EXTENDED NOSE REVOLVING LIVE CENTRES - Triple Bearing

TRIPLE BEARING

·   Assembled with ball bearing, thrust bearing & needle bearing.

Applicatable to medium & high speed lathes with light duty waterproof design.

·         Run out within .0006”.

Advantages to multiple bearing live centres & extended noses:

The bearings on a revolving live centre are designed to provide smooth and accurate rotation of the centre point. They consist of either ball bearings or roller bearings, which are preloaded to provide a precise amount of resistance to rotation. This ensures that the centre point remains in constant contact with the workpiece, even at high speeds or under heavy loads.

The extended nose on a revolving live centre is a feature that allows the centre to reach into deep cavities or boreholes in the workpiece. This can be useful for applications such as drilling, boring, or reaming, where a long and rigid support is necessary to maintain the accuracy of the workpiece. The extended nose can also provide additional clearance between the tailstock and the workpiece, making it easier to machine complex shapes or contours.

Revolving live centers with double or triple bearings offer several advantages over live centers with single bearings. Here are some of the advantages:

1. Increased rigidity: Double or triple bearings provide increased rigidity, which helps to reduce vibration and improve machining accuracy. This is especially important when machining at high speeds or with heavy cuts.

2. Improved load capacity: Double or triple bearings can handle heavier loads than single bearings. This means that they can support larger workpieces or take heavier cuts without sacrificing accuracy or performance.

3. Longer lifespan: Double or triple bearings distribute the load more evenly, which helps to reduce wear and tear on the bearings. This can result in a longer lifespan for the live center, reducing the need for frequent replacement.

4. Better heat dissipation: Double or triple bearings provide better heat dissipation, which can help to prevent overheating and reduce the risk of bearing failure.

5. Smoother operation: Double or triple bearings provide smoother operation, which can result in better surface finishes on the workpiece and reduced tool wear.

In summary, the advantages of having double or triple bearings on live centers include increased rigidity, improved load capacity, longer lifespan, better heat dissipation, and smoother operation. These benefits make double or triple bearing live centers a popular choice for high-performance machining applications.