Key duplication apparatus and method

Details Key duplication apparatus and method Key duplication apparatus and method

1997-07-31

1999-06-01

Pitts, Andrea L.

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Milling

With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other...

76110, 250202, 356376, 36447403, 409 80, 409 83, 409 84, 409132, B23C 116

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059082739

ABSTRACT:
In a method and apparatus for duplicating an original key, the keyway and keycode of the original key are measured and duplicated in a preform. The preform used in the duplication process need not include any keyway or keycode prior to the duplication process and, therefore, a single type of preform may be used in generating duplicates of many different types of keys. The apparatus may be automated to take the measurements of the original key and to cut the duplicate key, thus reducing the possibility of producing a nonfunctional duplicate.

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