HPC RapidKey™ 7000
You've seen dozens of Top 10 lists, but how many will save you 1,000s of dollars? The RapidKey™ 7000 was designed to be the ideal machine to meet and exceed your basic key generating needs. Now enhanced by HPC, you will find that the RapidKey7000 can rapidly become your favorite key machine. And here are the Top 10 reasons why.
10. The RapidKey7000 is a standalone key machine. There is no need to connect it to your PC. It's powered by its own computerized tablet that allows you to cut and copy keys through a series of easy-to-follow fully illustrated screens. But you can connect it to your PC to download even more codes or your masterkey system.
9. Built in key de-burring brush, lever wing nut and open loading area. These types of features are sometimes overlooked on more expensive machines but are truly desired by security specialists to get the job done quicker and more professionally.
8. Extensive internal database featuring over 1,600 DSD (Depth and Space Data) numbers and the ability to search by HPC, Silca, and ITL card numbers. Plus search by Automotive, Residential, Commercial your Favorites..
7. Powerful and robust fan cooled cutter motor. The RapidKey7000 is powered by a similar motor to the famous HPC Blitz(tm) and CodeMax(r). Its a tried and true, field tested motor that you can count on for years of trouble-free service.
6. No need to switch cutters for standard Auto or Commercial keys. Equipped with a special single-sided cutter, the RapidKey 7000 knows how to mimic all of the popular manufacturer specifications to continually give you accurate cuts, manufacturer to manufacturer without stopping to change cutters.
5. Robust double-sided jaw with special knurling to securely grip keys. Blanks slipping out of sloppy jaws is never a problem. These specially designed jaws have a bulldog bite that won't let go and never need over-tightening. You'll love how easy it is to clamp and remove keys.
4. Auto Calibration for Depth and Spacing. Tired of pulling your hair out trying to recalibrate your machines after your van hits a series of potholes? If it's ever needed, let the RapidKey(tm) 7000 calibrate itself. All you have to do is insert the calibration key, click through a few screens and let this intelligent machine do the rest.
3. Ability to cut by code and duplicate. The RapidKey 7000 will impress you with it's electronic touch that will read the depths of an inserted key so you can cut a new one to factory specs. No need to make duplicates of worn duplicates when you're backed with this type of technology.
2. Rapid cutting cycle - over 300 keys per hour. You probably won't need to cut that many keys per hour, but it's nice to know that, based on HPC testing, you can. With a cutting cycle of 4 to 6 seconds, the slowest part of cutting keys will be loading and unloading blanks. But don't let the speed scare you. The RapidKey(tm) 7000 allows you to adjust the cutting speed, faster or slower, depending on your needs.
1. And the #1 reason for purchasing a RapidKey 7000 is because it is extremely affordable and comes with enough FREE key blanks to pay for itself. The RapidKey(tm) 7000 comes packed with 1,000 FREE ESP blanks. Based on national surveys, code cutting that many blanks will more that pay for this machine.
More Info: http://www.hpcworld.com.
Ilco Futura
Futura is a single machine designed to originate several different types of keys. Keys can be made by direct code, indirect code or by duplication. All popular types of key such as edge-cut single-sided, double-sided, cruciform plus dimple and laser (sidewinder) keys can be originated. Optional attachments allow Tibbe and tubular keys to be cut.
Edge cut keys are copied by using an optical reader. Out-of-tolerance decoded measurements can be changed to original factory dimensions producing a duplicate key with factory OEM specifications. Laser (sidewinder) and dimple keys are decoded by an electrical contact system.
A tablet with touchscreen provides step-by-step instructions to simplify key selection and the key cutting process. Wi-Fi provides the communication link between the tablet and the Futura machine. An included database provides extensive amounts of information for key originating. Software updates are available either by a direct Wi-Fi connection or can be downloaded to a personal computer and installed into the Futura tablet via a USB port. Futura software has multi-language support.
Standard features simplify the key making process. LED lights mounted in the machine change colors during the cutting cycle.
White = ready
Yellow = cutting in process
Green = procedure
The four-position jaw accommodates a wide variety of edge cut keys without requiring additional adaptors. Laser (sidewinder) and dimple keys are decoded by an electrical completed.
A transparent safety shield encloses the work area to contain chips during cutting operations and retracts into the hood to ease installation or removal of key blanks. An integrated tool holder keeps cutters and tracers at hand.
Compact dimensions occupy a minimum amount of workbench space.
A four-position jaw accommodates a wide variety of edge cut keys without requiring additional adaptors. Specialized jaws for cutting automotive sidewinder keys are designed to hold every popular key type. Vise jaws can be easily removed or installed by loosening on clamping screw.
Displays on the tablet screen show how to perform each procedure. Software modes include code search, copy edge cut keys by laser reader, favorites (searches kept in memory), queue of jobs (previously created), Options (setting up the machine), Upgrades (updating machine software), Backup/Recovery (save machine data and restore if necessary) and Info (shows machine details). The Futura machine can set to display dimensions in either millimeter or inches.
Ilco key machines have been known for their quality, dependability and accuracy. The Futura continues this reputation with their new multi-purpose Futura key machine.
More Info: http://www.kaba-ilco.com/key-systems
3D PRO XTREME
During a visit to Italy a few years, ago this reporter visited a locksmith business near Venice. The locksmith had a counter filled with several different key machines. Each key machine was dedicated to the duplication or origination of one type of key and the total investment in key machines on the counter was estimated to be approximately $40,000.
A Texas locksmith had a better idea and invented the first key electronic key machine capable of originating either standard single-sided keys, double-sided keys, tubular keys Tibbe keys or laser (sidewinder) keys. This was accomplished by incorporating two cutter axis in the same machine. The horizontal axis contains a standard cutter similar to cutters found on key duplicating machines. The vertical axis contains a milling cutter for originating laser, Tibbe and tubular keys. The 3D Pro Xtreme (3D Pro) machine uses a small amount of counter space, takes the place of several individual key cutting machines and costs a fraction of the investment required if individual machines were purchased for each different type of key.
Internal electronics simplify each feature of the 3D Pro machine. Old-time key code machines required locksmiths to physically set discs or gauges into position and hope the settings were correct. 3D Pro machines have most depth and space dimensions saved in memory. 3D Pro owners can load the operating program into their own PC or order an optional PC which is preloaded with 3D Pro operating software. Charts, illustrations and complete instructions included in the 3D Pro software make key origination an easy task.
Several vise jaws are included with the 3D Pro. Vise jaws and are easily exchanged as needed. The complete vise jaw assembly can be moved on a track left or right to set the vise jaws at the horizontal or vertical axis cutting position.
3D Pro Xtreme machines are designed to be operated by a personal computer (PC). Instructions, charts and illustrations shown on the PC screen simplify key machine operation. Most required adjustments are completed on the PC screen. Well-designed vise jaws retain every type of key in perfect alignment for origination.
Standard or sidewinder keys can be duplicated on the 3D Pro Xtreme machine by using a flip down tracer attachment. The tracer attachment operates by making electrical contact with the key at each specified space location and notes the depth of cut at each location. Cutting information is kept in memory. An uncut blank then installed in place of the original owners key in the vise jaw and the decoded cuts in memory are installed onto the new key blank. Factory spacing and depths of cut can be used when originating a key which eliminates any possible wear found on the owners key.
The 3D Pro key machine can accept information from a Genericode code program to add even greater flexibility to a machine designed for locksmiths by locksmiths.
More Info: www.laserkeyproducts.com
