Due to the carbide tipped bearing assembly, carbide live centers have properties far superior than steel when it comes to wear resistance and hardness, which is 1400HV. This also makes these centers ideal for high-speed (up to 8000rpm) turning of tool steels and Inconel. While the sealed cartridge bearings which are lubricated for life further reduce friction heat, boosting efficiency, the precision ground tips optimize runout for concentricity in aerospace shafts and medical implants to ≤0.002mm.
