Description: A lathe center is a tool that has been ground to a point to accurately position a workpiece on an spindle. It has an included angle of 60°. The primary use of a center is to ensure concentric work is produced; this allows the workpiece to be transferred between machining operations without any loss of accuracy. A part may be turned in a lathe, sent off for hardening and tempering and then ground between centers in a cylindrical grinder. A center is also used to support longer workpieces where the cutting forces would deflect the work excessively, reducing the finish and accuracy of the workpiece. Features: Shaft is made of alloy steel through heat treatment to Rc 60-62. High quality bearing design, using high speed bearing for high accuracy. Dust proof seal preventing cutting dust enter into bearing thus prolong service time. Designed for lathe in medium speed and medium load environment. Well balanced and smooth for effective turning. Ideal to support your work at the tailstock end of your lathe. Specifications: Type: MT3 Material: T10 Alloy Steel Max RPM: 3,000 Accuracy: 0.005mm Load Capacity: 660 lb Center Point: 60 degree Overall Length: Approx . 17.52cm / 6.9inch External Diameter: Approx . 52mm / 2.05inch Weight: Approx. 1063g Package Includes: 1 x MT3 Live Center Note: 1. Please allow 1-3mm error due to manual measurement. Thanks for your understanding. 2. Monitors are not calibrated same, item color displayed in photos may be showing slightly different from the real object. Please take the real one as standard.