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    Expanding-End Lathe Mandrels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Mandrels. Expanding-End Lathe Mandrels .
    An expanding screw widens the end of the mandrel for a tight hold on the inside of a workpiece. These mandrels are machinable to fit the exact ID of your part. Mandrels are also known as arbors.
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    End
    Expansion
    Material
    Each
    1/4"3"1/4"0.002"Steel2779A11000000
    3/8"3"3/8"0.002"Steel2779A1200000
    1/2"3"1/2"0.002"Steel2779A1300000
    5/8"3"5/8"0.002"Steel2779A1400000
    3/4"4"3/4"0.002"Steel2779A2100000
    7/8"4"7/8"0.002"Steel2779A2200000
    1"4"1"0.002"Steel2779A2300000
    1 1/4"4"1"0.002"Steel2779A2400000
    1 1/2"4"1"0.002"Steel2779A2500000
    1 3/4"4"1"0.002"Steel2779A2600000

    Solid Lathe Mandrels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Mandrels. Solid Lathe Mandrels.
    Use an arbor press to secure the narrow end of one of these tapered mandrels into the hole of a workpiece. The wide end has a flat for use with a lathe driver when turning between centers. Mandrels are also known as arbors.
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Taper per
    In.
    Tapered End
    Tolerance
    Material
    Each
    1/8"2 1/2"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A11000000
    3/16"3"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1300000
    1/4"3 3/4"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1400000
    5/16"4"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1500000
    3/8"4 1/4"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1600000
    7/16"4 1/2"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1700000
    1/2"5"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1800000
    9/16"5 1/4"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A1900000
    5/8"5 1/2"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A2300000
    3/4"6"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A2500000
    7/8"6 1/2"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A2700000
    1"7"0.0005"-0.0005", 0"Steel3277A2900000

    Wide-Diameter Range Lathe Mandrels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Mandrels. Wide-Diameter Range Lathe Mandrels.
    The sleeve on these mandrels expands to hold a range of IDs for better versatility than solid and expanding-end mandrels. They can hold the workpiece at any position along the sleeve. To use, insert the sleeve into the workpiece before inserting the small end of the tapered body into the sleeve and pushing until it's tight. Mandrels are also known as arbors.
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Sleeve
    Lg.
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Material
    Each
    1/2" to 9/16"5"2 1/2"0.001"Steel3276A31000000
    9/16" to 21/32"6"2 3/4"0.001"Steel3276A3200000
    21/32" to 3/4"7"2 3/4"0.001"Steel3276A3300000
    3/4" to 7/8"7"3 1/4"0.001"Steel3276A3400000
    7/8" to 1"7"3 1/2"0.001"Steel3276A3500000
    1" to 1 1/4"9"4"0.001"Steel3276A38000000
    1 1/4" to 1 1/2"9"4"0.001"Steel3276A39000000
    1 1/2" to 2"11 1/2"5"0.001"Steel3276A42000000
    2" to 2 3/4"14"6"0.001"Steel3276A43000000
    2 3/4" to 3 3/4"17"7"0.001"Steel3276A44000000

    Live Centers

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    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Centers. Live Centers, Bull-Nose Point.

    Standard Point

    Bull-Nose Point

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Centers. Live Centers, Extended Point, Precision.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Lathe Centers. Live Centers, Extended-Cone Point.

    Extended Point

    Precision

    Extended-Cone Point

    Keep your workpiece spinning while staying supported when machining. These live centers spin with your piece to reduce friction between their point and your material. For smooth rotation, these centers turn on lubricated bearings. The bearings are enclosed to protect against chips and liquid. With a hardened body and point for extra strength and wear resistance, these live centers will hold up, use after use. Use them in the tailstock with manual or CNC lathes.
    Bull-Nose Point—Bull-nose point centers have a wide head to hold large-diameter hollow pipe and tubing. Choose an 80° point angle for more contact area and less vibration than a 60° point angle.
    Extended Point—Extended point make it easier to machine complex shapes and features as they give you extra tool clearance for CNC machining.
    Extended-Cone Point—Extended-cone point centers are multipurpose and make it easier to machine complex shapes and features as they give you extra tool clearance for CNC machining. Use the extended point to support solid workpieces or the cone point to support hollow workpieces such as pipes and tubes.
    Precision—Precision centers wobble less than standard live centers for six to eight times greater accuracy as they spin.
    High Speed—High-speed centers for pipe and tubing are rated to twice the speed as standard centers.
    Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—TIR (total indicated runout) is a measure of rotational smoothness—the lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have and the more accurate it will be.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Max. Workpiece
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Point
    Dia.
    Head
    Dia.
    Point
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Point
    Angle
    Material
    Each
    Standard Point
     
    Lathe Centers
    Morse 12205,0000.0003"0.59"1 1/2"45/64"4 1/16"60°Hardened Steel3229A310000000
    Morse 24605,0000.0003"0.7"1 9/16"7/8"4 47/64"60°Hardened Steel3229A32000000
    Morse 39254,0000.0003"0.98"2 13/64"1 1/8"6 9/64"60°Hardened Steel3229A33000000
    Morse 41,8503,0000.0003"1.1"2 33/64"1 15/64"7 15/64"60°Hardened Steel3229A34000000
    Morse 54,4002,5000.0003"1.61"3 11/32"1 49/64"9 21/64"60°Hardened Steel3229A35000000
    Morse 67,7002,0000.0004"2.48"5 1/8"2 33/64"13 1/8"60°Hardened Steel9435N11000000
    Morse 720,9001,0000.0004"2.95"5 29/32"2 57/64"17 19/32"60°Hardened Steel9435N1200000000
     
    Precision
    Morse 27256,0000.00005"0.875"1 3/4"1 1/64"5 19/64"60°Hardened Steel3259A17000000
    Morse 39705,0000.00005"1"2 11/32"1 15/64"6 13/32"60°Hardened Steel3259A12000000
    Morse 41,7204,5000.00005"1.25"2 11/16"1 31/64"7 57/64"60°Hardened Steel3259A2800000000
    Morse 53,2603,5000.00005"1.5"3 29/64"1 27/32"10 13/64"60°Hardened Steel3259A2900000000
    Morse 64,0803,5000.00005"2"4"2 5/16"13 13/64"60°Hardened Steel9435N2100000000
     
    Bull-Nose Point
     
    Lathe Centers
    Morse 22,0002,5000.00015"4"3 29/32"6 27/32"60°Hardened Steel3265A21000000
    Morse 33,8002,5000.00015"4"3 29/32"7 15/32"60°Hardened Steel3265A22000000
    Morse 41,7603,0000.0001"4.921"2 1/4"7 9/32"80°Hardened Steel9435N27000000
    Morse 44,8002,5000.00015"4"3 29/32"8 11/32"60°Hardened Steel3265A23000000
    Morse 53,5202,0000.0001"5.906"2 3/4"8 29/32"80°Hardened Steel9435N2800000000
    Morse 54,8002,5000.00015"4"3 29/32"9 15/32"60°Hardened Steel3265A24000000
     
    High Speed
    Morse 32,7007,0000.0001"3.5"2 5/32"6 31/32"60°Hardened Steel9435N13000000
    Morse 44,0006,0000.0001"4.5"3 1/64"9 7/16"60°Hardened Steel9435N1400000000
    Morse 54,0006,0000.0001"4.5"3 1/64"10 37/64"60°Hardened Steel9435N1500000000
     
    Extended Point
     
    Precision
    Morse 23756,0000.00005"0.88"1 3/4"1 11/32"5 5/8"60°Hardened Steel3305A31000000
    Morse 37405,0000.00005"1"2 21/64"1 55/64"7 3/64"60°Hardened Steel3305A32000000
    Morse 41,1204,5000.00005"1.25"2 11/16"2 3/16"8 19/32"60°Hardened Steel3305A3300000000
    Morse 51,9303,5000.00005"1.5"3 29/64"2 37/64"10 61/64"60°Hardened Steel3305A3400000000
    Morse 62,4203,5000.00005"2"4"3"13 29/32"60°Hardened Steel9435N2600000000
     
    Extended-Cone Point
     
    Multipurpose
    Morse 23305,0000.0001"2.25"2 17/64"5 3/4"60°Hardened Steel9435N16000000
    Morse 36854,0000.0001"2.63"2 21/32"6 15/16"60°Hardened Steel9435N17000000
    Morse 41,1603,5000.0001"3.5"3 31/64"8 11/16"60°Hardened Steel9435N18000000
    Morse 51,1603,5000.0001"3.5"3 31/64"9 51/64"60°Hardened Steel9435N19000000
     

    Expanding-End Lathe Mandrel Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Mandrels. Expanding-End Lathe Mandrel Sets .
    An expanding screw widens the end of the mandrel for a tight hold on the inside of a workpiece. These mandrels are machinable to fit the exact ID of your part. Mandrels are also known as arbors.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    End
    Expansion
    Material
    Each
    8Five Hex Keys
    One 1 1/4" OD × 1" Shank Dia × 4" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 1" OD × 1" Shank Dia × 4" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 1/2" OD × 1/2" Shank Dia × 3" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 1/4" OD × 1/4" Shank Dia × 3" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 3/4" OD × 3/4" Shank Dia × 4" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 3/8" OD × 3/8" Shank Dia × 3" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 5/8" OD × 5/8" Shank Dia × 3" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    One 7/8" OD × 7/8" Shank Dia × 4" Lg. Expanding-End Mandrel
    Stand
    0.002"Steel2779A190000000

    Machine-Your-Own Inside-Grip 5C Lathe Collets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Collets. Machine-Your-Own Inside-Grip 5C Lathe Collets.
    The head on these collets acts like a mandrel to support the inside of a hollow workpiece. An expanding screw widens the head to firmly grip the workpiece. It can be machined to fit the exact ID of your part. All have external threads.
    Head
    Dia.
    Head
    Thk.
    Min. Machined
    Dia.
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Body
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    External Thread
    Size
    Material
    Each
    Machine-Your-Own Inside Grip
    1/2"1"0.25"0.0005"1 1/4"4 1/2"1.234"-20Steel3242A11000000
    1"1"0.437"0.0005"1 1/4"4 1/2"1.234"-20Steel3242A1400000
    1"2"0.437"0.0005"1 1/4"5 1/2"1.234"-20Steel3242A15000000
    1 1/2"1"0.75"0.0005"1 1/4"4 1/2"1.234"-20Steel3242A1700000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"0.75"0.0005"1 1/4"5"1.234"-20Steel3242A18000000
    2"1"0.75"0.0005"1 1/4"4 1/2"1.234"-20Steel3242A23000000
    2"1 1/2"0.75"0.0005"1 1/4"5"1.234"-20Steel3242A24000000
    2 1/2"2 1/2"0.75"0.0005"1 1/4"6"1.234"-20Steel3242A32000000
     

    Dead Centers

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    Standard Point

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    Bull-Nose Point

    Insert these in your headstock to support your workpiece when machining between centers. Unlike live centers, dead centers don’t spin freely, so they give you a fixed point to stabilize your material. You can also use them in the tailstock to support the end of the workpiece when friction isn’t a concern. Made of through-hardened 52100 alloy steel—a material originally developed for bearings—these centers have exceptional hardness, strength, and wear resistance. That means you'll have to replace them less often than centers made of low-quality steel. You can also apply high-pressure grease on the point to reduce friction and wear.
    Bull-Nose Point—Bull-nose centers are ideal for hollow workpieces such as pipe and tubing.
    Carbide-Tipped Steel—Carbide-tipped hardened steel dead centers have better wear resistance than hardened steel dead centers. They’re ideal for high-volume work and holding highly abrasive and hard materials.
    Steel
    Carbide-Tipped
    Steel
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Point
    Dia.
    Point Tip
    Dia.
    Point
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Each
    Each
    Standard Point
    Morse 10.475"1 3/16"3 5/16"0.00005"3266A2000000031755A310000000
    Morse 20.7"1 5/8"4 3/16"0.00005"9450N110000009450N12000000
    Morse 30.938"2 1/16"5 1/4"0.00005"9450N130000009450N14000000
    Morse 41.231"2 11/16"6 3/4"0.00005"9450N150000009450N16000000
    Morse 51.748"3 5/16"8 1/2"0.00005"9450N170000009450N18000000
    Morse 62.494"4 1/4"11 1/2"0.00005"9450N190000009450N22000000
    Morse 73.27"5"15"0.00005"9450N210000009450N2300000000
     
    Bull-Nose Point
    Morse 22.13"1/2"2 13/32"5"0.00005"9450N24000000———0
    Morse 32.75"1"2 33/64"5 3/4"0.00005"9450N250000009450N2600000000
    Morse 42.75"1"2 33/64"6 9/16"0.00005"9450N270000009450N2800000000
    Morse 53.5"1"3 11/64"8 3/8"0.00005"9450N29000000———0
     

    Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers

    Mix and match points and bodies to create a lathe center that suits your job. Use an extractor (sold separately) to remove a point and swap in a new one.
    Center Points
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Standard Point.

    Standard Point

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Bull-Nose Point.

    Bull-Nose Point

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Cup Point.

    Cup Point

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Flat-Knurled Point.

    Flat-Knurled Point

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Half Point.

    Half Point

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Center Points, Extended-Tip Point, Precision.

    Extended-Tip Point

    Precision

    Standard Point—Standard points provide tool clearance for CNC applications, making it easier to machine complex shapes and features.
    Bull-Nose Point— Bull-nose points have a wide head for holding hollow workpieces with large diameters. They’re often used with pipes and tubes.
    Cup Point—Cup points are designed to grip the outer diameter of a workpiece—instead of a tip, they have a cup-shaped recess. They’re also known as female points.
    Flat-Knurled Point—Flat knurled points sit flush against workpieces for a tight grip. Their knurls create friction that keeps your workpiece from slipping.
    Half Point—Half points are cut away on one side to hold shafts with keyways, flats, or irregular shapes. They’re used only in dead centers.
    Extended-Tip Point—Extended-tip points are shaped to provide more tool clearance than standard points without adding much length. They’re also used for machining complex shapes and features.
    Dead—Use dead centers in your headstock to support a workpiece when machining between centers. When friction isn’t a concern, you can also use them in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. Dead centers don’t spin freely, so they provide a fixed point that stabilizes your workpiece. They can handle heavier loads than live centers. However, under high pressure, they can become lodged in the tailstock. To remove them without damaging your equipment, tighten a hex nut (sold separately) onto the threaded end. Use a wrench to turn the nut against the tailstock and push the center out.
    Live—Live centers sit in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. They spin with the workpiece to reduce friction between the tip and the material. For smooth rotation, these centers turn on lubricated bearings. The bearings are sealed to protect against chips and liquid, which extends the life of the tool.
    Precision—Precision live centers wobble less than standard live centers for three to five times greater accuracy as they spin.
    Carbide-Tipped Steel—Carbide-tipped points are more wear resistant than hardened steel points. They're a good choice for high-volume operations and for holding hard or highly abrasive materials.
    For Machine
    Taper No.
    Point
    Dia.
    Point Tip
    Dia.
    Point
    Lg.
    Point
    Angle
    Material
    Each
    Standard Point
     
    Dead
    Morse 31"1/2"1 3/8"Carbide-Tipped Steel9448N530000000
    Morse 41"1/2"1 3/8"Carbide-Tipped Steel9448N58000000
    Morse 51.25"5/8"1 11/16"Carbide-Tipped Steel9448N64000000
     
    Live
    Morse 20.59"3/4"Steel9448N1100000
    Morse 30.79"63/64"Steel9448N1800000
    Morse 40.98"1 3/16"Steel9448N2600000
    Morse 51.26"1 15/32"Steel9448N3400000
    Morse 61.42"1 47/64"Steel9448N4200000
     
    Precision Live and Dead
    Morse 2, Morse 31"1 11/64"Steel9448N49000000
    Morse 41.13"1 19/64"Steel9448N55000000
    Morse 51.5"1 21/32"Steel9448N61000000
     
    Bull-Nose Point
     
    Live
    Morse 20.59"3/64"19/32"60°Steel9448N1600000
    Morse 20.87"1/8"19/32"90°Steel9448N1200000
    Morse 21.46"23/32"19/32"90°Steel9448N1300000
    Morse 30.79"3/64"7/8"60°Steel9448N2400000
    Morse 31.42"15/64"7/8"90°Steel9448N1900000
    Morse 32.48"1 19/64"7/8"90°Steel9448N2100000
    Morse 40.98"3/32"63/64"60°Steel9448N3200000
    Morse 41.77"25/64"63/64"90°Steel9448N2700000
    Morse 42.76"1 3/8"63/64"90°Steel9448N2800000
    Morse 51.26"3/32"1 3/16"60°Steel9448N3900000
    Morse 52.2"35/64"1 3/16"90°Steel9448N3500000
    Morse 53.15"1 1/2"1 3/16"90°Steel9448N3600000
    Morse 61.42"5/32"1 27/64"60°Steel9448N4700000
    Morse 62.76"23/32"1 27/64"90°Steel9448N4300000
    Morse 63.94"1 31/32"1 27/64"90°Steel9448N44000000
     
    Precision Live and Dead
    Morse 2, Morse 31.75"7/8"1 11/64"60°Steel9448N52000000
    Morse 42.25"1"1 35/64"60°Steel9448N59000000
    Morse 52.75"1 1/2"1 37/64"60°Steel9448N65000000
     
    Cup Point
     
    Live
    Morse 20.87"23/32"19/32"Steel9448N1400000
    Morse 21.18"63/64"9/16"Steel9448N1500000
    Morse 31.42"1 7/64"7/8"Steel9448N2200000
    Morse 31.77"1 1/2"7/8"Steel9448N2300000
    Morse 41.77"1 15/32"63/64"Steel9448N2900000
    Morse 42.48"2 3/32"63/64"Steel9448N3100000
    Morse 52.2"1 47/64"1 3/16"Steel9448N3700000
    Morse 52.76"2 23/64"1 3/16"Steel9448N3800000
    Morse 62.76"2 9/32"1 27/64"Steel9448N4500000
    Morse 63.94"2 15/32"1 27/64"Steel9448N46000000
     
    Precision Live
    Morse 2, Morse 31.13"7/8"1 5/64"Steel9448N5000000
    Morse 41.38"1 1/8"1 7/32"Steel9448N56000000
    Morse 51.5"1 1/4"1 7/32"Steel9448N62000000
     
    Flat-Knurled Point
     
    Live
    Morse 20.71"19/32"Steel9448N1700000
    Morse 30.98"7/8"Steel9448N2500000
    Morse 41.26"63/64"Steel9448N3300000
    Morse 51.77"1 3/16"Steel9448N4100000
    Morse 62.2"1 27/64"Steel9448N4800000
     
    Half Point
     
    Dead
    Morse 31"1/4"2"Steel9448N54000000
    Morse 41.13"1/4"2 35/64"Steel9448N6000000
    Morse 51.5"3/8"3 1/16"Steel9448N66000000
     
    Extended-Tip Point
     
    Precision Live and Dead
    Morse 2, Morse 30.75"3/8"1 19/64"Steel9448N51000000
    Morse 40.8"1/2"1 51/64"Steel9448N57000000
    Morse 51.2"1/2"2 1/8"Steel9448N63000000
     
    Center Bodies
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Live.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Centers, Precision Live.

    Dead

    Live

    Precision Live

    Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—TIR (total indicated runout) is a measure of rotational smoothness—the lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have and the more accurate it will be.
    Lathe Centers
    Extractors
    Hex Nuts
    Max. Workpiece
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Head
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
     
    Dead
    0.00025"3/4"4 3/8"Steel9445N1800000009452N260000002590494A237000000
    0.00025"1"5 1/2"Steel9445N210000009452N26000001090494A23900000
    0.00025"1 1/4"6 13/16"Steel9445N230000009452N2700000190496A0610000
     
    Live
    2205,0000.0008"1 37/64"4 3/64"Steel9445N110000009452N1600000———0
    4404,0000.0008"2 13/64"5 7/32"Steel9445N120000009452N1700000———0
    8803,0000.0008"2 33/64"6 7/32"Steel9445N130000009452N1800000———0
    1,7702,5000.0012"3 23/64"7 13/16"Steel9445N140000009452N1900000———0
    3,5502,0000.0012"5 1/8"10 27/32"Steel9445N150000009452N2100000———0
     
    Precision Live
    1005,0000.00025"2 1/8"4 15/16"Steel1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N160000009452N2600000———0
    3505,0000.00025"2 1/8"5 9/16"Steel1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N170000009452N2600000———0
    5505,0000.00025"3 5/64"7 13/64"Steel1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N190000009452N2600000———0
    1,4005,0000.00025"3 5/64"8 21/64"Steel1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N22000000009452N2700000———0
     

    Interchangeable Point Lathe Center Sets

    Keep a variety of lathe center points on hand so you always have the right tool for the job. These sets include at least four different points, as well as a lathe center body and a point extractor. Use the point extractor to remove a point from the body and swap in another. You can replace bodies, points, and extractors individually if they become worn or damaged.
    Standard points provide tool clearance for CNC applications, making it easier to machine complex shapes and features.
    Bull-nose points have a wide head for holding hollow workpieces with large diameters. They’re often used with pipes and tubes.
    Dead Lathe Center
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Center Sets, Dead Lathe Center.
    Carbide-tipped points are more wear resistant than hardened steel points. They're a good choice for high-volume operations and for holding hard or highly abrasive materials.
    Use dead centers in your headstock to support a workpiece when machining between centers. When friction isn’t a concern, you can also use them in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. Dead centers don’t spin freely, so they provide a fixed point that stabilizes your workpiece. They can handle heavier loads than live centers. However, under high pressure, they can become lodged in the tailstock. To remove them without damaging your equipment, tighten a hex nut (sold separately) onto the threaded end. Use a wrench to turn the nut against the tailstock and push the center out.
    Extended-tip points are shaped to provide more tool clearance than standard points without adding much length. They’re also used for machining complex shapes and features.
    Half points are cut away on one side to hold shafts with keyways, flats, or irregular shapes. They’re used only in dead centers.
    Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—TIR (total indicated runout) is a measure of rotational smoothness. The lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have and the more accurate it will be.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Head
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Shank
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
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    Includes
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    Morse 30.00025"3/4"7/8"-14
    3 3/16"4 3/8"Steel70.75" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1" dia. Carbide-Tipped Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1" dia. Hardened Steel Half Point, 1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.75" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Dead Center Body, Point Extractor9438N11000000000
    Morse 40.00025"1"1 1/8"-12
    4 1/16"5 1/2"Steel70.8" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1" dia. Carbide-Tipped Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Half Point, 1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 2.25" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Dead Center Body, Point Extractor9438N1200000000
    Morse 50.00025"1 1/4"1 5/8"-12
    5 3/16"6 13/16"Steel71.2" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1.25" dia. Carbide-Tipped Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Half Point, 1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 2.75" dia Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Dead Center Body, Point Extractor9438N1300000000
    Precision, Live Lathe Center
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Center Sets, Live Lathe Center, Precision.
    Cup points are designed to grip the outer diameter of a workpiece—instead of a tip, they have a cup-shaped recess. They’re also known as female points.
    Precision live centers wobble less than standard live centers for three to five times greater accuracy as they spin.
    Extended-tip points are shaped to provide more tool clearance than standard points without adding much length. They’re also used for machining complex shapes and features.
    Live centers sit in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. They spin with the workpiece to reduce friction between the tip and the material. For smooth rotation, these centers turn on lubricated bearings. The bearings are sealed to protect against chips and liquid, which extends the life of the tool.
    Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—TIR (total indicated runout) is a measure of rotational smoothness. The lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have and the more accurate it will be.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Max. Workpiece
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Head
    Dia.
    Shank
    Lg.
    Overall
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    Material
    No. of
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    Morse 21005,0000.00025"2 1/8"2 9/16"4 15/16"Steel60.75" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.75" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N220000000
    Morse 33505,0000.00025"2 1/8"3 3/16"5 9/16"Steel60.75" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.75" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N2300000000
    Morse 45505,5000.00025"3 5/64"4 1/16"7 13/64"Steel60.8" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.38" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 2.25" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N2400000000
    Morse 51,4005,5000.00025"3 5/64"5 3/16"8 21/64"Steel61.2" dia. Hardened Steel Extended-Tip Point, 1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 2.75" dia Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N2500000000
    Live Lathe Center
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Centers. Interchangeable Point Lathe Center Sets, Live Lathe Center.
    Flat knurled points sit flush against workpieces for a tight grip. Their knurls create friction that keeps your workpiece from slipping.
    Live centers sit in the tailstock to support the end of a workpiece. They spin with the workpiece to reduce friction between the tip and the material. For smooth rotation, these centers turn on lubricated bearings. The bearings are sealed to protect against chips and liquid, which extends the life of the tool.
    Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—TIR (total indicated runout) is a measure of rotational smoothness. The lower the value, the less wobble a rotating tool will have and the more accurate it will be.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Max. Workpiece
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Head
    Dia.
    Shank
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    Morse 22205,0000.0008"1 37/64"2 33/64"4 3/64"Steel90.59" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 0.59" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 0.71" dia. Hardened Steel Flat-Knurled Point, 0.87" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 0.87" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.18" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.46" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N110000000
    Morse 34404,0000.0008"2 13/64"3 3/16"5 7/32"Steel90.79" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 0.79" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 0.98" dia. Hardened Steel Flat-Knurled Point, 1.42" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 1.42" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 1.77" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 2.48" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N12000000
    Morse 48803,0000.0008"2 33/64"4 1/32"6 7/32"Steel80.98" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.26" dia. Hardened Steel Flat-Knurled Point, 1.77" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 1.77" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 2.48" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 2.76" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N13000000
    Morse 51,7702,5000.0012"3 23/64"5 3/32"7 13/16"Steel81.26" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 1.26" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 1.77" dia. Hardened Steel Flat-Knurled Point, 2.2" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 2.2" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 3.15" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N14000000
    Morse 63,5502,0000.0012"5 1/8"7 9/64"10 27/32"Steel91.42" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 1.42" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point, 2.2" dia. Hardened Steel Flat-Knurled Point, 2.76" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 2.76" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, 3.94" dia. Hardened Steel Bull-Nose Point, 3.94" dia. Hardened Steel Cup Point, Live Center Body, Point Extractor9452N1500000000
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