Using Silca HW4R on a Unocode 299

[Growster]

These blanks always break in the Unocode, when cutting Huwil and Steelcase keys to code.

 

The last cuts always make the side flap shear off the blank.

 

If one's lucky, one gets one side right, which can then be copied with a standard machine.

 

We've tried cutting the cuts individually, and of course buying the keys in frustration from Fastkeys.

 

The latter solution does work, they use Errebi blanks (I think).

 

Has this problem been encountered by others?

 

 

 

 

[grahamparker]

Had a couple do that but mostly when the cutter was blunt.

 

We only use Silca blanks and i have also changed our machine to take the carbide cutters and adjusted the belts as required (Matt @ Silca can help with that).

 

Since the carbide blade has been in i cannot remember any key shearing off.

 

If there is enough clearence try the B jaw as more of the blank is then clamped.

[steveishin]

Yip id put that down to a blunt cutter as well

time to spend some pennys on a new one

 

Steve

[Broms Cobb]

we use the brass hd - never had one break??

[Lock Stock]

You could also change the carriage speed, i.e. Slow it down

[keySolutions]

Use a pin under the blade.

Or use the "electric contact" option in the software , if you have that option. Than clamp in C or D.

[Growster]

Tried speed change, cutting each cut individually, last cut first, one side only, then copy that with a standard machine.

 

Nothing worked.

 

But BC's brass keys did work.

[grahamparker]

What code are you cutting ? I will try and cut one in the morning to replicate your issue.

[keySolutions]

We cut these to code all the time.

You need to use a pin to clamp it properly , without it , they flop around.