Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digital readouts for metalworking lathe

Hi Keith:
The Microsyn is the obvious choice for the cross slide because it's
small enough to mount unobtrusively.
So far as I know, the Spherosyn is a bit cheaper...so that's what I put on
the carriage.
Cheers

Marcus

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Burton" <kb@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:46 PM
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digital readouts for metalworking lathe


> Marcus 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
>
> I use Newall Microsyns on my mill and agree with your recommendation.
> However I am curious - why not use Microsyn on carriage and cross slide
>
> Keith
>
>