Riten 68913 Solid Dead Center 3MT Morse Taper Carbide-tipped

Product Description

The RITEN 68913 is a carbide-tipped solid dead center designed for precision lathe work in metalworking and machining applications. It features a 3MT Morse taper shank and a standard point style with a 1-inch head diameter. The carbide-tipped construction provides superior wear resistance compared to plain steel centers, allowing extended use at higher surface speeds without degrading point accuracy. With a stated accuracy of 0.00005 inches, this center is suited for close-tolerance turning operations where runout and point integrity are critical. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and CNC lathe operators are the primary installers of this type of tooling.

This solid dead center is used in metalworking lathes equipped with a 3MT Morse taper tailstock or headstock socket. It is appropriate for both manual engine lathes and CNC turning centers that accept standard Morse taper tooling. Typical applications include center-turning long workpieces between centers, support turning of shafts, and precision cylindrical grinding setups where a fixed reference point is required. The standard point style suits general-purpose center drilling and turning tasks across a broad range of workpiece diameters.

Key Features

• Carbide-tipped full dead center construction for extended wear resistance at elevated surface speeds
• 3MT Morse taper shank for secure, repeatable seating in compatible tailstock and headstock bores
• Standard point style with 1-inch head diameter for general-purpose turning applications
• Stated accuracy of 0.00005 inches supports close-tolerance and finish-turning operations
• 1-1/8-12 thread size for drawbar or ejector compatibility where applicable
• Solid center design eliminates bearing maintenance associated with live centers

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathes and turning centers with a 3MT Morse taper tailstock or headstock socket. Verify taper size and point-to-gauge-line dimension against your machine specification before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation of a dead center should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard shop safety procedures. Power off and lock out the lathe before seating or removing the center from the tailstock bore. Clean the Morse taper bore and the center shank thoroughly before insertion to ensure full contact and prevent fretting. Dead centers generate heat at the workpiece contact point during rotation, so appropriate cutting fluid or lubrication at the center point is required to prevent galling and workpiece damage.