Value Collection 3-555-015P Solid Dead Center 3MT Morse Taper

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 3-555-015P is a solid dead center designed for use in lathe and turning applications. It features a 3MT Morse taper shank for secure, precise mounting in the tailstock or headstock of a lathe. The head diameter and point diameter are each 0.95 inches, and the tip diameter measures 0.43 inches. Overall length is 4-59/64 inches. Constructed from steel with a standard point style, this dead center provides a fixed, non-rotating contact point for supporting workpieces during turning operations. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary installers and users of this center.

This solid dead center is suited for general-purpose lathe work in machine shops, toolrooms, and manufacturing environments. It is appropriate for both light and moderate-duty turning where a fixed center is preferred over a live center. The 3MT shank makes it compatible with machines equipped with a No. 3 Morse taper tailstock or spindle bore. It is not carbide-tipped, making it best suited for lower-speed or lower-heat applications where lubrication at the center point is used to reduce friction and wear.

Key Features

• Solid steel construction for rigidity and durability during turning operations
• 3MT Morse taper shank for positive, self-holding fit in compatible tailstocks and spindles
• Head and point diameter of 0.95 inches for consistent workpiece support
• Standard point style for general-purpose center-point contact
• Tip diameter of 0.43 inches for precise engagement with center-drilled workpieces
• Non-carbide-tipped design suited for use with lubrication at moderate speeds

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathes and turning machines equipped with a No. 3 Morse taper tailstock or headstock spindle bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians. Clean the Morse taper shank and the machine taper bore before seating the center to ensure full contact and accurate alignment. Apply appropriate lubricant to the tip contact point when using a solid dead center to minimize heat buildup at the workpiece interface. To remove, use the appropriate drift key through the tailstock knockout slot — never strike the center body directly.