DRO scales

DRO scales

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5 October 2024 at 15:48 #757527
Dalboy
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I am thinking of adding a DRO to my lathe, There are different types of scales which are the best type.

I don’t want to set this up with something that costs an arm and leg, but at the same time something that is not cheap and cheerful.

Also, which 2 axis control panel would people recommend
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5 October 2024 at 16:05 #757535
Robert Atkinson 2
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What size lathe?
5 October 2024 at 17:48 #757557
bernard towers
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Ive set my S7 up with magnetic scales and control panel from M DRO and touch wood they have been faultless (should i have said that). The crosslide scale is buried inside. Has now been running for several years.
5 October 2024 at 20:29 #757574
Dalboy
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On 5 October 2024 at 16:05 Robert Atkinson 2 Said:

What size lathe?

I am sorry Robert but how does that help in recommendations for type of scales as I already know the sizes needed.
5 October 2024 at 20:44 #757575
Robert Atkinson 2
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It makes a difference because small lathes don’t have so much space for scales and read heads. Different technogies can be different sizes. A larger machine is also more likely to accept oerlenght scales without them getting in the way. You can’t cut some scales easily.

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