This guide covers the essential operations for the Anilam Mini Wizard A163 Digital Readout (DRO) system, typically used on milling machines or lathes.
Anilam is now part of Acu-Rite (a division of Heidenhain). Visit the Acu-Rite support website and search for "Legacy Products." You may find the Mini Wizard series under discontinued manuals. anilam mini wizard a163 manual top
Before diving into the manual specifics, it’s crucial to understand the device itself. The Anilam Mini Wizard A163 is a compact, user-friendly Digital Readout system designed primarily for 2-axis milling machines (though some configurations support a third axis). Anilam Mini Wizard A163: Top User Guide This
Unlike basic DROs that only display position, the Mini Wizard series includes "Wizard" technology—a set of built-in machining calculators. These features allow operators to perform complex tasks like bolt hole patterns, pocket milling, and skew alignment without external computers or CNC controls. P/N 700
Look on the back or bottom of the display for a part number like:
P/N 700... or A163-...That exact number is more likely to yield the correct manual in a search.
While I can't reproduce the entire 200-page manual here, here are the most common sections operators search for: