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X-, Y-axis DROs

In surface grinders

A series of saddle-type surface grinders , the ACC-DXV line, include a Okamoto Electronic Control with X- and Y-axis digital readouts. The DROs allow the operator to rough and finish grind in one setup. The grinders are available in grinding capacities ranging from 8创 x 20创 to 20创 x 40创. The grinders feature automatic wheelhead retraction and automatic grinding capabilities for surface and plunge grinding; rough, medium, and finish grind in cycle, preset spark-out passes; and automatic wheel dress cycles with dress compensation. Okamato Corp., Buffalo Grove, IL.

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DRO suite

Thirty models

Thirty models of digital readouts are available. They can use linear transducers from 4创 to 98 ft and can handle encoders up to 90,000 pulses. Standard features of the NV DROs include from one to four axes, axis preset, a display-off mode, universal power supply, bolt-hole calculation, inch or metric, absolute or incremental, part centering, tool offsets, and resolutions of 0.001, 0.0005, 0.0002, 0.0001, and 0.000 05. DROs are available for OEMs, such as the NV 300E, used with PLCs, with six outputs and four inputs and the NV 300TS lathe DRO that controls the spindle speed on lathes. Fagor Automation Corp, Elk Grove Village, IL.
email: fagorusa@fagor-automation.com

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DRO family

Magnetic scales

Sony digital readouts are suited for use on mills, lathes, grinders, EDM machines, boring mills, and other machines. The DROs are designed to be unaffected by harsh conditions in the shop. They use magnetic scales, which protect them from fluids, chips, and dust. There are no glass scales to chip, break, and become unreadable from coolants and oils. The readouts feature hold, recall, zero reset, data backup, self-diagnosis, preset capability, midpoint calculation, absolute/incremental, datum point memory, inch/metric, error check/fault alarm, linear error compensation, and delectable resolutions. The DROs are offered with a three-year warranty. Zimmerman-McDonald Machinery Inc, Bridgeton, MO.
e-mail: zimsales@zimmermanmcdonald.com

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Measurement musts

DROs, measurement scales

The Mikronel and Mikronel BASIC families include mill, lathe, and EDM versions of DROs that range from one to four axes. They are guaranteed by the manufacturer to conform to international standards. LM200 measurement scales are also available. EAE Electronics, Istanbul, Turkey. email: 2dad@eae.com.tr

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Adaptable DROs

Choose your own scale, display

Mitutoyo's DROs integrate the AT100 series linear scales with the K-series dedicated counters to help foster accurate detection and display of axial displacements of machine tools and measuring equipment. The DRO system can be configured to meet the user's needs, such as turning, milling, or grinding. The user can choose a suitable combination of scale unit and display unit. Scale units have various measuring-length ranges and display units feature remote zero setting, switchable resolution, and multipurpose one-touch operation keys. MTI Corp, Aurora, IL.

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Mill-and-lathe DROs

Take your choice

A line of Topaz DROs are designed to increase manual machine productivity. The Topaz Standard is a direct replacement for the Sapphire display. It is available in one, two, or three axes and is designed to cost less than the company's DP7 line of DROs. It can be used with either the company's Spherosyn or Microsyn scales. The Topaz Mill, designed for milling, adds a Bolt Circle Calculator to the features offered by the Topaz Standard. The Topaz Lathe, available in two axes, has all the features offered by the Topaz Standard, with added Tool Offsets. Newall Electronics Inc, Columbus, OH.
e-mail: newall@ix.netcom.com

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Wizard DROs

Intelligent power supply

The Wizard series of DROs features intelligent power supply that automatically helps to compensate for power fluctuations that range from 90 to 250 VAC. The interlinking keyboard modules are designed to make upgrades easier, while the VFD displays are made for easier readability. The DROs also have interactive display windows that prompt the operator with messages. For milling, the DROs have a visual feedrate display. The interlinking keyboard system can be upgraded. Anilam Inc, Miramar, FL. e-mail: anilam@anilam.com

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