NCJ Number
114512
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 33 Issue: 6 Dated: (November 1988) Pages: 1355-1359
Date Published
1988
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Various examination techniques for determining whether or not a key is original or a duplicate were discussed.
Abstract
It was found that based on 'production processes,' original keys made for cylinder locks of the pin tumbler and wafer variety can be distinguished from store duplicated keys. In addition, an example of a comparison between two keys manufactured simultaneously was presented. (Author abstract)