Pazuzu71
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2001
- Location
- Live Oak, Texas
Ok, I've been in the trade for over 11 years now, and I've never really thought about this one:
What's the REAL reason for having both a live & dead center ??
I know enough to use the dead center for big, heavy parts...and to make the parts more rigid (for milling, 4 axis work, etc.)......but when does the live center come into play?
Doesn't the dead center do well enough for basically ANY type of turning job?
Is the live center used for high-RPM turning?
Enlighten me, Oh chip-making ones.....
What's the REAL reason for having both a live & dead center ??
I know enough to use the dead center for big, heavy parts...and to make the parts more rigid (for milling, 4 axis work, etc.)......but when does the live center come into play?
Doesn't the dead center do well enough for basically ANY type of turning job?
Is the live center used for high-RPM turning?
Enlighten me, Oh chip-making ones.....