Part 5: Clamping Standard or EC Keys

Instructional Overview

• 01VA clamp (Used for standard edge cut keys)
  • Installing the 01VA clamp:
    • Align the dovetails on the bottom of the clamp with the dovetails on the platform.
    • Slide into position and lock in place with the allen screw on the right side.
  • Jaw Positions: The 01VA clamp has four jaw positions (A, B, C and D).
    • To rotate the jaw position, press down on the top of the jaw and rotate to the desired position; it will snap into place.
    • When using the Copy Vehicle Keys function, the software will specify which position to use.
    • A: Used for single-sided keys.
    • C or D: Used for asymmetrical two-sided keys.
    • When code cutting, the software will inform you which position to use. To decode a key, you must use the specific clamp and position designated by the software.
• Proper Gauging: When loading a key into the jaw, it must be gauged properly for an accurate cut.
  • Shouldered Keys: Gauged with the shoulder stop (Position Zero) against the shoulder of the key.
    • Slide the key onto the milling groove and loosely clamp it.
    • Flip up the shoulder stop, place the key shoulder against it, and lock into place.
  • Non-Shouldered Keys (Tip Gauged):
    • There are four tip stop positions on the clamp.
    • Insert the tip stop tool into the position required for the key being cut.
    • Slide the key against the tip stop, lock it into place, and remove the tip stop tool.