Check out
our video training (click on the image to play/download):
DRO PROS Video
Training:
Sizing a Lathe
Video: Sizing a Lathe
Covers how to quickly size a lathe, followed by a detailed explanation of the parts and pieces.
#1 Advantage of Magnetic
Scales - Length
This video
describes the #1 advantage of magnetic digital readout
scales - length! It describes why magnetic scale technology
is a better choice for your lathe or milling machine. Direct
comparisons are made between the leading scale technologies,
and the winner is chosen!
#2 Advantage of Magnetic
Scales - Cut to Size
This video
describes the #2 advantage of magnetic digital readout
scales - Cut to Size! More specifically, it describes how to
cut and custom size magnetic scales for your lathe or
milling machine in less than 5 minutes!
Installing a Lathe Kit
Part 1 of 4
Describes all the parts &
pieces included in an Electronica Magnetic DRO kit.
Installing a Lathe Kit
Part 2 of 4
This video segment describes
how to install the cross slide scale, or X axis scale, onto
a gunsmith lathe.
Installing a Lathe Kit
Part 3 of 4
This video
segment describes how to install the carriage scale, or Z
axis scale, to a gunsmith lathe.
Installing a Lathe Kit
Part 4 of 4
This video segment
describes how to install the display arm and readout head, to a
gunsmith lathe.
DRO
PROS Intro Video
This intro video features an Easson
digital readout in action on a benchtop milling machine.
ARC Machining
This video describes how to perform
the ARC function on an Easson digital readout.
Incline
Tool Position
This video describes how to perform the
INCLINE function on an Easson digital readout.
ES10 Overview
This video gives an overview of the
Easson ES10 digital readout.
SDM
Sub Datum Memory
This video describes how to perform the
SDM or Sub Datum Memory function on an Easson digital readout.
Line Hole Position
This DRO PROS video demonstrates the
'Line Hole Position' function. This capability is used to place a
series of holes in a straight line, even when canted at an angle.
Bolt
Hole Circle
This DRO PROS video demonstrates the
'Bolt Hole' function of an Easson ES10-3M5 digital readout.
Parameters Setup
This video describes how to enter the
parameters or setup mode of your digital readout and change the
scale resolution, read direction, etc. on an Easson digital readout.
Choosing Your Scales
This video illustrates how to choose
scales for a digital readout.
Power
Off Memory
DRO PROS demonstrates how to recover
the zero point of your workpiece after a power loss or the table is
accidentally moved with power off.
Center Find Function
This video illustrates the centerfind
feature of an EASSON ES10 digital readout.
Changing Scale Direction
This video illustrates how to reverse
the scale 'read' direction on a digital readout.
DRO PROS YouTube
Video Training:
#1 Advantage of Magnetic
Scales - Length
This video
describes the #1 advantage of magnetic digital readout scales -
length! More specifically, it describes why magnetic scale
technology is a better choice for your lathe or milling machine.
Direct comparisons are made between the leading scale technologies,
and the winner is chosen!
#2 Advantage of Magnetic
Scales - Cut to Size
This video
describes the #2 advantage of magnetic digital readout scales - Cut
to Size! More specifically, it describes how to cut and custom size
magnetic scales for your lathe or milling machine.
Lathe Installation
Part
1 of 4
Covers how to quickly size a lathe, followed by a detailed
explanation of the parts and pieces.
Lathe Installation
Part 2 of 4
Details how to install the Cross Slide Scale on an Electronica
Magnetic DRO kit.
Lathe Installation
Part 3 of 4
Details how to install the Carriage Scale on an Electronica Magnetic
DRO kit.
Lathe Installation
Part 4 of 4
Details how to install and setup the Display Head on an Electronica
Magnetic DRO kit.
Sizing
a Lathe
This video
describes how to accurately determine a lathes travel, for the
subsequent fitting of a Digital Readout, or DRO.
'Power
Off Memory'
(aka Ref Datum Memory)
This video training shows
how to recover the zero point of your workpiece after a power loss or
the table is accidentally
moved with power off.
ES10 Overview
This video
training gives an excellent overview of the Easson ES10 digital
readout. Display functions and setup parameters are covered.
Choosing Your Scales
This video training
illustrates how to measure and choose scales for a digital readout. Attention is
given to illustrate the different parts and mechanical limits of a digital
scale.
'Line Hole Position' Function
This video training
demonstrates the 'Line Hole Position' function. This capability is used to place
a series of holes in a straight line, even when canted at an angle.
Bolt
Hole Circle
This DRO PROS video
training demonstrates the 'Bolt Hole' function of an Easson ES10-3M5 digital
readout. Bolt Hole, or PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) allows an operator to place a
series of holes evenly around a central point.
Center Find Function
This video training
illustrates the centerfind feature of an EASSON ES10 digital readout. Easily
locate the center of your workpiece with the ES10!
Changing Scale Direction
Is your scale reading in
the wrong direction? This video training illustrates how to reverse a digital
scales 'read' direction.
ARC
Function
This video
describes how to perform the ARC function on an Easson digital
readout.
SDM
Function
This video
describes how to perform the SDM or Sub Datum Memory function on an
Easson digital readout.
Incline
Function
This video
describes how to perform the INCLINE function on an Easson digital
readout.
Setup
Mode
This video
describes how to enter the parameters or setup mode of your digital
readout and change the scale resolution, read direction, etc. on an
Easson digital readout.
Intro Video
This intro
video features an Easson digital readout in action on a benchtop
milling machine.
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.
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.
DRO
PROS Industry Leading 6 Year Warranty!
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.
No run-arounds, no hassle!
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!