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Call now! Toll Free Order Line & Tech Help 1-877-628-6028 DRO PROS 1-2-3 Value! - Easiest to use Digital Readout - DRO Kits start at only $499 - Industries best warranty! Our Kit and Part Prices always beat Heidenhain Newall Acurite Sargon & Fagor! We speak English - We answer our phones - FREE shipping! Compare all of our Digital Readouts! Click HERE
Click HERE to read "How to choose a DRO"
Our DRO PROS L series Lathe package is quite simply the easiest to use lathe digital readout on the planet. Manufactured by Easson, this is the ES15 model - the next generation from the yellow ES-10. Differences include an upgraded solid state power supply, non-linear error compensation and a filter feature. All lathe functions have dedicated buttons on the front panel - no more searching through endless menus to find the function you want! Just push the function key, and the display automatically prompts you to enter the parameters - no manual needed on this DRO! Professional duty pressure-cast aluminum display head is over 12" across, large luminescent display has excellent off-center viewing no matter what angle you're viewing it from! Resolution is user selectable between 5 microns (.0002") or 1 micron (.00005"). New low profile "Slim-Line" scales for the cross-slide means mounting has never been easier! New Full Color user manual is a DRO PROS exclusive - written in-house by our technical staff, it's most likely the best manual you've ever seen. Finally, DRO PROS carries a huge inventory of parts - and we don't gouge for parts like you'll find elsewhere! Need a 31" replacement scale for an out of warranty display? How about $197 out the door? Try to find that at "the other guys"!
Don't forget, 1 micron scales solve the "Diameter Mode Dilemma". Get more info by Clicking HERE.
Need help choosing the
right size scales? Click
HERE.
Kits include everything you need - the display head, mounting arm, power cord, detailed installation manual, a super detailed, full color, english authored operators manual, scale shields, mounting hardware, a handy collet holder, mounting brackets and includes a 3 Year warranty. Basic kit price includes 0.0002" resolution scales up to 1000mm in length, low profile "Slim-Line" scale for cross-slide. Upgrading to 1 micron resolution (0.00005") or choosing an 1100mm or 1200mm scale adds only $50 to the kit price per scale. For scale sizing, please see the scale chart at the bottom of this page. Or, simply call or email us with your scale requirements and we'll help you choose the correct size scales.
l FREE "SlimLine" low profile cross slide scale upgrade! - Kit price includes new low profile "SlimLine" scale for the cross slide at no additional cost to you! Makes mounting the easiest ever!
l 1 MICRON 0.00005" RESOLUTION - User selectable resolution
- Choose between 1 & 5 Microns! (0.0002" or 0.00005") (NOTE: Requires 1 Micron Scale Upgrade - See the "Diameter Mode Dilemma" by Clicking HERE)
l FULL COLOR ENGLISH MANUAL
l FULL COLOR INSTALLATION MANUAL
l 3 Year Warranty
l FREE CHEAT SHEET - Easy reference "Cheat Sheet" makes remembering new functions a breeze!
l BEST SERVICE / PARTS - Huge parts inventory, in-house service center guarantees you get back to work ASAP, eliminates costly maintenance delays.
The DRO PROS 2L two axis lathe kit includes everything you need - the display head, mounting arm, power cord, detailed installation instructions, a super detailed full color, 72 page operators manual, a full color installation manual, 3 Year Warranty, 2 glass scales of your choice up to 1000mm travel, low profile "Slim-Line" scale for cross-slide, mounting hardware, brackets, etc. You read that right - our kit price of $599 includes your choice of 19 different size scales ranging in travel from 100mm (3.9") up to 1000mm (39.3") at no extra charge! Scales larger than 1000mm, please reference our oversize scales chart at the bottom of this page, or feel free to call us toll free anytime at 1-877-628-6028.
Click HERE to read how to initialize 1 micron scales on the DRO PROS 2L Lathe Kit
Here is a picture of what the DRO PROS 2L two axis lathe kit includes:
(Click the picture above for an even larger image)
The 2 axis Lathe kit also includes a clear vinyl protectant cover for the display, installation instructions, and a full color, very detailed operations manual (not pictured). NOTE: Items are shown out of their protective bubble wrap and factory boxes to better illustrate what is included in the kit. All of our kits ship in their original factory packaging and boxes.
Please select the appropriate length scales and resolution for your 2 axis Lathe Kit:
Need help choosing the right size scales? Click HERE
Most digital readout displays can be set to display scale movement in either "radius" or "diameter" mode. The factory default is to show scale movement in "radius" mode, which means the movement shown on the display and the actual scale movement is a direct 1:1 correlation. In other words, for .001" of actual movement of the scale, the display shows a corresponding change of .001" on the display. The minimum increment the scale is capable of registering, or reporting, is referred to as the scale resolution. Current industry standard for scales is 5 microns or .0002" resolution. Historically, 1 micron scales have been extremely expensive (that is, until now - at DRO PROS, 1 Micron scales are only $50 more per axis).
The minimum movement a 5 micron scale is capable of detecting is 0.0002". The minimum movement a 1 micron scale is capable of detecting is 0.00005". DRO PROS kits include 5 micron scales as standard, but most all kits can be upgraded to 1 micron scales for only $50 more per axis. DRO PROS brand displays are capable of utilizing either the 5 or 1 micron scales, and in fact are capable of "mixing" 5 and 1 micron scales on the same display. The Easson series ES10 displays are not compatible with 1 micron scales.
"Radius mode" vs. "Diameter mode" You'll recall that at it's finest resolution, the smallest movement a 5 micron scale can detect is .0002". That means, when working on a lathe, moving the cross slide into the workpiece .0002" would actually remove .0004" of material. That's because in lathe work, material is removed from both sides of the workpiece at the same time. So plunging a lathe tool bit or cutter .0002" into the workpiece reduces the overall material by .0004". Because of this 2:1 ratio of material removed vs. cross slide movement, most lathe operators change, or program, the cross slide scale to read in "diameter" mode. In diameter mode, the operator now reads the material being removed from the part, not the actual cross slide movement.
It's important to note that whether you choose to display the cross slide movement in either "radius" or "diameter" mode is immaterial. Either way, with a .0002" movement on the cross slide, you still remove .0004" of material. That's just the nature, or characteristic, of how lathes work.
The dilemma begins to unfold when machining a part on the cross slide. When working with a 5 micron scale, the minimum movement it's capable of detecting is .0002". But when the display is programmed to read in "diameter" mode, all of a sudden the display starts counting in .0004" increments (.0004, .0008, .0012 and so on). Many operators are surprised when their .0002" resolution cross slide scales now only read .0002". Note this 'phenomena' is not unique to any one brand of readouts. This is true for ALL digital readouts. So is there any way around this dilemma? Well, yes and no. No, because cutting on a lathe effectively halves the resolution. Remember, it doesn't matter whether the scale is programmed to display in either radius or diameter mode - a .0002" movement will remove .0004" of material regardless of which mode (radius or diameter) the display is programmed to read. The only real solution is to start with a higher resolution scale to begin with. That's where the DRO PROS 1 micron SlimLine cross slide scales really show their value! A 1 micron scale on the cross slide effectively reads in .0001" resolution increments! So yes, a DRO PROS 1 micron scale will read 4 times better resolution than an industry standard 5 micron scale!
Did you order 1 micron scales? Make sure to 'initialize' them to the readout:
So what does DRO PROS recommend? We recommend 5 micron scales for the carriage, and 1 micron SlimLine scales for the cross slide. In this configuration, effective resolution is .0002" on the carriage and .0001" on the cross slide. For just a $50 upgrade, you get 4 times the resolution - definitely worth the upgrade in our opinion!
DRO PROS 2L Basic and Special Functions Explained:
Clear Zero - Sets the current position to zero. Allows the operator to specify any desired point as the "0" reference point.
Inch/Metric Display
Conversion
Direct Entry
ABS/INC (Absolute /
Incremental)
Center Find Function
199 Tools Memory - For those with a high repeatability tool changer, this provides a quick way to memorize the tool tip offsets.
Power Off Memory (Ref
Datum Memory)
Parameters Setup
Radius / Diameter Display - Doubles the X axis display value when machining on a lathe. Cone Measurement Function - Utilized to obtain better cone angle measurement. Linear Error Compensation - This function allows the operator to compensate for linear error. Non Linear Error Compensation - This function allows the operator to compensate for non-linear error. Normally only available in readouts costing twice as much, Non-Linear Error Compensation dials in scale accuracy to the micron! Vibration Filtering - Filters the display toggles to obtain a more comfortable reading.
High Noise Immunity & (EMC) Design A triple stage noise filter is used in the 2L for transducer signals input noise filtering which offer very wide frequency bandwidth (1 KHz-1000MHz) noise attenuation. Extreme care was taken in PCB and component layout to achieve the highest possible noise immunity and EMC performance.
Adaptable to Poor Electrical Sources A low power consumption approach was used in the system design of the 2L. The 2L can handle a wide range of supply voltages (160v~260v/80v~130v). The 2L's linear power supply offers excellent noise immunity and proven highest reliability without serious heat generation. Use of a combined capacitor-varistor noise filter in the power supply system ensures the highest possible noise and surge immunity to poor electrical sources.
High Durability Switch Membrane An Autotex series polyester film from UK'S Autotype Ltd. is used as the key membrane of the 2L. Autotex polyester film is known as the highest quality, highest specification membrane film available in the membrane switch manufacturing industry. Autotex film offers excellent switch life and chemical resistance to the most commonly used industry solvents. Switch life expectancy is rated at a minimum of 100,000 cycles.
Robust Casing, Chromium Plated Panel The front plate is made from 1.5mm thick electroplated steel. The high strength 3.5mm metal casing provides a high quality, robust housing.
Ultra Low Temperature Rise Transformer Reducing heat generation is critical to longevity. An ultra low temperature rise high permeability iron core transformer is utilized, which significantly reduces core temperature rise to about 5 degrees Celsius.
State of the Art Electronics Technology A custom 3 axes counting ASIC designed with CMOS technology greatly reduces the number of component counts, which lowers the system power consumption and yields greater reliability.
Advanced Production Technology An SMT assembly process is used in manufacturing the 2L. All components are soldered by computerized control soldering machines to achieve the highest quality soldering possible.
Totally Sealed Enclosure The enclosure of the 2L is completely sealed to protect the electronic circuitry against the hazards of a typical shop environment, such as dust, evaporated coolant, fumes, etc. To avoid overheating of the PCB caused by the totally sealed enclosure, a metal front plate and panel is utilized to quickly dissipate generated heat.
Non Linear Error Compensation In an application where a very high degree of accuracy is required, such as grinding machines, boring machines, etc. it is very costly and also very difficult to achieve the required micron grade accuracy. The 2L offers a very cost effective way to improve the display accuracy by utilizing non-linear error compensation. The non-linear error compensation function of the 2L is very similar to the non-linear error compensation that is commonly found in CNC machine controllers.
Glass Scale Kits: At DRO PROS, we only sell true five bearing glass scales with our readout kits, and with over 70 different size scales to choose from, we fit your machine right! For .0002" resolution scales up to 39.3" in capacity (models 100mm - 1000mm), the scales are included in the price of the kit and there is no surcharge. Simply tell us what size scale you'd like and we'll send the correct length scale. For scales greater than 40" capacity (our oversize scales), there is a small surcharge based on length when purchased with a kit.
Please refer to the chart below for more details:
Click HERE to download a DRO PROS Scale Chart
Why does DRO PROS post their digital readout part prices online when other companies don't? That's because if you were to find out what other companies are going to charge you for parts when you need them, you might not buy their digital readout kit in the first place! At DRO PROS, we're proud to show off our low part prices. Go DRO PROS!
Why should you buy from DRO PROS? We speak English - We answer our phones - Same day shipping Veteran owned, Veteran managed - and proud of it!
Our goal is to make customers for life. We feel that, in the long run, treating customers right will yield much more than simply "going for the sale". In accordance with that, we have attempted to pass on some ideas to help you, the customer, in completing your purchase decision:
Price. Probably the most talked about factor when buying a digital readout. Price can also be the most misleading, and perhaps worst way, to judge a digital readout kit. We've all heard the old adage, "You get what you pay for." Before the internet, it was true, price did generally correlate directly to value. But that was yesterdays economy. All resellers obtained their goods the same way, and therefore incurred the same costs. In today's economy, the market has changed drastically. At DRO PROS, we import and sell directly to you. Unlike our competitors, we do not have Western and Eastern sales divisions and multi layers of management to support. One location, one cost, and the savings get passed on to you!
Intuitiveness or "Ease of Use". Probably the most important, and hardest to determine factor when buying a readout. Think in terms of after the sale. Even if you get an absolute 'rock star' bottom line price that would make William Shatner proud, if the digital readout is not user friendly, you still didn't get a 'deal'. The whole point of getting a digital readout is to make your work easier and more enjoyable. If the digital readout is poorly designed, too complicated, if the display isn't bright enough, or in other words is 'user unfriendly', you'll regret your purchase decision every time you turn it on. It simply won't matter what you paid, it's not worth it!
Support. Most likely the second most important, and perhaps most overlooked factor when buying a digital readout. Imagine trying to reach a technician when you've bought a digital readout from an overseas reseller! Yet every day, people "save" $50 and buy products on eBay without stopping to think what will happen when they need service or tech support. Some digital readout resellers don't even publish a phone number! While our competitors continue to pare down or even totally eliminate their customer support, we continue to expand our Customer Service. Our Video Tutorials are the best in the industry, and are available free for you, our customers. Our tech help is the best in the business - our techs all know our readouts inside and out. Nobody knows digital readouts like DRO PROS!
Warranty. DRO PROS is proud to offer the industries safest, longest, 6 year warranty on all of our Electronica magnetic scale kits. All of our DRO PROS brand glass scale kits come with a full 3 year warranty, and our EASSON kits come standard with a 1 year warranty. DRO PROS brand warranty claims are handled directly by DRO PROS. No run-arounds, no hassle! Something not working as expected? Call us, don't get redirected overseas like the other guys!
Parts. Can you believe some resellers don't carry parts? That's right, buy from the "other guys", break a scale, and you get to replace the entire digital readout kit! Don't assume you can just go buy a different brand scale, either, because most manufacturers use different connectors on their scales. If that wasn't enough, even among those with a common connector, such as a DB9, most are hard wired differently. Finally, don't overlook the cost of parts. At DRO PROS, an 800mm replacement scale will cost you $197. A similar scale sold extensively by a European company will cost nearly $700! Finally, we have a massive inventory of parts, so rest easy - a replacement part is only a phone call away!
The Best Value. We literally search world-wide for the best value digital readout products on the planet. If there was a better digital readout package to be sold, we would be selling it. Yes, we've seen cheaper units on eBay, but there is a reason they're cheaper. Think poor quality, no parts, no manual, non-existent customer service, poor product fit/finish etc.
Customer Service. We pledge to never "over sell" you on a product that won't work well for you. Our philosophy is to try and save you money and get the best value kit tailored to the machinery you have. Many of our customers are surprised when we recommend against buying a more expensive brand. Again, our philosophy is to build customers for life. Give us a call and let us save you money!
Shipping. Most orders ship the same day, the next at the latest. We do not 'drop' ship, we have our own massive warehouse of inventory right here on site. We use FedEx, you'll get a tracking number emailed to you immediately, and we cover all shipping insurance automatically.
The Company. DRO PROS is a veteran owned, American company. We enjoy selling quality products at competitive prices. We believe that providing the best customer service is the key to success. No other company spends more time on the phone with customers than we do. Even in a down economy, our company continues to thrive and grow. We look forward to earning your business!
The Bottom Line. Our line of digital readout's are simply the most user friendly readouts on the planet. Because of our direct marketing structure, they're also extremely affordable. Coupled with our extensive customer service and affordable parts, our Digital Readout products are simply the best value on the planet.
Shipping:
Domestic Shipping to the United States: All digital readout shipping is done via FedEx for a flat rate of $43. You'll get a tracking number emailed direct to you from FedEx, enabling you to track your shipment door to door! We cover insurance against any potential shipping damages, so no hidden fees here!
International Shipping outside the United States: All of our DRO shipping is done via the United States Postal Service. We charge a flat rate of $80 shipping to Canada and $140 for International shipping.
Electronica magnetic kits = 6 year warranty DRO PROS glass kits = 3 year warranty EASSON glass kits = 1 year warranty
DRO PROS brand warranty claims are handled directly
by DRO PROS.
At DRO PROS, we take care of our customers. Have an issue or need some help? Let us take care of it with a toll-free call to California!
Call us now TOLL FREE at 1-855-DRO-PROS
Professional Digital Readout kit packages start at only $499!
Call Toll Free now at 1-855-DRO-PROS for all your digital readout needs!
DRO PROS 4992 Allison Parkway Suite G Vacaville, CA 95688 US Phone: 877-628-6028 Website: http://www.dropros.com
(877) 628-6028 (855) DRO-PROS (707) 452-8437 (707) 452-8434 Our Kit and Part Prices always beat Heidenhain Newall Acurite Sargon & Fagor!
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