Magnetic DRO.

[th62]

I bought this DRO on aliexpressvwith the intention of fitting it to my lathe. Changed my mind and I'm now fitting it to my mill. I have the X axis fitted and a bracket made for the readout, tomorrow I'll mount the readout and look at fitting the Y feed axis.

It's actually for woodworking as it's magnetic. But it was cheap, so I bought it and fitted the magnetic strip inside an aluminium U section chanel. It works well. If the swarf does prove a problem - it was cheap!

I'll post some pics once I've fitted the Y axis sensor.

 

[Eddyde]

Magnetic scales are good for metal and wood cutting machinery.
Please post pictures of the mounting on your machine!

 

[RJSakowski]

When I first read the post, I was thinking that the magnetic referred to magnet mounting of the display as iGaging advertised but it appears that these are true magnetic scales. I will look forward to reading of your adventure. Keep us posted!

 

[th62]

Magnetic scales are good for metal and wood cutting machinery.
Please post pictures of the mounting on your machine!

I will as soon as I finish fitting. Just be aware these scales measure to .1mm. True metal lathe scales measure down to around .001mm. It should be OK for me, I'm not making medical equipment or rockets for NASA.