Mitutoyo 053906B Quill Kit Vertical Knee Mill Abs

Product Description

The MITUTOYO 053906B is a single-axis ABS-type quill kit designed for vertical knee mills. It provides linear position readout along the quill axis with a travel range of 0 to 5 inches and a resolution of 0.0005 inches (0.01 mm). The kit includes a scale and the necessary mounting brackets, allowing a machinist or machine tool technician to add precise digital readout capability to a manual knee mill without a full DRO system. The easy-to-read LCD display delivers clear position feedback at the machine. This is a straightforward retrofit solution for shops that need reliable quill depth measurement on a milling machine.

This quill kit is suited for use on vertical knee-type milling machines in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and toolrooms. It supports one axis of measurement, covering quill travel up to 5 inches. Typical installations involve mounting the scale and bracket assembly to the quill housing of a manual vertical mill to track depth of cut or bore depth. The ABS (absolute) encoder type means position is retained after power cycling, reducing the need to re-zero at startup.

Key Features

• ABS absolute encoder type retains position after power loss, eliminating the need to re-establish zero on startup
• 0 to 5 inch quill travel range covers standard vertical knee mill quill stroke
• Resolution of 0.0005 inches (0.01 mm) for precise depth measurement
• Easy-to-read LCD display for clear position readout at the machine
• Includes scale and mounting brackets for a complete single-axis installation
• Single-axis configuration keeps installation straightforward on quill-only retrofit jobs

Compatibility

Designed for use with vertical knee-type milling machines. Compatible machine type listed as milling per product attributes. No specific brand or model numbers are stated in the available product data.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or machine tool technician familiar with DRO scale mounting on manual mills. Power down the machine and disconnect it from its power source before mounting the scale or routing any cables near the spindle or quill housing. Verify that the mounting surface is clean and free of chips or burrs before securing the bracket hardware. Follow the included mounting instructions to ensure the scale remains parallel to the quill axis throughout its full travel range.