DX6™ CROSSOVER™

ANGLOCK® VISE
BASE ASSEMBLY
Operating Instruction Manual
DX6/DX6R

ENGLISH
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3
Setup Instructions ........................................................................................................ 4
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................. 5-10
DX6 Parts List............................................................................................................... 11
DX6 Mechanical Drawing ........................................................................................... 12
DX6R Parts List............................................................................................................. 13
DX6R Mechanical Drawing ......................................................................................... 14
Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................... 15-17
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance Log/Notes ............................................................................................ 19
Warranty .................................................................................................................... 20

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 Introduction
INTRODUCTION
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Other features include: 80,000 psi ductile iron body, hardened vise bed &
jaw plates, and a semi-hard steel screw.

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INTRODUCTION Introduction | ENLGISH

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 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 and chip
guard in the shipping carton (instruction manual available online at
www.kurtworkholding.com). The chip guard rests between the ways of the
vise and can be trimmed to size (see pg. 10) to help keep the chips away
from the screw. The handle is specifically designed to provide maximum
torque to your vise ( clamping force provided below). Your vise should be
mounted to a clean, flat surface. The surface and the vise must be free of
any chips, dirt, or debris of any kind. The mounting surface can be honed if
necessary. Clean the bottom of the vise with solvent or another cleaner if
needed.

To minimize vise bed deflection, clamp your Kurt vise to your machine table,
pallet, or sub-plate using the built-in clamping slots or through the body
holes provided.

Additional clamping can be used, but may not be necessary. Please be sure
to exercise good judgment when securing your vise to the mounting surface.
Be sure your vise is secured and will not move when applying the machine
pressure.

DX6/DX6R
Torque Ft.-Lbs. Clamping Force - Lbs
10 500
20 1450
30 2450
40 3450
50 4400
60 5400
70 6350
80 7350

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For proper vise operation, insert the handle on to the hex end of the
vise. Rotate clockwise to clamp and counterclockwise to unclamp your
vise. This handle, combined with the correct amount of torque, will
provide you with all the clamping force you will need to machine your
parts. DO NOT use any other type of pressure to open or close your vise.

The uses of handle extensions, air impact wrenches, breaker bars, or

hammer strikes are not recommended and will void the warranty if
used. This will also cause damage to the thrust bearing and screw
threads. 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 resting on the ways of the vise. Clamping only on
one side or above the movable and stationary jaws can result in jaw lift
or loss of accuracy. (See Fig. 2 on next page)

If one-sided clamping is necessary, you MUST use a dummy part on

the other side. When using parallels or step jaws, you must select a size
that keeps the bottom of the clamped part at or below the top of the
movable and stationary jaws. Always use jaw plates for clamping. If jaw
plates are not used, damage to the mounting surface of the movable
and stationary jaw will occur. This will result in reduced clamping
accuracy and repeatability.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5
 Fig.2

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 JAW POSITIONING

Fig.3

Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.

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 SIDE & END VIEW

Fig.4

Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.

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 MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Fig.5

Note: Dimensions below are in inches unless specified.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9
 SURFACE MOUNT USING SINE KEYS
Mounting the new DX6 with keys requires the use of sine keys instead of
standard keys. They 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.

English Mounting:
The DX6 can be properly located using the four English sine key holes
indicated by the Y's in figure 5 above. The DX6 can be bolted down using
the four 1/2" bolt holes indicated in figure 5 above by NN. The DX6 vise
can also be mounted using both bolt slots on the sides of the vise.

Metric Mounting:
The DX6 can be properly located using the four Metric sine key holes
indicated by the X's in figure 5 above.

PROPER CHIP GUARD INSTALLATION AND USAGE

Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................3
Fig.6 Instructions......................................................................................................4
Setup
Operating Instructions .........................................................................................5-7
DX6 Parts List ...............................................................................................................8
DX6 Mechanical Drawing ........................................................................................9
Maintenance Schedule....................................................................................10-12
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................. 13

CAUTION:
Is used when your action or lack of action may cause serious
CAUTION:
injury.
Chip Guard stock shown above is provided to keep chips from
the nut and screw assembly and must be cut and deburred to
meet your application and safety needs.

Example: Part plus 1 inch = Length of Chip Guard.

Note: Remove Chip Guard stock. If left uncut, the excess material could
cause injury.

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DX6 Parts List
ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 DX6-1 Body 1
2 DX6-2 Movable Jaw 1
3 DX6-3 Nut 1
4 DX6-5 Screw. 1
5 D60-7 Jaw Plate 1
6 3600V-8 2-piece Retaining Nut 1
7 D60-9 Segment 1
*8 D80-41 Thrust Bearing 1
*9 3600V-42 Thrust Bearing Washer 2
10 WSRL46 WorkStop 1
*11 3600V-99 O-ring #117 1
12 DX6-111 Kurt Logo Label 1
*13 3600V-128 O-ring #129 1
*14 3600V-147 Spiral Retaining Ring 2
*15 DX6-169 Wave Spring 2
16 3600V-191-SA Protective Cap 4
*17 D688-211 Internal Brush Seal 2
18 DX6-223 Model Tag 2
19 DX6-224 Screw Support 1
20 DL600-249 Chip Guard (LONG) 1
21 D60-315 Grooved Jaw Plate 1
22 00-1191 SHCS 8-32 x .375LG 4
23 00-1414 SHCS 1/2-13 x 3/4 LG 4
24 01-3134 HDOG SHSS 1/2-13 x .625 LG 1
25 D60I-10A-SA Handle Assembly 1

Kurt's Repair Kit,, * Indicates Part is included in the DX6-KIT

DX6-KIT,,Includes D80-41, 3600V-42 (QTY-2), 3600V-99, D688-211 (QTY-2)
the Following Parts: 3600V-128, 3600V-147, DX6-169 (QTY-2)

DX6 PARTS LIST 11

 DX6 Mechanical
DX6 MechanicalDrawing
Drawing

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Mechanical Drawing | ENLGISH 9

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DRAWING
DX6R Parts List
ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 DX6-1 Body 1
2 DX6-2 Movable Jaw 1
3 DX6R-3 Nut, Reverse 1
4 DX6R-5 Screw, Reverse 1
5 D60-7 Jaw Plate 1
6 3610V-8 2-Piece Retaining Nut, Reverse 1
*7 D60-9 Segment 1
*8 D80-41 Thrust Bearing 1
*9 3600V-42 Thrust Bearing Washer 2
*10 3600V-99 O-ring #117 1
11 DX6-111 Kurt Logo Label 1
*12 3600V-128 O-ring #129 1
*13 DX6-169 Wave Spring 2
14 3600V-191-SA Protective Cap 4
15 WSRL46-SA Workstop Assembly (NOT SHOWN) 4
*16 D688-211 Internal Brush Seal 2
17 DX6-223 Model Tag 4
18 DL600-249 Chip Guard (LONG) 1
19 D60-315 Grooved Jaw Plate 1
20 00-1191 SHCS 8-32 x .375LG 4
21 00-1414 SHCS 1/2-13 x 3/4 LG 4
22 01-3134 HDOG SHSS 1/2-13 x .625 LG 2
23 D60I-10A-SA Handle Assembly (NOT SHOWN) 1

Kurt's Repair Kit,, * Indicates Part is included in the DX6-KIT

DX6-KIT,,Includes D80-41, 3600V-42 (QTY-2), 3600V-99, D688-211 (QTY-2)
the Following Parts: 3600V-128, 3600V-147, DX6-169 (QTY-2)

DX6R PARTS LIST 13

 DX6R Mechanical Drawing

Fig.8

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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.
2. Visually inspect seals for damage and cleanliness.
3. Visually inspect for chip entrapments and remove when necessary.
4. Air-dry and apply rust inhibiting oil to the machined surface of the vise.
Monthly
1. Open the vise to the maximum opening.
2. In the back of the movable jaw (handle end, center hole) loosen the
socket head set screw (approx. 6 turns). With the hex key (Allen wrench) in
the set-screw socket, lift up and forward to pivot the Jaw off of the vise
bed.
3. Slide the Jaw slightly toward the stationary jaw and lift up to remove the
jaw from the “beak” of the nut.
Note: A spherical segment (shaped as ½ of a steel ball) is inside the cavity
of the movable jaw and may fall out as the jaw is removed. Take care not
to lose or misplace the spherical segment.
4. Turn the movable jaw over and clean the inside cavity. Also clean the
spherical segment.
5. Remove chips, clean and apply a light coat of machine oil to the machined
surface of the following item:
a. Nut & Screw assembly (clean exposed threads on the screw)
b. Bed of vise (top of “rails”)
c. Inside of the vise between the center ways.

6. To re-assemble the movable jaw, apply a “glob” of grease to the under

side of the movable jaw in the pocket. Place the spherical segment in the
mating pocket and push into the grease. The grease will hold the segment
in place when the jaw is turned over to replace.

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 7. Tip the jaw so the front of the jaw (the side with the jaw plate) is on the
vise bed. Lower the jaw on to the bed so that the segment contacts the
hook part of the nut and rest the jaw on to the vise bed.
8. Tighten the setscrew to firmly contact the nut. Back off the setscrew ¼
turn (approx.).
Note: DO NOT leave the setscrew tightened firmly to the nut as this may
cause improper operation. The movable jaw is designed to move slightly
(pivot side to side) so maximum jaw plate contact is maintained when
clamping out-of-parallel, sawed, or cast parts.
9. Your vise is now ready for use. Open and close your vise to check
for proper operation. Center the part to be clamped in the vise and close.
Your parts should be centered from side to side to ensure proper
clamping.

Fig.9

Jaw Segment Movable Socket Head Set

Plate (Half Moon) Jaw Screw Location
Stationary
Jaw

Screw Screw Brush Seals

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3 to 6 months
1. Open vise to maximum opening.
2. Loosen the set-screw and remove the movable jaw.
3. Remove spiral-retaining ring from handle end of the vise screw.
4. Remove the screw support from the vise body.
5. Remove the two-piece locking collar by removing the four SHCS.
6. With one screw still half-way out spin off the first collar.
7. Using a pin or screw reach into the second collar and spin it off to expose
the bearings.
8. Remove the bearing assembly consisting of (2) thrust washers and
thrust bearing from the counter bore in the end of the body.
9. Clean and inspect the counter bore, thrust washers and thrust bearing.
10. Apply water resistant grease to the thrust washer (i.e. marine grade
grease)
11. Install thrust bearing pack on the screw in the reverse manner.
12. Install the first collar by threading the screw until it stops. (See Fig. 10)
13. Install the second collar behind the first and thread on until it stops. At
this point the screw holes may or may not be lined up.
14. Turn the second collar counterclockwise until a hole lines up.
15. Then turn the collar back TWO (2) more screw holes. This will allow
proper separation for the collar sections to lock on the threads and keep
the bearings firmly in place. (See Fig. 10)
16. Install the four SHCS and tighten in a star pattern.
17. Install the screw support in the body on the screw (Hex end) and secure
using the spiral retaining ring.
18. Your vise is now ready to use.
Fig.
10

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 Troubleshooting Tips
If properly maintained, The Kurt DX6 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.

Tip: As a new vise the brush seal could be stiff. Allow for break in of vise.
Tip: As a used vise, it could be filled with chips and threads could be
jammed. Properly clean and grease vise.

Problem: My vise will not turn in either direction.

Tip: The vise is jammed with debris. Disassemble and clean as needed.

Problem: My vise won’t hold tolerance.

Tip: You may be experiencing jaw lift from clamping too high or on one
side of the jaw. Lower the part in the vise jaw and clamp more material.

Problem: My vise is stiff when clamping on a part or is difficult to back

off a part.
Tip: The vises thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.

Problem: My vise is not clamping at a high clamping force.

Tip: The vises thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.

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MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES:

MAINTENANCE LOG/NOTES 19
 All Kurt Manufacturing Company industrial workholding products and parts
with the exceptions noted below, are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for the life of the product or part. (The life of the product is defined
as that point in time when such item no longer functions due to normal wear and
tear.) Failure to properly maintain and/or properly operate the product or part that
has been worn out, abused heated ground or otherwise altered, used for a purpose
other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner in consistent with
any instructions regarding its use. 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, transportation, shipping and postal charges prepaid,
and there determined by Kurt Manufacturing Company to be covered by the
warranty contained herein.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF

ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPROPER
USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. KURT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT.

KURT ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING

ANY PURCHASE ITEMS WHERE THE MANUFACTURER OF SUCH ITEM EXTENDS
A SEPARATE WARRANTY.

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 Thank you for your
purchase! If you
have any feedback
or questions please
contact us at.

kurtworkholding.com

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Manual Revision:
4.1.2021