Amolco DRO

[Lee RogersParticipant @leerogers95060]

I have an Amolco free standing mill and am looking to fit a 2 axis DRO. Has anyone done this ? There's not a lot of space to play with and travel is already quite limited. Also do I go for glass or magnetic scales?

[Lee RogersParticipant @leerogers95060]

[Mike CrossfieldParticipant @mikecrossfield92481]

Magnetic scales and read heads are more compact than optical equivalents, and therefore easier to install if space is tight. I used M-DRO magnetic scales for the install on my Dore Westbury mill, and they fitted in quite nicely after I designed my own mounting brackets. There are some photos in my album.

Mike

[LynneParticipant @lynne]

Had a look at Mike Crossfield's album ref. magnetic scales. Soon got fed up of having to adjust the screen to see . full picture's. Arc's advert, no problem Lynne .

[Mike CrossfieldParticipant @mikecrossfield92481]

Lynne

Rather baffled by your comments. What was the problem viewing the pictures in my album?

Also don't understand the reference to Arc. As far I am aware Arc don't sell magnetic DROs.

[Lee RogersParticipant @leerogers95060]

Thanks Mike , no problem with the album pics and they confirm my thoughts on the problem. I am going to lose a little travel but I think the benefits outweigh the loss. I'm 10 minutes drive from Chronos but of course I can't go there for a looksee and measure up, very frustrating.

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