Value Collection SC01816594 Solid Dead Center 2MT

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC01816594 is a solid dead center designed for use in lathe tailstocks and milling machine setups. It features a 2MT (No. 2 Morse Taper) shank that seats directly into a compatible tailstock quill or spindle bore. The standard point style includes a 60-degree included angle ground to a 23/32 inch point diameter, allowing precise center support during turning operations. The overall length is 4 inches. Constructed from carbon steel, this dead center provides a rigid, non-rotating support point for workpieces. It is not carbide-tipped and is intended for general-purpose machining where rotational speeds and heat buildup are managed by the operator.

This solid dead center is suited for manual lathe and turning operations in machine shops, toolrooms, and maintenance facilities. It is commonly used when supporting workpieces between centers for turning, grinding, or threading. The 2MT shank makes it compatible with a wide range of mid-size lathes equipped with No. 2 Morse Taper tailstocks. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and general maintenance professionals are the typical installers and users of this type of center.

Key Features

• Solid dead center design provides rigid, non-rotating workpiece support
• No. 2 Morse Taper (2MT) shank for direct tailstock or spindle installation
• Standard 60-degree included angle point for precision center alignment
• 23/32 inch (0.6299 inch) head and point diameter
• 4 inch overall length suits a range of mid-size lathe configurations
• Carbon steel construction for general-purpose machining applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard OEM-style replacement or direct-fit solid dead center for manual lathes and turning machines equipped with a No. 2 Morse Taper tailstock socket.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or tool and die technicians. Before inserting or removing the center, power down and lock out the lathe in accordance with applicable machine safety procedures. Clean the Morse Taper bore and the shank with a lint-free cloth before seating to ensure full taper contact and prevent slippage. Because this is a solid dead center, apply appropriate cutting lubricant to the workpiece center hole during use to reduce friction and heat buildup at the contact point.