Expanding workholding capabilities

SideWinder vices provide vertical workholding without interfering with an existing host vice or the machine spindle, expanding the capabilities for six or eight inch vices by adding vertical clamping above and behind the host vice and providing easy spindle access for secondary or final machining operations.

Designed to reduce set-up time for second operations, SideWinder vices are said to improve throughput and productivity levels using existing machine tools and vices. Removal is simple and reattachment is fast with convenient locating pin feature which eliminates the need to re-indicate the set-up.

Available in two models, the SDW25 II mounts to any six inch vice and the SDW35 model mounts to both six and eight inch vices. SideWinder features for both models include integral bracket with stabilisation feature allowing mounting to the machine table on the stationary jaw end of the vice. Both models have a workstop to position the height of the work part.

The SideWinder design uses the Kurt pull-type design which reduces jaw deflection for more accurate clamping. Like all Kurt vices, both SideWinder models have robust 80,000 psi ductile iron bodies.

SideWinder vices also mount to any non-Kurt vice that uses the Kurt industry standard bolt pattern. SideWinder products are backed by Kurt’s lifetime Ironclad warranty.

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