July 31st
2010

For metalworking lathes, why would you use a half center in the tailstock?

Why would a half dead center be used apposed to a full dead center, when using a center is neccessary for long work pieces.

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3 Responses to “For metalworking lathes, why would you use a half center in the tailstock?”

  1. mikey says:
    July 31, 2010 at 4:41 am

    You use a half centre in te tailstock to be able to machine radially down to the shaft centre or piece of work in the lathe

  2. Lou says:
    July 31, 2010 at 4:43 am

    live center ? to turn long slender parts without leaving much taper

  3. mnm75932 says:
    July 31, 2010 at 5:03 am

    THe 1/2 center compensates for tool push-off exclusively.
    THe full center reduced induced vibrations & chatter.

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