45-Degree Pyramid Workholding Platform for Nesting 5-Axis Vises
August 1, 2019
The new Kurt Pyramid workholding platform is designed to attach three Kurt vises for 5-axis machining multiple parts in one load. The 45° vise mounting surface is positioned so each vise provides maximum access to all machined surfaces and allows for enhanced spindle and cutting tool clearance.
The Pyramid platform is constructed of 7075 anodized aluminum and has a 12" diameter base to fit a wide variety of 5-axis CNC machines. The Pyramid comes pre-drilled for easy mounting to most machine tables, pallets or wide variety of sub plates.
The Kurt vises that are designed to fit the Kurt Pyramid include 5-axis dovetail vises and 5-axis self-centering vises with a wide variety of workholding capacities. Workpiece sizes can range from 2" up to 12" blanks. The Kurt vise models equipped to fit the pyramid include: HP420, HP440, HP460, SCMX250, SCMX425, DTR20 and KTR35.
A variety of jaws can be utilized in the Kurt 5-axis vises, including dovetail jaws, machinable jaws and serrated jaws. These options provide capability to hold machined dovetail workpieces, castings, round components and a wide variety of workpiece shapes.
Kurt Manufacturing can provide additional set-up options such as quick-change pallet systems, hydraulic or pneumatic actuation, robotic machine tending for automation, in-process gauging and inspection.
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
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