Framon EXPRESS Instruction Manual

Semi-Automatic Duplicator

Instruction Manual

&

Parts Book

Framon Manufacturing Co., Inc.

909 Washington Avenue, Alpena, Michigan 49707

e-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.framon.com

[phone]

FAX: [phone]

CAUTION: The cutter supplied with

your EXPRESS Duplicator is designed
to cut brass keys only!

Do not attempt to cut steel keys!

Part No.

LKMS076
LKMS004
LKSH002
LKSH004
CNCMS13
LKSH121
LKMS077
LKSH112
LKSH122/123
LKSH024
LKSH108
LKMS450
ICMS561
DCSH114
LKSH109
CNCMS06
LK84S
LKSH471
LKMS460
ICMS452
DCMS252
DCSC090
LKSH110
LKSH003
LKSH001
DCMS603
LKMS003
LKMS075

Yoke Handle
LH Torsion Spring
Guide Casting
Yoke
Knurled Thumb Screw
Key Stop Knob
Black Plastic Ball
Lever Handle
Vise Bottom/Top
Guide
Guide Shaft
Key Stop
Adj Handle
Calibrated Ring
Lock Knob
Switch
Cutter
Cutter Guard
Main Guard
Brush Guard
Wire Brush
Brush Washer
Yoke Rod
Spindle Casting
Base
Bumper
RH Torsion Spring
Push/Pull Knob

Description

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WARRANTY

The warranty on the Framon Express machine is in effect for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. Framon
Manufacturing will repair or replace, at out discretion, any
machine found to be defective in material or workmanship
within the first year. If any machine is returned to us in the
first year, Framon will absorb all costs for the repairs, includ­ing shipping to and from our facility. After one year, Framon
will charge the customer for parts, freight and a flat service
rate for labor. Machines will be repaired and shipped within
two days of receipt. This warranty is valid to the original pur­chaser of record only. Cutters are not covered by this war­ranty. Framon cutters are among the finest made today, but
we have no control over their use.

If you do need to return a machine to us for repair, make sure
of the following:

1. Contact us prior to returning the machine to advise us
that it will be on the way.

2. All machines must be packaged properly. If you must
use Styrofoam popcorn to package the machine, be
sure to wrap the machine in a plastic bag before ship­ping. Styrofoam breaks down in shipping and the small
pieces become lodged inside the motor windings and
other parts of the machine. UPS recommends that at
least two inches of packing be placed around each side
of the machine. Use a sturdy shipping box to return the
machine.

3. Be sure to insure the machine with the carrier for a rea­sonable amount.

4. Use a carrier that has tracking available.

5. We will not begin work on any machine that does not
have a letter explaining what work is to be done to the
machine, as well as a contact name, phone number,
and address.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Framon
EXPRESS semi-automatic duplicator. You now own what we
believe is one of the finest duplicators available today. We are
sure you will find the same built-in quality and precision
enjoyed by Framon owners the world over. Take a few min­utes to read through this manual to assure proper setup and
use of your new machine.

MACHINE SETUP

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lower the yoke before complet­ing these setup instructions. Damage to the machine may
result.

For shipping reasons, the lever handle, push-pull knob, and
yoke handle have all been removed. Prior to machine opera­tion, these items must be installed:

1. Install the lever handle in the rear of the machine with
the

1

/4 - 28 socket head cap screw.

2. Install the push-pull knob into the yoke with a 5/16"
wrench (see figure 1).

3. Screw in the yoke handle (see figure 2).

4. To check for proper installation of push-pull knob,
lower the yoke slowly to assure the detent pin is seat­ed properly. The yoke should now lock in the key load
position.

FIGURE 1

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OPERATING PROCEDURE

Caution: Always wear proper eye protection.
To cut a standard cylinder key, insert the original key in the left

vise and tighten to secure. Insert the blank key in the right
vise, and tighten to secure. To assure proper key alignment,
use the flip-up shoulder stop (see figure 3). You may have to
loosen one of the keys to allow it to slide to the left or right to
properly line up the key.

4. Loosen the cap screw located in the small channel in the

front of the casting.

5. Load two identical blanks, one in each vise and raise the

yoke so the guide is resting on the tip of the key.

6. With slight pressure, move the bearing assembly so that

the cutter rests on the tip of the key blank (make sure a
tooth on the cutter is touching, not the gap between the
teeth).

7. Tighten the cap screw, maintaining proper alignment.

8. Tighten the

1

/

4

- 28 cap screws in the rear of the casting.

9. Reinstall the cutter guard.

DEPTH

1. Unplug the machine.

2. Loosen the jam stop (see figure 5).

3. Push jam stop towards front of the machine to relieve

pressure on the depth dial.

4. The depth dial is graduated in .001" increments. Rotate

the dial deeper or shallower accordingly.

5. Tighten jam stop, maintaining proper depth.

Note: You can also use this procedure to add a few thou­sandths of an inch to a worn key that you are duplicating.

If you encounter any problems adjusting your machine, feel
free to contact us at [phone], 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
eastern time.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 5

JAM STOP

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SHOULDERLESS KEYS

A unique feature of the Express is the built-in tip stops for
shoulderless keys. When cutting a key such as Ford, the long
side of the tip stop, affixed to the right side of the vise with
thumb screws, should be used as a gauge. Slide the key into
the vise until it touches the tip stop and tighten the vise. Use
normal cutting procedure as outlined above.

USING THE ROTATING VISE AND SHIMS

The Express features a rotating vise to accommodate a wide
variety of keys. The wide side of the vise (the side without the
dots) can be used to cut a key with cuts as deep as .200". If
cutting a key with depths less than .200", rotate the entire vise
(both top & bottom) around until it snaps into place. You can
cut keys with root depths as small as .120".

Most keys will be held without tipping by one side of the vise
or the other. In the rare case that a key tips in both sides of
the vise, use the brass shims provided with your machine. If
the key is tipping upwards, place the shim flat on the top of
the key & clamp it in the vise. If the key tips down, place the
shim underneath the key. Shims are made of brass and it is
expected that you will cut into them. This will not affect the
ability of the shims to hold the keys properly.

DEEP CUTS

The Express is adjusted so that the cutter and guide will not
touch the vises when in the cutting position. If an extremely
deep cut is found on a key, push the yoke forward while cut­ting to reach the proper depth of cut.

ADJUSTMENTS

Every key machine will eventually need adjustment. Follow
the procedures below for spacing or depth adjustments.

SPACING

1. Unplug the machine.

2. Remove the cutter guard with the

1

/8" Hex Key provided.

3. Loosen two

1

/4 - 28 cap screws located in the counter

bores to the rear of the casting.

CAUTION: Cutter damage may result if shoulder stop is not
lowered!

Turn on the machine with the switch, located on the top of the
guard. With the keys properly aligned, put a small amount of
down pressure on the yoke handle, and pull out on the pull
knob below. The yoke is spring-loaded and care should be
taken not to allow the carriage to spring forward. Gently allow
the carriage to rise until the guide is touching the original key
to the left of the first cut on the key (see figure 4).

The first pass of a key should always be from left to right, or
bow to tip. Grasp the lever handle and move the carriage
through all cuts on the key, stopping at the tip of the key.
Make a second pass from right to left, stopping after the first
cut is completed. Due to the thickness of some blanks, an
additional pass may be required, or a slower first pass.

This procedure should be followed to cut all keys. Please
read on for cutting information for shoulderless keys and
those with very deep cuts.

FIGURE 4

LKMS077

Black Plastic Ball

LKSH121

Key Stop Knob

LKSH004

Yoke

LKSH002

Guide Casting

LKMS004

LH Torsion Spring

LKMS076

Yoke Handle

CNCMS13
Knurled Thumb Screw

LKSH112

Lever Handle

LKSH122/123

Vise Bottom/Top

LKSH024 Guide/

LKSH108 Guide Shaft

DCSH114

Calibrated Ring

LKSH109

Lock Knob

CNCMS06

Switch

LK84S

Cutter

LKSH471

Cutter Guard

LKMS460

Main Guard

ICMS452

Brush Guard

DCMS252

Wire Brush

DCSC090

Brush Washer

LKSH110

Yoke Rod

LKSH003

Spindle Casting

LKSH001

Base

DCMS603

Bumper

Assembly:

LKMS075

Push/Pull Knob

LKMS003

RH Torsion Spring

LKMS450

Key Stop

ICMS561

Adj Handle

PACKED WITH MACHINE

DCMS401

5

/

16

" Hex Key

DCMS402

3

/

32

" Hex Key
DCMS410 Brass Shim (2)
F2MS402

1

/

8

" Hex Key

LKMS350 Manual

NOT

SHOWN

ICMS601 Belt
CNCMS09 Vise Spring
DCMT002

1

/

6

HP Motor

4 5