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Widin Live Centre - High Speed Rotational - Carbide Tipped - Long Life - SMP Type - NO.3

SKU:LC-3SMPC

The Widin Live Centre is a carbide-tipped live center designed for high-speed turning and extended service life. It provides dependable support for rotating workpieces, helping you maintain accur... Read more ↓
SizeMT3
Head Diameter52
Point Length30
Point Diameter22
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£668.17
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Description

The Widin Live Centre is a carbide-tipped live center designed for high-speed turning and extended service life. It provides dependable support for rotating workpieces, helping you maintain accuracy and finish quality even at demanding speeds.

Designed for Morse taper installations, this SMP-type live center is available in No. 3 and No. 5 options. It uses upgraded bearings engineered for high-speed rotation, delivering greater durability and longer life than standard centers. It also features an exceptionally tight runout of 0.00012" (0.003 mm) to keep parts concentric and machining consistent.

  • Carbide-tipped tip for longer life: The carbide point resists wear at high speeds, preserving accuracy and extending the life of the center and tooling.
  • Ultra-low runout for precise results: Achieves runout as tight as 0.00012" (0.003 mm), helping parts stay concentric and reducing rework or scrap during high-speed operations.
  • Morse taper compatibility with upgraded bearings: Available in No. 3 and No. 5 Morse taps and built with SMP-type bearings for smoother rotation and longer life than standard SM centers.

This combination of carbide-tipped durability, precision runout, and robust high-speed bearings helps you improve workflow, reduce downtime, and achieve consistent, high-quality results across production runs, manual turning, and precision hobby projects alike.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
LC-3SMPC
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.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

Full Range: Widin Live Centre - High Speed Rotational - Carbide Tipped - Long Life - SMP Type

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Product SKUSizeHead DiameterPoint LengthPoint DiameterMax RPMMax LoadConcentricityGLL2L3L4L5CLPriceStock Order
LC-3SMPC ViewingMT3523022120003300.00323.825515868110167£668.17 5 days
LC-4SMPC MT46641321000011000.00331.267556.5102.5101.514204£866.14 5 days
LC-5SMPC MT5825140800022000.00544.399756.5132.5129.518262£1,125.99 5 days

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