Value Collection MT-5 Live Center Taper Shank MT5 1000 Lb

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MT-5 is a taper shank live center designed for use on engine lathes and turning centers where rotating workpiece support is required. Built from steel, it accepts a Morse Taper 5 shank and supports workpieces up to 1,000 pounds. The standard 60-degree included angle point contacts the workpiece center precisely, reducing runout and heat during long turning operations. The live center's rotating assembly spins with the workpiece, minimizing friction and wear compared to a dead center. This unit is suited for general-purpose turning applications across a wide range of part sizes.

This live center is used in production and job-shop machining environments where a lathe tailstock must support heavy or long workpieces during turning, facing, or threading operations. The MT5 taper shank fits directly into tailstocks sized for Morse Taper 5. It is appropriate for both manual engine lathes and semi-automatic turning centers in industrial settings. Machinists and machine operators are the primary installers and users of this tooling component.

Key Features

• Morse Taper 5 shank seats securely in MT5 tailstock bores
• Supports workpieces up to 1,000 pounds
• Standard 60-degree included angle point for general-purpose center contact
• Steel construction for durability in continuous turning applications
• Rotating live center design reduces friction and heat at the workpiece contact point
• Non-carbide-tipped standard point suitable for a broad range of materials

Compatibility

Designed for use in lathe tailstocks with a Morse Taper 5 bore. Suitable for general-purpose turning operations requiring heavy-duty workpiece support up to 1,000 pounds.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or machine operators. Before inserting or removing the live center, ensure the lathe is fully powered off and the spindle is stationary. Clean the tailstock bore and the MT5 shank of any chips or debris before seating to ensure full taper contact. Use the tailstock ejector mechanism or a soft-faced mallet against the drawbar to remove the center — do not strike the center body directly.