Re: Linear/rotatory encoder

US Web site at
http://www.sikoproducts.com/index.html

John S.

>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., dspinnett@y... wrote:
> Where can you buy the stuff in the US?
> thanx.
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., rfs@c... wrote:
> > Ran across demo recently of magnetically encoded strips that can
> be stuck to flat surface and red by sensor with resolution down to
> 0.01mm. Product mfg'r is Siko...found at www.siko.de. According

to

> the sales rep. one can purchase mag. tape and sensors without all

of

> the other trimmings (readouts, etc.). Strips are available in
> lengths up to 90 meters and can be cut to desired length. Strips
> can be stuck to curved surface for rotatory readout. Also they have
> an absolute position sensing strip so that if power is turned off
> and then back on the absolute position is still known from the
> strip. This post is for general interest....rfs/wa8fsf.