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    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
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    Standard Point

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    Bull-Nose Point

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    Cup Point

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    Flat-Knurled Point

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    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.
    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.
    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.
    For Machine
    Taper No.
    Point
    Dia.
    Point Tip
    Dia.
    Point
    Lg.
    Point
    Angle
    Material
    Each
    Standard Point
     
    Live
    Morse 20.59"—3/4"—Steel9448N11000000
    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
     
    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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    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
    Max. Workpiece
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Head
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Each
     
    Live
    2205,0000.0008"1 37/64"4 3/64"Steel—9445N1100000009452N16000000
    4404,0000.0008"2 13/64"5 7/32"Steel—9445N120000009452N1700000
    8803,0000.0008"2 33/64"6 7/32"Steel—9445N130000009452N1800000
    1,7702,5000.0012"3 23/64"7 13/16"Steel—9445N140000009452N1900000
    3,5502,0000.0012"5 1/8"10 27/32"Steel—9445N150000009452N2100000
     
    Precision Live
    1005,0000.00025"2 1/8"4 15/16"Steel1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N160000009452N2600000
    3505,0000.00025"2 1/8"5 9/16"Steel1" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N170000009452N2600000
    5505,0000.00025"3 5/64"7 13/64"Steel1.13" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N190000009452N2600000
    1,4005,0000.00025"3 5/64"8 21/64"Steel1.5" dia. Hardened Steel Standard Point9445N22000000009452N2700000
     

    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.
    Live Lathe Center
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    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
    Precision, Live Lathe Center
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    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
    Lg.
    Material
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    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
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