Options for glass scale retrofit - component selection

I agree with Henk. Mag scales are far more reliable. If you run coolant or in a dusty environment, there is no choice.
I'm sure you can find something closer to home than this.

dropros.com/DRO_PROS_Digital_Readout_Magnetic_Scale.htm

Thanks!. Didn't know that these existed.
It can surely be dusty since I also machine fibre materials.
Will do some research on what's available in Europe!

P1-Engineering wrote:

Will do some research on what's available in Europe!

You could try  www.machine-dro.co.uk