Riten 66102 Solid Dead Center Pipe Nose 2MT Morse Taper

Product Description

The RITEN 66102 is a solid dead center with a pipe nose point, designed for use in lathe tailstocks and headstocks where a fixed, non-rotating center point is required. Machined from hardened tool steel and fitted with a 2MT Morse taper shank, this center provides rigid support for workpieces during turning and boring operations. The pipe nose point style is specifically shaped to seat inside pipe and tubing ends, providing stable contact without deforming the bore. The head diameter measures 2.125 inches, the point diameter is 1.831 inches, and the point length is 1.831 inches. Accuracy is held to 0.0001 inches. Installation and use are typical for machinist and toolroom applications requiring a precision dead center.

This solid dead center is suited for metal turning operations on manual and CNC lathes equipped with a No. 2 Morse taper spindle or tailstock. The pipe nose point geometry makes it the appropriate choice when supporting hollow workpieces such as pipe, tubing, and similar stock where a standard 60-degree point would not provide adequate contact or would damage the bore. Machinists, toolroom operators, and precision machine shops are the primary users of this type of center.

Key Features

• Pipe nose point style seats inside pipe and tubing bores for stable, non-damaging workpiece support
• Hardened tool steel construction for wear resistance and long service life
• 2MT Morse taper shank fits standard No. 2 Morse taper tailstocks and headstocks
• Accuracy rated to 0.0001 inches for precision turning applications
• Solid (non-rotating) design eliminates bearing maintenance and maximizes rigidity at the contact point
• Not carbide-tipped - suitable for use with cutting lubricants appropriate to tool steel centers

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathes and machine tool tailstocks or headstocks fitted with a No. 2 Morse taper (2MT) spindle bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Before inserting or removing the center, power down the lathe and ensure the spindle has come to a complete stop. Clean the Morse taper shank and the receiving socket thoroughly before seating - debris or burrs will reduce accuracy and can damage the taper bore. Apply appropriate cutting fluid or center lubricant to the pipe nose contact point when supporting workpieces at elevated spindle speeds or under heavy cutting loads to reduce heat buildup and wear.