The art of key cutting

Even though we use them everyday how often do you think about your keys and how they are made? Key cutting isn’t what it used to be.

The type of key cutting you require determines which key cutting machine type you use. Today locksmiths are using state of the art machinery to perform key cutting. The most typically used machines are semi automatic, automatic, code key and a laser key cutter.

Usually a semi automatic key cutting machine is used because it does most of the work itself. The locksmith will place the original key in the vice grip and the duplicate key is placed in another area of the machine.

A micro meter then traces the outline of the original key and cuts the duplicate key with a high speed blade. Once the duplication is completed the machine goes over the key to make sure there are no loose spurs of metal and makes sure that the duplicate key is an exact copy.

An automatic key cutting machine does all of the work itself, tracing the outline of the original key and cutting the duplicate key from this traced outline, it takes the automatic key cutting machine 20 second to make a duplicate key.

A laser key cutting machine works the same way an automatic key cutting machine does. The only difference is it uses lasers instead of blades.

A code key cutting machine literally makes keys in seconds for coded key cards. The code key cutting machine copies the notches in the original card, then a blank card is inserted and created into a duplicate key card.

All of these machines must be handled be handed by an experienced professional like a locksmith. This ensures that each key cut is of a quality standard.

Lockout Locksmith and associates provide key cutting in Oakland and Sacramento areas.