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Widin Live Centre - Half Tipped Dead Centre - Carbide Tipped - LM-HCN Type - NO.2

SKU:LM-2HCN

The Widin Live Centre – Half Tipped Dead Centre is a carbide-tipped center designed for precise turning on lathes. Its half-tipped design minimizes bite interference and concentrates contact wher... Read more ↓
SizeMT2
Head Diameter18
Point Length41.5
Concentricity0.003
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Description

The Widin Live Centre – Half Tipped Dead Centre is a carbide-tipped center designed for precise turning on lathes. Its half-tipped design minimizes bite interference and concentrates contact where it matters, helping you start cuts cleanly and maintain consistent workpiece alignment. This LM-HCN type No.2 center is compatible with Morse taps No. 1 and No. 7, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of setups.

  • Half-Tipped geometry for minimized bite interference: reduces chatter and bite at the starting cut, delivering smoother operation and longer tool life.
  • Carbide-tipped durability: hardened tip resists wear under demanding turning, helping maintain accurate centering and consistent results over time.
  • Ultra-low runout for precise results: runout as low as 0.00012" (0.003 mm) to 0.00020" (0.005 mm) ensures true rotation, better surface finish, and tighter part tolerances.

Designed for professionals and serious hobbyists alike, this center supports reliable performance across materials and applications. It helps streamline setups, reduce rework, and deliver dependable, repeatable results with every rotation—so you can focus on the cut, not calibration.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
LM-2HCN
Brand
Widin
Category
Live Centre
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Technical Support

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  • 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.

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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.

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Full Range: Widin Live Centre - Half Tipped Dead Centre - Carbide Tipped - LM-HCN Type

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Product SKUSizeHead DiameterPoint LengthConcentricityGLL2L3L4CLNDEPriceStock Order
LM-1HCN MT11231.50.00312.065536.553.5790M167.622£129.91 5 days
LM-2HCN ViewingMT21841.50.00317.786.548647112M221130£160.88 5 days
LM-3HCN MT32449.50.00323.8257.5578110138M271538£175.29 5 days
LM-4HCN MT43262.50.00331.2671072.5102.514175M362150£185.63 5 days
LM-5HCN MT545770.00344.3991188129.518217.5M4829.463£251.60 5 days
LM-6HCN MT66496.50.00563.34811.510818218290M684279£519.31 5 days

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