All about the Key Cutters

Key Cutters are best defined as a key cutting machine. These key cutters work by cutting away and shaping the required material and are the primary method for reproducing duplicate keys. These cutters have a vice or grip and in this mechanism, the key flat or blank is inserted and held tight.

The original key is fixed into a guide and alongside the blank then moved parallel, which in turn is moved against a wheel that cuts the new key. On the new key, key cutters may produce very sharp edges and have to be deburred. By scrubbing with a metal wire brush, or appropriate abrasive tool this is usually achieved. The duplicate key will catch inside the lock and could also be dangerously sharp if this deburring process is not carried out.

Nowadays there are various types of key cutting machines available and these can include:

Key-cutting machine

Key copy machine

Key duplicator

Most modern key-cutting equipment is either manually or computer controlled and most machines will incorporate the following features:

• to cut equally it  can be artificially controlled ensuring the cutter is under good protection
• Micro-adjustment that can adjust expediently and quickly for accurate cutting depth
• Equipped handwheels
• Step by step fine directive centesimal ring of the guide adjusts various cutting depths quickly and accurately

The following functions are also incorporated in other types of key-cutting machinery:

• Unique rotational operating design of 6 axles and 3 cutters
• With high accuracy and efficiency it duplicates all kinds of cylindrical key and ladder-like keys
• During duplication it solves the problems of changing cutters and rectifies the machine

You can buy Automotive Remotes online. In the process of key-cutting, there are a vast number of different types of cutters and hand tools used and these will include:

• High-speed steel cutter
• Locksmith tool lock pick
• Ball herd end milling cutter
• Seat cutters
• Woodruff key cutters

 If it’s done properly key-cutting does take time and traditional shop based key cutting will usually involve a long wait and many key cutting companies will offer online services.