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The Adjusta-Point radial compensating live center from Riten Industries Inc. is designed specifically for applications when a workpiece's center hole is not quite on center. The adjustable point locates in the center hole, centering the part by offsetting the deviation. The process is similar to indicating a part using a 4-jaw chuck.
The center is equipped with four external adjusting screws that can move the point up to 0.030" in any direction. It is currently available in 3, 4 and 5 Morse tapers, with additional tapers by request. Maximum speed is 3,000 rpm, and workpiece weights range from 1,500 lbs. to 4,500 lbs.
Bad center holes are an occasional nuisance, but with Riten's new Adjusta-Point live center, you have the tool to turn them from scrap into accurately machined parts, according to the company.
Related Glossary Terms
- centering
centering
1. Process of locating the center of a workpiece to be mounted on centers. 2. Process of mounting the workpiece concentric to the machine spindle. See centers.
- chuck
chuck
Workholding device that affixes to a mill, lathe or drill-press spindle. It holds a tool or workpiece by one end, allowing it to be rotated. May also be fitted to the machine table to hold a workpiece. Two or more adjustable jaws actually hold the tool or part. May be actuated manually, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. See collet.
