Live Centers, Dead Centers, Face Drivers

Types of Centers

Live Centers	Dead Centers
Reduced head live centers Extended spindle live centers Variable (spring loaded) axial load live centers Full length (heavy load) live centers High precision/high speed live centers Bull nose live centers Half live centers Interchangeable point live centers	Full dead centers Half dead centers Double pitch dead centers Bull nose dead centers Reduced point dead centers Dead centers for test benches Slotted dead centers Dead centers with & without carbide tips Interchangeable point dead centers

PTM Live Centers & Dead Centers are manufactured utilizing the highest quality steel available completely hardened and ground to 61-63 Rc for improved quality and long life. Live Centers WK Series with accuracy: +/- 0.0005mm. Dead Centers accuracy: +/- 0.001mm and +/-0.0015 mm for dead centers with interchangeable point. Carbide tipped centers are welded using the most advanced induction machines guaranteeing the most stable and strongest bond.

PTM Face Drivers are best used in the mass production of parts since they make it possible to reduce the clamping times in the various turning operations. Their extremely compact shape allows excellent approach of the tool to the workplace. They ensure safe driving even for parts that are not perfectly square cut. When the extended point is fitted it is also possible to machine shafts which have holes in the center.

To help our customers reduce their production costs and improve efficiency, many PTM live centers and dead centers are available with an extensive selection of interchangeable points for a variety of applications. We also offer custom centers to meet our customers’ specific requirements, with quick turnaround and very reasonable prices. PTM can hold tolerances that the competition can’t.

Our Commitment To You

Best Performance

Engineered for maximum tool clearance while providing the highest rigidity to the workpiece.

Highest Accuracy

Utilizing high quality material and components, innovative design and manufacturing practices.

Longest Life

All PTM products are manufactured to the highest standards and where required permanent lubricating grease and specially designed seals are used which guarantees to keep out fines and coolant including high pressure coolant.