Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digital readouts for metalworking lathe

I heartily agree on the Newall. I installed a full 3-axis (knee) set on my
Excello vertical mill and it was the best $1500 I've ever spent.

On 9/11/07, Marcus <implmex@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike:
> Best ones I've found are Newall.
> They are very tough and will continue working under the filthiest
> conditions
> imaginable, unlike glass scale readouts that need to be kept clean.
> They're also much simpler to mount to the machine than most other brands.
> You want a Spherosyn scale for the carriage, and a Microsyn scale for the
> cross slide.
> They cost about a third more than Mitutoyo, but are well worth the extra
> money.
> Cheers
>
> Marcus
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "eljaimageen" <eljaimageen@... <eljaimageen%40yahoo.com>>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:54 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digital readouts for metalworking lathe
>
> We just recently purchased a Jet 1340A belt drive metalworking lathe.
> We did not order the lathe with digital readouts. Now we are
> interested in fitting the machine with them. How difficult is it to
> install the DRO?
> Are there any brands that seem to be better? As far as prices go,
> what costs are we looking at? There are some DROs on eBay for less
> than $800. Are these junk or are they worth looking at?
>
> Mike
>
>
>


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