Choosing a Digital Read Out (DRO) for a machine involves determining the maximum length of each axis and selecting a suitable kit or building a custom kit. For mills, you'll need to know the longitudinal, cross, and vertical table travels, while for lathes, the carriage and cross slide travels are necessary. Various DRO kits and individual scale sizes are available to match specific needs, with kit and scale numbers provided for easy selection.
Our DROs are designed as universal fit systems, so installation may require some customization. This can include fabricating or modifying mounting brackets and drilling/tapping holes for proper attachment.
Choosing the right DRO is straightforward. Start by measuring the maximum travel for each axis on the machine. Then, either select a kit that matches those dimensions or assemble one to meet your specific needs.
- For mills, you’ll need to know the longitudinal (X-axis), cross (Y-axis), and vertical (Z-axis) table travel. These measurements determine the required scale lengths.
- For lathes, measure the carriage (Z-axis) and cross slide (X-axis) travel to select the closest-fitting scales.
We have provided the DRO kit numbers below:
T32997 150MM X 350MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T32998 150MM X 500MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T32999 150MM X 800MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33000 150MM X 1100MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33001 200MM X 350MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33002 200MM X 350MM X 450MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
T33003 200MM X 450MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33004 200MM X 500MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33005 200MM X 500MM X 500MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
T33006 200MM X 550MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33007 200MM X 600MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33008 200MM X 1000MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33009 200MM X 1100MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33010 250MM X 600MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33011 250MM X 350MM X 600MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
T33012 250MM X 1100MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33013 300MM X 350MM X 750MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
T33014 300MM X 750MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33015 350MM X 450MM X 750MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
T33016 350MM X 750MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33017 350MM X 1300MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33018 350MM X 1600MM 2 AXIS LATHE DRO (KIT)
T33019 400MM X 800MM 2 AXIS MILL DRO (KIT)
T33020 400MM X 400MM X 800MM 3 AXIS MILL DRO(KIT)
To build a kit for the machines, you will need the same information as above, but you will pick out the scales individually to fit the length needed.
We have provided the scale numbers below:
T32981 150MM SCALE
T32982 200MM SCALE
T32983 250MM SCALE
T32984 300MM SCALE
T32985 350MM SCALE
T32986 400MM SCALE
T32987 450MM SCALE
T32988 500MM SCALE
T32989 550MM SCALE
T32990 600MM SCALE
T32991 750MM SCALE
T32992 800MM SCALE
T32993 1000MM SCALE
T32994 1100MM SCALE
T32995 1300MM SCALE
T32996 1600MM SCALE
If you need assistance in determining the right item, please CONTACT US.