If you need more clamping force you may require a larger vise. To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise you should place the part in the center of the jaws. Clamping only on one side can result in loss of accuracy.
INSTALLATION & MOUNTING All of the vises in the PF Series can be mounted with 1/2 inch SHCS using the counter-bored through holes in the center of the rails of the vise. Additional hole locations are shown below. 52mm 3.125 52mm 2.000...
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JAW ASSEMBLY When you receive your new PF Series vise, you will notice that the jaws do not come attached. To install the vise jaws, follow the steps given below. Place both movable jaws on the rails of the vise, and slide the movable jaws over the beaks of the nuts.
PF460 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PF460-1 Body PF420-2* Movable Jaw PF420-3R Nut 9/16-18 Right Hand Thread PF420-3L Nut 9/16-18 Left Hand Thread PF460-5 Screw PF420-16 Pad Guide PF420-53 Rear Cover PF460-102 Model/Serial Number Tag PF420-169 Compression Spring DLU4-96 O-Ring #16 PF250-195...
STANDARD JAW OPTIONS PF Series Carvable Jaws Part Number: PF420-2C PF Series Dovetail Jaws Part Number: PF420-2D DETAIL A PF Series Serrated Jaws Part Number: PF420-2S DETAIL B STANDARD JAW OPTIONS...
CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT The PF Series of vises are designed for quick and easy adjustment of the vise centerline. Loosen the four centerline adjustment bolts using a 9/64 hex wrench Adjust the centerline by sliding the nut and screw assembly within the body of the vise.
JAW REMOVAL The Jaws on the PF 460 are easily removed. The following steps will help you remove them for replacement or maintenance purposes. Loosen the spring plungers with a flat head screwdriver, to remove any spring forces that may be pushing against the rear cover plate. Loosen and remove the two button head screws that attach the rear cover plate to the movable jaw, using a 1/8 hex wrench.
MACHINING THE CARVABLE JAWS For the best results when machining the carvable jaws for the PF Series of vises, follow the procedure below. Use parallels, vise hard jaws, or other precision cut blocks that are set just below the cut surface as shown in the diagram below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise to assure proper operation. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise performance and may void your warranty. Daily/Weekly Remove chips from surface of vise. Visually inspect for chips, seals for damage and cleanliness.
The sole obligation of Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Kurt) and the purchaser’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY hereunder, shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any Kurt product or part (by an authorized Kurt technician) which are returned to Kurt Manufacturing Company’s place of business or authorized Kurt service center,...