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  1. December 21, 2023

    Anchor Designs installs the bolt on Myford DRO kit to an ML7 lathe

    Anchor Designs have posted a video on their YouTube channel, detailing how they installed one of our Myford-dedicated DRO readout kits.  

    This particular customer is installing the bolt-on DRO system - this version removes the need for any drilling or modification to the lathe when installing the cross-slide reading head and encoder to the bed.

    This is a non-sponsored, independent review - watch as he installs the kit step by step and gives his verdict.

    Part no: DRO-012-L72-MM

     

     

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  2. August 24, 2022

    Lighting manufacturer completes trouble-free install thanks to our our universal lathe bracket kit and simple instructions

    As demonstrated by our customer, our universal lathe bracket kit provides an easy start to the installation process.

    Lighting manufacturers, Junction Inc Ltd, praised our easy-to-follow instructions after fitting the Easson LCD colour display M-DRO digital readout kit to a Harrison M300 lathe.

     

    For more information, you can visit our website listings or contact one of our product specialists here

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  3. August 09, 2022

    M-DRO kit featured in Myford YouTube video

    The prestigious UK machine tool manufacturer, Myford, has given viewers a peek inside their workshop in a new YouTube video that shows off our M-DRO digital readout kit installed on a Myford super 7 lathe.  


    Presented by model engineer and YouTuber Keith Appleton, the video, titled “THE MYFORD WORKSHOP”, is the third part of a four-episode series about Myford, the story behind the company, and its products. 


    Myford saw Appleton’s platform of 64.6K subscribers and quality machining content as the perfect channel to invite fans of their lathes and other equipment behind the scenes. 

     

    The video shows the machined slot in the casting to take our mini magnetic reading head and demonstrates the M-DRO digital readout console in action. 


    You can watch the full video below . 

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  4. March 04, 2022

    Custom made guided rail encoder (Customer Images)

    A guided rail encoder made by our customer.

     

    It was made using a linear bearing to keep the EH-05 reading head in alignment with the quill travel, with a simple linkage to the quill on the Warco Major Mill itself.

     

    They installed an Easson 12B Digital Readout Console with the magnetic encoders.

     

    For more information, you can visit our website listings here or contact one of our product specialists here.

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  5. February 16, 2022

    DRO Install on a Grizzly G0704 Mill

    Install images of our DRO kit fitting "perfectly" to a US customer's Grizzly G0704 mill.

    The Digital Readout Kit was originally designed to fit the Chester Champion 20V but was installed to this machine without any changes needing to be made.

    Part no.
    DRO-100-M72-MM
    DRO-100-M73-MMM

    For more information you can visit our website listings by clicking on the part numbers above, or contact one of our product specialists here.

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  6. January 30, 2022

    Myford Super 7 Lathe 2 Axis DRO Install

    Install of our M-DRO 2 axis Myford Super 7 Lathe Digital Readout with a lathe splashback.

    The robust kit comes with quality CNC machined encoder brackets and high precision 5 micron resolution magnetic encoders, fully sealed to IP67.

    Part no.
    DRO-012-L72-MM
    EH-05 series encoders

     

    For more information you can visit our website listings by clicking on the part numbers above, or contact one of our product specialists.

     

     

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  7. January 30, 2022

    Magnetic Encoder Install

    Our reading length magnetic linear encoders in use.

    The compact encode profile is suitable for a wide range of machine tools, XY tables, jigs and metrology applications.

    A non-contact system which can be cut to length to suit install.

    Part no.
    DRO-EH-05 (5 micron)
    DRO-EH-01 (1 micron)

     

    For more information you can visit our website listings by clicking on the part numbers above, or contact one of our product specialists.

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  8. January 30, 2022

    Universal Kit fitted on to Sieg SX3

    Customer images of an install of our Universal DRO Kit with magnetic encoders, on to his Sieg SX3 machine.

    Universal kits are supplied with cut-to-length encoders and universal brackets.

    Our own Sieg SX3 dedicated DRO kit will be released soon...

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  9. January 30, 2022

    DRO install on a Myford Late

    An ideal upgrade for the latest functionality and quality with the M-DRO Lathe Function Digital Readout Display Console.

    This customer completed a 3-month-long restoration process on his Myford Lathe.

    His robust DRO console is repositioned with it's user-friendly front panel layout looking in great condition on the machine.

    Part no.
    DRO-MDC700-2L
    DRO-MDC700-3L

     

    For more information you can visit our website listings by clicking on the part numbers above, or contact one of our product specialists.

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  10. January 30, 2022

    Myford Embedded Digital Readout Kit Install (Customer Images)

    An excellent installation of our Myford Embedded Digital Readout Kit showing the high quality and precision M-DRO encoders fitted on the machine.

    The brackets for the 5-micron resolution magnetic encoders are CNC machined and supplied with all the bolts and fixings required.

    A step by step install guide is included in the kit and our MDC700 high-performance console's user-friendly panel layout is sure to impress. ⠀

    Part no. ⠀
    DRO-012-L72-MM

     

    For more information you can visit our website listing here or contact one of our product specialists.

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