Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re: Chinese Scales to Glass Scales DRO Interface

Elliot Burke wrote:

> High resolution scales are very interesting; but do you know if long scales
> are available, say 40" or longer? in high or low resolution?
>
> I'd really like some long scales to put on an optical bench.

At that length you are best off with glass scales. The electronics are
the main cost, and just adding 'glass' means that for longer sizes the
price difference moves the other way. Jenix goes up to 3mts (~10ft) ;)

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