 PM #3
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    Flange -- it's this mill.
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  4. 04-03-2008, 07:40 PM #4
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    just curious,where can you find nema 56 motors for 120-175,i would like to get some as well
    thanks,steve
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  5. 04-03-2008, 08:22 PM #5
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    Google got me a number of sources, but here are a couple...
    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=4114
    http://e-motorsonline.com/emotors/vi...1&Pid=ACM00231
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