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= Back Cutting = | = Back Cutting = | ||
'''Back cutting''' describes a situation in which the slopes between the cuts on a [[Key|key]] are too steep, causing the key to become stuck in the [[Lock|lock]]. To remove the key, a | '''Back cutting''' describes a situation in which the slopes between the cuts on a [[Key|key]] are too steep, causing the key to become stuck in the [[Lock|lock]]. To remove the key, a broken key extractor may be used to attempt to lift components out of the way or the lock may be fully disassembled. | ||
To prevent back-cutting, key specifications should be followed, in particular the angle of slopes between key cuts. | To prevent back-cutting, key specifications should be followed, in particular the angle of slopes between key cuts. | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 4 June 2009
Back Cutting
Back cutting describes a situation in which the slopes between the cuts on a key are too steep, causing the key to become stuck in the lock. To remove the key, a broken key extractor may be used to attempt to lift components out of the way or the lock may be fully disassembled.
To prevent back-cutting, key specifications should be followed, in particular the angle of slopes between key cuts.
