DRO vs flood lubrication

calgator · Post by **calgator** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:02 pm

I've got a Jet lathe 13x40 w/ stand that includes a flood lubrication system. I've make a splash and cover for the spindle to keep the oil in the pan, most of the time

I love it with the carbide insert tools I can cut a lot of work, but since I've started using my new mill that came with a DRO I'm dying to get one for my lathe but don't know how it would react in this environment?

Any information would be great.

Post by **GlennW** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:05 pm

I would have to say it depends on the type of scales used so checking with the manufacturer would be your best bet.

I use a Fagor DRO which has glass scales. The coolant does not seem to bother mine as the scales are shrouded and mounted in such a way that the coolant does not (well, is not supposed to) get to the actual glass scale.

Glenn

LivingLegend · Post by **LivingLegend** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:29 pm

Look into a Newell or a Sony DRO. The they don't use use glass scales.

LL