Glass scale recommendation question

[jarhead]

I am sure this has come up before but I wasn't able to find it.

I bought my Touch DRO from Yuri several months ago and just now have time to get it installed.

I have an older model Grizzly knee mill , pretty much similar in size to a Bridgeport.

What do I want to look for in a good glass scale(s) ? Are there decent priced ones available?

Thanks, Joe

 

[aliva]

There are many vendors along with varying prices but you could start here

DRO Glass scales - Buy DRO Glass scales with free shipping on AliExpress

Quality DRO Glass scales with free worldwide shipping on AliExpress

www.aliexpress.com

 

[Razzle]

I recently bought the morphon (vevor) glass scales off of Amazon. I was really impressed with the quality. and the prices are very affordable. Mophorn 1 Axis Lathe Linear Scale 1000mm with Accuracy 0.0002" Optical Length Precision Linear Scale Aluminum Body for Mill Milling Lathe Machine with Accessories (1000mm(40")) https://a.co/d/8sFoPM7

 

[jarhead]

Thanks for the replies, I will take a look at Amazon after I get some accurate travel measurements.

I am not familiar with Ali Express, is it a safe place to order from?

 

[jarhead]

I wanted to ask this again...
I am not familiar with Ali Express, is it a safe place to order from?


My order to Amazon for the glass scales mentioned above resulted in receiving only the Y axis scale. The 1000mm glass scale for the X axis was lost in shipment and they no longer have that size available.

Trying to figure out my options since I still need to find a 1000mm glass scale.
Thanks, Joe

 

[gerritv]

I bought my 1um scales for G0602 type lathe from https://www.aikrondro.com/aikron-dro-products/ Very responsive. A bunch of Instagram machinists bought from them including Stefan G. (I also bought the LCD DRO from them)

(I use TouchDRO on my Atlas MF mill with capcitive scales)

 

[aliva]

Concerning Aliexpress I've bought a lot of their products from inserts to holders end mills etc. Not the highest quality but you get what you pay for. So far I've been very pleased and would recommend them. They list many different DRO's I would stick to the Sino brand. I have one on my lathe and its been great. I did have to replace a read head after 7 years, I purchased a direct replacement for $40.00 CD. The same read head from a Canadian supplier was $150.00 + shipping, same item 1/4 the price shipped from Aliexpress. Another Chinese supplier is Bangood.com. Similar products.