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Scales up to 20 FEET
LONG now available - Call for details
All Electronica
Kits include magnetic scales:
Note the "hash
marks" on the readhead and scale.
When installing the scale,
make sure the readhead and scale "hash marks" are both installed on the same
'side' or the display might 'flicker'.
Click
HERE to download "How to Cut Magnetic Scales".
Click
HERE
to download "Cutting Magnetic Scales for a 2 Axis Mill" worksheet.
Click
HERE to download the "Changing Electronica EL400 Scale Read Direction"
document.
Magnetic scale
technology combines the best of optical and inductive technology.
Just like inductive or "ball scales", magnetic scales are impervious
to coolant or liquid, yet are slimmer, and cost half as much!
They're easier to mount, more durable, and on par pricewise with
optical scales. In summary, magnetic scales combine all the
advantages of the other technologies, without retaining the negative
qualities of being higher priced, or difficult to install, that
inductive or "ball scales" suffer from.
If that wasn't
enough, the Electronica bracket kits are the best we've ever seen.
Unlike the competitors bracket kits, Electronica brackets are
individually machined for accuracy, not cast. Our "Library" page
includes a complete parts list and exploded assembly diagram - in
short, no more missing parts or time consuming "how does this
bracket fit together" sessions!
In summary, the
Electronica Magnetic Scale Digital Readout kit is a revolutionary change to
digital readouts as you know them! With the industries lowest profile reader
head, this is a game changer!
Magnetic scales:
Do not contain glass
- much more durable than any other type scale.
Are coolant and dust
proof -
have a full IP-67 rating, meaning they can't get contaminated like glass scales.
Can be easily cut
to the length you need - no more "hanging off" the end of the cross slide -
custom fit to your application!
Easy to mount - the scale is
surface mounted directly to the table, not offset like other brands require!
Resolution:
Grinder kits come
standard with 1 micron (0.00005") resolution magnetic scales
The Electronica Grinder packages include everything you need - a display head,
mounting arm, power cord, detailed installation manual, a super detailed
operators manual, shields, mounting hardware, brackets, etc. Additionally, all Electronica displays have a USB port on the back, ensuring it won't become
obsolete when a new software update is released.
Stop paying our competitors outrageous prices! Outfit your machine today with
magnetic scales at a DRO PROS price!
NOTE: Items are shown out of their
protective boxes to better illustrate what's included.
Display cover, and installation
instructions included but not shown.
All kits ship in original factory packaging
and boxes.
Magnetic Scales can
be easily cut to length and can't be contaminated!
Determining Magnetic Scale Length.
Magnetic scales are named according to the amount of
travel the scales are built to accommodate. This is the
value you should use to match the travel of your
machine. As a sidenote, maximum
travel will be ~ 5/8" longer, and overall length will be
5-1/2" longer than stated scale size. Using a 12" scale
as an example, it is designed to fully accommodate 12"
of travel, it's maximum travel will be 12-5/8", and
overall length will be 17-1/2".
The following
drills and taps are helpful when installing Electronica kits:
Scale
Endcaps
M3 x .5 plug tap
Enco Part #510-1218
Mounting
the Scales
M4 x .7 plug tap
Enco Part #510-1272
M4 x .7 bottom tap
Enco Part #510-1170
3.30mm drill for
M4 taps
Enco Part #317-8273
Scale & Readhead
Brackets
M6 x 1.0 plug tap
Enco Part #510-1299
M6 x 1.0 bottom
tap
Enco Part #510-1213
5.00mm drill for
M6 taps
Enco Part #317-8286
Benefits of Magnetic
Scales
There are currently three
different scale types available for digital readout systems. They are magnetic,
glass, and inductive. Glass scales rely upon an optical encoder and receiver
mounted inside of an aluminum extrusion. If the scale becomes contaminated by
coolant, oil or dust, they are rendered useless.
Inductive scales are impervious to contamination. The disadvantages are they're
bulky, expensive, and difficult to mount.
Magnetic scales combine the best of optical and inductive technology. Magnetic
scales are impervious to coolant, liquid or dust, yet are slimmer than either of
the other two technologies. They're easier to mount, more durable, and can be
broken down into convenient lengths for shipping. The first thing customers
notice with magnetic scales is that the readhead and the scale are completely
separate components. This means mounting magnetic scales is easier than any
other type scale - since the readhead mounts separately from the scale, mounting
is much quicker, and a whole lot easier! Prior to Electronica, magnetic scales
were prohibitively expensive. Today, they are on par pricewise with optical
scales. In summary, magnetic scales hold all the advantages of the other
technologies, without retaining the negative qualities of being higher priced or
difficult to install that inductive scales suffer from.
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, lifetime
warranty on all of our Electronica magnetic scale kits.
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 UPS, 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 UPS for a flat rate of $43. You'll get a tracking
number emailed direct to you from UPS, enabling you to track your shipment
door to door! We cover insurance against any potential shipping damages, so
no hidden fees here!
International Shipping
to Canada:
All of our DRO
shipping is done via UPS. We charge a flat fee of $80.
International Shipping
elsewhere:
All of our DRO
shipping is done via the United States Postal Service via a flat rate
of $140.
Industry Leading Unlimited
Lifetime Warranty
Electronica magnetic
kits = Unlimited Lifetime 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 at 1-707-452-8434
Call us
now at 1-707-452-8434 for all your digital readout needs!
