Even though the Unimat is metric I would install Imperial (inch) lead screws as my micrometers are imperial. I don¡¯t need to complicate things. The only other pieces of measurement equipment is a 6¡± battery operated caliper and 0 to 6¡± depth micrometer set.
Dick
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