Operating Manual
Matrix
Copyright Silca 2012
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8.3 CALIBRATION / TOOL ALIGNMENT
Carry out this operation with the key-cutting machine on.
ATTENTION: check that the motor start switch (Q) is off.
1) Check that the clamps are in the horizontal position (ref. 0) (Ch.8.6).
2) Turn the cam (N) clockwise all the way to disable the tracer point spring (Ch.8.4).
3) Fit and secure the two tools (tracer point and cutter) in their respective spindles.
4) Press the button (K1) on the front of the machine to enable the key pad/control board.
Fig. 20
5) Press the lever (D) release button (D1), lower the vertical carriage and take the tools into contact with the clamp
surface (seat of the key)(Fig. 21) There are three possibilities:
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Central green bar illuminated - Green arrows illuminated - CALIBRATION OK
In this case both tools are in contact with the keys and aligned.
Note: from this position it is advisable to turn the gauge (V) clockwise by a couple of clicks.
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Left-hand red arrow illuminated - Tracer point side
In this case only the tracer point is in contact with the key.
Hold the vertical carriage down and turn the gauge (V) anti-clockwise in the direction of the illuminated arrow.
Calibration is complete as soon as the green vertical bar illuminates together with the two green arrows.
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Right-hand red arrow illuminated - Cutter side
In this case only the cutter is in contact with the key.
Hold the vertical carriage down and turn the gauge (V) clockwise in the direction of the illuminated arrow so that
the red light on the left-hand arrow goes on. From this position hold down firmly the right-hand lever and turn the
gauge (V) one click at a time. Calibration is complete as soon as the green vertical bar illuminates together with
the two green arrows.
ATTENTION: at the end of calibration press the button (K1) to disable the key pad/control
board.
6) Now it’s possible to proceed with duplication.
Tool alignment (green)
Cutter - key contact
Tracer point -
key
contact
