Riten 69104 Solid Dead Center 4MT Carbide Tipped Steel

Product Description

The RITEN 69104 is a solid dead center designed for use in metal-turning lathes and cylindrical grinding machines. It features a carbide-tipped steel construction with a standard point style, making it well-suited for high-speed or high-pressure turning operations where a live center is not practical or preferred. The shank is ground to a 4MT (No. 4 Morse Taper) for secure, repeatable seating in the tailstock or headstock spindle. With a head diameter of 1.75 inches and an accuracy rating of 0.00005 inches, this center is built for precision work. Machinists, tool and die makers, and grinding specialists install this type of center as part of routine lathe and grinder setups.

This solid dead center is appropriate for production and job-shop environments where carbide tip durability is required to withstand continuous contact with rotating workpieces. The 4MT shank fits a wide range of manual and CNC lathes equipped with No. 4 Morse Taper tailstock bores. It is a full dead center, meaning the center itself does not rotate with the workpiece, so proper lubrication of the contact point is standard practice during use.

Key Features

• Carbide-tipped full dead center resists wear during high-speed or heavy-duty turning
• Standard point style for conventional center-drilling applications
• 4MT (No. 4 Morse Taper) shank seats securely in compatible tailstock and headstock spindles
• Head diameter of 1.75 inches supports medium to large workpiece diameters
• Accuracy rating of 0.00005 inches for precision turning and grinding setups
• Carbide-tipped steel construction provides long service life compared to all-steel centers

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathes and cylindrical grinders equipped with a No. 4 Morse Taper (4MT) tailstock or headstock spindle bore. Verify taper size and bore condition before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Before installing, power down and lock out the machine per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Clean the Morse Taper shank and spindle bore thoroughly to remove chips, oil, or debris that could affect seating accuracy. Since this is a solid dead center, apply an appropriate high-pressure lubricant to the contact point of the workpiece before operation to reduce friction and heat buildup.