wheelieking71
Diamond
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2013
- Location
- Gilbert, AZ
So, I am thinking of switching some stuff up. I'm getting ready to set up a new job. And, want to simplify the operator interface.
Looking to go air or hydraulic vises for this one. The Kurt HDHM6 is on top of the list so far: Kurt Hydraulic Vise Base Assembly, 6" - Kurt Workholding
Mostly because google hasn't turned up much else (the search function here on PM sucks). The machine is a Brother R450, 17.7" x 12.6" envelope.
The form factor of the HDHM6 is perfect because: it is short and fits inside the small 12.6" Y. Yet I can still fit three of them across the 17.7" X.
The plan: OP2 x 2 in the vise, and OP1 x 2, one part on top of either move jaw clamped with Pit-Bulls. This would net me 6 finished parts off each pallet per cycle.
(the stock starts as 1" square x 5" long, not that it matters)
I want a pneumatic torque-set driver hanging on a lanyard yo-yo inside the cabinet for tightening the Pit-Bulls.
This is very similar to a production part I already do over 1000pcs/week of. And, we use a total of 4 tools (not including the dead-blow to seat the parts) for swapping parts on that one.
A 3/8" Dewalt impact, ratchet, and two different torque wrenches. It is kind of a PITA, and wears on you after a while.
I would love to trim this down to the torque driver, and pulling a knob! (and, so would the wife).
I was originally thinking something like this: 4" Table Mount Vise 6 of those per pallet.
OP1 on one pallet. OP2 on the other (this is how the current job runs (but lots more parts per pallet)).
until I stumbled on the Kurt. The Air-Vise is cool and all. But, I wouldn't be able to double up both operations on one vise. The Kurts double the parts on the table!
I am not really finding anything else with the form factor of the Kurt. Which sucks. Because: the Kurt is not in stock anywhere. And, the website simply says "call for availability".
We all know that is never a good sign.
Anybody aware of a similar option?
Looking to go air or hydraulic vises for this one. The Kurt HDHM6 is on top of the list so far: Kurt Hydraulic Vise Base Assembly, 6" - Kurt Workholding
Mostly because google hasn't turned up much else (the search function here on PM sucks). The machine is a Brother R450, 17.7" x 12.6" envelope.
The form factor of the HDHM6 is perfect because: it is short and fits inside the small 12.6" Y. Yet I can still fit three of them across the 17.7" X.
The plan: OP2 x 2 in the vise, and OP1 x 2, one part on top of either move jaw clamped with Pit-Bulls. This would net me 6 finished parts off each pallet per cycle.
(the stock starts as 1" square x 5" long, not that it matters)
I want a pneumatic torque-set driver hanging on a lanyard yo-yo inside the cabinet for tightening the Pit-Bulls.
This is very similar to a production part I already do over 1000pcs/week of. And, we use a total of 4 tools (not including the dead-blow to seat the parts) for swapping parts on that one.
A 3/8" Dewalt impact, ratchet, and two different torque wrenches. It is kind of a PITA, and wears on you after a while.
I would love to trim this down to the torque driver, and pulling a knob! (and, so would the wife).
I was originally thinking something like this: 4" Table Mount Vise 6 of those per pallet.
OP1 on one pallet. OP2 on the other (this is how the current job runs (but lots more parts per pallet)).
until I stumbled on the Kurt. The Air-Vise is cool and all. But, I wouldn't be able to double up both operations on one vise. The Kurts double the parts on the table!
I am not really finding anything else with the form factor of the Kurt. Which sucks. Because: the Kurt is not in stock anywhere. And, the website simply says "call for availability".
We all know that is never a good sign.
Anybody aware of a similar option?
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