Precision Matthews Lathe Digital Readouts
DRO Display Unit
DRO Scales
This Series of Digital Readout Units offered by Precision Matthews,
with Specific Functions for Lathes or Turning Type Machines offers
Excellent Quality, Value, and Ease of Use for the customer. From
simple installation, to accurate, easy to use functions, it is the best
choice in a Digital Readout System for your machine. They will work
and can be adapted to most any machine, whether brand new, or 50
years old. All kits include universal mounting brackets, and hardware,
It is a complete kit ready to install on most machines.

Don't let the low price fool you. These are packed with quality
features, such as Highly accurate scales that carry an IP-55 Rating,  
Scale Accuracy of +/- .0002" over the entire length, and repeatability
of +/- 1 resolution Count, this system has the features of many DRO's
that are 3 times the price. Plus these systems carry a 3 year warranty,
one of the best in the industry. You can't go wrong by choosing the
Precision Matthews DRO.  
Main Specifications:
  • Scale Accuracy                             +/- .0002" over scale length
  • Repeatability                                 +/- 1 decimal count on display (.00002")
  • Resolution (can be set at choice)          3 to 5 decimal places
  • Cross Slide Scale Dimensions    3/4"x13/16"
  • Bed Scale Dimensions                 1"x1-3/8"
  • Measurement System                   Inch Or Metric with 1 button selection
  • Max. Transverse Speed               39 inches per second
  • Scale Seal Rating                          IP-55
  • Power Requirements                   120 volts, single phase
Main Features:
  • Radius/diameter function for cross slide for absolute
    measurement, or 1/2 measurement for turning jobs
  • Taper measurement
  • Inch/Metric system conversion with 1 push of a button
  • Programmable 200 tool memory  
  • Power down position memory
Available Kits: (all kits INCLUDE Mounting Brackets and hardware)
  • PML-8.5x36    8.5"x36" scales (for most 12-14x30-36" Lathes)             $795.00
  • PML-8.5x40    8.5"x40" scales (for most 12-14x36-45" Lathes)             $795.00
  • PML-12.5x50 12.5"x50"scales (fits most 14-16x45-55" Lathes)            $895.00
  • PML-12.5x60 12.5"x60"scales (fits most 14-18x54-65" Lathes)            $995.00
  • PML-14.5x60 14.5"x60"scales (fits most 18-24x54-65" Lathes)            $1095.00
  • PML-14.5x80 14.5"x80"scales (fits most 18-24x75-85" Lathes)            $1395.00
  • PML-16.5x80 16.5"x80"scales (fits most 24-30x75-85" Lathes)            $1495.00
  • PML-14.5x120 14.5"x120"scales (fits most 18-24x110-130" Lathes)   $1595.00
  • PML-16.5x120 16.5"x120"scales (fits most 24-30x110-130" Lathes)   $1695.00

IF YOU NEED A SIZE other than what is listed, just ask!
We can provide any size kit to fit your needs.

All kits include:
  1. Display Unit with Universal Mounting Arm
  2. Cross Slide Scale with backup bar for mounting and adjustment
  3. Bed Scale with backup bar for mounting and adjustment
  4. Mounting Brackets and Hardware
  5. Scale Guards/Covers for cross slide And Bed Scale
  6. Cables and Power Wires
  7. Misc. Cable Ties and fasteners
  8. Manual
  9. 3 Year Warranty
How to size your DRO scales:
  • Measure your total Cross Slide Travel, and Total Carriage Travels from end to end.
  • Choose a scale set that is at least 1 inch longer than your travels to make it easy for you.
  • Only order the closest size up to your travels, do not order too large.
              Example: You have a 12x36 lathe, with 6" Cross Slide Travels, and 33" Carriage         
              Travels. You would order the PM-8.5x36
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All Scales are
laser tested for
accuracy ensuring
an accurate setup
Sold as a
complete kit, with
brackets,
hardware, cables,
scales, display,
everything
needed to install
on most lathes