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Dro for pdm30

A DRO can always be added. The off-shore kits are generic and need local engineering to install but they can be easily installed.
 
i have one of the ali express 3 axis ones ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33021665603.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dwryJFJ ), i believe it cost 260 to my door

overall its good, makes the mill quite a bit easier to use, adds some cool functions like bolt circles and whatnot....i keep the manual handy for said cool functions

.....and it make the mill look all 1980's cool....so thats gotta be worth something

its a bit of a project to install, some drilling and tapping into the machine, a bit of figuring and planning here and there, but well worth it imo....i would do it again for sure.......that and the power feed, cranking that x axis gets old real fast
 
phaxtris said:
i have one of the ali express 3 axis ones ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33021665603.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dwryJFJ ), i believe it cost 260 to my door

overall its good, makes the mill quite a bit easier to use, adds some cool functions like bolt circles and whatnot....i keep the manual handy for said cool functions

.....and it make the mill look all 1980's cool....so thats gotta be worth something

its a bit of a project to install, some drilling and tapping into the machine, a bit of figuring and planning here and there, but well worth it imo....i would do it again for sure.......that and the power feed, cranking that x axis gets old real fast
phaxtris said:
i have one of the ali express 3 axis ones ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33021665603.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dwryJFJ ), i believe it cost 260 to my door

overall its good, makes the mill quite a bit easier to use, adds some cool functions like bolt circles and whatnot....i keep the manual handy for said cool functions

.....and it make the mill look all 1980's cool....so thats gotta be worth something

its a bit of a project to install, some drilling and tapping into the machine, a bit of figuring and planning here and there, but well worth it imo....i would do it again for sure.......that and the power feed, cranking that x axis gets old real fast
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Looks nice...
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First i'll have to work as it is for the next few months (i 'll get the machine in march only), after i'll surely buy one of those.
Already had a look for the power feed on Vevor site.
Thanks
 
I had put an inexpensive iGaging 2-axis DRO on my RF30 when I still had it, but I only put it on just before I sold the thing, so I didn't get the chance to use it that much...

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YYCHM said:
@historicalarms reported that IGaging DROs didn't work well on his RF30 clone. Couldn't handle the vibration.
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Huh, interesting. It worked fine for me, but like I said - not a long term test. I suppose the sort of work being done and the quality of the machine would play into the amount of vibration as well. Although if I were to do it again today with pricing being what it is, I'd probably go with a chinese ebay/aliexpress DRO kit.
 
Six O Two said:
Huh, interesting. It worked fine for me, but like I said - not a long term test. I suppose the sort of work being done and the quality of the machine would play into the amount of vibration as well. Although if I were to do it again today with pricing being what it is, I'd probably go with a chinese ebay/aliexpress DRO kit.
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This was quite some time ago, IGaging may have improved since then. I had IGaging DROs on my lathe and they worked ok for that. But, Ya for the price just get a full feature 3 axis chinese DRO kit.
 
phaxtris said:
i have one of the ali express 3 axis ones ( https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33021665603.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dwryJFJ ), i believe it cost 260 to my door

overall its good, makes the mill quite a bit easier to use, adds some cool functions like bolt circles and whatnot....i keep the manual handy for said cool functions

.....and it make the mill look all 1980's cool....so thats gotta be worth something

its a bit of a project to install, some drilling and tapping into the machine, a bit of figuring and planning here and there, but well worth it imo....i would do it again for sure.......that and the power feed, cranking that x axis gets old real fast
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Theere are different lenghts for the dro...i try to get the page but not available.
Could you please give me some more info about the model you get, could be very helpfull.
Thanks
 
Blouin55 said:
Theere are different lenghts for the dro...i try to get the page but not available.
Could you please give me some more info about the model you get, could be very helpfull.
Thanks
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Yea I just checked the link, and then checked the seller's store, that perticular model doesn't seem to be available any more. All of the 3 axis dro's are pretty much the same other than the display, pick whichever you like the most I guess

When you actually order the dro the seller will.message you about what lengths you need, make sure you measure your machine, the king literature is incorrect...ask me how I know....once you supply them with the lengths you require they will package it all up and put it on the slow boat
 
phaxtris said:
Yea I just checked the link, and then checked the seller's store, that perticular model doesn't seem to be available any more. All of the 3 axis dro's are pretty much the same other than the display, pick whichever you like the most I guess

When you actually order the dro the seller will.message you about what lengths you need, make sure you measure your machine, the king literature is incorrect...ask me how I know....once you supply them with the lengths you require they will package it all up and put it on the slow boat
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Or, if you find one with free FedEx Shipping, it hits an airplane and it's here in two weeks.
 
phaxtris said:
Yea I just checked the link, and then checked the seller's store, that perticular model doesn't seem to be available any more. All of the 3 axis dro's are pretty much the same other than the display, pick whichever you like the most I guess

When you actually order the dro the seller will.message you about what lengths you need, make sure you measure your machine, the king literature is incorrect...ask me how I know....once you supply them with the lengths you require they will package it all up and put it on the slow boat
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I'm just looking for what are the measurements required.
 
phaxtris said:
Yea I just checked the link, and then checked the seller's store, that perticular model doesn't seem to be available any more. All of the 3 axis dro's are pretty much the same other than the display, pick whichever you like the most I guess

When you actually order the dro the seller will.message you about what lengths you need, make sure you measure your machine, the king literature is incorrect...ask me how I know....once you supply them with the lengths you require they will package it all up and put it on the slow boat
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Yes i want to know how to measure the lenghts (travel).
 
Blouin55 said:
Yes i want to know how to measure the lenghts.
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Crank your x travel all the way one way, make a sharpie mark accross the split where table moves and the base doesn't, crank the x travel all the way the other way.....measure the distance between the sharpie marks, repete similar technique for the y and z
 
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