Silca Matrix Evo, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
Matrix
Copyright Silca 2012
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After fitting the keys into the clamps, follow the instructions for the type of key to be cut (9.3 Cutting dimple keys;
9.4 CUTTING laser TYPE keys; 9.5 Cutting FICHET type keys (H profile); 9.6 CUTTING tubular keys (MATRIX
PRO version)).
9.3 CUTTING DIMPLE KEYS
1) Enable the tracer point spring (Ch.8.4).
2) Press the motor on switch (Q).
3) Insert the two keys into their clamps.
4) Take care when positioning the keys:
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Stop 0 for keys with stops.
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Stop 1 / 2 / 3 for keys without stops, using the bar provided for tip stop.
5) Attention: if the bar is used, remove it before making the cuts.
6) Grip the levers (C) and (D).
7) Press the button (D1) and lower the vertical carriage to start the motor.
8) Hold the carriage with the left-hand lever (C), lower the tool unit by means of the right-hand lever (D) until the
tracer point tip centres one of the holes. Continue to lower the lever (using the tracer point spring function) to
reach the cutting depth.
9) Repeat this operation for each hole on the key.
10)
End cutting on the first side, release the lever (D) to stop the motor.
11) Remove the cut key only and place it on the second side (the key has the same cuts on both sides).
12) Proceed with cutting side 2.
Fig. 42
9.3.1 BACK CUTS
If there are cuts on the back of the key, stand it upright on the bottom of the
clamp (Fig. 43).
Fig. 43