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- Page 1 CTTL6CS TriLock Tower WITH CARVESMART JAWS Operating Instruction Manual CTTL64CS / CTTL65CS / CTTL66CS (Tower shown with optional Carvesmart aluminum soft jaws and steel hard jaws.) WATCH PRODUCT SETUP VIDEO Scan Code with Phone Camera...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set-Up Instructions ..................4-5 Operating Instructions ................6-19 CARVESMART Jaw Options ................20 Changing CARVESMART Jaws ..............21 Jaw Positioning .....................22 Tower Dimensions ..................23 CTTL6CS Parts List ..................24 CTTL6CS Mechanical Drawing ..............25 Mounting Locations ..................26 Tower Installation Instructions ..............27 Maintenance Schedule .................28 Troubleshooting Tips ..................29 Maintenance Log/Notes ................30... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Kurt CTTL6CS TriLock Tower. You have just purchased one of the best machine towers in the industry. The outstanding accuracy of this product is second to none. 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 Tower, it’s time to set-up and begin using it. You will see that your new tower comes with a Kurt swivel handle. The handle is specifically designed to provide maximum torque to your tower (clamping force provided below). - Page 5 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS TriLock towers can be set up in several single-station vise configurations and as a standard double-station vise. Vise configuration-changing instructions can be found starting on page 10. CARVESMART JAWS A variety of precut jaw options can be found kurtworkholding.
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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. Clamping only on one side or above the movable and stationary jaws can result in jaw lift or loss of accuracy. - 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 Standard Double Station 4.0″ 4.0″ (CTTL6CS Tower vise sizes and configurations match the TL6CS model shown here with .5″ hard jaws) Small Single Station 4.0″ (CTTL6CS Tower vise sizes and configurations match the TL6CS model shown here with .5″ hard jaws) Large Single Station 11.30″...
- Page 9 THIRD HAND FRICTION BLOCK 3-in-1 size adjustments are faciliated with a friction block designed to allow the screw assembly to move freely within the body. Using the ″Third Hand″ Friction Block: The friction block (also known as the Third Hand) has three tension settings: 1.
- Page 10 PINCH POINT WARNING: KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF JAWS WHEN RELEASING FRICTION BLOCK TOP JAW TOP JAW PINCH GAP PINCH PINCH GAP PART HAZARD STATIONARY STATIONARY BOTTOM JAW BOTTOM JAW PARTIALLY CLOSED CLOSED FRICTION PINCH BLOCK HAZARD CAUTION: AVOID A POTENTIAL PINCH HAZARD KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM JAWS DURING OPERATION.
- Page 11 STANDARD DOUBLE STATION BOTTOM SMALL SINGLE STATION 5 DIFFERENT PART-HOLDING SETUPS TOP SMALL SINGLE STATION BOTTOM LARGE SINGLE STATION TOP LARGE SINGLE STATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Standard Double Station Use: Starting with both jaws open, tighten the Open the jaws until the top part can fit in. friction block screw (third hand) to the fully Place top part and tighten lightly to hold in engaged position.
- Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS less than an 1/8″ Open vise by rotating the handle counter- Next, tighten the friction block screw clockwise until the bottom jaw is less than an clockwise until fully engaged. 1/8-inch from the part. Engaging the friction block locks the bottom Torque the handle to within the torque range nut and allows the vise to open and close on that is listed on page 4 of this manual.
- Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottom Small Single Station Use: To use this vise as a small single station vise, holding parts in the bottom vise jaw, follow the steps below: Tighten the friction block screw, or third hand, Close the top jaw by turning the screw handle clockwise to the fully engaged position.
- Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Top Small Single Station Use: To use this vise as a small single station vise holding parts in the top vise jaw, follow the steps below: First, follow steps 1 through 3 for the bottom Completely close on the bottom jaw (the small single station vise setups on page 12.
- Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottom Large Single Station Use: To use this vise as a large single station vise, holding a part low in the vise, follow the steps below: Remove the bottom jaw plugs. Pop the bottom jaw off by lifting from the back of jaw and tilting forward.
- Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottom Large Single Station Use: To use this vise as a large single station vise, holding a part low in the vise, follow the steps below: Remove the stationary jaw plugs and locating Screw the vise body plugs from the bottom jaw socket head cap screws—be sure to hold the into the center holes.
- Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Top Large Single Station Use: To use this vise as a large single station vise, holding a part high in the vise, follow the steps below: Remove the upper jaw plugs. Pop the upper jaw off by lifting from the back of jaw and tilting forward.
- Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Top Large Single Station Use: To use this vise as a large single station vise, holding a part high in the vise, follow the steps below: Insert locating screws into the top jaw—turn Screw the vise body plugs from the top jaw vise handle to align holes if needed.
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Page 20: Carvesmart Jaw Options
CARVESMART JAW OPTIONS 6061 Extruded Aluminum Jaws: Aluminum jaws are available in five profiles and several pre-cut lengths with SmartStops including: 4″, 6″, and 8″ sizes. Also available in 31″ and 94″ lengths that can be cut to any size. 2"... -
Page 21: Changing Carvesmart Jaws
CHANGING CARVESMART JAWS CARVESMART jaw plates change in seconds by loosening 3 clamp screws on each jaw. A variety of jaw options are available at: kurtworkholding.com Loosen 3 screws on top of each jaw for each Remove existing plate (if present). individual jaw plate. -
Page 22: Jaw Positioning
JAW POSITIONING Fig.3 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. Vise should not be used without jaw plates installed in stationary and movable jaws as it is shown in the diagrams below. BB MAX CC MIN 5.07 BB MAX 12.37 CC MIN 7.16... -
Page 23: Tower Dimensions
TOWER DIMENSIONS Fig.4 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. Vise should not be used without jaw plates installed in stationary and movable jaws as it is shown in the diagrams below. 8.500 6.000 1.688 4.000 5.07 MAX 3.125 1.125 2.250 21.250... -
Page 24: Cttl6Cs Parts List
CTTL6CS PARTS LIST ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. CTTL6-1 Column, Trilock TL6-5 Screw TL6-3F Front Nut TL6-3R Rear Nut TL6-14 Protecting Plug TL6-18 Shcs, 1/2-20unf X 1.5 Lg Modified TL6-19 Shcs, Shoulder TL6-20 Shcs, Precision Locating 1/2-13 TL6-87 Spring, Die... -
Page 25: Cttl6Cs Mechanical Drawing
CTTL6CS MECHANICAL DRAWING Fig.5 CTTL6CS MECHANICAL DRAWING... -
Page 26: Mounting Locations
MOUNTING LOCATIONS Fig.6 Ø DR & C'BORED FOR M16 SHCS [4X] Ø DR & C'BORED FOR 1/2" SHCS [4X] M12 x 1.75" TAPPED HOLES FOR LIFTING 1/2 OF "A" EYELET SCREW ±0.001" (HARDWARE INCLUDED, QTY-2) C [4X] MOUNTING BASE DIMENSIONS 400 MM BASE 500 MM BASE 630MM BASE... -
Page 27: Tower Installation Instructions
The CTTL6 can be properly bolted down using the four Metric 12mm or 16mm bolt holes indicated in figure 6 by dimensions H and K. The CTTLL6 can be located using edge locators or by using a center locating pin. Contact Kurt for optional center locators. TOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 28: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform regular maintenance to ensure proper operation. Improper maintenance resultS in poor performance and may void your warranty. Daily/ Weekly 1. Remove chips from surface of vise. 2. Visually inspect seals for damage and cleanliness. 3. Visually inspect for chip entrapments and remove when necessary. 4. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If properly maintained, the Kurt CTTL6CS TriLock TriLock 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 30: Maintenance Log/Notes
MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES... -
Page 31: 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... - Page 32 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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