Silca Idea - Machine Description; Main Characteristics

2 Copyright Silca 2004
IDEA Operating Manual - English
CHARACTERISTICS OF KEYS FOR READING AND DECODING
The IDEA electronic key-cutting machine is designed to take a number of different types of mortice and bit,
double bit, pump keys, etc. The following are the general key characteristics and conformations for which
the machine has been designed or for which special adapters can be fitted in order to develop specific cutting
systems.
In addition to the machine's general technical characteristics already described, keys with the following
parameters can be cut on the IDEA (fig. 2, fig. 3, fig. 4, fig. 5, fig. 6 and fig. 7).
STEM
- LENGTH: the machine is provided with a headstop and designed to take keys with lengths of up to 150
mm;
- DIAMETER: the self-centering jaws on the rotating clamp will take stems with diameters from Ø 3,6 - 7
mm.
- HOLLOW STEMS: female keys are gripped normally by the jaws and a special tailstock is provided for
self-centering grip on the hole at the tip with diameters from Ø 2 - 5 mm, by centring.
HEAD
- WIDTH: the grip for the head of a bit or double bit key is the means for visual alignment of the key.
BIT
- THICKNESS: maximum 7 mm for brass keys / max. 4 mm for steel keys.
MATERIAL
IDEA is provided with a single phase motor and single cutter speed.
These are the characteristics and variables common to all types of keys. It is now necessary to distinguish
clearly between at least 3 families of keys which condition a series of functions on the machine, such as:
a) tools to use
b) necessary controls.
In the following pages the families of keys are illustrated so that the dimensions of any key to be cut can be
compared and the reference elements found. These elements are:
1) BIT STOP keys(mortice and bit, double bit, round or square stem: mainly for Italian, German, Spanish
markets).
2) SHOULDER STOP keys (with stop on rim close to the bit: mainly for English and Swedish markets).
3) PUMP KEYS (with round and flat stems)
4) SMALL BIT/DOUBLE BIT KEYS
5) SPECIAL BIT FEMALE KEYS
6) KEYS WITH REAR STOP
BIT STOP KEYS ( FIG . 2)
The minimum and maximum dimensions of this type of key are shown in the diagram below.
This class of key includes:
- mortice and bit and double bit keys
- male and female keys
Fig. 2
max.7 mm
max.15 mm
max.7 mmmax.28 mm
Stop 0
max.15 mm