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Automotive key cutting machine in action.

Original Ottawa workshop footage showing a vehicle key secured in a precision machine while the cutting head traces and reproduces the blade.

What happens during machine cutting

The key is clamped so it cannot shift while the machine follows the blade profile. The cutting head removes material in controlled passes, creating the grooves and depths needed to match the intended lock. The process shown here is a precision workshop operation, not a hand-filed duplicate.

Cutting is only one step

  • The correct blank and blade profile must be identified first.
  • The key must be secured and calibrated before the cut begins.
  • Edges are cleaned after cutting so the key enters smoothly.
  • Vehicle keys may also require transponder programming or remote pairing.

A correctly cut blade addresses the mechanical portion of the key. Electronic authorization is separate, so the complete service depends on the vehicle year, make, model and key system.

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Automotive key cutting FAQs

Answers about machine cutting, programming, and when to call an Ottawa locksmith.

It clamps the blank, traces the intended blade profile, and cuts the grooves in controlled passes so the key matches the mechanical lock.
No. Wear on a worn key gets copied by many kiosk machines. Precision cutting starts from the correct blank and calibrated depths for a cleaner fit.
Often yes. A correctly cut blade is the mechanical portion. Transponder chips and remotes may need separate programming depending on the vehicle.
Yes — through our locksmith team. Start with Ottawa locksmith services or key cutting Ottawa for service options.
For many vehicle and residential keys we can work from the correct blank, code, or authorized original. Call 613-265-3667 with the year, make, and model so we can confirm.
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