Locksmith Key Cutting and Duplication

Question 1

What term describes the process of cutting a key from a manufacturer's numerical code without having an existing key?

Accepted Answer

Code cutting

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Key duplication

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Impressioning

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Decoding

Question 2

Which part of a key blank determines compatibility with a specific lock brand and model?

Accepted Answer

The blade profile (keyway)

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The tip

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The bow

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The shoulder

Question 3

On a standard key cutting machine, what component holds the key blank in place during cutting?

Accepted Answer

The carriage clamp (vise)

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The tracer

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The cutter wheel

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The depth gauge

Question 4

What is the 'shoulder' of a key used for when cutting on a manual key machine?

Accepted Answer

It is the reference stop point that aligns the key's cuts to the correct position

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It determines the key's thickness

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It contains the key's serial number

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It identifies the manufacturer's brand

Question 5

Which measurement system do most U.S. key manufacturers use to specify bitting depth?

Accepted Answer

Decimal inches

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Metric millimeters

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Fractional inches

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Gauge numbers

Question 6

What does the term 'key blank' refer to?

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An uncut key that has the correct profile but no bitting cuts yet

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A key that has been erased of its cuts

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A master key with all cuts at maximum depth

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A key whose code is unknown

Question 7

When duplicating a key on a manual duplicating machine, the tracer follows:

Accepted Answer

The original key's bitting pattern

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The new blank being cut

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A code card chart

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The depth of the cutter wheel