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Bitting - ANS The number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of a key, the actual cut(s)
or combination of a key
Blind Code - ANS a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a particular key
combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed
clipper - ANS a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like handle
code - ANS 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination for reference when
additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, blind code, direct code, and key symbol.
2. a standard for life safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc., either incorporated into the
statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard
Code Key - ANS a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a pattern key. It
may or may not conform to the lock manufacturers specifications
Code Original Key - ANS a code that conforms to the original lock manufacturers
specifications
combination - ANS the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key and/or the
tumblers of a lock or cylinder
cut root - ANS the bottom of a key cut
Cut root shape - ANS the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have a flat or radius of a
specific dimension or be a perfect "V"
Depth key set - ANS a set of keys used to make a code original key on a key duplicating
machine to a lock manufacturers given set of key bitting specifications. Each key is cut with the
correct spacing to one depth only in all bitting positions, with one key for each depth
Derived series - ANS a series of blind codes and bittings which are directly related to those
of another bitting list
Direct code - ANS a designation assigned to a particular key which includes the actual
combination of the key