Framon Code Machine-Can Cut Medeco Keys

All of the extras included with the Framon #2 make it a great package. Here are a few of the features that make it a perfect code machine:

Accuracy: All Framon key machines are hand assembled and hand fit. This ensures that before your machine reaches you, it has originated keys accurate to one-half thousandth of an inch (.0005", about the thickness of a hair). This tolerance assures a perfect key every time!

Straight-In Feed: The #2 utilizes a straight-in feed approach. The straight-in feed of the #2 provides a perpendicular cut at the root of the key. The flat of the cut will always be the same depth from the left side of the cut to the right. Machines that use a pivot approach can produce keys that turn one way but not the other. The drawing at the right shows the profile of a key cut by a machine that pivots. The different shear lines from the left to the right side of the key lead to the turning problem.

Rugged & Durable: The #2 is made from heat treated aluminum and steel. The carriage moves forward on a pair of steel slides. Spacing and depth movements take place on pairs of steel pins and screws. There are no small gears to strip out and no plastic parts to wear out. We've heard plenty of stories from code machine owners who have dropped the machine off of their workbench and cut a key with no adjustments needed!

Before you buy a code machine, ask a few questions about the machines you are considering:

What is the accuracy of the machine? The Framon #2 is accurate to .0005" (one-half thousandth, about the thickness of a piece of hair) in both spacing and depth. What are the spacing and depth tolerances of the other machines you are considering? Do they publish tolerances, or just say "It's accurate!"?

How is a key fed into the machine? The Framon #2 features a straight-in feed. This means that the key always approaches the cutter at a 90° angle, and the cut depth on both sides of the cut are the same. Other machines use a pivoting feed, similar to most duplicating machines. The end result? Shallow and deep cuts typically have a "high" and a "low" side. This leads to keys that turn the lock in one direction but not the other.

What is the machine made of? Will it last? The Framon #2 is built from steel and aluminum. Each machine is hand-fitted and thoroughly tested before shipment. Sealed ball bearings are used throughout the machine for long life and durability. Other machines use small gears, bushings, and a lot of plastic in their build. The #2 is perfectly happy in the shop or in the van. A bumpy ride in a service van, extremely hot or cold climates won't affect the accuracy of the machine.

How much to buy, how much to stay updated? Our #2 Code Machine sells for less than other manual code machines (punches excluded). When you purchase one, you get everything you need to cut just about any cylinder key in use today, including Medeco Commercial and Bi-Axial. As new code series come out, you don't need to buy extra cards or cams to stay updated. Check our web page or the trade magazines to get new information and copy it to your book. Periodically we mail newsletters with free depth & space information included.

What kind of customer service can I expect? One of the most important factors in your decision should be support after the sale. At Framon, key machines aren't our only business. We also run a full-service locksmith shop, just like you. When you call with questions on your machine you're not just talking to one of the folks that make the machine, we're also locksmiths. We know all about the things you run into from day to day. We don't have an automated answering system, and the person that answers the phone can usually help you out or quickly or transfer you to someone who can.

Is it easy to use? If you are considering a code machine, ease of use is an important factor. The #2 Code Machine (like all Framon products) includes a free demonstration video, which takes you through cutting a Schlage key step-by-step. The exact same procedure is used on all cylinder keys, regardless of manufacturer. Originating a five-pin key on the machine usually takes about 30-40 seconds once familiar with the machine. The Depth & Space Manual included with the machine is arranged alphabetically, so chart lookup is quick and easy.

What is included with the machine? The heart of the #2 Code Machine is the Depth & Space Manual. It includes over 300 pages of depth & space information, and over 900 charts. Cutting information is included for auto, cylinder, high-security, cycle, safe deposit, locker, and desk locks. No other key machine manufacturer gives you this much information for free. Also included are four cutters, five spacing blocks, and a set of stainless steel dial calipers.

What type of warranty is included with the machine? If you want to know how confident a manufacturer is in their product, take a look at their warranty. Framon machines carry a one-year parts, labor and freight warranty. Any Framon machine found defective in the first year is picked up at your door, repaired or replaced, and dropped off at your door absolutely free! If your machine needs attention, it comes in one day and goes out the next. With others, you will most likely pay the freight to get the machine back, and then you can take a number and wait for the repairs to be done. We build an excellent product and back it with a superior warranty. It's easy to do, since repairs are a rarity at Framon!

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