Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

John C Lucas

I upgraded my Nova 3000 with an after market Variable Frequency Drive and a 2hp 3 phase motor. This runs off of 220 single phase. You could get a smaller motor that would run on 110 single phase. What i like about that system is everything is non propriatary so if anything breaks i can just change it out with after market motor or drive.

The DVR is nice but they quit making it or go out of business you may not be able to get parts. Of course if you keep the older headstock you still have that option. Sorry i cant answer your original question. Hope some one else can

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Ron Borowicz

John, thanks for the reply. Have you previously posted how you did this or could you point me somewhere that would tell me? Just curious..."roughly" what was the cost? Thanks!

Teknatool state $600 plus shipping *LINK*

Dave Paine

Teknatool USA site shows the 1624 DVR upgrade to be $600 plus shipping.

The USA site infers this is a bolt-on to a 1624 lathe. There is a link on this page to Teknatool International site for brochure and manual, but I get a server error. Feels like the International site is down for some reason.

I am not sure of the physical differences between a 1624 headstock and a 3000 headstock, motor pulley diameters, etc.

You may need to call Teknatool to confirm the upgrade will work.

This latest DVR upgrade states max speed of 5000 rpm, a lot faster than my present DVR XP lathe. A BIG improvement is a dial for changing speed. I hate having to use the keyboard UP and DOWN buttons all the time.


http://www.novatoolsusa.com/NEW-DVR-1624-Package-Drive-Upgrade-Motor-53101.htm

Re: Teknatool state $600 plus shipping

Ron Borowicz

I have had a call into Nova since early this morning...have not returned my call as of yet...expect they will. I also have not been able to get to the international Teknatool site since Saturday where they claim to have instructions for this upgrade.

If you read further on down into the reviews for this upgrade someone claims to have upgraded their Nova 3000 with this 1624 upgrade and a "few extra parts". That is why I am posting this message. I would like to know what a "few extra parts means". I'd really like to get more horsepower and especially variable speed. Thanks for your reply

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade *LINK*

Stuart Johnson

I bought a 2HP motor and VFD from Dealers Electrical in 2006 for 460.00 including shipping. It looks like you can get something similar for less now.

http://dealerselectric.com/2-HP-3600-RPM-230-Volts-Input-Package.asp

Watch out and make sure you get the proper frame size. I don't know how it is now but you would be better off calling the 800 number with any questions rather than sending an email.

I found it very easy to install.


Dealers Electric

NOVA may not be a standard mount

Dave Paine

I purchased a VFD from Dealers electric for a Southbend lathe. They can be easy to install.

As you mention getting the same motor frame is important. The frame defines the method of mounting - face vs baseplate, mounting hole spacing, shaft size and key size.

I have a manual from a beta of the first 1624 DVR upgrade. The motor uses 8 bolts to mount to the pivoting flange. I do not know if this is a standard frame mount, or which standard.

Dealerselectric is who I used.

Re: Dealerselectric is who I used.

Ron Borowicz

Stuart, Dave and John...thanks for your replies. I will look at Dealers electric.

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Michael Schneider

http://www.teknatool.com/products/Lathes/3000/downloads/FAQ_Which%20metric%20motor%20do%20I%20use%20on%20the%20Nova%203000.pdf

Please verify the pdf above, but it looks like the motor is B14 80 Frame

Good luck

Michael

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Michael Schneider

Sorry Bad URL

http://www.teknatool.com/products/Lathes/3000/downloads/FAQ_Which%20metric%20motor%20do%20I%20use%20on%20the%20Nova%203000.pdf

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Michael Schneider

Sorry guys, not taking url

Go to FAQ page on technatool site

http://www.teknatool.com/support/nova%20lathe%20support%20page.htm

Go to 3000 Section

click on

"Which metric motor to I use on the 3000"

Sorry for the multiple posts

Re: Dealerselectric is who I used.

Stuart Johnson

According to the manual the United States and Canada motor is keyed 5/8 inch shaft, NEMA 56 frame C face flange.

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Ron Borowicz

John, I talked with a guy from Dealers and have traded a couple of emails with him. Since you had a Nova 3000 originally can you tell me the manufacturer and model numbers of the upgrade you used. 220 is not a problem for me. Thanks!

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

john lucas

I upgraded that lathe about 13 or 14 years ago and no longer have it. Won't know the model numbers and they've probably changed. All you really need to know is what horse power you want. What the frame size and shaft size of the motor is so the bolts will match up. and then have them recommend the proper VFD to go with that motor.

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Ron Borowicz

Thanks. The guy at Dealers is "difficult" to work with, that is why I am trying tio get as much from you as I can. One final question...were you happy with the upgrade?

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

john lucas

I was very happy. I started out with the one speed motor that came with it. That was pretty nice but after working on variable speed lathes I found a good used DC motor and controller that had more horsepower and I bought that and put that on. That was nice but lost lots of power at the lower speeds of the motor so you still had to change the belt. Not as often but still had to change it.

When I upgraded to the Variable frequency drive it had the same horsepower as the DC motor but did not seem to lose power at the lower rpm's so I only had to change the belt when I went from really fast to really slow. Kind of like my Powermatic now where you have a 2 speed pulley.

Going with DC or VFD also gives you reverse. With the VFD you also get electronic braking which is really nice when turning larger bowls.

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Lee Burns

Thanks to your conversation I have a new motor with variable frequency on its way. Thanks. Lee

Re: Nova Lathe 3000 Upgrade

Ron Borowicz

Yes, I would like to thank John and Stu Johnson for their help. I have installed a VFD with 2 HP 3 PH motor and it all works.,.,.couple of small tweaks, but nonetheless, it all works so far and well. The variable speed is awesome. Stu really helped by trading 3 or 4 emails with me.