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The key channel is located in the lock cylinder . It is an opening in the core of a lock cylinder to hold the key. The keyway has a profiled cross-section for the secure guidance of the key.
Different profiles make the introduction of unauthorized keys less likely. In addition, different profiles increase the combination options, even within locking systems .