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 PFW 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. 96 mm (4X) Fig.1 52 mm (4X) 3.125...
JAW INSTALLATION The jaws of this vise can be easily installed and removed by hand. 1. Grasp the jaw with two hands with your fingers towards the center of the vise and your thumbs to the back. 2. Place the forward bottom edge of the jaw against the vise as shown and slide jaw back to hook jaw on nut.
SIDE & END VIEW Fig.4 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. 1.672 4.000 7.000 3.500 7/16 2.000 1.313 4.921 PULL STUD G HEX [2X] SIDE & END VIEW...
PFW440 PARTS LIST ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. PFW440-1 BODY PF420-2* MOVABLE JAW PFW420-3L NUT 9/16-18 LEFT HAND THREAD PFW420-3R NUT 9/16-18 RIGHT HAND THREAD PFW440-5 SCREW PFW420-53 REAR COVER PFW440-102 MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER TAG PFW420-212 CENTRAL HOLDING BLOCK Subassembly includes: 3600V-191-SA...
STANDARD JAW OPTIONS Fig.6 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 PFW Series of vises are designed for quick and easy adjustment of the vise centerline. 1. Loosen the four centerline adjustment bolts using a 9/64 hex wrench 2. Adjust the centerline by sliding the nut and screw assembly within the body of the vise.
MACHINING THE CARVABLE JAWS For the best results when machining the carvable jaws for the PFW Series of vises, follow the procedure below. 1. Use parallels, vise hard jaws, or other precision cut blocks that are set just below the cut surface as shown in the diagram below. 2.
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 1. Remove chips from surface of vise. 2. 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 any authorized service...
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