Patent ID: 6033164
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: B23C,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable key cutting machine comprising a support, a cutter housing assembly secured to said support including a cutter and a drive shaft for said cutter, which drive shaft is constructed and arranged for receiving a portable motor for operating said cutter drive shaft, and an adjustable tracer point, a key carriage separate from and movable on said support, said key carriage having spaced clamping assemblies adapted to support in spaced relationship a key and a key blank to be cut into a duplicate of said key with said key being positioned to be engaged by said tracer point and said key blank to be simultaneously engaged by said cutter whereby the key blank will be made into a duplicate of said key when the carriage is moved on said support so the tracer point follows the key pattern to cut the blank into the identical pattern as said key.