Value Collection 51100217 Bull Nose Live Center MT3

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 51100217 is a bull nose live center designed for use on metal lathes where a rotating center point is required to support workpieces during turning operations. Featuring an MT3 Morse taper shank and a bull nose point style, this live center accommodates workpieces up to 800 kilograms while spinning at up to 1,200 RPM. The bull nose point configuration provides broad contact area support, making it well suited for hollow or tubular stock. The 1.3-inch point diameter and steel construction deliver the rigidity needed for consistent, repeatable results. Accuracy is rated at 0.005 mm, making this center appropriate for general-purpose precision turning work.

This live center is used in manual and CNC metal lathe setups in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments. The MT3 taper shank seats directly into compatible lathe tailstocks without adapters in most standard configurations. It is typically installed by machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on shafts, spindles, tubular workpieces, and similar cylindrical stock requiring steady tailstock support during facing, turning, or threading operations.

Key Features

• Bull nose point style supports hollow and tubular workpieces that a standard point cannot engage
• MT3 Morse taper shank for direct tailstock mounting on compatible lathes
• 1,200 RPM maximum speed rating for general-purpose turning applications
• 800 kg maximum workpiece weight capacity for heavy stock support
• 0.005 mm accuracy for consistent, repeatable center alignment
• Steel construction provides durability under continuous machining loads

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathe tailstocks accepting an MT3 Morse taper shank. Verify tailstock taper size before installation to confirm fitment.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard lathe setup procedures. Power down and lock out the lathe spindle before seating or removing the live center from the tailstock. Insert the MT3 shank with a firm, clean push to ensure full taper engagement and prevent runout. Inspect the taper shank and tailstock bore for nicks, chips, or contamination before mounting, as surface defects will affect accuracy and can damage the taper seat.