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Widin Live Centre - Economical - Carbide Tipped - Minimized Body For Less Interference - HDSC Type - NO.3
| Size | MT3 |
| Head Diameter | 45 |
| Point Length | 32 |
| Point Diameter | 25 |
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Description
The Widin Live Centre (Economical - Carbide Tipped - Minimized Body For Less Interference - HDSC Type - No.3) is a precision live center designed to support rotating workpieces on lathes with minimal bite interference. Its economical design pairs a carbide-tipped tip with a compact body to deliver reliable support across a wide range of turning tasks. Morse Tapers No.3 and No.6 are available to fit common spindle setups, making it a versatile choice for both production and hobby shops.
With a minimized body, this live center reduces contact area and potential interference during heavy cuts, helping you achieve cleaner finishes and fewer setup adjustments. The cap-rotation design helps prevent the inflow of foreign substances, contributing to longer bearing life and more consistent performance in challenging environments.
- Economical, compact design for less bite interference: Slim body reduces interference in tight setups, enabling smoother turns and better part clearance.
- Carbide tipped for durability and consistent results: Hardened tip resists wear for longer life and reliable support across harder materials and repeated use.
- Low runout with contamination protection: Precision runout as low as 0.00012"–0.00024" (0.003–0.006 mm) plus a cap rotation design keeps debris out, ensuring stable accuracy and fewer reworks.
In practice, the Widin Live Centre helps you speed up workflows, reduce tool changes, and achieve repeatable accuracy across a broad range of turning applications. Its combination of economical design, carbide durability, and precise, contamination-resistant performance makes it a dependable choice for engineers, machinists, and hobbyists aiming for high-quality results with less downtime.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- LC-3HDSC
- Brand
- Widin
- Category
- Live Centre
Need cutting data? Call 01732 887334 or email sales@protool-ltd.co.uk.
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.
Returns
14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.
Technical Support
Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.
Trade Accounts
Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.
What time are Protool open?
We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?
Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.
We also offer the following:
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
- DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
- DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.
For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.
*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.
Full Range: Widin Live Centre - Economical - Carbide Tipped - Minimized Body For Less Interference - HDSC Type
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| Product SKU | Size | Head Diameter | Point Length | Point Diameter | Max RPM | Max Load | Concentricity | GL | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | L | Price | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC-3HDSC Viewing | MT3 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 3800 | 190 | 0.003 | 23.825 | 44 | 5 | 81 | 81 | 162 | £117.12 | 5 days | |
| LC-4HDSC | MT4 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 3800 | 190 | 0.003 | 31.267 | 44 | 6.5 | 82.5 | 102.5 | 185 | £127.27 | 5 days | |
| LC-5HDSC | MT5 | 78 | 47 | 38 | 2000 | 350 | 0.005 | 44.399 | 66 | 6.5 | 119.5 | 129.5 | 249 | £266.31 | 5 days | |
| LC-6HDSC | MT6 | 102 | 62 | 55 | 2000 | 1200 | 0.005 | 63.384 | 82 | 8 | 152 | 182 | 334 | £949.36 | 5 days |
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