AN-SAN X-CUT key cutting: flat & micropoint keys

AN-SAN™ X-CUT at Keyfirst: key cutting machine for rare profiles and micropoint keys

Based in Turkey, AN-SAN™ is an internationally recognised brand for the design of mechanical key cutting machines used by locksmith and automotive professionals. With over 30 years of industrial expertise, AN-SAN™ offers reliable, durable and precise solutions built for specialist workshops, garages and key cutting centres. Keyfirst is the exclusive distributor of AN-SAN™ machines and accessories in France for over 10 years, which guarantees French stock availability, a responsive after-sales service and English-speaking technical support for our UK and European customers.

This category brings together the complete AN-SAN™ X-CUT ecosystem available at Keyfirst: the CDM-109 X-CUT machine, its replacement K20 probe, its HSS M35 high-precision cutter, together with the full range of Micropoint (BKD) and Flat (BKN) key blanks and their colour-coded plastic heads. The ecosystem is closed and coherent: every consumable is designed specifically for the CDM-109 X-CUT, guaranteeing full compatibility between the machine and its accessories.

The AN-SAN™ CDM-109 X-CUT machine: specialist in rare profiles and micropoint keys

The CDM-109 X-CUT is the flagship machine in the AN-SAN™ range. Its positioning is precise and deliberately specialised: it is designed for cutting flat key profiles and rare micropoint key profiles, meaning the profiles that the majority of standard key cutting machines cannot reproduce or reproduce with insufficient tolerances. This is what distinguishes it from generalist machines on the market and justifies its place in the workshop of any locksmith who wants to cover 100% of customer requests, including the most specific keys.

The CDM-109 X-CUT is built on nanotechnology high-resolution reading sensors and a 4-axis independent reading and cutting system. This 4-axis architecture ensures that wear on the cutting axis does not affect the precision of the reading axis, effectively doubling the machine's service life compared to a coupled-axis design. AN-SAN™'s exclusive Ho.Wo technology, combined with 100% reading sensitivity, allows faithful reproduction of even the finest profiles with 0.3mm cutting width cutters.

The CDM-109 X-CUT interface is designed for quick workshop adoption: LCD screen with capacitive touch panel, ultra-intuitive step-by-step guided interface, LED lighting targeted at the cutting zone, visual and audible status alerts, and automatic standby mode. The full Easy Connect technology clamp is backlit for better visibility, and the clamping system is designed not to damage the original key during reading. The removable swarf tray and silent maintenance-free DC motor complete a package built for intensive daily use.

CDM-109 X-CUT technical specifications: 60W motor at 30,000 rpm, cutting tool Ø 20x0.3x5mm, dimensions 41x42x35cm, weight 15kg, 220V/50Hz power supply (110V/60Hz on request), CE compliance. The lightweight aluminium alloy chassis with anti-scratch electrostatic paint and carbon fibre effect finish gives the machine a professional appearance that fits any workshop environment.

Probe, cutter and consumables: the complete CDM-109 ecosystem

The replacement K20 probe TK-009 is supplied in both left and right versions. It is the central precision element of the CDM-109: it follows the profile of the original key during reading and determines the fidelity of the reproduction. Keeping a spare probe in stock is essential to avoid any machine downtime in case of wear or accidental impact. The 20mm HSS M35 high-precision cutter (reference 0.KT-20030, Ø20x0.3x5mm) is the machine's cutting consumable. Made from treated M35 high-speed steel, its estimated service life is 10 hours of operation, equivalent to 50 to 60 keys. For workshops with regular production, keeping replacement cutters in stock is standard practice.

The AN-SAN™ key blanks available in the range cover both profile families of the CDM-109. Micropoint key blanks (BKD series) are available in 4 thicknesses: BKD25 (2.5mm, letter E), BKD31 (3.1mm, letter F), BKD35 (3.5mm, letter L) and BKD40 (4.0mm, letter M). Flat key blanks (BKN series) cover 4 thicknesses: BKN22 (2.2mm, letter A), BKN25 (2.5mm, letter B), BKN28 (2.8mm, letter C) and BKN31 (3.1mm, letter D). Colour-coded plastic heads (red, green, black, blue) allow visual identification of keys by profile or by customer, which is particularly useful in property management or housing association contexts where multiple keys of the same profile coexist.

AN-SAN™ X-CUT: which professional is this for?

The CDM-109 X-CUT meets a specific need that differs from that of a versatile key cutting machine. It is aimed at building locksmiths working on micropoint cylinder keys (Fichet™, Vachette™, Bricard™ Biaxial™) whose special profiles are impossible to reproduce on a standard machine. It is also aimed at key cutting workshops that regularly receive requests for rare profiles they currently cannot handle, losing that business through lack of suitable equipment.

The machine does not replace a versatile building or automotive key cutting machine: it complements it. A well-equipped workshop has a generalist machine for common profiles and the CDM-109 X-CUT for special and micropoint profiles. This complementarity allows 100% of requests to be fulfilled without ever having to turn a job away through lack of equipment, which is a direct commercial argument with loyal customers and a differentiator from the competition.

For professionals who want to see the machine in operation before investing, Keyfirst offers product demonstrations. The Keyfirst technical support ticket provides a precise answer on the compatibility of the CDM-109 X-CUT with a specific key profile. Keyfirst Academy training includes practical modules on using the CDM-109 X-CUT. The Keyfirst+ programme provides discounts on the full AN-SAN™ X-CUT range, machine and consumables included.

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