Skiving Machine, Dual Speed needed?

[arz]

@Trox Thanks again. I'm comfortable doing this. I did some research and it seems to be a common thing to do. This 220V machine uses 750W total. So they are not large motors. Now I just need to fine a controller that is around $50-100  All the local ones seem expensive. Setting up a business is expensive so I'm trying to save everywhere I can!

[480volt]

If the machine can't be rewired  to a different voltage, you may be able to use a buck-boost transformer in front of it.

[arz]

I found a different Ellegi (Atom) model and bought it. It was much less than the other one, I only paid $250 for it! 

This one is newer (2001), a little better condition, was already converted to 220V, and was used by a older couple closing their shoe making shop. Works great. It has a vacuum but not a continuous running knife. For the price I paid I can easily add a second small servo motor to run the feed wheel.

At the moment it is in the back of my van until I can find help to move it (it weighs 113kg!). I'll post a photo once I get it in the shop.

Thank you for all your help and advice! -Adam

[RockyAussie]

5 hours ago, arz said:

For the price I paid I can easily add a second small servo motor to run the feed wheel.

I think you may mean the knife continuously? The blade always running at full speed works best. Sounds like a very good pick up for the price anyway. Brian

[arz]

1 minute ago, RockyAussie said:

I think you may mean the knife continuously? The blade always running at full speed works best. Sounds like a very good pick up for the price anyway. Brian

I will use the clutch motor currently on the machine to run the blade continuously (at full speed). I would like to remove the belt from the main shaft to the feed wheel and add a small servo motor for the feed wheel. That will give me great control with feeding. My thought was it will be much easier to do this than add a vacuum  Plus for what I paid I could not go wrong. -Adam

[RockyAussie]

Ah Ha now I understand. That would probably be easier and I look forward to seeing or hearing how it works out. I'd give you hand to get it out but it's a little bit too far away. best regards Brian

[arz]

Just now, RockyAussie said:

I'd give you hand to get it out but it's a little bit too far away. best regards Brian

Thank you anyway, very kind of you! If/when I do any modifications etc. I will start a new post.

[robinindustry]

On 2017/4/18 at 2:15 PM, arz said:

Hello,

I need a skiving machine (bell skiver) for splitting wallets back, thinning pockets etc,. I need it so I can line a wallet, so I have to get it down to below 1mm. Here in Europe it seems common to do that. I would be using it for 2-3oz (1mm) goat, calf and veg-tan. Maximum 2mm thick. 

My question is do I need a dual speed set-up? In other words, a constant knife speed and a variable feed wheel speed. The price difference can be almost twice. 

I have heard some say that you need the blade running at high speeds, but I also need control. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks! Adam

Chinese Leather Skving Machine......hope can help you :-)

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