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3.- JAWS
The machine consists of two jaws, one for machining flat keys and another for point and/or channel keys. The use of
the two jaws for correct operation is detailed below.
3.1 JAW FOR FLAT KEYS
3.1.1 USE OF THE STANDARD JAW “MP1”
The standard jaw “MP1” is designed for reading and machining flat keys. When attaching the key, consider two as-
pects: Side and key limit.
• Sides 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the standard jaw “MP1”.
The different sides and characteristics of the key to be attached are indicated below:
a) Copying a key with rear support.
Side 1: keys with normal blade
Side 2: keys with narrow blade
b) Copying of keys by means attaching the key by its profile
Side 3: Key with guide in lower part
Side 4: Key with guide in upper part
Representation of standard jaw with images of different attaching (Fig. 13)
The standard jaw has 4 sides, (numbers engraved on the top part of the jaw) that
allow closing the attached keys on the rear and profile. The jaw is designed to hold
different models of keys. The side change is simple, leave the jaw slightly open, and
manually turn the key to the desired side.