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- Page 1 CTHDL6 MANUAL ASSEMBLY Operating Instruction Manual CTHDL64(4,5,6) (English) & CTHDLM64(4,5,6) (Metric) ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................... 3 Set-Up Instructions ..................4 Installation Instructions ................. 5 Operating Instructions ................6-17 CTHDL(M)6 Parts List ..................18 CTHDL(M)6 Mechanical Drawing ..............19 Maintenance Schedule ................20-21 Troubleshooting Tips ..................22 Maintenance Log/Notes ................ 23-26 Warranty ......................27 VISE DATA Use this to fill out information about your vise for quick reference. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Kurt CTHDL6 6-inch Cluster Tower. This is one of the best workholding towers in the industry, with outstanding accuracy and repeatability. Backed by a lifetime warranty against workmanship and material defects, this product is built to last when used and maintained properly. -
Page 4: Set-Up Instructions
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Now that you have your new Kurt Vise, it’s time to set-up and begin using it. You will see that your new vise comes with a Kurt swivel handle. The handle is specifically designed to provide maximum torque to your vise (clamping force provided below). -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
1. Locate tower on machine pallet using edge locators or a center locator. Contact Kurt for optional center locators. 2. Bolt in place using English 1/2" or 5/8" English bolts or metric 12mm/16mm bolts (See page 16-17 for more details). -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
One-Sided Clamping: To properly clamp a part in your Kurt double-station vise, you should place the parts in the center of the jaws resting on the ways of the vise. - Page 7 Fig.2 Sketch #2A Incorrect part clamping. Vise width centerline Sketch #2B Correct part clamping Sketch #2C Correct part clamping Sketch #2D Correct part clamping Dummy spacer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Clamping with Different Sized Parts: If clamping parts of different sizes, place the smaller part in the front station and the larger part in the back station as shown in Fig.3 below. This will ensure the clutch system in your vise operates properly. Fig.3 Front Station: Smaller Part...
- Page 9 If desiring to convert your double station vise to a single station, you will need to get a Kurt conversion kit through our website, kurtworkholding. com. This kit includes a mounting plate that bolts to the rear of the vise and holds the back jaw in place.
- Page 10 STANDARD JAW OPTIONS Standard J-Style Hard Jaws: The standard J-style hard jaws are made of ductile iron and are paired with Kurt standard jaw plates. For dimensional information and jaw positioning, see Fig.7 and Fig.8 on pages 11-12. Aluminum Carvable/Machinable Jaws: The Aluminum Carvable jaws come in two different jaw heights - 1.728"...
- Page 11 JAW POSITIONING Fig.7 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. 4.00 8.72 5.96 10.69 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 12 SIDE & END VIEW Fig.8 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. 3.125 P [TYP] 6.000 21.00 2.690 10.187 1.450 1.485 4.00 1.735 0.725 3.875 1/2 -13 1.300 3.300 4.00 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 13 TOWER DIMENSIONS Note: Dimensions below go with Fig.9 (page 15) and Fig.10 (page 16). 300 MM BASE 400 MM BASE 500 MM BASE 630 MM BASE INCH INCH INCH INCH 11.811 15.748 19.685 24.803 25.4 31.75 1.25 31.75 1.25 38.1 0.79 1.97 2.36...
- Page 14 TOWER DIMENSIONS Note: Dimensions below go with Fig.9 (page 15) and Fig.10 (page 16). CTHDL(M)44 CTHDL(M)64 INCH INCH 449.6 17.701 570.23 22.45 425.78 16.763 548.38 21.59 415.92 16.375 533.4 200.03 7.875 258.88 10.192 0.59 19.05 0.75 3.05 0.12 3.95 0.156 14.28 0.562 19.05...
- Page 15 SIDE PROFILE Fig.9 EXTERNAL "BB" EXTERNAL "BB" INTERNAL "CC" INTERNAL "CC" J ("K" Holes) G ("L" Holes) "AA" H ("K" Holes) "AA" Movement F ("L" Holes) Both Movement Directions Both Directions DR & C' 0.625 TH For LOCA DR & C' M12 x 1.
- Page 16 MOUNTING LOCATIONS Fig.10 J ("K" Holes) G ("L" Holes) H ("K" Holes) F ("L" Holes) DR & C'BORED For "K" SHCS [4X] 0.625 THRU HOLE For LOCATING PIN DR & C'BORED For "L"SHCS [X4] M12 x 1.75" TAPPED HOLES For LIFTING EYELET SCREWS (QTY-2, HARDWARE INCLUDED) 1/2 of "A"...
- Page 17 Locating the CTHDL6 can be located using edge locators or by using a center locating pin. Contact Kurt for optional center locators. English Mounting: The CTHDL6 can be bolted down using the four English 1/2" or 5/8" bolt holes indicated in Fig.10 (page 16) by dimensions F and L. Metric Mounting: The CTHDL6 can be properly bolted down using the four Metric 12 mm or 16 mm bolt holes indicated in Fig.10 by dimensions H and K.
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Page 18: Cthdl(M)6 Parts List
THRUST BEARING DL640-8A KURT COLLAR DL640-197 SPRING DL640-91 KURT COLLAR, THREADED DL640-128 KURT O-RING, 1-3/16 ID, 1-5/16 OD 28-1122 KURT SOCKET, SET SCREW, M5 X 0.8 HDLM6-249 MOVABLE CHIP GUARD DL640-273A CLUTCH DL640-5B SCREW DL640-147B KURT SNAP RING, TRARC DL640-215 LEE COMPRESSION SPRING #LC-035B-06S (STAINLESS) 0.180 O.D. -
Page 19: Cthdl(M)6 Mechanical Drawing
CTHDL(M)6 MECHANICAL DRAWING Fig.12 CTHDL(M)6 MECHANICAL DRAWING... -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt tower to ensure proper operation. Improper maintenance will result in poor vise performance and may void your warranty. Daily/ Weekly 1. Remove chips from surface of vise. - Page 21 3 to 6 Months 1. On the CTHDLM6 model, start by removing the M10 button head cap screw (#41-Fig.12) located under the holding block and threaded into the vise body. (See Fig.12 for parts breakdown) 2. Remove rear station movable jaw. 3.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If properly maintained, the Kurt CTHDL(M)6 Series tower will operate trouble free for many years. In some cases it will be necessary to troubleshoot. Use the information below to help in the process. Problem: My vise turns hard. -
Page 23: Maintenance Log/Notes
MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES... - Page 24 MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES...
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Page 27: Warranty
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 any authorized service... - Page 28 If you have any feedback or questions please contact us: Kurt Industrial Products // A Division Of Kurt Manufacturing 9445 East River Road NW | Mpls, MN 55433 Phone 763-574-8309 | Toll Free 877-226-7823 Fax 763-574-8318 | Toll Free Fax 877-226-7823 Manual Revision: kurtworkholding.com | workholding@kurt.com...
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