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Light-Duty Live Center

Light-duty live centers are used for small and light workpieces that require stable rotating support from the tailstock. They are suitable for light turning operations, compact shaft-type parts and general lathe support applications.

Send the Morse taper, workpiece weight, center hole size, machining speed and support requirement, and we will help check whether this light-duty live center series fits your setup.

Light-duty live center

Product Overview

The KORRETTO light-duty live center is designed for light turning and small shaft support applications. It provides rotating tailstock support for workpieces that do not require medium or heavy load capacity.

Typical Applications

Key Features

Parameters and Dimensions

Use the dimension drawing and parameter tables below to verify taper size, dimensions, speed, accuracy and support load before model selection.

Light-duty live center dimension drawing
Light-Duty Live Center Parameter Table (C031 Series)
Order No.ModelD (mm)D1 (mm)D2 (mm)L1 (mm)L2 (mm)L (mm)Max. RPMAccuracy (mm)Workpiece Weight (kg)Net Weight (kg)
C031010WX-MT.323.8255035.3904017120000.0052500.90
C031110WX-MT.431.26753409845200.520000.0053001.35

Selection Notes

Before selecting a light-duty live center, confirm the Morse taper, workpiece weight, center hole size, machining speed and support load. This series is suitable for light turning and small workpieces, not for heavy shaft machining.

FAQ

What is a light-duty live center used for?

A light-duty live center is used for rotating tailstock support of smaller and lighter workpieces. It is suitable for general turning work where support load is relatively low and stable rotating support is needed.

Is it a live center or a dead center?

It is a live center. The center rotates with the workpiece and is selected for general-purpose tailstock support under lighter working conditions.

What machine taper should be confirmed?

Please confirm the tailstock taper or machine center interface before selection. The light-duty live center must match the machine taper correctly.

What workpiece weight or support condition should be checked?

Please confirm the workpiece weight, shaft length, center-hole size and support load. These factors determine whether a light-duty center is sufficient for the process.

What speed or load should be considered?

Please confirm the operating speed and support load. The center should be selected according to the real machining duty and not only by taper size.

How is it different from medium-duty or heavy-duty live centers?

A light-duty live center is selected for smaller workpieces and lower support loads. Medium-duty and heavy-duty models are used when the workpiece is larger or the support load is higher.

What should be checked before installation?

Check the taper fit, center-hole condition, workpiece alignment and operating speed before installation. The contact surfaces should be clean and properly matched.

What information is needed for quotation?

Please provide the machine taper, workpiece weight, shaft length, center-hole size, speed range and machining process.

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