Revolving Centres

Live / Revolving Centres

Live (revolving) centres are essential precision workholding tools used to support a workpiece during machining operations, particularly on lathes. Unlike dead centres, live centres rotate with the workpiece, significantly reducing friction and heat build-up. This results in improved accuracy, better surface finish, and longer tool life—making them ideal for high-precision turning applications.

Live and revolving centres are commonly used in CNC and manual lathes to provide stable support for long or slender components, helping to prevent deflection and vibration during machining. They are suitable for a wide range of materials and are widely used in precision engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance environments.

Types of Live / Revolving Centres Available

• Live Centre – General-purpose centres designed for smooth rotation and accurate support.
  
• Solid Centre – Rigid, non-revolving centres for applications where maximum stability is required.
  
• Standard Compact Centre – A space-saving design ideal for smaller machines or limited working envelopes.
  
• Solid Half-Notched Centre – Designed to accommodate interrupted cuts or workpieces with projections.
  
• Solid Half-Notched Carbide Tip Centre – Features a wear-resistant carbide tip for extended service life when machining hardened or abrasive materials.
  

We supply high-quality live and solid centres from trusted manufacturers including Omega Products and Widin, ensuring reliable performance, precision, and durability for demanding engineering applications.