DRO's for lathe or mill

I got my 3 axis kit from SMW Precision, it seems to be the same kit that LMS is selling. I'm very happy with it, but recognize that the Chinese Mini-Mills aren't all "exactly" the same in location of hardware (torsion spring vs air strut) and dimensions of castings, so you'll have to fuss some with the brackets. As I recall it was under $500 shipped with the 3 scales, brackets, and readout. You'll have to drill and tap a few holes and maybe modify or fabricate brackets. Be prepared to use washers or beer can shims to get everything square and parallel. A weak link in all of these that use the caliper scales is retaining the connector at the caliper head, but that is solvable... Joel in Florida ====== If so where you get it from and what was the cost?

Thanks for the reply Joel, some good info here.

DazFNQ

I've seen precision calipers used in the verticle axis on a mill and drill presses.

One had SBC ? SBS ?, ?? - readout ability. The digital data log protocol.

Martin

Mart> Anyone using DRO's (calipers) on their lathe or mill?

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SPC

Tanks - mind was fuzzy.

The Mill was a big one and a 14" electronic caliper was used. It was cool and did the job. Just no oil on it to look old!

Martin

Mart> >> I've seen precision calipers used in the verticle axis on a mill and drill presses.

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