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Beginners Guide to Using Basic DRO Functions including Zero an Axis, MM/Inch Conversion Enter Offset
An introduction to using a digital readouts basic function of zeroing an axis, changing between metric and inch display and entering a pre-set datum.
How to Enter the Easson ES-8A Digital Readout Display DRO Console Setup Menu
A guide to modify parameters on the Easson ES-8A DRO display consoles including resolution, count direction, machine type and language.
How to Enter the SDS6 Digital Readout Display DRO Console Setup Menu
The M-DRO guide to modify parameters on the SDS6 DRO display consoles including resolution, count direction, machine type and selecting between linear or rotary encoder input. Also suitable for setting up SDS6-2V (2 axis) and SDS6-3V (3 axis) models and Sino display consoles.
How to Use the Centre Find or Half Function on a Digital Readout Display Console DRO
A guide to using the workpiece centre find function on a machine tool digital readout display console. A edge finder either mechanical or optical is used to locate on one edge of the workpiece that is held in a vice or bolted to the machine table.
How to Use the Arc Contouring Function on Milling Digital Readout Display Consoles Easson DRO
When fitted to a milling machine the Easson ES-8A digital readout has a dedicated arc contouring function that allows for machining internal and external radius arcs without a rotary table.
Beginners Guide to Absolute and Incremental Zero on a Mill or Lathe Digital Readout Display Console
A video introduction to the Absolute and Incremental Zero memory function on a digital readout display console. Also known as ABS and INC.
How to Use the Sub Datum (SDM) or Zero Memory Function on a Digital Readout Display Console DRO
A step by step guide to setting up and using the Sub Datum Zero Memory on a Easson digital readout display console. This function is also known as SDM, datum store, zero memory or zero coordinate store.
User guide on Line of Hole or Oblique Line Drilling Function on Digital Readout Display Consoles DRO
A video guide for the Line of Holes drilling function on a digital readout display console. This function is also known as an oblique line of holes. It allows a line of holes to be drilled at any angle across a workpiece.
How to Use Line of Hole or Oblique Line Drilling Function on a Digital Readout Display Console DRO
A video guide for the Line of Holes drilling function on the Easson ES-12 LCD graphical display console. This function is also known as an oblique line of holes. It allows a line of holes to be drilled at any angle across a workpiece.
How to Drill a Pitched Circle Diameter (PCD) or Bolt Hole on a Digital Readout DRO Display Console
Machine-dro step by step guide to drilling PCD's also known as Pitched Circle Diameter or Bolt Hole Pattern on DRO display console.
Demo of Pitched Circle Diameter (PCD) on a Digital Readout Using a LCD Graphical DRO Display Console
A step by step guide to drilling PCD's also known as Pitched Circle Diameter or Bolt Hole Pattern on Easson ES-12 graphical display console.
User guide for DRO Lathe Tool Offset Function on Easson Digital Readout Display Consoles
Demonstration of setting up and using the Lathe Tool Offset function on a Easson ES-8A display console. Also known as a tool library, the tools are first given a reference number and offset assigned.
How to Zero the Digital Readout on a Lathe Workpiece and use Diameter Function on Easson DRO Console
In this video guide we demonstrate the basic operation of setting the digital readout to read the workpiece diameter and zero the lathe carriage after facing off the material.
User guide for boring on a lathe using the diameter function on a digital readout
The radius/diameter function on the digital readout (DRO) makes lathe boring to precise diameters and depths much easier and faster.
How to Measure Lathe Cross Slide and Carriage Travels
Our machine-dro guide to measuring the physical travel of a lathe cross slide and carriage/bed movements. This will help with the selection process of choosing suitable linear encoders for your digital readout (DRO) installation.
How to Measure Milling Machine Travels for DRO Encoder Selection and Digital Readout
Our machine-dro guide to measuring the physical travel of a milling machine X, Y and Z axis movements. Also know as longitudinal, cross traverse and vertical traverse.
The Technology Behind Digital Calipers, Micrometers and Similar Battery Powered Measuring Tools
How does a digital caliper work? Most will use a capacitive sensor to register the measurement, generally this is made up of a pattern of copper tracks on two PCB layers.
Overview of the M-DRO Magnetic Linear Encoders, including support profile, mag tape and reading head
The M-DRO EH series of Magnetic Linear Encoders, offers a compact and IP67 rating making them ideal for lathes and milling machines of all sizes and types.
M-DRO Guide to the Operation of Optical Linear Encoders, also known as Glass Scale Digital Readouts
There is a large range of optical encoders from machine-dro, which all operate with the same basic principle; a glass strip with grating and an optical reading head.
Wixey WR300 Digital Angle Gauge
Wixey Digital Angle Gauge with a magnetic base to attach to machine tables etc. Simple to calibrate to any reference surface with the zero button.
Wixey WR365 Digital Angle Gauge With Level And Flip Up Display
Has a wide range of applications for measuring and setting angles. Dual readout displays both relative & true level angles.
Edge Technology Pro Stop Vice Stop - ME-ED-03-000
Allows you to place your work piece in your vice - in the same place each time, ensuring identical multiple pieces are made.
Edge Technology Pro Touch Off Gauge - ME-ED-04-000
Allows you to set all your tools accurately to the same height.
Edge Technology Pro Tram System - ME-ED-01-000
For setting milling heads.
Edge Technology Pro Tooling Fixture
Pro tooling fixture for use with all CAT 40, BT 40, NMTB 40 and equivalent tool holders. Secure clamping for cutter installation. Tool holders can also be clamped upside down for easy access to pull studs. Hard wearing steel body machined from 60900 PSI carbon steel.
Tramming, square spindle and head of mill machine with a High Accuracy Pro Tram System
The Pro Tram by Edge Technology makes the process of tramming your mill fast, easy and accurate.
Next Generation Edge Technology pro touch off Gauge for setting tool offsets on CNC milling machines
Set tools like a pro with the Pro Touch Off Gage by Edge Technology. Dramatically decrease set up time and eliminate tool path mismatch.
Setting or adjusting tool or cutter height setup with a next generation Pro Lathe Gauge
The Pro Lathe Gage by Edge Technology is used to set lathe tools on the spindle axis for optimum cutting conditions. Poorly set cutting tools will leave a "NUB" at the center of the workpiece after performing a facing cut.
Lathe setup Align or adjust tailstock using the Tailstock Alignment Bar by Edge Technology
Edge Technology Tailstock Alignment Bar - The Tailstock Alignment Bar by Edge Technology is used to align or adjust the tailstock to the headstock.
ME ED 41 000 Edge Technology Tool Post Drill Chuck
An overview of Edge Technology Tool Post Drill Chuck.
ME ED 47 000 Edge Technology Magnetic Soft Jaw Locator
An Overview of Edge Technology Magnetic Soft Jaw Locator.
ME ED 42 000 Edge Technology Tool Post Dial Indicator
An overview of Edge Technology Tool Post Dial Indicator.
Indicate, align or tram a vise to manual or CNC milling machine
The Vice Square by Edge Technology will give you a more reliable method to align the vice to the mill table.
Setting or adjusting tool or cutter height using Speedy Lathe Gauge
The Speedy Lathe Gauge by Edge Technology is used to set lathe tools on the spindle axis for optimum cutting conditions.
Locate stock on a manual or CNC milling machine vise using Vise Jaw Stop
The Vice Jaw Stop by Edge Technology is the most advanced jaw stop to date. It features a micro stop rod that is positioned below the top surface of the vice jaws for cutter clearance. The stop rod is also adjustable side-to-side to allow space between the unit and the work piece for even more cutter clearance.
Engineers Calculator - Advanced Machining Math and Reference Tool
The Machinist Calc Pro is for machinists, setters, tool and die makers, supervisors and machine shop owners that want to increase productivity.
Unit Conversion Calculator plus
The ConversionCalc Plus is an easy-to-use and powerful handheld calculator that provides more than 500 conversion combinations using 70 built-in Standard, Metric and other units of measure. Work in and convert between linear, area and volume units, plus weights, temperatures, velocity, flow rates, pressure, torque, energy and power.
New Mitutoyo Absolute AOS digital caliper 500-196-30
This patented Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) offers improved measurement dependability by increasing resistance to harsh workshop conditions. The new electromagnetic inductive sensor repels dirt, oil and water that can cause false readings.
SJ 210 Portable Surface Roughness Tester
A portable surface roughness tester able to operate independently of mains power and make measurements on almost any part of a workpiece of practically any size.
The Laser Center/Edge Finder allows machine operators to quickly locate punch marks, edges, centers of material, centers of holes, scribed lines. It can also be used to align vises, rotary tables and 4 jaw chuck setup.
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Sylvac Sylcom Data Processing Software From Sylvac Metrology
This is an in-depth demonstration of the brand new Sylvac Sylcom Data Processing Software.
Dial co-axial Centering Alignment Indicator
Find the centre on internal or external diameters. The outer body and indicator dial remains stationary while the center spindle with the feeler attached rotates.
Measuring Dovetail Slots & Grooves with Bowers Internal Micrometer Bore Gauge
Bowers' Special Applications Team developed a special 2 Point head solution based on the popular Bowers XT system. The system incorporates tungsten carbide ball contacts for high accuracy.
Bowers XT Range of Internal Micrometer Bore Gauges
The Bowers Metrology Group is a respected global leader in the field of precision measurement, producing a comprehensive range of affordable, quality measuring solutions.
Laser Dimension Master II - Ultrasonic distance measure with laser pointer
Forget the cumbersome tape measure! Use the Laser Dimension Master II to measure interior distances with the press of a button, just aim and shoot to get an instant digital readout.
