Dorian Tool 73310148456 Solid Dead Center MT4 Morse Taper

Product Description

The DORIAN TOOL 73310148456 is a solid dead center with an MT4 Morse taper shank, designed for use in lathes and turning centers where a fixed, non-rotating center point is required. Machined from steel with a 60-degree included angle, this center provides a stable, rigid support point for workpieces during turning operations. It installs directly into a tailstock or headstock spindle with a standard MT4 taper. Machinists and tool and die technicians working in production or job-shop environments rely on solid dead centers when rigidity and positional accuracy take priority over center rotation.

Solid dead centers are used in manual and CNC lathes, cylindrical grinders, and turning centers where the workpiece or center is lubricated and rotated against the fixed point. This configuration is common in heavy-duty turning operations where live center runout is unacceptable or where the setup demands maximum rigidity. The MT4 shank fits tailstocks and spindles bored to the MT4 standard, making it a practical replacement or spare for machine shop and industrial maintenance applications.

Key Features

• Solid dead center design for fixed, rigid workpiece support during turning
• MT4 Morse taper shank for direct mount into MT4-bored tailstocks and spindles
• 60-degree included angle conforms to standard center-point geometry
• Steel construction for durability under continuous machining loads
• Non-carbide-tipped design suited for standard lubricated center applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or spare solid dead center for lathes, cylindrical grinders, and turning centers equipped with an MT4 Morse taper tailstock or spindle bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or machine tool technicians. Power down and lock out the machine before inserting or removing the center from the tailstock or spindle. Clean the taper bore and shank thoroughly before seating to ensure proper contact and alignment. Apply appropriate center lubricant to the workpiece center hole when running against a solid dead center to prevent galling and heat buildup.