Kurt Workholding has expanded its 5-axis workholding lineup with a range of new products, including three vise models, manual pallets, manual quick-release pallets and pneumatic pallets with 96 mm zero-point docking. New vise models feature three snap-on, snap-off jaw options, easy adjustment and side pull-studs for automated pick and place.
PFW420, PFW440 and PFW460 models dock on the Kurt 96 mm pallets and other compatible 96 mm systems. Four-inch quick-change jaws and zero-point mounting are designed to speed machine set-up and job changeover. Jaws can be easily changed while the vise is mounted in a machine or-with the Kurt zero-point pallet system-quickly removed and replaced with the turn of a hex bolt, push of a button or with pneumatic actuation. Like the smaller Kurt PF Series 5-axis vises, the PFW Series features serrated, dovetailed or machinable jaw options.
Designed to be an asset for small shops or scalable for large enterprise applications, the 5-axis ecosystem allows a shop to make a minimal initial investment and add more Kurt vises and pallets as needed. Zero-point mounting with a common pull stud pattern across the Kurt lineup help ensure ongoing product compatibility.
"Our new vise and pallet options represent a shift in the way we are thinking about product design and compatibility," said Jeff Lenz, Executive Vice President, Proprietary Products, Kurt Manufacturing. "The new zero-point lineup allows customers to mix and match pallets and vises for quick set-ups and more flexibility. We are also bringing 96 mm mounting to more traditional machining vises like the DX6 so that this system will work across multiple machine applications."
In addition to the new 5-axis vise models, Kurt is introducing a range of zero-point pallets. Designed as a comprehensive mounting system for the new 5-axis vise models, six pallet options are available, including: three manual pallet sizes with a 96 mm pattern and one with a 52 mm pattern; one quick-release manual pallet with a 96 mm pattern that locks and releases vises with a single button push; and a pneumatic pallet.
The pneumatic pallet offers Kurt customers an automated zero-point mounting system that can be configured for remote control by an operator or fully automated using a machine tool controller, robot or PLC.
For more information contact:
Kurt Workholding
9445 East River Road NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
877-226-7823
workholding@kurt.com
www.kurtworkholding.com