030 and 031 The Half-Time Key Machines
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1. 030 and 031 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read these instructions before you use your new 030 or 031 Key Machine Model No 030 for duplicating Safe Deposit Keys Model No 031 for duplicating The Holt Time Key Machines hka ka kA U V Z U USA 400 Jeffreys Rd P O Box 2627 Rocky Mount NC 27802 2627 Tel 919 446 3321 FAX 919 446 4702 EXPORT 7301 Decarie Blvd Montreal Que H49 2G7 Tel 514 735 5411 FAX 514 273 3521 This manual is registered and applies specifically to the machine which carries this serial number It properly iden tifies your model and assures you will receive correct parts if and when you require replacement parts Retain this man ual in a safe place It s the only one of its kind If owner ship of this machine is transferred this service manual should accompany the machine When seeking service information about this machine refer to the Model No which is 030 or 031 your registra tion number see below and the part number desired see pages 6 to 8 Note that many parts used on these two key machines are interchangeable Warranty nn CONTENTS m 2 Introduction to the 030 and 031 anne 3 Oper aris Pans CUMS ACC ee ee ee H Operating Parts Identification Names and Part Numbers 5 Ppd a mama Pee 6 7 Exploded View Paris TST ee nee ea ehe 8 Op onak e 8 Me UI OPTION een een ee E a ARENO ee 9 HORSE IC ns ee P n vy OY PO SPV M 10 112. 1 Guide Bar 2 Guide Bar 3 two Base Top Carriage Mounting Vise Knob Plate Jaw Bottom Vise Jaw right OPERATING PARTS IDENTIFICATION Refer to page 4 Part No Identification 030 1 Base 030 3 On Off switch 030 6 Carriage guide bar 1 two 030 7 Carriage guide bar 2 030 8 Carriage guide bar 3 030 10 Carriage 030 14R Bottom vise jaw right 030 14L Bottom vise jaw left 030 15 Top vise jaw two 030 19 Vise handle assembly two 030 20 Key stop two 030 21 Key guide housing 030 22 Key guide spindle 030 23 Key guide 030 24 Key guide stop nut 030 27 Key guide spindle retainer 030 28 Cutter guard and support 030 41 Carriage knob two 030 42 On Off indicator light CU30 55 Carbide cutter 055 thick SR SE p A 0 a omy d S Sn A a vn C L ale om 9 EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST Refer to pages 6 and 7 for illustrations Part No 030 1 030 2 030 3 030 4 030 5 030 6 030 7 030 8 030 9 030 10 030 11 030 12 030 13 030 14R 030 14L 030 15 030 16 030 17 030 18 030 19 030 20 030 21 030 22 030 23 030 24 030 CK 031 CKM 031 CK Description Base Motor Bracket On Off Switch Foot pad four Mounting plate Carriage guide bar 1 two Carriage guide bar 2 Carriage guide bar 3 Lower support two Carriage Vise table Dowel sleeve 1 4 t
3. Replacements EE een 12 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ILCO UNICAN warrants to the original buyer of any new model 030 or 031 machine that it will repair or replace at its option any part of any machine which proves to the reason able satisfaction of ILCO UNICAN to have defects arising from the faulty manufacture of the machine or from defective material or components during a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment of the machine by ILCO UNICAN pro vided that the machine is returned by prepaid transport to ILCO UNICAN or to its authorized representative before the expiry of the warranty period together with a detailed description of the alleged defect s ILCO UNICAN may at its discretion elect to refund the purchase price allowable to the part affect ed or to issue a credit if the price therefore remains unpaid ILCO UNICAN sells precision made machines The buyer assumes all risks and ILCO UNICAN shall not be liable for any reason if the machine has been subjected to improper in stallation improper use improper or inadeguate maintenance negligence if any unauthorized modification or alteration is made to the machine or in case of accident For greater cer tainty any machine not operated in accordance with ILCO UNICAN s printed instructions or operated beyond its rated capacity shall not be covered by this or any other warranty Registration and Serial number is Any and all warranties made by ILCO UNICAN o
4. is serious about speed accuracy and profitabili ty It will let you duplicate keys faster because it s designed to cut TWO keys at a time hence the name Half Time This capability of cutting two accurate keys at the same time is unique in the industry No other flat key duplicator accomplishes this feat To cut two keys at the same time the Half Time uses a 4 inch cutting wheel made out of solid carbide The cutter is a slotter type and is intended to make plunge cuts only It is NOT a side milling slotter Standard on the Half Time Model 030 is a cutter that is 055 thick capable of making a plunge cut which is 055 wide Since there are safe deposit locks on the market with wider key cuts optional cutters are available in thicknesses of 062 072 and 088 There are two Half Time models available the 030 which is designed for safe deposit keys and the 031 which is designed for cutting large detention jail keys In addition the 030 or the 031 can be modified to cut the large paracen tric Mogul key The parts necessary for these modifications are available in optional kits UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your Half Time key machine has been shipped to you in a sturdy specially cushioned container to prevent the possibil ity of damage during handling and shipment Once the machine is removed from the carton it should be set up on a level workbench and wiped free of all rustproofing oil The machine is adjusted at the facto
5. perform the adjustments insert the same type key blank into each vise jaw Slide the carriage up until the right blank touches the key guide Note the cutter it should be touching the left key blank Slowly rotate the cutter by hand the cut ter should be barely touching the key blank If the cutter will not rotate the key guide will make cuts that are too deep If the cutter rotates but does not contact the key blank the key guide will make cuts that are too shallow For either adjustment locate and loosen the two small set screws securing the adjusting collar to the key guide spindle Note the index mark on the key guide housing then rotate the col lar as follows See Figure 8 12 Figure 8 1 For cuts that are too deep rotate the adjusting collar clock wise 2 For cuts that are too shallow rotate the adjusting collar counterclockwise By rotating the collar one increment mark at a time you ll be able to make fine adjustments A test key cut to each of the depths in a given lock and then measured by micrometer should be used to verify the accuracy of the key guide adjust ment Be sure the collar screws are tightened securely when the adjustment is correct MAINTENANCE Keep the machine free of excessive dirt dust and chips It s a good idea to occasionally lubricate the bearing sur faces with a very light amount of oil and then wipe off the oil with a clean dry cloth Inspect all screws and keep them s
6. screws five Motor Spacer washer Cylinder cutter for Mogul keys Carbide cutter 055 thick Carbide cutter 062 thick Carbide cutter 072 thick Carbide cutter 088 thick This kit is intended for the person who has an 031 detention key machine and the person wants to convert it to cut safe deposit keys The 030 CK kit includes 1 only CU30 55 cutter 2 only key stops Part No 030 20 2 only screws Part No 030 53 This kit is intended for the person who has an 030 safe deposit or and 031 detention key machine The person wants to cut the large paracentric cylinder key Mogul The 031 CKM kit includes 1 only CU30 M cutter 1 only key guide 131480 2 only key stops 131477 2 screws 174080 This kit 1s intended for the person who has an 030 safe deposit key machine and the person wants to cut the deten tion key lever key with plunge cuts The 031 CK kit includes 1 only CU30 88 cutter 2 only key stops 131477 2 only screws 174080 THE CUTTING OPERATION SETTING UP YOUR KEY MACHINE The 030 and 031 key machines are shipped completely assembled Each one is ready for use upon unpacking When placing either machine on a table or work bench it is essential that the surface be level if not level the X Y action of the carriage may bind during operation Also the machine can be bolted to the work bench for stability If you decide to bolt it down make sure the surface is level and all four bol
7. size cylinder keys different key stops are required on the Figure 5 Ki mum p B lt em right side of each vise Note the new key stops 131477 are thick and require longer screws Figure 5 shows the large paracentric key Mogul installed in the vise jaws ready for cutting For cutting the duplicate key the carriage 1s shifted sideways to the left with the key blank passing across the cutter just as with conventional duplicating CUTTING DETENTION KEYS The large lever type keys used in detention locks are cut on the 031 machine The cuts are made in the bit portion of the blank and could be from 088 to 104 wide As a result the cutter provided on the 031 is 088 thick identified as CU30 88 It requires the 088 key guide Figure 6 shows the detention keys installed in the vise jaws ready for duplicating Note the keys gauge from the bottom shoulder using the same key stops required for Mogul keys Once the pattern key and the key blank are clamped in the vise jaws the actual cutting procedure is the same as that for the safe deposit keys The only differences between the 030 machine and the 031 machine are the cutters and key stops A person who already has an 030 machine for cutting safe deposit keys can con vert to an 031 by installing the kit 031 CK Identification of parts in 031 CK is as follows Cutter CU30 88 Key Stops 131477 Screws 174080 Likewise a person
8. vise jaw Push this key into the vise jaw until its shoulder contacts the key stop See Figure 2 2 Tighten the right vise jaw Note that the vise jaw is Figure 2 Ra pora designed so only light pressure is needed to clamp the key securely Do not overtighten Only a 1 4 turn of the han dle is all that should be needed to release the vise jaw NOTE If excessive pressure is used to tighten the vise jaw the threads in the bottom vise jaw will be strained and will eventually strip out requiring replacement of the bot tom jaw The handle itself is placed on a ratchet type bolt and can be repositioned easily by lifting and turning to the most comfortable position 3 Select the proper key blank for duplication Then insert one or two of these blanks into the left vise butting the shoulder s against the key stop See Figure 3 Tighten the left vise jaw 4 Activate the on off toggle switch to turn on the machine N A a Figure 3 A GY Z M If Z The yellow light near the switch will go on indicating the 10 motor is running The light is needed since the machine operates quietly and is vibration free 3 Grasp the carriage as shown in Figure and move the car riage up to the key guide Move the carriage to line up the key guide with the first cut in the pattern key 6 Push the carriage upward so the key guide drops into the first cut When it does continue pushing up
9. who already has an 031 machine can convert to an 030 machine for cutting safe deposit keys by installing the kit 030 CK Identification of the parts in 030 CK is as follows Cutter CU30 55 Key Stops 030 20 Screws 030 53 OPER Ay dD Gp Figure 6 11 REPLACEMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS When the cutter becomes dull it should be replaced There are three ways to determine if the cutter is dull 1 By sound a dull cutter will emit a high shrilly sound 2 By time a dull cutter will take longer to make the cuts 3 By the burrs if the burrs on the back side of the key blank are formed into little mounds the cutter is not chipping away the metal but actually rolling it over If there is a lot of burrs the cutter is dull To remove the cutter use two open end wrenches as shown in Figure 7 Note that the cutter nut is reverse threaded After the new cutter is installed the adjustment of the machine should be checked and corrected if needed Bo NL A V ADJUSTMENTS FOR CUT DEPTH As with all key duplicating machines the key guide must be set in the same plane as the cutter in order to reproduce the correct depths of the pattern key The depth of cut is regu lated by the key guide adjusting collar which is threaded on the key guide spindle Two set screws secure the collar to the spindle Also the collar is notched in increments of 001 so rotations of the collar can be measured To
10. en are moved sideways or up and down to make the cuts in the key blank See Figure 1 Figure The key guide is spring loaded and this provides a pre posi tioning action In its normal position the key guide pro trudes further forward than the cutter This extra length per mits the operator to pre position the key guide into a specif ic cut of the pattern key before the blank touches the cutter This is very helpful when making adjacent cuts where the depths are only one or two apart Aligning the key blank to the pattern key is done by placing the shoulders of both keys not the tips against the key stops In this position the sideways travel of the carriage is far enough to enable cutting of a throat cut if one is present in the key The 030 machine is capable of cutting TWO key blanks at the same time This capability is possible because of the X Y action of the carriage and the large diameter of the cut ting wheel The wheel is 4 in diameter and its arc at the point of cutting is flat enough to make cuts that are perpen dicular and accurate in both keys Being able to cut two keys at the same time will reduce your cutting time in half In addition the cutter is made of solid carbide and will last much longer than cutters made of conventional steel HOW TO DUPLICATE KEYS SAFE DEPOSIT KEYS The key cutting procedure for safe deposit keys is as follows 1 Clamp the pattern key original in the right
11. esses of 055 062 072 and 088 The cutter provided with the 030 machine is 055 thick identified as CU30 55 The cutter on the 031 machine is 088 thick identified as CU30 88 Because each cutter requires a matching key guide to the same thickness the 030 and 031 are provided with a key guide that has all four thicknesses on it The guide just has to be rotated to the thickness desired To rotate the key guide loosen its retaining screw and pull it off its position ing lug See Figure 4 HOW TO DUPLICATE KEYS Figure 4 CUTTING MOGUL TYPE KEYS Large paracentric cylinder keys such as the Mogul or Adams can be cut on the 030 and 031 machines if the cutter and key guide are changed The cutter and key guide are packaged in a separate kit identified as 031 CKM Also included are two key stops and screws Identification of the parts is as follows Cutter CU30 M Key Guide 131480 Key Stops 131477 Screws 174080 To install these parts on either machine first remove the key guide Then set the Mogul key guide Part No 131480 on the key guide spindle with the V shape tip pointing toward the vise jaw Next using a suitable wrench remove the cut ter nut washer and cutter Install the CU30 M cutter replac ing the spacer washer and cutter nut Note the CU30 M is a milling cutter and should be installed with the teeth rotating down Since these large paracentric keys gauge like conventional
12. n any ma chine product or component thereof shall be effective only f and for so long as the buyer complies with all payment obliga tions pursuant to the buyer s accepted and acknowledged order Failure to meet such payment obligations shall void all warran ties and not extend the period of time for which such machine product of component thereof is warranted irrespective of whether or not payment is eventually made These warranties are in lieu of and not in addition to any other warranty of condition expressed or implied including without limitation merchantability fitness for a particular pur pose or latent defects The buyer releases ILCO UNICAN from any liability for any reason other than a breach of its warranties hereunder The liability of ILCO UNICAN shall in no case including negligence exceed the purchase price of the defective machine nor shall ILCO UNICAN be liable for any personal injuries property damage or consequential damages Use only genuine ILCO UNICAN replacement parts on this machine INTRODUCTION Congratulations You ve purchased a superior key cutting machine The Half Time key machine you ve just received will give you remarkably fast and accurate keys for many years to come and a profitable return on your investment It will save you time and money Specifically engineered to cut safe deposit keys the Half Time is crafted with uncompromising quality for the profes sional who
13. nug Note that the motor is a sealed bearing type and requires no lubrication If the carriage movements are sluggish and bind check the guide bars for dirt and chips wipe these clean Also check to see that the machine is level If it s not level correct the machine mounting as explained in the section Setting Up Your Key Machine on page 9 If the vise jaws do not open or close smoothly check under the top jaw for cleanliness Apply a very light coat of oil and wipe it off with a clean dry cloth
14. ry and test keys have been cut on it but it is recommended that you check the ad justments to make sure they have not slipped or shifted dur ing transit See Page 12 ADJUSTMENT FOR CUT SAFETY The Half Time has been engineered to originate and to du plicate flat keys It is not intended or designed for any other purpose The machine operator assumes all liability when using this machine in a manner inconsistent with its stated design purpose ILCO UNICAN strongly recommends the use of protective eye glasses or goggles when operating this machine or DEPTH when in the vicinity of the machine while it is being operat ed Protective eye wear prevents injuries Note that this machine does not turn off automatically when the carriage is lowered When the key machine is operating be careful not to butt the vise jaw or carriage against the cutting wheel as this will cause damage to the cutter jaw or carriage DO NOT DESTROY OR DISCARD THIS VALUABLE SHIPPING CARTON CAUTION STORE IT CAREFULLY IN A SAFE PLACE IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM WITH YOUR MACHINE IT MUST BE RETURNED TO OUR SERVICE FACILITY IN ITS ORIGINAL PROTECTIVE CARTON OPERATING PARTS Key Key l On Off Vise Cutter Cutter mr Indicator Handle St Guard SP Light Assembly Nut Cap Vise se N Zeen Guide x an m Spindle On Off an Retainer Key switch Key Guide Housing Motor ZA Bottom Vise Jaw left lt Carrlage Guide Bar
15. ts or screws are tightened equally A torque wrench is ideal but not necessary The X Y action is the term given to the engineer s descrip tion of the carriage movement X referring to the horizontal axis and Y to the vertical axis This means that the carriage can move horizontally left to right as well as vertically up and down In order to accomplish this action the carriage and the guide bars along which the carriage slides are machined to extremely close tolerances When the machine is set on a level surface the sliding action is smooth and easy a non level surface may cause binding in the slide action In the event the machine is bolted down and binding occurs in the slide action loose the bolt at one corner and check the slide action until it is smooth Then loosen and retighten the other bolts to a point where the machine is secure while the X Y action remains smooth If you decide not to bolt down the machine we have pro vided rubber feet which can be applied to the bottom of the machine base This will ensure a non skid non scratch sur face for the machine To install the rubber feet peel the backing from each foot and apply the adhesive side to the bottom of each corner of the machine base Additional adhesive is not needed GENERAL OPERATING SEQUENCE Two hands must be used to cut a key on the 030 and 031 The left hand grasps the left carriage knob and the right hand grasps the right knob Both hands th
16. ward the cut ter will make the first cut 7 When the cutter completes the cut lower the carriage and shift it to the next cut Repeat the previous steps for all remaining cuts in the pattern key 8 Move the on off switch to turn off the machine The indi cator light should go off 9 Remove the key s and brush off any burrs by running the key under a brush or a small file ABOUT CUTTING KEYS It makes no difference whether one or two key blanks are clamped in the left vise jaw the machine will duplicate one or two with egual accuracy When two keys are cut only the bottom key will have burrs and require deburring brushing The top key has no burrs ABOUT THE CUTTER KEY GUIDE The cutter used on the 030 031 is 4 in diameter and is made out of solid carbide It is a slotter type cutter having no millings or cutting edges on the sides Therefore the cutter makes plunge cuts only that is it will cut straight into the key blank and cannot be moved side to side to widen the cuts Do not attempt sideward movement to force the key against the sides of the cutter as if to widen the cuts or to skip to the adjacent cut The sideward pressure will put undue strain on the cutter and could cause a tooth to chip or break off When the key guide is bottomed into a cut push the carriage up only and then back down when the cut is complete Since there are safe deposit locks with varying cut widths four cutters are available in thickn
17. welve Dowel sleeve 10 four Bottom vise jaw right Bottom vise jaw left Top vise jaw two Shim Vise jaw springs four Socket head cap screw Vise handle assembly two Key Stop two Key guide housing Key guide spindle Key guide Key guide adjusting collar Part No Description 030 25 Key guide spindle spring 030 26 Key guide spindle cap 030 27 Key guide spindle retainer 030 28 Cutter guard and support 030 29 Cutter spindle 030 30 Spindle washer 030 31 Belt guard 030 32 Grommet three 030 33 Power cord and plug 030 34 V belt 030 35 Key guide dowel pin 030 36 Hood label for 030 030 37 Spacer Bearing 030 38 Key guide spindle travel pin 030 39 Flat head screw two 030 40 Socket head set screw two 030 41 Carriage knob two 030 42 On Off indicator light 030 43 Plunger two 030 44 Flat head screw 030 45 Motor pulley 030 46 Flat head screws twelve 030 47 Socket head set screw two 030 48 Round head screws three 030 49 Socket head set screws four OPTIONAL KITS Part No 030 50 030 51 030 52 030 53 030 54 to 58 030 59 030 60 030 61 030 62 030 63 030 64 030 80 030 82 CU30 M CU30 55 CU30 62 CU30 72 CU30 88 Description Dowel Pin two Socket head set screws four Vise jaw washer three Socket head cap screws two Cutters see below Cutter pulley Hex head screw three Flat washer Hex nut 8 four Lock washers 8 four Socket head set
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