Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II is able to duplicate a Honda Civic/Acura Integra SY key (pretty thin). The procedure includes 3 steps: cut the blank thin, cut key tip cutting & cut key bitting. The new Civic/Integra key is pretty thin, so we’ll use the No.123 key blank for duplication. Condor II is the only Xhorse machine that can cut this super thin key.
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Step1. Cut The Blank Thin
- Setting, Installation & Calibration
Settings >> Cutting setting >> Probe and cuter diameter setting >> 1.0mm probe, 2.5mm cutter, save
After installing M5 clamp, 2.5mm cutter & 1.0mm probe to Condor II, go to do a device calibration: Manual cutting >> Line mode >> Initialize
- Detect Z Points
This is to determine the height reference points. Here we’ll first detect 6 points and 2 points next.
– Insert the key blank & tighten M5 clamp.
– Move the probe till it’s right above the key blank by pressing X/Y.
– Long press Z point to record the point.
*Currently XC-Mini Plus II supports recording 2-6 points. Users can record 6 points directly and cut it thin. However, these points have to be recorded precisely. And it’s hard to recod with human eyes(you may need a vernier caliper). So it’s recommended to record 8 points to finish cutting.
- Cut Thickness
Start cutting >> 1.50mm cutting depth >> Cut
Just wait Condor Mini Plus processing…
Take out the key when completed, we can see the area within the 6 points are completely thinned.
Go on to cut the head part of the key.
Insert the key reversely.
Start cutting >> Cut
We’ve finished the 6-point area cutting.
- Record Last 2 Points & Cut The Rest.
– Calibration again: Manual cutting >> Line mode >> Initialize
– Insert & tighten the key blank
– Detect Z point, then 2 points
– Cut 2 sides: start cutting >> 1.50mm cutting depth >> Cut
The key blank has been cut thin.
Step2. Key Tip Cutting
- Mark the key blank based on the shape of the original key tip.
- Manual cutting >> line mode >> Initialize
- Insert the key blank & tighten the clamp.
- Detect Z point & 3 marked points.
- Start cutting >> 1.75mm cutting depth >> Cut
Cutting completed.
Step3. Key Bitting Cutting
Automotive >> Brand/model >> Civic >> SY
The 2 sides of Civic keys differ in bitting.
So we should decode both sides:
- Insert the original key & tighten, A Side >> Decode key
- Flip the key and tighten again, B Side >> Decode key
- Remove original key to insert new key blank on clamp, A Side >> Start cutting >> Cut
- Flip the key blank, B Side >> Start cutting >> Cut
Key bitting duplication completed.
Test Key
It can work perfectly to open the lock.
Done.
This is how to use XC-Mini Plus II to copy a Honda Civic/Integra SY key. More tutorials about Xhorse Key Cutting Machine to be updated.