Value Collection BNC/EC/3 Live Center Taper Shank MT3

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BNC/EC/3 is a taper shank live center designed for use in the tailstock of a lathe. It supports rotating workpieces during turning operations, reducing friction and heat compared to dead centers. The shank is MT3 (Morse Taper 3), and the bull nose point style accommodates short or hollow workpieces that cannot accept a standard 60-degree center point. With a maximum workpiece weight rating of 1,000 pounds and a radial load capacity of 440 pounds, this center handles demanding production and job shop turning work. Overall length is 6.77 inches with a head diameter of 3.07 inches.

This live center is suited for manual and CNC lathes equipped with an MT3 tailstock. The bull nose configuration makes it useful when turning pipe, tubing, or any workpiece requiring a flat or recessed bearing surface at the tailstock end. It is typically installed by machinists and tool-and-die technicians in general machining, maintenance, and manufacturing environments where reliable tailstock support is needed across a range of part geometries.

Key Features

• MT3 Morse Taper shank fits standard MT3 tailstock bores
• Bull nose point style supports hollow, short, or recessed workpieces
• 1,000 pound maximum workpiece weight capacity
• 440 pound radial load rating for heavy-duty turning operations
• Steel construction with 0.0004 inch runout accuracy
• 3.07 inch head diameter with 3.03 inch head length for rigid support

Compatibility

Designed for use with lathes equipped with an MT3 Morse Taper tailstock. Consult your machine tool documentation to confirm tailstock taper size before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist. Before mounting, power down and de-energize the lathe and confirm the tailstock quill is clean and free of debris to ensure proper seating of the taper shank. Insert the MT3 shank firmly into the tailstock bore with a clean push to seat the taper — do not use excessive force or hammer directly on the center body. Remove the live center by inserting an ejector rod through the quill bore and advancing the quill to break the taper fit.