Whether semi-automatic or manual operation is required, it is often useful to have a digital position indication. DRO's are the perfect companion to linear scales, having the capability to provide return-to-zero, line smoothing, circular machining and a whole host of other options. DRO's are the perfect solution to upgrading a manual machine to increase productivity.
DROs
DRO is an abbreviation for Digital Readout. Certain linear scales (encoders) are designed specifically to work well with a digital counter. This allows machinists to have a visual indication of the position of the various machine axes at any given time.
