Look at the chart below to compare new and old SEC-E9 key cutting machines, incl. Generation 1 made in year 2014, Generation 2 made in year 2016, Generation 3 made in year 2018.
| SEC-E9 key cutting machine 2014 vs 2016 vs 2018 | |||
| SEC-E9 key cutting machine | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Image |  |
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| Version | Version 1 | Version 2 | Version 3 |
| Display |  |
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| Embedded 7-inch resistive touch screen | Embedded 8-inch capacitive tablet | Removable 8.3-inch capacitive tablet (with 2 USB ports) | |
| Update method |  |
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| USB | WIFI | USB or WIFI | |
| XY axis |  |
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| Marbles + polished rod | Cross roller | Cross roller | |
| Z axis |  |
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| Screw drive | Ball screw | Ball screw (annular hold main axis ) | |
| PCB |  |
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| Separate as 6 boards (3 driven boards, 1 main board, i usb board and 1 terminal board) | Update to 4 boards only (combine the main board, usb board and terminal board as 1 board) | Update to 1 board (combine all small boards as 1 board) | |
SEC-E9 key cutting machines 2014 vs 2016 vs 2018:
The key cutting machine become more and more user-friendly, convenient and stable when running for use.
The 2018 has a 8.3-inch removable tablet with USB ports.
Software can be updated via WIFI and USB.
Also, the storage gets larger and the machine has a quick response.
What’s new in 2018 NEW SEC-E9 key cutter?
It’s able to cut
1) 99% car keys
Such as BMW, VW (including latest HU162T), Kia (including Optima 2016-2018), Land Rover, Ford, Audi, Mercedes, Honda, Opel, etc.
2) Motorcycle keys
Such as Harley Davidson, Ducati,Yamaha , BW9 ,Honda Cycle, Yamaha, etc.
3) Residential keys
Such as Schlage, Kwitset, etc. It is was popular in US market .
Note: key support includes Single sided keys, Dimple keys, Tubular keys
