HOUGEN® "12,000-SERIES" ANNULAR CUTTERS
Professional-grade Hougen annular cutter engineered for fast, accurate holemaking in steel and alloy materials up to 275 BHN (28.5 HRC). Manufactured from hardened M2 high-speed steel with patented Hougen-Edge® geometry for smooth cutting, long tool life, and reduced horsepower requirements.
Features & Benefits
- Requires less horsepower and thrust than traditional holemaking
- Produces clean, burr-free holes with excellent finish
- Precision-ground, fully fluted design improves chip evacuation
- Patented Hougen-Edge® geometry for faster, smoother cuts
- Tapered inner diameter improves slug ejection and reduces friction
- Up to 10 cutting edges distribute load evenly
- Resharpenable for extended tool life and lower cost per hole
- Series: 12,000 Series
- Shank: 3/4" Double-Flatted Weldon
- Material: Hardened M2 High-Speed Steel (HSS)
- Required Pilot: 10528
- Pilot Included: Yes
Compatible with Hougen® portable magnetic drills and most competitive magnetic drill systems using a 3/4" Double-Flatted Weldon shank.
Designed for use in structural steel, plate, pipe, and stacked material within the cutter’s rated hardness range.
Annular cutter only unless otherwise specified. Refer to the product details above for pilot requirements.