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13th February 2021 / Last updated : 13th February 2021 gary 3 Axis DRO Installation

3 Axis DRO Installation – New life for our 1974 Bridgeport

Many thanks to Gary and Kris from EEC Ltd, for the fitting & installation of a new ACU-RITE 203 – 3 Axis DRO System, to our Bridgeport Mill.

The replacement of an ailing Sony Magnascale setup has resulted in a new enthusiasm in the workshop. As can be seen from the photos EEC Ltd made an excellent job of the installation. Gary and Kris were professional, helpful and supportive throughout the process.

I have no hesitation in recommending EEC Ltd for their work,

Tony, Somerset Machining

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Completed installation of an ACU-RITE DRO203 into a 1974 Bridgeport mill

DRO for Bridgeport Mill. X, Y and Z axis Acu-Rite SENC 150 linear scales fitted with using bespoke brackets and guards

Specifications	ACU-RITE DRO 203 Send Email Enquiry (UK only)
Application	Milling, turning, grinding, boring and general purpose
Axes	2 or 3 from A to Z and Z0
Encoder Inputs	TTL
Display step	Adjustable, max. 7 digits Linear axis: 1 mm to 0.0001 mm Angular axis: 1° to 0.001° (00° 00′ 01”)
Display	3 Axes 7-inch color wide screen (15:9) Resolution 800 x 480 pixels for Position Values, Dialog Messages, Input and Graphic Functions
Status Display	Tool Reference point Operating function Feed rate ABS/INC mm/inch stopwatch
Axis Display	Standard
Common Functions	Job Clock / Stop Watch Feed Rate Display Multiple Language Support Absolute/Incremental Near-Zero Warning with Graphics Help Function 16 Tool Offsets/Diameter Preset and Zero Reset 4 Function Calculator/Trig Calculator Instant Inch/mm Conversion Position-Trac™ Home Reference System Linear/Non-Linear Compensation up to ±9,999 ppm
Turning Specific Functions	Taper calculator Radius/diameter switching Freezing the tool position for back-off Vectoring: X/Y display of the traverse path with inclined top slide
Milling Specific Functions	Bolt-hole Pattern Calculations with Graphics (full and partial circles/linear patterns) Centerline Calculation establish workpiece zero and midpoints
Cycles	Oblique line, circular arcs; only for milling, drilling, boring:circular and linear hole patterns
Error Compensation	Axis error: Linear and nonlinear over up to 200 points Backlash compensation: for compensation of reversal error
Data Interface	USB 2.0 type C For Output of Parameters to a USB Stick or PC For Input of Parameters, Remote Control of Keys and Commands

Options	Single-Position Tilting Base Multiposition Holder Mounting Frame Protective Cover
Electrical Requirements	AC 100 V to 240 V (±10 %), 50 Hz to 60 Hz (±5 %), ≤ 33 W
Operating Temperature	0° to 45º C (32º to 113º F)
Protection EN60529	IP 40, Front Panel IP 54
Weight	~1.9 kg