Differences between DRO 2L and TDS 2 and TDS 2i, selecting for lathe machine

Below are the difference between mTECH DRO-2L, TDS-2 and TDS-2i

Nature;
the DRO2L is a specific model for lathe machine.
the TDS2 and 2i is a general model, with functions more cater for mill.

special functions;
DRO2L has a buttton for choosing radius or diameter display
TDS2 and 2i display of radius or diameter is done through the setup parameter

DRO2L has a taper calculation function for lathe
TDS2 and 2i has more of the mill fumction, like PCD, linear holes maching...

Physical;
DRO2L is made of cast metal, so it is hard and solid.
TDS2 and 2i casing is made of high impact plastic, it is strong and does not conduct electricity, making it safe.

Accessories;
DRO2L mounting is made specially for lathe mounting
TDS2 and 2i mounting is more for milling maching.



Conclusion;
if your machine is a lathe machine, i will highly recommend you to select the DRO 2L, if your machine is a mill/lathe or you have plan to use the DRO on a mill, i will suggest you choose the TDS2 or 2i.

745- Grizzly G-4084 Milling (Rong-Fu 45 clone) - Abe (USA) - TDS-2B- 220mm- 620mm

Thanks Abe (USA) for his photos and his bracket design for Grizzly G-4084 Milling machine (Rong-Fu 45 clone).

 

Message from Abe:

" Y-Axis complete and functional checked

Some pictures are attached you may use them if you wish.  

Installation is on a Grizzly G-4084 which is a Rong-Fu 45 clone. "  

775-TIDA TD-6B lathe by Colin Behn- Australia - mTECH 2L - F5-270mm - 1020mm

Thanks to Colin from Australia.


message from Colin:
" I have not put a splash guard over the cross slide scale as I have had to trim back Saddle lock to clear mounting bolt.

Reader is also wrong way round so I do not hit end of scale at full movement of cross slide and room for cable run.

Also had to turn my own spacers around the bolts to hold reader in place as casting not machined where mounted had to shim to get rear scale mounted without curve.

It is mounted on a TIDA TD-6B lathe.

All appears to work fine, now to get used to it.

It should not take long, as all my mills have DRO. "

806-Les Whiddon- USA - TDS-2B - 220mm,520mm, on JET Equipment Milling machine

Thanks Les for his photo on a JET Equipment Milling machine.

 

 

Jerry - TECH-2 / TDS-2B on Bridgeport Milling machine

Thanks Jerry for his effort to send me his installation on his bridgeport milling machine.




The Y axis installation.




The X axis installation




The TDS-2B DRO from TheDroStore




Overall view of the handsome machine