Key making 101

The primary purpose of key making is to control access to the things and places you want. Key can open a lock and gain access to these areas; however, keys can also be used to trigger certain mechanisms. When we think of a key we probably think of a house key or an auto key, however, keys are of many different types and purposes. A master key is used to open many locks. Master keys works with a combination of a personalized and master key opening mechanism. Tubular keys are commonly used in alarm systems, these keys have circular shaft which makes it difficult to unlock when it is locked accidently, and making a new key is not as easy with tubular keys as it is on a flat key. An old-fashioned lever lock type of key is known as skeleton key and the latest one is magnetic key mostly used in holes and dormitories.

With the technology advancement these classic key is benign replaced with other modernized forms. Now electronic combination locks are being used in cars, garage doors and home security system. Keyless entry system in another feature commonly used in modern days cars. In keyless entry system a computer chip is encased in a plastic fob, used to open and start a car.

If you have lost keys or your keys are stolen or you only want a spare, key making is possible for any type of lock and key to a locksmith. Locksmith uses key cutting machine, saws, buffer, key gauges and many other tools to get a new key cut or key replacement for any type of lock. If they are using a key duplicator they don’t have to do much more than loading the machine to get a brand new key. The advanced key cutting machines easily produces a new key cut for a lost of broken key on a key blank. A computer software then checks the accuracy of the new key cut whether it’s perfectly fits to the lock or not. For a vehicle lock the new key is coded with the car lock or ignition lock combination and then it is reprogrammed according to the ECU.

Key making is easier and less cost effective from a locksmith. Their technicians are experienced and are given trainings on regular basis with latest trends in technology and challenges of advanced security lock mechanism.