Users of Kurt 8" vises now have a second SideWinder vise option with a 3.750" jaw opening. Both the new and existing model SideWinder vises provide vertical workholding of parts for second operation machining in the same set-up.
"Responding to vise user's success with the original SideWinder model for Kurt 6-inch vises, we designed this new larger model SDW35 that has a maximum clamping force of 4,000 lbs. It operates on both 8-inch and 6-inch Kurt vises, whereas the original SideWinder model SDW25 II is designed to operate only on 6-inch vises," said a company spokesperson. According to the company, both SideWinder models feature the original Kurt Anglock design for decreasing jaw deflection while distributing clamping force evenly and precisely across the full jaw surface. "The Anglock design in the moveable jaw, patented by Kurt, reduces jaw lift," said the spokesperson. "SideWinder vise also features a pull-type feature reducing stationary jaw deflection and making the Sidewinder vise very precise."
Additional SideWinder vise features for both models include integral bracket with stabilization feature allowing mounting to the machine table on the movable end of the vise. Both vises also have a workstop to position the height of the part. "The elevated position of the SideWinder vise allows for longer reach machining and does not interfere with the operating envelope of the host vise," said the spokesperson. "Like all Kurt vises, both SideWinder models have robust, porosity-free, 80,000-PSI ductile iron bodies.
"These SideWinder vises are designed for use on the latest machine tools, including machining centers and knee-type mills, and are ideal for all types of machining operations including precision boring, tapping, drilling and finishing with accuracy on most part configurations."
"These SideWinder vises are a great way to make two vises into one," said Steve Kane, Global Sales and Marketing Manager for Kurt. "They are advanced workholding designs proven to reduce part set-ups and changeover time, a goal of every profit-conscious machine shop because they expand machining productivity without adding new machines or expensive fixturing."
For more information contact:
Kurt Manufacturing Company
Industrial Products Division
9445 East River Road NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
877-226-7823
workholding@kurt.com
www.kurtworkholding.com