Cutting Too Close To The Shoulder - HPC CodeMax Manual

5.2.4
Note: only recalibrate the Shoulder Gauge after being sure that the tip Gauge is properly
calibrated.
Swing
Shoulder
Gauge
) Select a shoulder gauged, factory cut original large cylinder type key, such as a Schlage
or Arrow. Check to see that the # space (closest to the shoulder) is greater in depth
than a # cut.
2) Install the correct cutter wheel.
) Turn the CodeMax
4) Select and enter the proper DSD number.
5) Enter in a # cut for the depth. Then press ENTER to accept, and then press START to
begin the cutting process.
6) The Pivot Arm will start to travel laterally towards the key. When the Pivot Arm travels
to the first cut (closest to the shoulder) and the key begins traveling towards the cutter
(making the depth cut), push the Emergency Stop Button.
7) Loosen the key in the vise. Slide the key to the left to line up the cutter flat opposite
the pin seat. Tighten the key in the jaw.
8) Release the Emergency Stop Button to allow the machine to return to the Home
position.
9) Loosen the set screw that holds the Turn Bar in place in the Pivot Arm. Swinging the
Shoulder Gauge should also rotate the Turn Bar.
Note: If the turn Bar does not rotate, squirt some WD-40, or equivalent, on the threaded end.
then work it loose by simultaneously swinging the Shoulder Gauge and and rotating the turn
Bar. (See Fig. 2)

Cutting Too Close To The Shoulder

Turn Bar
Turn Bar Set Screw
Fig. 1
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