In the last article, I introduced how to engrave on a key blank by using Xhorse Condor XC Mini Plus II. Today, I’ll show the steps of cutting Mul-T-Lock dimple key household key.
Preparation:
Original key
Blank key
Cylinder
1.0mm probe
Dimple cutter (internal)
Dimple cutter (external)
M5 clamp
Step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Height calibration
Stick in the probe and the dimple cutter (internal)
Make sure the clamp is tightened
Hit Settings>> Device Calibration>> height calibration>> Start
Tips: Install M5 clamp then select A position A is upwards and tighten left, don’t insert key blank
Height calibration complete
Step 2: Key learning
Select Household>> All regions>> Mul-T-Lock (8.8mm-R)>> Mul-T-Lock 4-4
Insert the original key
Hit ‘Decode key’ to start the key learning
Household key learning completed
Step 3: Key cutting
Insert the blank key and close the cover
Hit ‘Start cutting’>> OK
After cutting, clean the shavings and remove the key
Tighten the clamp and install the dimple cutter (external)
Repeat height calibration again
Select Dimple (external)>> probe and cutter setting>> ∅ 6*100* dimple (external)>> Save
It will prompt ‘Machine parameter modify successfully, perform height level adjustment’.
Click OK>> Start
Calibrate the height again
Insert the key and start to cut the external cuts
Click OK>> Start cutting
Cut one side of the key successfully, then flip the key to cut another side
Key cutting is completed
Finally, insert the key into the cylinder to test
Done!
Alright! That’s the whole process to duplicate Mul-T-Lock dimple key by using Xhorse CONDOR XC-MINI PLUSⅡ key cutting machine.