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Widin Live Centre - Carbide Tipped - Minimizes Bite Interference - NCBC Type - NO.3

SKU:LC-3NCBC

Widin Live Centre - Carbide Tipped is a precision live center for CNC lathes designed to support rotating workpieces with exceptional stability and concentricity. It’s built for machinists, engin... Read more ↓
SizeMT3
Head Diameter50
Point Length47
Point Diameter22
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£284.60
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Description

Widin Live Centre - Carbide Tipped is a precision live center for CNC lathes designed to support rotating workpieces with exceptional stability and concentricity. It’s built for machinists, engineers, and workshop teams who rely on consistent, repeatable turns and a clean cutting environment. The carbide-tipped point provides enduring wear resistance, helping you achieve smooth starts and steady rotation even after many cycles.

Engineered for durability in demanding turning operations, this NCBC Type NO.3 live center features a triplex-bearing structure that minimizes runout and enhances rotational accuracy. The shaft is heat-treated to HRc58-62 for improved hardness and long life, while the design helps prevent the inflow of cutting oil and foreign substances, keeping the bearing area clean for reliable performance. With runout as low as 0.003 mm, you can count on precise workpieces from setup to finish.

  • Triplex Bearing Structure for Precision and Durability: This design provides high-precision rotation and long-term durability, reducing runout and delivering repeatable results.
  • Carbide-Tipped Point with Minimal Bite Interference: The carbide tip offers wear resistance while minimizing bite interference, delivering smoother starts and stable contact during cuts.
  • Oil and Debris Ingress Prevention (NCBC Type NO.3): Sealed design blocks cutting oil and foreign substances from entering the bearing area, helping extend service life and maintain performance in harsh environments.

By choosing the Widin Live Centre, you gain reliable, stable turning with tight tolerances and less downtime. The combination of carbide-tipped durability, precise rotation, and oil/debris protection translates into consistent results, reduced rework, and a longer-lasting setup—supporting better throughput and overall production reliability.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
LC-3NCBC
Brand
Widin
Category
Live Centre
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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.

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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.

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