Value Collection MT-4 Live Center Taper Shank 3500 Lb

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MT-4 is a taper shank live center designed for use in lathe tailstocks and between-center turning operations. Built with a steel construction and a standard 60-degree included angle point, it supports workpiece weights up to 3,500 pounds, making it suitable for heavy-duty turning applications. The MT-4 Morse taper shank provides a secure, self-holding fit in compatible tailstock bores. At 7.62 inches in overall length with a 1.77-inch head diameter and a 1.48-inch point length, this center is sized for mid-to-large capacity lathes found in production and job-shop environments.

This live center is used in metal turning applications where the workpiece must be supported at the tailstock end during machining. It is appropriate for production machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance facilities running manual or CNC lathes with an MT-4 tailstock bore. The standard point style suits general-purpose turning of round or cylindrical stock. It is installed and used by machinists and toolroom technicians working with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Key Features

• MT-4 Morse taper shank for secure self-holding fit in MT-4 tailstock bores
• Supports workpiece weights up to 3,500 pounds
• Standard point style with 60-degree included angle for general-purpose turning
• Steel construction for durability in production environments
• 1.48-inch point length and 1.77-inch head diameter suited for mid-to-large lathes
• Non-carbide-tipped point — replaceable through standard toolroom procedures

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathe tailstocks with an MT-4 Morse taper bore. Verify tailstock taper size before installation to confirm proper fit.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians. Before inserting or removing the center, ensure the lathe is fully powered down and the spindle is stationary. Clean the tailstock bore and the taper shank thoroughly before seating to ensure full contact and prevent fretting. Use a drawbar or a soft-faced drift to remove the center from the bore — never strike the point directly.