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n. 1. the number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of the key
2. the actual cut(s) or combination of a
key
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Bitting
n. a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a particular key
combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be
needed
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Blind Code
n. a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like handle
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Clipper
n. 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination for reference when
additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, "blind code", "direct
code", and "key symbol",
2. a standard for Life Safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc., either
incorporated into the statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard
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Code
n. a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a pattern key. it may
or may not conform to the lock manufacturer's specifications
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Code Key
n. a code key which conforms to the lock manufacturer's specifications
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Code Original Key
n. the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key and/or the tumblers
of a lock or cylinder
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Combination
n. the bottom of a key cut
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Cut Root
n. the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have a flat or radius of a specific
dimension, or be a perfect
"V
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Cut Root Shape
n. a set of keys used to make a code original key on a key duplicating machine to
a lock manufacturer's given set of key bitting specifications. Each key is cut with
the correct spacing to one depth only in all bitting positions, with one key for
each depth.
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Depth Key Set
n. a series of blind codes and bittings which are directly related to those of
another bitting list
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Derived Series
n. a designation assigned to a particular key which includes the actual
combination of the key
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Direct Code
n. the dimension obtained by adding the root depth of a key cut to the length of
its corresponding bottom pin which establishes a perfect shear line. This will not
necessarily be the same as the actual plug diameter.
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Effective Plug Diameter
n. the maximum allowable difference between adjacent cut depths
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Maximum Adjacent Cut Specification
abb. maximum adjacent cut specification
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"MACS"
n. the dimension from the bottom of a cut on a key to the bottom of the blade
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Root Depth
n. a location in a cylinder at which specific tumbler surfaces must be aligned,
removing obstruction(s) which prevented the plug from moving
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Shear Line
n. the dimensions from the stop to the center of the first cut and/or to the
centers of successive cuts
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Spacing
n. the part of a key from which all cuts are indexed and which determines how
far the key enters the keyway
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Stop (of a key)
, n. that portion of the cylinder shell which normally houses the pin chambers,
especially those of a key-inknob
cylinder or certain rim cylinders
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Bible
n. 1. a tool used to cut the keyway into the cylinder plug 2. v. to cut the keyway
into a cylinder plug with a
broach
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Broach
n. 1. a lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational motion of a key
or cylinder plug to the
bolt works of a lock 2. the bolt of a cam lock
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CAM
n. any cavity in a cylinder plug and/or shell which houses the tumblers
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Chamber
n. a keyway which has been enlarged to accept more than one key section, often
key sections of more
than one manufacturer
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Composite Keyway
n. 1. a flat tumbler which must be drawn into the cylinder plug by the proper key
so that none of its
extremities extends into the shell 2. a flat, usually rectangular tumbler with a
gate which must be aligned
with a sidebar by the proper key
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Disc Tumbler