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Summary of Contents for Kurt HDLM6
- Page 1 HDL6 MANUAL ASSEMBLY Operating Instruction Manual HDL6 (English) & HDLM6 (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 ................6-14 HDL(M)6 Parts List ..................15 HDL(M)6 Mechanical Drawing ..............16 Maintenance Schedule ................17-18 Troubleshooting Tips ..................19 Maintenance Log/Notes ................ 20-22 Warranty ......................23 VISE DATA Use this to fill out information about your vise for quick reference. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Kurt HDL6 vise. You have just purchased one of the best machine vises 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 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
VISE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to lift the vise by attaching to any of the jaws or injury may result. Always attach lifting CAUTION devise to the vise base frame. 1. Position vise on your machine table, pallet or tombstone using the 0.625"... -
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. Fig.3 Front Station: Smaller Part Back Station: Larger Part OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- 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 FF Max 4.00 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 13: Mounting Locations
MOUNTING LOCATIONS Fig.9 Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified. 1.45 1.000 25 mm 75 mm 3.19 5.000 7.000 175 mm 2.000 50 mm M12 SHCS 1/2 SHCS 0.625 (5/8) 3.918 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 14 SURFACE MOUNT USING SINE KEYS Locating the HDL6 with keys requires the use of sine keys instead of standard keys. Sine Keys are available in several different sizes that are listed on our website at www.kurtworkholding.com. The keys are sold in sets of 2 per package.
- Page 15 PROPER CHIP GUARD INSTALLATION AND USAGE The chip guard is provided to keep chips out of the nut and screw assembly. The center chip guard (#1 Fig.10) can be inserted so the key part of the chip guard is inserted into the notched area of the vise bed. Fig.10 This top chip guard will ride on top of the two side chip guards during clamping.
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Page 16: Hdl(M)6 Parts List
HDL(M)6 PARTS LIST ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. HDL6-1 English BODY, MACHINED HDLM6-1 Metric BODY, MACHINED HDLM6-3R-SA REAR NUT ASSEMBLY DL640-97 WIPER RING DL640-217 RETAINING RING HDLM6-3F-SA FRONT NUT ASSEMBLY DL640-5B SCREW DL640-8A COLLAR HD6-35 CLAMP, STATIONARY JAW D60-41 THRUST BEARING... -
Page 17: Hdl(M)6 Mechanical Drawing
HDL(M)6 MECHANICAL DRAWING Fig.11 HDL(M)6 MECHANICAL DRAWING... -
Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It is very important to perform regular maintenance on your Kurt vise 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 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3. Place a 3.25" thick spacer in the front station, and start closing the vise and this will drive the holding block (#27 in Fig.11) out of the vise body. 4. Once the holding block is clear of the body, reverse the screw rotation, so the spacer can be removed.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If properly maintained, the Kurt HDL6 Series vise 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 21: Maintenance Log/Notes
MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES... - Page 22 MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES: MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES...
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Page 23: 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 24 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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