Vise holds part ends for final workpiece cutoff

Kurt Mfg. Co. has released the SideWinder™ vise, which mounts directly to the back of 6- or 8-in. Kurt vises. It provides vertical workholding without interfering with an existing host vise or the machine spindle.

These vises expand the capabilities for 6- or 8-in. vises by adding vertical clamping above and behind the host vise and provide spindle access for secondary or final machining operations.

Designed to reduce setup time for second operations, these vises improve throughput and productivity levels using existing machine tools and existing vises, according to the company. It can be left attached to the host vise.

It is available in two models: the SDW25 II for 6-in. vises and the SDW35 that mounts to both 6- and 8-in. vises.

Both models include an integral bracket with a stabilization feature, allowing mounting to the machine table on the stationary jaw end of the vise. Both vise models also have a workstop that positions the height of the work part.

They also mount to any other vise that uses the Kurt industry-standard bolt pattern.

Kurt Mfg. Co. * 877-226-7823 * www.kurtworkholding.com