Silca Speed - Cutting Unit Components; Details of Cutting Tool, Tracer, and Clamps

• Cutting unit
The cutting unit contains the actual working parts of the SPEED key-cutting machine, which operate together to
cut and nish keys “read” from the originals. The working parts are described below:
• Cutting Tool
The cutting tool (F) is the part of the SPEED used for cutting key blanks. The cutting tool is in HSS super rapid
steel and is protected by a special cover (N) to ensure safe operation.
• Tracer point
The tracer point (E) dedicated to reading the cuts on keys to be copied is housed on the left-hand side of the
machine. Depth is easily regulated by means of the relevant centesimal ring nut (G).
• Clamps
The clamps (H) are rotating and four-sided to allow perfect closure of the key placed on its back or prole in the
case of keys with symmetrical cuts (chap.5.1).
• Clamp knobs
The clamps are locked by two anatomical knobs (D1), which ensure perfect grip on the keys with only slight locking
pressure.
• Gauges
Next to the clamps there is a rod with two gauge tabs to control key alignment.
• Brush
The brush (S) is used to eliminate burrs from the cuts and is made of non-abrasive material.
Operating manual SPEED
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