DIGITAL READOUTS

Operation Manual

Dro Ver1.0

GUIYANG XINTIAN OETECH CO.,LTD

www.chfoic.com
 The digital counter devices comply with the provisions
of the Directive of the European Union:Low Voltage Direc-
tive ( 73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC )

The company has acquired ISO90012000 International

Standard Quality System Certificate issued by the Quality
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Respected user:
The digital readout is a kind of displaying and locating device for
machine tools. Please read the safety attention before operating .

Please read the explanations before using the manual.

The manual is suit for some explanations about the DRO series digital
readouts. It includes:
DS-DRO-2M Digital readouts used for milling machine of multi-function 2
coordinates.
DS-DRO-2G Digital readouts used for grinding machine of general function 2
coordinates.
DS-DRO-2L Digital readouts used for lathe of general function 2 coordinates.
DS-DRO-3M Digital readouts used for milling machine of multi-function 3
coordinates.
DS-DRO-3E Digital readouts used for electric spark machine tool of general
function 3 coordinates.
The chapter 1 is mainly some explanations about the panels and keys of
DRO Series digital readouts.
Please read the following safety items carefully,which is about your safe.

Safety attention
Do not use the device in an atmosphere charged with flammable gases because
it does not have an explosion-proof structure.
Please turn off the power if the device has not been used for a long time.
To prevent the electric shock or fire, the device should not be moist or
splashed with cool liquid directly.
Try to unplug the power plug in rainy or thunderstorm weather.
Do not open the device shell or connected or unplug the plug of grating
scale before turning off the power.
Ensure the digital readout is connected to the ground.
If smog or peculiar smell scatters from the digital readouts, please unplug
the power plug immediately. If continue using the device, it may result in
fire or electric shock. Contact the agent; do not repair it by yourself.
If the device has not been used for a long time, the lithium charged bat-
tery which is used to save data inside the readouts will be damaged. Please
contact our company agents to change the battery when it does not save
data.
If the connecting wire of grating scale and digital readouts is broken off
or the surface is damaged, it will cause the error of inspecting data. So
user should be careful.
Operating principle
The optical scale displayer of our company belongs to high technology prod-
uct integrated with the photoelectric techniques, precision mechanism tech-
niques, micro-electric analog techniques and computer processing techniques
and so on. If the user has not been professionally trained should not repair
the system alone. The block diagram of operating principle is as follows:

Fix the JCX series Counting Digital readouts

grating scale to the Optical scale Send into count number
Pulse of
machine tool, move generates digital readouts after receiving
scale. position counting pulse

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Processing Display
the counting the size of
value position

Dimensions for installation

NOTEClamp the power cord and signal cord to avoid tripping person.
Height of installation is absolute 1350mm height of operator.
Specifications of Digital Readouts
1) Input power voltageAC 100V240V 50 HZ/60 HZ
2) Power consumption7-14VA
Fuse: F 2A/250V
3) Operating temperature045
4) Storage temperature-3070
5) Relative humidity<90(205)
6) Weight2.7kg
7Dimensions30819480 Unitmm)
8) Number of axes displayed2 coordinates3coordinates
9) Display:7 bits display with sign (2 or 3 axis) and information window
outputs 8 bit sign.
10)Frequency doubling4X
11)Scale SignalTTL square wave or EIA-422-A wave or1Vpp sine wave.
12)Frequency of input signal<100kHz
13)Resolution of length10m5mlm0.5m .
14)Keyboard: contact key slightly.
15)Grating scale:Pitch is 0.02mm or 0.01mm,supply voltage is +5v. Output
signals are two TTL square waves which are phase-shifted by 90 degree (with
zeroing signal). Current is 50mA .

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Environment for operation

Dont clamp signal cable and the machine power cable in one duct Signal cable

Ground wire
Ground wire

Remove paint or rust completely before connecting the ground wire

The ambient temperature should be in the range from 0 to 45.Avoid

exposuring to direct sunlight or hot air currents.
Leave distance from devices of high voltage, large current and strong
magnetism, and keep the signal cable of the grating scale away from the
power cord.
Avoid metal cutting ,water and oil .Pay attention to dust and humidity pro-
tection. The device should not be fixed to greater shock or insecure work-
tables.
cutting oil
machine oil

Switchboard

>0.5m
chips

Packing List
1DRO digital readout one set.
2Power and ground wire one piece.
3Operating manual one copy.
4Traversing arm groups one set.
5Protecting glue case one piece.
6Certificate one copy.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction6
1.1 Front Panel 6
1.2 Description of Key Function 9
1.3 Back Panel10
1.4 Interface 10
1.5 Coordinate System 11
Chapter 2 Basic operation 12
2.1 Start,self-checking 12
2.2 System Settings 12
2.3 Zeroing 13
2.4 Presetting13
2.5 Absolute/ Incremental/200 groups user coordinate display way 13
2.6 Mid-point Calculation 14
2.7 Toggle Display Unit Between mm and inch 14
2.8 Setting Linear Compensation 15
2.9 Outage memory 15
2.10 Sleeping Function15
Chapter 3 Smooth ARC R Function (For:DRO-2MDRO-3M 16
3.1 Steps of calculating arc R16
3.2 Example for DRO-2M17
3.3 Example for DRO-3M18
3.4 Example of DRO-3M with flat bottom end mill 21
3.5 Example for DRO-2M23
Chapter 4 Simple and Easy R ForDRO-2M 25
4.1 Maculating function for simple and easy arc R 25
4.2 Steps 25
4.3 Example for outside arc 25
4.4 Example for inner arc 27
4.5 Changing maximum cutting value28
Chapter 5 Function of boring hole in oblique line 29
Chapter 6 200 points auxiliary zero function31
6.1 About 2 problems of 200 points auxiliary zero 31
6.2 How to fully use the function of 200 points auxiliary zero31
6.3 Setting the auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E31
6.4 Using of auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E)34
6.5 Setting the auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2G35
6.6 Using of auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2G)36
6.7 Setting the auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2G37
6.8 Using of auxiliary zeroFor:DRO-2L)38
6.9 Clear auxiliary zero and other problem39
Chapter 7 PCD functionFORDRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E 40
Chapter 8 Bevel machiningFORDRO-2MDRO-3M 42
8.1 Bevel Rectifying 42
8.2 Bevel machining 43
Chapter 9 Asymptotic processing of inner cavity of square 44
Chapter 10 Function of Finding Zero Automatically 45
10.1 StepsFORDRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E)45
10.2 StepsFor:DRO-2G46
10.3 StepsFor:DRO-2L47
Chapter 11 Simple calculating function50

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Chapter 12 Function of Tool CompensatingForDRO-3M)52
Chapter 13 Display Value Filter(For:DRO-2G) 53
Chapter 14 EDM output function(For:DRO-3E)54
14.1 Function 54
14.2 Steps54
14.3 Set the negative fireproof height, quit mode and processing
direction55
14.4 Example for positive processing56
14.5 Example for negative processing57
14.6 The PCD function is used together the EDM function 58
14.7 Function of switching the displaying mode58
Chapter 15 M3 FunctionForDRO-2M)59
Chapter 16 Lathe function (For:DRO-2L) 61
16.1 R/D function key Calculation 61
16.2 200 Tool base(For:DRO-2L)61
16.3 Conicity measuring (For:DRO-2L)62
16.4 About the DRO-2L2 63
16.5 About the DRO-2LP 64
RS-232-C Interface of DRO 65
Appendix66

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Front Panel
DRO-2M
Calculator Clear 200SDM Switch Inch/Metric Switch
Window Radical Sign
Axis Zero INC/ABS Switch Cosine func-
Message-window Inverse trigonometric tion/Asymptotic
process cavity

Sine function/
Process bevel
X0 Tool compen-
sating key/
ABS mm arc cos
INC
SDM
In M1 trigonometric
Y0 sin
+ M2

1 2 3 - tan
1 2 3 4 M3 Item Selection
Axis Selection 5 6 7 8 4 5 6
Enter
x Y EXP 1
2
7 8 9
BHL
0 = ENT Operation
DS-DRO 2M
R

Equal mark key

ARC PCD Decimal Point Number Key

Blank key +/-Sign

Central Find RI Find

DRO-2G
INC/ABS Switch Message-window Inch/Metric Switch
Axis Selection Number Key
Window Axis Zero
200SDM Switch

X0
Decimal Point
ABS 1 2 3
INC
Y0
mm 4 5 6
In

SDM 7 8 9 +/-Sign

X 1 0
Y 2

RI SIFT EXP ENT Central Find

DS-DRO 2G

RI Find
Digital Filter Blank Key Enter
Item Selection

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DRO-2L
Message-window
Axis Zero
Window Inch/Metric Switch
Axis selection
INC/ABS Switch

Number Key

X0
R /D
ABS 1 2 3
INC Decimal Point
Z0
mm 4 5 6
In

SDM
7 8 9 +/-Sign

X ZZ RD
TOOL 0
Z1 Enter

RI CALL ENT
DS-DRO 2L

RI Find Item Selection

200SDM Switch

Measuring conicity Input tool base

Transfer allocate tool base
(DRO 2LP Send key )

DRO-3M
Calculator Inch/Metric Switch 200SDM Switch Inverse trigo-
Window nometric
Axis Zero Inch/Metric Switch
Axis Selection Message-window
Cosine
function/
Asymptotic
process cavity

X0 Sine function/
Process bevel
SEL
ABS
SDM mm arc cos
Operation
INC In M1
Y0 sin
Tool
SEL
CAL CE + M2 compensating
key/
1 2 3 - tan
trigonometric
Z0 M3

4 5 6
SEL Radical Sign
X Y Z
1
2
7 8 9
Item Selection
0 = ENT
DS-DRO 3M
R

Enter

BHL Clear Equal mark key

+/-Sign
PCD
ARC Number Key
Central Find RI Find Decimal Point

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DRO-3E
Central Find

Window Axis Zero Axis Selection Message-window Number Key

X0
SEL

1 2 3 Decimal Point
X
Y0
SEL Y 4 5 6

Z0 Z 7 8 9 +/-Sign
SEL
1 0
2
mm ABS
RI
DS-DRO 3E In INC

Enter

Inch/Metric Switch
200SDM Switch EDM
Item Selection
INC/ABS Switch
RI Find PCD

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1.2 Description of Key Function

KEY MARK KEY NAME FUNCTION

1 Z
Z1
Axis Selection Select axis to operate

2 Axis Zero Clear the display value of designated axis to zero

3 Trigonometric Function Inverse trigonometric

4 ABS/INC Switch Toggle between ABS/INC coordinate

5 200 SDM Switch Second data memory

6 Inch/Metric Switch Toggle display unit between metric and inch

7 Item Selection Stroll up or down to select

8 Calculator Enter/quit calculator state.

9 Clear Cancel incorrect operation

10 Radical Sign Square root or square

11 Add, Decrease, Multi- Operate adding, decreasing, multiplying, dividing

ple, Divide
12 Number Key Enter number

13 Decimal Point Enter decimal point

14 +/-Sign Enter +/-Sign

15 Equality Sign Make calculating result

16 BHL Process holes displayed equally on a circle

17 ARC Simple R cutting function

18 PBC Process holes displayed equally on a line

19 Slope/sin Process a slope/

20 Asymptotic process Process cavity on workpiece (is cosine function key)

inner cavity key
21 Tool compensating key Preset tool diareadouts (Is the tang function key)

22 RI Find Automatically find zero function

25 Central Find Halve a display value of a axis

26 Enter Confirm operation

27 Digital filter Digital filter

28 EDM EDM output function

29 Measuring conicity Measuring conicity function.

30 CALL Input tool base Input tool base to readouts.

31 RD
TOOL
Transfer allocate tool Transfer allocate tool base

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1.3 Back Panel

Fuse seat
Signal import
Power switch

EDM import/232 import

Power socket Earth

1.4 Interface
1) DB9 Connector Pin TTL wave EIA-422-A wave 1Vpp
1 - A- A-
2 0V 0V 0V
3 - B- B-
4 Earth Wire Earth Wire Earth Wire
5 - R- R-
6 A+ A+ A+
7 +5V +5V +5V
8 B+ B+ B+
9 R+ R+ R+

2) EDM OUT Connector

PIN Color Signal
1 Green NC
2 Red COM
3 Green/Yellow NO

PIN Color Signal

2 Red COM
3 Green NC
6 Green/Yellow NO

2) 232 Signal Connector PIN Color Signal

2 Red sink

3 Green RTS

5 Green/Yellow Ground
wire

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1.5 Coordinate System
1) To less experienced operators, recognize the coordinate system to
acquire accurate and efficient operation when using the device.

NOTE : Positive direction of axis is

set as the figure (moving of tool
relative to the worktable)

2For a workpiece as figure , the value of each point position is as

the figure when point O is the origin of coordinate.
O:(0O(0,0)
A(3228)
B(4218)
C(-3228)
D(-42,18)
E(-42-18)
F(-32-28
G(42-18)
H(32-28)

In any plane of XYXZ and YZ, the starting angle and ending angle of
arc are calculated by anticlockwise direction.
From A to B 0--90
AB arc
From B to A 90--0
From B to C 90--180
BC arc
From C to B 180--90
From C to D 180--270
CD arc
From D to C 270--180
From A to D 360--270
DA arc
From D to A 270--360
From E to B 45--90
BE arc
From B to E 90--45

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Chapter 2 Basic operation (For:DRO-2MDRO-2G

DRO-2LDRO-3MDRO-3E)
2.1 Start, self-checking
1) Power on
Axis

Resolution
2) Instrument self-check.
3) Enter working state.
NOTEThe 2 axes have X,Y axis only,
Z is only for 3 axes. The lathe Screen display

showsDRO-2Lgrinding machine
showsDRO-2Gmilling machine showsDRO-2MorDRO-3Mspark ma-
chine showsDRO-3E.
2.2 System Settings
In the course of self-checking, press in three seconds to enter sys-
tem setting.
1) Set resolution of X as figure
The number is:
Number Key 9 1 2 5 0
Resolution (um) 1 2 5 10
90.5 1 2 5 0
(um)
Press Next0.5
step1 2 5 10

2) Set resolution of Y , like X.

Press Press Next step
3) Set resolution of Z, like X.
Press Press Next step
4) Set counting direction of X.
Press is positive count.
Press is negative count.
Press Press Next step
5) Set counting direction of Ylike X
Press Press Next step
6) Set counting direction of Zlike X
Press Press to quit the system setting.
(NOTESet counting direction of Z is only suit for 3 axes)

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2.3 Zeroing
1) The axis can be zeroed at any point, take
X axis displays as an example.
2) Press
2.4 Presetting
1) As figure:Adjust position of part after
processing hole A. To process point B.
2) Align the lathe tool with hole A.
3) Select Xpress

4) Press (If incorrect value is input,

Press to cancel and input again.)
5Press
6) Move the machine table until12is displayed
in the window. Now it is position of point B.
2.5 Absolute/Incremental/200 groups user
coordinate display way

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Press or to change between 30 15

Absolute and Incremental. 15

15
45
1) Tool point to M, zeroing at absolute state. 75

Press or

2) Move the machine table onto A

3) Move the machine table onto B

4) Press or

5) Move the machine table onto C

6) Move the machine table onto D

7) Return to absolute state by
pressing
8) Move the machine table onto E

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NOTE: Zeroing in absolute/incremental state is separated. When the window
displays ABS ,it is absolute coordinate display way. The INC
indicates incremental coordinate display way. We can also switch among
absolute/incremental/200 groups user coordinate by pressing or
The circle figure is as follows:

Press to enter 200 groups user coordinate directly.

Enter the 50th user

Press number coordinate.

2.6 Mid-point Calculation

As figure, we need to find the center of two
points. Move the tool by arrow direction,
determine central position after contacting
two sides.
1) Press
2) Press
3) Move the machine table until0is
displayed in X window, now it is the
center.

2.7 Toggle Display Unit Between mm And inch

Press to change between mm and
inch.
1) The former is metric, now change it into inch.
2) Press
3) Move the machine table until B
4) Process B
5) Press

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2.8 Linear Compensation Settings
The linear error compensating is to rectify the system error of grating
measuring system.
Rectifying coefficient S=(L-L)(L/1000)mmm
L Measured length, unit ismm
L Display value, unit ismm
S Rectifying coefficient. mmm+indicates increasing-
indicates decreasing.
Compensating range -1.500mmm 1.500mmm
Example:The actual measured length of machine table is 1000, the
display value is 999.98.
S(1000-999.98)(10001000)=0.02mmm
1) Press to select axis.
2) Press
3) Input rectifying coefficient by pressing Coefficient used last time

4) Press
NOTE In absolute and incremental coordinates, user can input the
coefficient of linear error.
2.9 Outage memory
In the course of machining, if the power is off ,the digital readout will
save the working state of outage automatically. (Including working
way ,display data and rectify coefficient) .Reopen the readout, it will
return to working state of outage and memory the value of outage and con-
tinue working.
2.10 Sleeping switch(DRO-3E digital readout does not have the function)
In the course of machining, if turn off the rear switch, the processing
data will not be disappeared. Because the DRO digital readout has the
memory outage. If the machine tool is moved after the power of the digital
readout being cut off, when open the instrument again, the display may not
identical with the real result. Operator can use the function in rest time
to avoid the happening of this case.
In not ABS state, pressing can close all display, pressing can
open all displays when working again. After closing display, the digital
display device will reflect the state after moving machine tool. After
opening the display, the working state displaying is the actual state.

NOTE:The sleep switch is not real in closing state. If turn off the
power, it is impossible to use sleep switch. For DRO-3MDRO-3E,when us-
ing the functions of arc R and distributing arc, user can use the sleep-
ing function. Press any key to quit. (Besides the and and the
function key.)

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Chapter 3 Smooth arc R function(FOR:DRO-2MDRO-3M)

In machining mould, it usually has the case of machining arc. For single and
simple arcs, it will waste time and money for using numerically-controlled
machine tool. DRO readouts provide advanced function of calculating smooth
arc R. The function is used to machine arc . Operator can input all
parameters defined in information window. It is very convenient. It can
calculate optimum accroding to the maximum cutting valueMAX CUTof
inputting.Operator can control the smooth of arc R.

Firstly ,set the counting direction of grating

scale as the following:
(1) X is positive count when worktable moves
left;
(2) Y is positive count when worktable moves
behind;
(3) Z is positive count when worktable moves
down.

3.1 Steps of calculating arc R

As figure (a) (b) (c), mount workpiece and tool setting. Then zero each
axis. Press to enter calculating arc R. Central axis
1Select smooth R function (SMOOTH) by pressing
2Select the machine plane XYXZ or YZ.
(ARC-XY)
(ARC-XZ)
(ARC-YZ)
3Input central position of arc (CT POS)
The central position of arc is the position of center of
arc relative to the center of tool.
As figure (a) machining arc of XY plane, the point O
of central arc is relative position of central axis.

As figure (b). It is the position that

the point 0 of central arc corresponds
to point B of tool when using flat
bottom milling tool.
Machine plane As figure (c). It indicates the position
XYYZ of point 0 of central arc corresponds
to point C of tool when using arc
milling tool.

4Input arc radius (RADIUS).

5Input diameter of tool (TL DIA)For machining arcs of XZ and Y planes,
note that:as fig (b) ,the function point of tool is point B as using
flat bottom milling tool. The diameter of tool has no influence to ma-
chine. Please input diameter of tool (TL DIA=0).
6Input maximum cutting value (MAX CUT).
Now, the cutting value of each tool is the same. as figure (d).
7Input the starting angle of arc (ST ANG).

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The position of first tool ,as fig (b), if machine the arc from point E
to point F, the starting angle is 0,if from point F to point E,
starting angle is 90.
8Input ending angle (ED ANG)
The position of last tool ,as fig (b), if machine the arc from point E
to point F, the ending angle is 90.Otherwise, from point F to E, the
ending angle is 0.
9Select machining methods ( inner or outer arc).
As fig (b) is machining method of inner arc.
As fig (c) is machining method of outer arc.
10Move machine tool to the point to be processed and process the arc one
by one point.
11Press to return normal display state.

3.2 Example for DRO-2M

1) Tool setting, zeroing, press to enter the R arc function.
2) Select smooth R arc function:
Press
Press to confirm.
3) Select machining plane:
Press or
4) Select XY plane:
Press to confirm.
5) Input central position of arc:
If tool setting is as fig (a)
Press

Press
If tool setting is as fig (b)
Press

Press
6) Input arc radius:
Press
Press

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7) Input tool diameter:

Press
Press
8) Input maximum cutting value:
Press
Press
9) Input starting angle:
Press
Press
10)Input ending angle:
Press
Press
11)Determine the processing way of arc:
Press or
Select outer arc ,Press .
Press
12)Display the position of first point:
If tool setting is as fig (a), It
shows:
If tool setting is as fig (b), It
shows:
13)Move the machine table until axis
displays0.Now is start of R.
14)Press or to display position of each point. Move the machine ta-
ble until axis displays0which is the position of all points of
arc.
3.3 Example for DRO-3M
1) Tool setting, zeroing , press to enter the R arc function.
2) Select smooth R arc function:
Press
Press to confirm.
3) Select machining plane:
Press or
4) Select XZ plane:
Press to confirm.

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5) Input central position (relative to the center of tool)

If use arc milling tool, tool setting is as fig (a):
Press

Press
Use arc milling tool, tool setting is as fig (b):
Press

Press
Use flat bottom milling tool, tool setting is as fig (a):
Press

Press
Use flat bottom milling tool, tool setting is as fig (b):
Press

Press

6) Input radius:
Press
Press
7) Input tool diameter:
Use arc tool, Press
Use flat bottom tool:
Press
Press
8) Input max cutting value:
Press
Press

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9) Input starting angle:

Press
Press
10)Input ending angle:
Press
Press

11)Select processing way (inner or outside arc):

Press or
Now is inner arc processing. Press
Press

12)Use arc milling tool. Display

position of first point. If too
setting is as fig (a)

If tool setting is as fig (b)

Use flat bottom milling tool to
process.

If tool setting is as fig (a)

Use flat bottom milling tool to
process.

If tool setting is as fig (b)

13)Move the machine table until axis

displays0.
Now is start of R:

14)Press or to display position of each pointMove the machine

table until axis displays0,which is the position of all points.

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NOTE(1)On the plane of XZ and YZ, when the arc R to be processed is 90--
270 as fig (c). arc R is 210--330 (passing 270)as fig
(d)arc R is 135 --45 (Passing90 )now dont use flat
bottom milling tool to process.
(2)For DRO readouts, processing arc R of plane XZ and YZ can be realized
by simulation method. The position of each processing point on Z axis
will be displayed in message-window. Rotate the handle of Z axis to
make raising or lowering value of worktable be equal to display value.
(If display value of Z axis is positive, lower the worktable; if it is
negative, raise worktable.)
3.4 Example of DRO-3M with flat bottom end mill
Steps of machining inner or outer arc using flat bottom end mill:
1) Tool setting and zeroing. The method of tool setting is shown in the
figure below:
a) Move the tool to the position shown in the figure;
b) Tool setting and zeroing of X-axis;
c) Tool setting and zeroing of Z-axis.
The coordinates of both X and Z-axis are zero.

2) Enter the R-arc function, select the machining plane:

Press the function key .
Press and the auxiliary window will display ARC-XZ.
Press to confirm the selection .
3) Input the central position of the arc:
Press and the auxiliary window will display CT POS:
Press
Press
Set coordinates of X and Z-axis to 0 when machine the inner arc.

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4) Input the arc radius:

Press and the auxiliary window will display RADIUS.
Press
5) Input the diameter of the tool:
Press and auxiliary window will display TL DIA.
Press
6) Input the maximum cutting value:
Press and the auxiliary window will display MAX CUT.
Press
7) Input the starting and ending angles of the arc:
Press and the auxiliary window will display ST ANG.
Press
Press and the auxiliary window will display ED ANG.
Press
8) Select the machining method (inner or outer arc mode):
Press and the auxiliary window will display RAD+TL ( outer arc
mode).
Press to confirm the selection.
9) Press to start machining.
Note:When milling the XY plane, the tool diameter should be considered
whether using arc or flat-bottom milling tool to machine the inner or
outer arc. Take the figure below as an example. Make tool setting and
zeroing first. If the diameter is 5 mm and the arc radius is 10 mm, the
coordinate of the circle center should be (12.5 mm, 12.5 mm).

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3.5 Example of DRO-2M

1Process the workpiece , firstly calculate the starting angle and ending
angle of arc.
As fig (a).
a=arcCOS(1732)10=30
Arcs starting angle (ST ANG) is 30
Arcs ending angle (ED ANG) is 150

2First tool setting, zero the bore ring mark of X and

Z axis.
1)Press to enter the ARC function.

2)Select smooth R arc function:

Press
Press to confirm.
3)Select machining plane:
Press or

4)Select XZ plane:
Press to confirm.

5)Input central position:

Press

Press

6)Input radius:
Press
Press

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Now arc milling tool is used and tool setting is as fig

(b).
Process on XZ plane and take Y axis as simulation of Z
axis. the direction of arc centre of workpiece on Z axis is
displayed by Y axis.

7) Input tool diameter:

Press
Press
8) Input max cutting value:
Press
Press
9) Input starting angle:
Press
Press
10)Input ending angle:
Press
Press
11)Determine processing way of inner
and outside arc:
Press or

Now is inner arc process:

Press

Press

12)Display position of first point:

13)Move the machine tool until X axis

displays 0,The position of first
point is 11.25mm that work table
raises .Display position of the
front or next point by pressing or Move machining tool
until X axis displays 0,raise or lower the same value according to
the display value. Then it is the position of front or next point.
Press to quit ARC function at any time.

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Chapter 4: Simple and Easy R(For:DRO-2M)

4.1 Maculating function for simple and easy arc R
If you dont know the plane coordinate very much, you will feel diffi-
cult to use smooth arc R. If only process simple arc and the r e -
quirement of smooth is not high, you can use the calculating function
of simple and easy arc R.
Generally, there are 8 cases of processing arc, adopt flat bottom mill-
ing tool or arc milling tool to machine.

4.2 Steps
Make the tool aim at the starting point, then enter calculating function
by pressing .
How to make the tool align starting point, please refer to figure 1-8.
1Select simple R function. (SIMPLE).
2. Select the processing way, presetting are model 1 to 8,prompt isWHICH.
3Select processing plane. XYXZ or YZ(ARC-XYARC-XZARC-YZ).
4Input radius. (RADIUS).
5Input tool diameter (TL DIA)for arc on XZ and YZ planes ,use flat bottom
milling tool, and use the end of tool to process and input value O of tool
diameter.
6Input maximum cutting value: (MAX CUT):
For arc on XZ and YZ planes, the
MAXCUTis depth of cutting of each
step on Z axis (as fig (a)). User can
change the maximum cutting value in the
course of processing. But for the arc on
XY plane, theMAX CUT indicates the
cutting value of each tool is the same.
7Process arc one by one point according to the display.
8Quit from the calculating function by
Pressing at any time.

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1Make tool aligning with starting point.(A or B)

Press to enter ARC function.
Select simple R functionpress to confirm.
2) Select arc R processing way:
Starting point is Apress
Starting point is Bpress
3) Select processing plane.
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4) Select XZ plane.
press
5) Input radius.
press
press
6) Input tool diameter.
press
press
7) Input maximum cutting value.
press
press
8) Process arc.
press
Start with A(00).
press .
Start with B(00).
press .
9) Move machine tool until X axis displays0, rotate the handle of Z
axis to make the value of raising or lower-
ing be equal to the display value.
10)Press or to display position of next
or front point. Press to quit ARC func- B
tion at any time. A
4.4 Example for inner arc
1Make the tool align with starting point (A or B
Press to enter ARC function.
Select simple R functionpress to confirm .
2) Select arc R processing way:
Starting point is Apress
Starting point is Bpress
3) Select processing plane:
Press or .
4) Select XZ plane:
Press .
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press .
press .
6)Input tool diameter:
press .
press .
7)Input maximum cutting value:
press .
press .
8)Process arc:
press
Start with A(00)
press
Start with B(00)
press
9)Move machine tool until X axis displays0,rotate the handle of Z
axis to make the value of raising or lowering be
equal to the display value.
10)Press or to display position of front or
next point. Press to quit ARC function at
any time.
NOTE:After entering the processing state,
information window will alternately display the accumulating value of Z
axis and the number of processing point.
4.5 Change maximum cutting value
When processing the arc of XZ and YZ planesMAX CUT is the depth of
cutting of Z axis. The depth of cutting of each tool is equal, and the sur-
face of arc is not even. To improve the surface quality, operator can change
the maximum cutting value in the course of processing to make the surface
quality of arc be the same. However, for the arc of XY plane,MAX CUT
is cutting value of each tool which is the same. And the surface quality of
arc is the same. Therefore, there isnt the item of changing maximum cut-
ting value for arc of XY plane.
To change max cutting value, operator can operate it as the following
1) In processing state, change max cut value.
Press
2) Input maximum cutting value0.5:
Press
3) Return to processing state, continue
to process:
Press

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Chapter 5 Function of boring hole in oblique line

( For:DRO-2MDRO-3M)
Bore hole in oblique line
As figure, in general method, operator has to
calculate the distance of two holes on the X and
Y directions. If adopts function of boring hole
in oblique line, it is very rapid. Operator only
input the following data:
Length of oblique line (LENGTH)
The distance of the centers of starting hole and
ending hole. Input the data when selecting
MODEL(length way).
Step length (STEP)
The distance of two adjacent holes. Input the
data when selectingMODES(step way).
Angle (ANGLE)
It indicates the direction of oblique line on the coordinate plane. As fig
(a), the intersection angle is 30, the plane angle of inputting is
30. As fig (b), the intersection angle is 30,inputting plane angle is
-30.
Hole number (NUMBER)
Take the fig (a) as an example
1)Move tool onto position of hole A. Press to enter
function of boring hole in oblique line.
2)Select processing way
Press or to selectLength way:
Press to confirm .
3)Input Length of oblique line:
Press Press
4)Input angle
Press Press
5)Input hole number
Press Press
6)Display the position of first hole:
7)Press to display the position of next point.
Move machine tool
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To process the workpiece as fig (a), selecting length way is conven-
ient. Now take fig (b) as an example to show how to input the data as
selecting step way.
1) First move tool onto the position of hole A:
Press to enter the function of boring hole in oblique line.
2) Select processing way:
Press or to select step way.
Press to confirm.
3) Input step length:
Press
Press
4) Input angle:
Press
Press
5) Input hole number:
Press
Press
6) Display the position of first hole:

7) Press to display the position of first point, and then move machine
tool until axis displays0. Press to quit from the function at any
time.

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Chapter 6 200 points auxiliary zero function
200 point auxiliary zero function
200 point auxiliary zero function: It is also called 200 users co-
ordinate system function (UCS).
ABS:Absolute Coordinate System
ABS is reference coordinate system. The 200 users coordinate system is
defined relative to ABS coordinate system. ABS is determined in the
starting time.
UCSUser Coordinate System
It is a working coordinate system, which has 200 sub-coordinate systems
built on ABS. In processing mould, one reference is not adequate, many
auxiliary zeroes are needed. Therefore, 200 point auxiliary zero func-
tion is needed to solve the problem.
6.1 About 2 problems of 200 points auxiliary zero
1) Each auxiliary zero balances an origin of coordinate system that user
defines. When selecting this display way, the display of each point
takes the auxiliary zero as origin.
2) The auxiliary zero and absolute zero are related. After setting aux-
iliary zero, it will keep the memory relation of position be-
tween the two zeroes. when the zero in ABS is changed, the auxil-
iary zero is changed at the same distance and direction.
6.2 How to fully use the function of 200 points auxiliary zero
1) Set the zero in ABS as the main reference point, as point O in fig
(1),and auxiliary zero as auxiliary reference point of workpiece.
2) In the display way, it can be used to process in special function.
6.3 Setting the auxiliary zero.For:DRO-2MDRO- 3MDRO-3E
There are two methods to set auxiliary zero. One is to input the position
of auxiliary zero directly, the other is zeroing after reaching auxiliary
zero.
First method :Directly
input ,press
Number key
Take the right figure as
an example: Move workt-
able of machine tool onto
the central point O, then
enter display way of
ABS. Zeroing, set abso-
lute zero in the main
reference point of parts.
Press

Press

Press

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1)Determine the zero in ABS, at the same time, do a memory operation of
zeroing by the recover the zero.
2)Enter display way of user coordinate system (two methods):
First method:
Press
Press
Second method
Press
Press
3)Input the position of the 1st auxiliary zero:
Press

4)Enter the display way of the 2nd user coordinate:

Press or

5)Input the position of the 2nd auxiliary zero:

Press

6)Enter the display way of the 3rd user coordinate:

Press or
7)Input the position of the 3rd auxiliary zero:
Press

The setting of auxiliary zero of part is finished.

Why does the display result and the coordinate of each auxiliary zero con-
flict. Take the figure above as an example. In UCS way, input auxiliary
zero coordinate in the position of absolute coordinate zero, the result is
the position of absolute coordinate in user coordinate, as the display way
of user coordinate takes each auxiliary zero as the origin of point 1
(8,3),point 2(-7,4)and point 3(-6,4). If operator input coordinate of
other auxiliary zero outside absolute coordinate zero, the display value
is the position of the point in user coordinate.

Second method:Zeroing when reaching position. In the position of auxil-

iary reference point, then press .
Take the above figure as an example:move machine table to point O.
1)Enter absolute coordinate and zero-
ing, set the absolute zero in main
reference point:

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2) Move machine to point 1:

X displays -8
Y displays -3.

3) Enter the first UCS:

Press or

4) Set auxiliary zero:

Press

5) Return absolute coordinate:

Press
6) Move machine to point 2:
X displays 7
Y displays 4.
7) Enter the second UCS:
Press

8) Zeroingset the second auxiliary

zero:
Press

9) Return absolute coordinate:

Press key for 3 times
continuously.
10)Move machine to point 3:
X displays 6,
Y displays 4.
11)Enter the third UCS:
Press
12)Zeroingset the third auxiliary
Zero:
Press

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13) Return absolute coordinate:

Press key for 4 times
continuously.

6.4 Using of auxiliary zero (For:DRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E)

Enter the display way of user coordinate, then use the auxiliary zero to
process by pressing or .
User can press continuously until entering the desired user coor-
dinate. Under the prompt of SDM NO, input the number of
desired or press user coordinate. Then press for more operation,
operator can refer to the chapter 2.5 .
Take the fig(1) as an example:
1) Enter the 1st UCS:
Press
2) Input the number:
Press
3) Move the machine to point A:
X displays 0
Y displays 1.5.
4) Process hole A:
5) Enter the 2nd UCS:
Press

6) Move the machine to point B:

X displays -1.5
Y displays 0.
7) Process hole B.
8) Move the machine to point C:
X displays 0
Y displays 2.
9) Process hole C:
10) Enter the 3rd UCS:
Press

11) Move the machine to point 3:

X displays 0
Y displays 0.

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12) Enter PCD function ,process 6 small
holes distributed evenly around the
circle, taking point 3 as center.
Press .
13) Process 6 small holes, return point
D and display:
Please refer to some chapters for
PCD function.

6.5 Setting the auxiliary zero.For:DRO-2G

There are two methods to set auxiliary zero. One is to input the posi-
tion of auxiliary zero directly, the other is to zero when reaching aux-
iliary zero.
First method:Directly
input ,press
Number key
Take the right figure
foranexample:Move workta-
ble of machine tool to
the central point O, then
enter display way in ABS.
Zeroing , set absolute
zero in the main refer-
ence point of parts.
1) Determine the zero in ABS,
at the same time, do a
memory operation of zero
by the recover the zero:
Press
Press
2) Enter the display way of user coordinate system (two methods):
First method:
Press
Press
Second method
Press
Press
3) Input the position of the first auxiliary zero:
Press

4) Enter the display way of the second

user coordinate:
Press or

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5) Input the position of the 2nd auxiliary zero:

Press

6) Enter the display way of the 3rd user coordinate:

Press or
7) Input the position of the 3rd auxiliary zero:
Press

The setting of auxiliary zero is finished:

Why does the display result and coordinate of each auxiliary zero con-
flict? Take the figure above for example. In UCS way, input auxiliary
zero coordinate in the position of absolute coordinate zero, the result
is the position of absolute coordinate in user coordinate, as the display
way of user coordinate takes each auxiliary zero as the origin of point 1
(5,-25),point 2(10,-75)and point 3(10,-100).If operator input coordinate
of other auxiliary zero outside absolute coordinate zero, the display
value is the position of the point in user coordinate.
Second method:Zero after reaching position. In the position of auxil-
iary reference point, press .
The second method is not suit for DRO-2G.
6.6 Using of auxiliary zero.For:DRO-2G
Enter the display way of user coordinate, then use the auxiliary zero
to process by pressing or .
User can press continuously until entering desired user coordinate.
Or press ,under the prompt of SDM NO, input the number of de-
sired user coordinate. Then press for more operation, operator can re-
fer to the chapter 2.5.
Take the fig(1) as an example:
1Enter the fist UCS:
Press
2) Input number.
Press
3) Move the machine to plane AE:
Until:X displays 0,
Y displays 0.
4) Enter the 2nd UCS:
Press

5) Move the machine to plane BC:

Until:X displays 0,
Y displays 0.
6) Enter the 3rd UCS:
Press

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7) Move the machine to plane BD:
Until:X displays 0,
Y displays 0.
8) Return absolute coordinate.
press key for 4 times Continuously:

6.7 Setting the auxiliary zero (For:DRO-2L)

There are two methods to set auxiliary zero. One is to input the position
of auxiliary zero directly, the other is zeroing when reaching auxiliary
zero. First method:Directly input ,press Z
1 Z and number key and .

Z/Z1

Figure
Take the figure 1 as an example:Move worktable of machine tool to the
central point O, then enter display way in ABS.
Zeroing, set absolute zero in the main reference point of parts:
Press
Press
1) Determine the zero in ABS, at the same time, do a memory operation of
zero by the recover the zero.
2) Enter the display way of user coordinate system (two methods):
First method:
Press
Press
Second method
Press
Press
3) Input the position of the 1st auxiliary zero:
Press
Z
Z1

4) Enter the display way of the 2nd user coordinate:

Press or

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5) Input the position of the 2nd auxiliary zero:

Press
Z
Z1

6) Enter the display way of the 3rd user coordinate:

Press or
7) Input the position of the 3rd auxiliary zero:
Press
Z
Z1

The setting of auxiliary zero of part is finished.

Why does display result and coordinate of each auxiliary zero conflict?
Take the figure above for example. In UCS way, input auxiliary zero coor-
dinate in the position of absolute coordinate zero, the result is the po-
sition of absolute coordinate in user coordinate, as the display way of
user coordinate takes each auxiliary zero as the origin of point 1(-
20,70),point 2(-30,120)and point 3(-20,-130).If operator input coordinate
of other auxiliary zero outside absolute coordinate zero, the display
value is the position of the point in the user coordinate.
Second method:Zeroing when reaching position. In the position of auxil-
iary reference point, press .
The second method is not suitable for lathe operation, therefore it is
not described in the operation manual.
6.8 Using of auxiliary zero(For:DRO-2L)
Enter the display way of user coordinate, then use the auxiliary zero
to process by pressing or .
User can press continuously until entering desired user coordi-
nate. Or press ,Under the prompt ofSDM NO, input the number
of desired user coordinate. Then press for more operation, operator
can refer to the chapter 2.5.
Take the fig(2) as an example:

Z/Z1

Figure

The part has been coarsely lathed. Now is semi-fine lathe. The margin
of single side of coarse lathe is 0.05 and the precision should sat-
isfy the requirements of coarsens of pares. Firstly, set point A as the
origin of absolute coordinate. Then according to the first method of
setting auxiliary zero to input the position of auxiliary. zero di-
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Build user coordinate and set the first auxiliary zero as point(10,-
40), the second is (20.05,-70), and the third is (30.05,-120).
1Enter the first UCS:
Press
2) Input the number:
Press
3) To process external circle 20 until the display of X and Z/Z1 is
zero:
4) Enter the second UCS:
Press
5) To process external circle 40 un-
til the display of X and Z/Z1 is
zero.
6) Enter the third UCS:
Press
7) To process external circle 60 un-
til the display of X and Z/Z1 is
zero.
8) Return to absolute coordinate.
Press Continuously until the mes-
sage window displaysABS:
9) Mount the parts on the other side,
then lathe the other external
circle 40.

6.9 Clear auxiliary zero and other problem

1) Clear the auxiliary zero.
In absolute coordinate, press the for 10 times continuously, the
memory of all auxiliary zero will be cleared.200 point auxiliary zero and
the zero of ABS is the same point.
2) Zeroing when using auxiliary zero.
For using some auxiliary zero, it must go into the corresponding user
coordinate. And then zero the axis, it is actually reset the auxiliary
zero. The point where the axis is zeroed is the new auxiliary zero. The
auxiliary zero will be replaced by new one.
3) Halving when using auxiliary zero.
User can use halving function in user coordinate system. The new auxil-
iary zero is in the middle after halving. The auxiliary zero will be
replaced by new one.

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Chapter 7 PCD Function (For:DRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E)

Function of distributing the arc equally (PCD function)
The function is used to distribute arc equally, such
as boring hole on flange. Information window will show
the parameter to be defined when selecting PCD function.
The parameter to be defined is
1Central position (CTPOS)
Central position is the central position of arc when
the center of arc corresponds to the tool zeroing.
As fig (A), the position of point O corresponding to
point A .
2Diameter (DlA)The diameter of arc to be distributed
equally.
3NumberNumber of arc to be distributed equally. As
shown in fig (B), the arc ,from 0180is divided
into 3 segments, for points N01N04 are required. If
it divided into 6 segments, seven point are needed. But
the point 7 and point 1 are overlapped. To bore 6 holes on circle20, it means
the arc is divided into 6 segments and the number is 7.
4Starting angle (ST ANG):Starting angle of arc to be distributed equally.
5Ending angle (ED ANG):Ending angle of arc to be distributed equally.
NOTEThe definition of starting angle and ending angle refers to the chapters
which are about knowing starting and ending angles.
Take fig (B) for example:
1)Find the central position of workpiece, tool setting, zeroing:
Press to enter PCD function.
2)Press or to select machine plane:
NOTE:Go to the next step to input parameter directly without or
select select processing plane when using the
readouts for 2 axes .
Now select XY plane.
Press to confirm ,next step.
3) Input central position of arc:
Press

Press next step.

4) Input arc diameter:
Press
Press next step.
5) Input the number of point of arc:

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In fig (B), the arc is equally divided into 5 segments by 6 point from 0
to 300.

Press
Press next step.

It also can be divided into 6 segments by 7 points:

Press
Press next step.

6) Input starting angle:

Press
Press next step.

7) Input ending angle:

If number of point of dividing arc is 6.
Press
Press next step
If number of point of dividing arc
is 7.
Press
Press next step.

8) Enter processing state, display the

position of first point:

The result of 5 segments.

The result of 6 segments.

9) Move machine tool until axis displays0, that is the position of the
first point. Press to display the position of next point to be proc-
essed and move machine tool until axis displays0.

10)Press to quit from PCD function at any time.

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Chapter 8 Bevel Machining (For: DRO-2MDRO-3M)

Bevel Machining
To process larger bevel, the function of bevel machining is very simple
and easy.
8.1 Bevel Rectifying
When processing in XY plane, as the parts in fig
(a). Rectify inclination angle of workpiece be-
fore processing bevel.
Steps
Firstly place the workpiece on the worktable by
the inclination angle.
1Enter the function of bevel machining by
pressing .
2Select the processing plane of XY.
3Input inclination angle. (ANGLE)
4Move worktable, make the measuring tool mounted
on the milling machine contact the bevel
slightly and adjust it until the measuring tool
points to zero. Move worktable any distance in
X direction.
5Move worktable in Y direction until the message window displays0by
pressing key.
6Adjust the angle of workpiece to make workpiece contact
the measuring tool until the measuring tool points to
zero.
1) Place workpiece on worktable following 45,press .
2) Select the processing plane.
Select XY plane by pressing or
Press
3) Input the angle of bevel:
Press
Press
4) Move worktable in X direction to make measuring tool contact workpiece
slightly until the measuring tool points to zero. Move any distance in X
direction.
5) Display the moving distance of Y direction by pressing .
6) Move worktable in Y direction to adjust angle of workpiece. And make the
bevel contact measuring tool until the measuring tool points to zero.
7) Move worktable until Y axis displays zero. Quit from the function of bevel
machining by pressing at any time.

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8.2 Bevel Machining (For:DRO-3M)

When processing in XY or YZ plane, the bevel machining function can
guide operator to process bevel step by step.
Steps
Firstly rectify the inclination angle of main
axis of machine tool and then tool setting.
Enter bevel machining by pressing .
1Select the plane of XZ or YZ.
2Input tool diameter. (DIA)

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3Input starting position. (ST P0S)
4Input ending position. (ED POS)
5At any time quit from the function by pressing .
Example
1) Correct inclination angle and tool setting:
Press

2) Select processing plane by pressing :

Press to select XZ plane.
3) Input tool diameter:
Press
Press
4) Input the coordinate of starting point:
Press

Press
5) Input the coordinate of ending point:
Press

Press
6) Enter processing state:
Move machine tool until X displays
0. Raise or lower worktable the
same value according to the display.
Display the processing position of
the front or next point by pressing
or .

At any time quit from the function by pressing .

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Chapter 9 Asymptotic Processing of Inner Cavity of Square
FORDRO-2MDRO-3M
Asymptotic processing of inner of square
To process the inner cavity shown in fig(1). User can adopt the asymp-
totic processing of inner cavity. The operator can operate conveniently
by the prompts. As fig(3), start processing from the center of the cavity
in the direction of arrow indicated.
Steps
1 Enter the asymptotic processing of inner cavity by
pressing .
2Input tool diameter. (DIA)
3Input central position of cavity, which is the posi-
tion of central position of cavity corresponding to
center of tool. (CTPOS)
4Input the size of inner cavity. (SIZE)
5Start processing.
Example
To process the cavity of part in fig(1).
Tool settling as fig (2).
1) Enter cavity processing function:
Press
2) Input tool diameter:
Press
Press
3) Input central position of inner cavity:
Press

Press
4) Input size of inner cavity:
Press

Press
5) Enter processing state:

6) Display the position of next step by pressing Move machine tool un-
til X and Y both display 0:
At any time quit from the cavity processing function by pressing .

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Chapter 10 Function of Finding Zero Automatically

Automatically find zero
There is a reference zero of parts in proc-
essing mould. When worktable has been moved
in special case such as outage or stop proc-
essing, it is difficult to find the reference
zero. The DRO readouts can solve the problem
easily.
Example
NOTE Memorizing and finding the reference point of grating scale
should be in the absolute system, that means entering the function in
ABS. After finding the reference point of parts and zeroing, set the ref-
erence point as origin of absolute coordinate.
10.1 Steps (FORDRO-2MDRO-3MDRO-3E
1First enter the absolute coordinate system, then find and memorize the
distance of point A of reference point of grating scale and the reference
zero by pressing .
2When need to find zero, firstly find point
A through O by pressing .
Then the digital readout can automatically
find reference point of grating scale.
1) Zeroing in absolute coordinate system:
Press or to enter absolute
state, then press .
2) Find reference point of axis of
grating scale:
Press
Press to confirm.
3) Find reference point of X axis of grating scale:
Press
4) Rotate the hand wheel of machine tool and move worktable to find
reference point of grating scale
in X axis:
5) Find the reference point:
When information window displays
theFIND-X (The keeping time of FIND-X is about 3 seconds)
it indicates the reference point is found. As fig (b) ,if it is point
A, the readout will write down the position of104.000of point A.
Finding reference point of Y axis can be dealt with in the same way. As
fig (c), set position of Y axis as -20.000.
Press to quit.

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3Find reference point after outage.

1) In absolute coordinate system state:
press
2) Press
3) Press to confirm.
4) Find reference point of grating scale of X:
press
5) Move worktable in X direction to find the zero of
absolute coordinate of X axis:
6) Find the point C of reference point
as fig (d), the DRO readout dis-
plays104.000.
7) Move worktable until X displays
0.The point D, As fig (d), is
the absolute zero of X axis:
8) Find absolute zero of Y axis in
the same way:
9) When X and Y display 0,the
point O is the origin of absolute
coordinate:
10.2 Steps(FOR:DRO-2G)
1First enter the absolute coordinate
system, then find and memorize the
distance of point A of reference
point of grating scale and reference
point 0 by pressing .
2When need to find zero, firstly find
point A through O by pressing .
Then the digital readout can automatically
find reference point of grating scale.
1) Zeroing in absolute coordinate system:
Press or to return ABS state.
Press

2) Find reference point of grating

scale:
Press
Press to confirm.

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3) Find reference point of Y axis of grating scale:
Press
4) Rotate the hand wheel of machine tool and move worktable
to find reference point of grating scale in Y axis:

5) Find the reference point.

When information window displays
theFIND-Y (The keeping time of FIND-Y is about 3 seconds)it
indicates the reference point is found already. As fig (B) ,if it is
point A, the readout will write down the position of104.000of point
A.
Find reference point of Y axis in the same way. As fig (C), set position
of X axis as -20.000.
Press to quit.
3Find reference point after outage.
1) In absolute coordinate system state:
press
2) Press
3) Press to confirm:
4) Find reference point of grating scale of Y:
press
5) Move worktable in Y direction to find the
zero of absolute coordinate of Y axis:
6) Find the point C of reference
point, then the DRO readout will
displays104.000:
7) Move worktable until Y displays
0. Point D , as fig (C), is the
absolute zero of Y axis:
8) Find absolute zero of X axis in
the same way:
9) When X and Y both display0,then
the point O is the origin of
absolute coordinate:

10.3 Steps(For:DRO-2L)
1First enter the absolute coordinate system, then find and memorize the
distance of point A of reference point of grating scale and refer zero
O by pressing .

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2When you need to find zero, firstly fin

point A through O by pressing . Z1

Then the digital readout can automatically

find reference point of grating scale.
1) Zeroing in absolute coordinate system:
Press or to enter ABS state:
Then press .

2) Find reference point of grating scale:

Press
Press to confirm
3) Find reference point of Z/Z1 axis of grating scale:
Press Z Z 1

4) Rotate the hand wheel of machine tool and move worktable to find refer-
ence point of grating scale in Z/Z1 axis:
5) Find the reference point:

When message-window displays FIND-Z (The keeping time ofFIND-Z

is about 3 seconds)it indicates the reference point is found. As fig
(b) ,if it is point A, the readout will write down the position of
104.000of point A.
Find reference point of X axis in the same way.
As fig (c), set position of X axis as -20.000.
Press to quit. Z1

3Find reference point after outage.

1) In absolute coordinate system state:
Press
2) Press
3) Press to confirm:
4) Find reference point of grating scale of Z/Z1:
press Z Z
1

5) Move worktable in Z/Z1 direction to find the zero of absolute

coordinate of Z/Z1 axis:
6) Find the point C of reference point,
then the DRO readout will display
104.000:
7) Move worktable until Z/Z1 displays
0. point D, As fig (C), is
the absolute zero of Z/Z1 axis:
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9) When X and Z/Z1 both display0,
the point O is the origin of
absolute coordinate.

z1

NOTE:To guarantee the accuracy of zero, please rotate the hand wheel
of machine tool slowly to pass through zero. (It is better to
find zero in the direction of finding zero.)

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Chapter 11 Simple Calculating Function

(For:DRO-2MDRO-3M)

Calculating function (CAL)

The DRO-M readouts supply the calculating function.
See the introduction
All calculating will be displayed in X axis.
Function key, press it to enter calculating.
Square root key.
Inverse trigonometric function. Press the key then press the
trigonometric function key to calculate the inverse trigonometric
function.

Trigonometric function key

Delete input data or calculating result the last time.

Shift data axis. The calculated value can be shifted to X
or Y or Z axis.
Quit the shifting of data axis.

Example:Press to enter calculation function:

Take the following calculations for example:(20+30)22=50

Calculate:sin30=0.5

0.5
Inverse trigonometric function:arc sin 0.5=30

30
Calculate distance AB=52+152=15.811
15.811
5
15

Result is

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Shift the value 15.811 to Y axis:

Press
Press

As fig15.811 is distance of AB. Tool is at point A, move machine tool

until Y displays 0. This is the position of point B and then the hole
B can be processed.
Quit the shift and enter calculating function again:
Press

Press to exit.
NOTE:
When the input value or calculating result is bigger than 9999.995 or
smaller than -9999.995the display value will be error. The axis dis-
play and message window will flash. Now press to recover normal state.

In the course of using calculator, if quit it when ending abnormally,

calculator will display error data. Press key to recover.

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Chapter 12 Function of Tool Compensating

FORDRO-3M
Tool compensating function
To process part with four sides of 75 and 50,operator
has to move a more position of one tool in each side to
process the whole sides. The digital readout will auto-
matically compensate when using the function.

NOTEOnly X and Y directions have the tool compensating.

Steps
1Press to enter tool compensating function.
2Select processing model.(8 kinds)
3Input tool diameter. (DIA)
4Enter processing.
Example
To process a and b planes of parts in fig (b).
1) Enter the tool compensating function by
pressing .

2) Select processing model:

Start processing in the position
shown in fig (2), press .
Start processing in the position
shown in fig (3), press .

3) Input tool diameter:

Press
Press
4) Enter processing state
Start processing in position shown
in fig(2),move machine tool until X
displays75.000,Ydisplays 50.000.Then
the processing of planes of two
sides is completed.
Start processing in position shown
in fig(3),move the machine tool until
X displays 50.000,Y displays
75.000.
5) Quit the tool compensating function by
pressing at any time.

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Chapter 13 Display Value Filter(For:DRO-2G)

Function of Display Value Filter
In grinding processing, the vibrating of grinding machine makes the
display of readout change repeatedly and rapidly and it causes the
comfortable vision of operators. The special readout DRO-2G for
grinding machine has the function of digital filtering , that is the
Removing shutter function. In grinding processing, operator can use
the function following the operation.
1) Press to enter the function.
2) Press to quit from the function.

Note: The digital filtering function can be only used in INC and
ABS state. Once the function is used ,other functions can not
be used at the same time.

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Chapter 14 EDM Output Function (For:DRO-3E)

14.1 Function
The function is used to process on spark machine. When the setting
target value of Z axis of spark machine is equal
to the current value, the digital readout will
output switching signal to stop the spark machine
from processing.
The Z direction of DRO-3E digital readout is
shown as fig 1,the bigger value Z axis displays,
the deeper depth it is. According to the display
value of Z axis, there are positive processing
way and negative processing way. When the
electrode is down, the processing is positive and
the value is increasing. Then the direction is
regular. When the electrode is up, the processing is negative and the
value is decreasing. That is Negative processing. (See fig 1)
The DRO-3E digital readout has the function of negative fireproof
height that other readout does not have. The
function is a safety protection device with
intelligence position following inspection. In
the course of positive processing, the electr-
ode can be covered with carbon, the electrode
will slowly increase along the negative direc-
tion. Once the electrode surpasses the liquid
surface, it will cause fire. The function can
solve the problems when the readout is set as
the negative fireproof height, if the raising
height of electrode exceeds the height of the processed surface, the
digital readout will flash and alarm, and then output signal to stop
the spark machine so as to prevent fire. (as fig 2)
14.2 Steps
The example is shown in following example 1,2 and 3.
1) First set the parameters such as negative fireproof height, quit mode
and processing direction before processing.
2) Move the main electrode of Z axis to contact the datum of test piece,
then zero Z axis or set parameters.
3) Press to set the depth to be processed (the depth value will be
displayed in X axis). For example, input 10.00 and press to confirm.
Then press to quit the depth state, and enter EDM state to
process.
4) The X axis will display the target value of processing depth.
The Y axis will display the processed depth value.
Note: the value displayed in Y axis is the processed depth value.
The Z axis will display the actual value of itself.
Note: the value displayed in Z axis is the value of the position of main
electrode of Z axis.
5) Start processing, then the display value of Z axis is gradually close
to the target value and the display value of Y axis is also close to
the target value. If the electrode is up or down repeatedly, the
display value of Z will change, but the value of Y will not change and
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6) When the display value of Z axis is equal to the target value, the switch
is turned off. Then the EDM spark machine will stop processing and
EDM E is displayed in the message window.
There are two quitting modes:
Automatic mode:quit the processing state automatically and return
the displaying state.
Stopping mode:display EDM E all the time. Return the display
state by pressing .

14.3 Set the negative fireproof height, quit mode and processing direction
The negative fireproof height, quit mode and processing di-
rection can be set before processing.
1) Press to enter EDM function:
2) Press to set methods:
3) Set negative fireproof height:
Press
Press
4) Enter quit mode:
Press to select stopping
mode.
Press

Automeans automatic mode and STOP is stopping mode. If the ori-

gin mode is stopping mode. STOP is displayed . Press to be
automatically mode,Press or to switch between the two quitting modes.
5) Select positive or negative direction:
Pressing is negative direction.
Pressing is positive direction.
Now press to select negative direction.
The defaulted direction is positive processing. In the positive proc-
essing, as example 1 and 2, select the positive processing first. And
in negative processing, as workpiece in fig (f), select negative proc-
essing first. otherwise, the digital readout will distinguish that the
processing has been finished and quit.
6) Press to return origin state:
Parameters can be also set in the course of processing. When starting
processing,if DEPTH,EDMHIGH, quit mode or processing
direction are needed to be rectified, operator can press to
enter setting method. When DEPTH is displayed in the message win-
dow, the depth value can be reset. Continue to press EDMHIGH
AUTOorSTOPandPOSITIVEorNEGATIVEwill be displayed
in turn. The items can be reset according to the hints. Return proc-
essing state by pressing until EDM is displayed.

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14.4 Example for positive processing

Example 1: To process the cavity as
shown in fig (a). Select positive
processing first.
1) Move electrode of main axis to
contact the workpiece as fig (b).
Press to zero the axis:

2) Press to start processing:

3) Press to set depth:

press

4) Start processing:

5) If the display value of Z axis is

equal to the target value, the
switch will be turned off an
EDM E is displayed:
Press to return origin state.

Example 2: To process workpiece shown

in fig (c). Select
positive processing first.

1) Move the electrode of main axis to contact

workpiece as fig (d):
Press to zero the axis.

Move electrode to the position shown in fig (e):

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2) Press to process:

3) Press to set
processing depth:

4) Start processing:

5) If the display value of Z axis is

equal to the target value, the
switch will be turned off and
EDM E is displayed:
Press to return origin state.

14.5 Example for negative processing

Example 3
To process workpiece shown in fig (f).
Select positive processing first.
1) Move the electrode of main axis to contact the
workpiece as fig (g).
Press to zero the axis.
2) Press to process.

3) Press to set the

processing depth:

4) Start processing:

5) If the display value of Z axis

is equal to the target value,
the switch will be turned off
and EDM E is displayed:

Press to return origin state.

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14.6 The PCD function is used together with the EDM function
The PCD and EDM function can be used together. Operator firstly
uses the PCD function, press to quit PCD in working state. Then
press to enter EDM function to process workpiece. Press to
return origin state to go on with the PCD function after quitting EDM
function. With the spark machine, the holes can be processed evenly on
circumference in such circles.
14.7 Switch the mode function of displaying
In EDM spark machine, if operator wants to know the outer XY plane
coordinate, you can press to display EDM P. Then outer XY
plane coordinate can be displayed in X and Y axis . Press to
return EDM mode. The function is only used to switch displaying mode
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Chapter 15 M3 Function (ForDRO-2M)

The function is used to process erect bevel of Z axis.
There are 4 cases, as follows.

Z=0.1 A=60 Z=0.1 A=120

Z=-0.1 A=-120 Z=-0.1 A=-60

Steps (Take XZ as an example)

1) Move machine tool to make it straightly align with the starting point:
Press
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2) Press key to enter M3 function:

3) Press key to select processing plane:

4) Select XZ plane and press to confirm:

5) Input angle of bevel:
Press
Press next step.
6) Input step of Z axis:(Z)
Press
Press to enter machining state.
NOTEThe Z value of each step is
the same.
7) First point, move machine until X axis displays 0 and Z axis a
positive distance of 0.1mm, then
press next point:

8) Second point, move machine until X

axis displays 0 and Z axis a
positive distance of 0.1mm then press
next point:

9) Third point, move machine until X

axis displays 0 and Z axis a
positive distance of 0.1mm, then press
next point:
Last point

10)Last point, move machine until X axis

displays 0 and Z axis a positive
distance of 0.1mm:
11)Press to quit the function:
The DRO displays current value of XY.

12)Following formula, verify the value:

Formula:

IStep number: X/ZStep value of each step of X/Z axis.

X(I)/Z(I)Shift of point I of X/Z axis.
NOTEThe operation of YZ plane can be dealt with in the same way.

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Chapter 16 Lathe Function (For:DRO-2L)

16.1 R/D function key
The X datum is in the central
line.
1) Tool is in position A:
2) Press
TOOL
RD

3) Move the tool to position B:

4) Press
TOOL
RD

When the R/D light is on, it displays the diameter. The Z doesnt have
the function.
16.2 200 Tool base
200 Tool base
Different tool is needed when processing
different parts. For convenient operation,
DRO-2L digital readout has the function of
200 tool base.
Note:Only when the lathe is equipped with the tool setting block, can the
200 tool base be used.
1Set a datum tool. Tool setting, zero X axis and Z axis, then set the
zero of absolute coordinate.
2According to the size of tool and datum tool, determine the position of
Tool relative to zero of absolute
Coordinate and datum tool. As fig (a),
the relative size of tool 2 is as
follows:X axis 25-30=-5,Z axis 20-10=10.
3Save the tool number and the relative
size into digital readout.
4The number of tool can be input at
random, the digital readout will
display the position size of tool to
absolute coordinate zero. Move lathe
until X axis and Z axis display zero.
5Tool base contains the data of 200
tools.
6After open 200 tool base, 200 tool
base can be closed by continuously
Pressing for ten times. If 200 tool
base is not opened, it can be open
by continuously pressing for ten
times.

The operations for inputting tool

data and calling tool is as follows:

1) Input tool in ABS state. Then

tool setting the knife 1 and zeroing.
Set the knife 1 as datum tool:

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2) Press to enter inputting state:
TOOL
RD

3) Input tool data:

Press
Press Z Z 1

4) Input number of tool:

Press
5) Input tool data:
Press
Z
Z1

6) Press to go on inputting the

data of next tool:
Press to quit input state.
TOOL
RD

7After inputting tool data, use tool base according to the following
operation. Mount the second tool.
1) Enter using state by pressing CALL :
2) Determine the datum tool:
Press
The first tool is defaulted as datum
tool. Press the number key and
to set other tool as datum tool.
Press to use other tool.
3) Press to use the second tool:
4) Press CALL to quit the function:
Move worktable until X and Z display0.Now the second tool is in the
datum position. Similarly, operator can input and use the 200 tools.
Note: The axis can be zeroed in ABS state only when the datum tool is
used. The axis can be zeroed in INC state for other tool.

16.3 Conicity Measuring

Conicity Measuring
For lathing workpiece with conicity, the value
of conicity in processing can be measured.

Operations is as follows
As figure, Make the lever readout contact
the workpiece surface A until the lever read
out points to zero.
1) Enter conicity measuring by pressing :
2) Move lever readout to the surface B until
lever readout points to zero:

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3) Press to calculate:

(The display of X axis is

conicity and the display
of Z axis is angle.)

4) Press to quit:

16.4 About the DRO-2L2

DRO-2L2 is a 3 axis digital readout specially used on lathe machines.
It is the same as that of DRO-2L except that it adds a linear scale
(Z1) to measure the position of the machine working stage.

See Picture I:
The lathe machine is equipped with two linear scales (Z and Z1) in the
same direction, the position of the machine working stage will be de-
cided by the displacement of the two linear scales (Z+Z1). The dis-
placement value will be displayed in the Z axis display window. The Z1
axis of the display has no function of zero window and linear correc-
tion, the resolution will be set by Z axis and it is the same as that
of Z axis. The counting direction will be set by Z1 axis. Adjust the
mounting and counting direction of the reader heads and make the
counting and moving direction of Z and Z1 the same, and then Z axis
display window will show the moving position of the machine stage.

Picture I Picture II
Please refer to the Picture II when connecting linear scales and DRO.

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16.5 About the DRO-2LP

The DRO-2LP is a two axis digital readout. It is the same as that of
DRO-2L except that it adds a serial printer interface of TP-16 printer we
provide, it can print the display value of DRO;
Press Send key print: X1 Y1,X2 Y2,X99 Y99;
Press X Send key print: X1, X2,X3,X4 X99;
Press Y Send key print: Y1, Y2,Y3,Y4 Y99;

Printer interface RS232 interface

Note:The printer interface and the RS232 interface only one can be se-
lected at the same time.

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RS-232-C Interface of DRO

Transmission signal: 9600, 8, N, 1
Sending data singly:
the data receiver (PC) sends R (52H) to the DRO, and DRO sends the
data singly. Upon receiving a 52H, DRO will send a group data (current
displaying value in ABS or INC state).
Sending data continuously:
the data receiver (PC) sends U(55H) to DRO, and DRO will send data
continuously. Later, DRO will send data if displaying value is changed.
Stop sending data: DRO will stop sending data when it receives data ex-
cept for 55H and 52H.For example: A9H.
The format of output data group( ASC II character)
X+1234.567 [sp] Y+1234.567 [sp] Z-1234.567 [LF] [SP]
X x-value[ space] Y y-value [ space ]Z z-value[ CR] [ space ]
The position of decimal dot is unstable, it will change with the setup
of resolution, for example:
x+1234.560 (resolution=1, 2, 5, 10)
x+123.4565 (resolution=0.5)
x+12.34567 (I/M=I ,the inch system )
The transmission line is 1.5m filament, the connector is 9p D-type, and the
connecting method is as below
PC Connector DRO Connector
1 1
Input 2 2 Input
Output 3 3 Output
4 4
Signal ground 5 5 signal ground
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
The following are the preliminary solvents for troubleshooting. If you
still have trouble, please contact our company or agent for help.

Troubles Possible reasons Solvents

1Power isnt connected. 1Cheek power wire and connect
No 2Power switch is off. the power.
display 3The range of power voltage is not 2Turn on the power switch.
right. 3The range of voltage is in
4The inner power of grating scale is 80-260v.
short. 4Unplug the connector of
grating scale.
Cover is 1Shell is poor grounding. 1Check the grounding of
charged 2220V power is current leakage. machine.
2Check the 220V power.
One axis 1Replace the grating scale of the 1If count is normal, the
is not other axis. grating scale has trouble; If
counting 2DRO is in special function. is abnormal, the DRO readouts
has trouble.
2Quit the special function.
1Shell is poor grounding. 1Shell is good grounding.
Counting 2Low precision of machine tool. 2Repair the machine tool.
is error 3Speed of machine tool is too rapid. 3Reduce the speed of machine
4Precisions of grating scale is low. tool.
5The resolution of DRO readouts and 4Mount the grating scale again.
grating scale is not same. 5Set the resolution of DRO
6The unit is not the metric inch. again.
7The setting of linear compensating 6Convert the display of
is not correct. metric /inch.
8Reading head is bad because grating 7Reset the linear compensation.
scale exceeds the length range. 8Repair grating scale.
Grating 1Reading head is bad for using range 1Repair grating scale.
scale is exceeds.
not 2Aluminum chips is in reading heading 2Repair grating scale.
counting head of grating scale.
3The span between the reading head of 3Repair grating scale.
grating head and scale is large.
4The metal parts of grating scale is 4Repair grating scale.
damaged
1The small car and steel ball of 1Repair grating scale.
Sometimes grating scale is separated.
grating 2The glass of reading head of grating 2Repair grating scale.
scale is scale is wearied.
not 3The glass of reading head of grating 3Repair grating scale.
counting scale has dirt.
4The elasticity of the steel wire is 4Repair grating scale.
not adequate.
The count 1The mounting of grating scale does 1Mount the grating scale again
of grat- Not satisfy the requirement, and the an level it.
ing scale precision is not adequate. 2Lock all fixing screws.
is not 2The screw is loosen.
accurate 3Precision of machine tool is low. 3Repair machine tool .
4The resolution between digital read-
outs and grating scale does not match. 4Reset the resolution of
digital readouts.

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