Hougen 11148 Annular Cutter 1 in Hss Bright

Product Description

The HOUGEN 11148 is a high speed steel annular cutter designed for clean, efficient hole cutting in metal workpieces. With a 1-inch cutting diameter and a 1/2-inch depth of cut, this cutter removes only the material at the periphery of the hole, reducing required force and heat compared to twist drills. The tool is manufactured from M2-grade high speed steel and carries a bright, uncoated finish. The 1/2-inch shank with a 1/2-20 threaded connection secures the cutter in compatible magnetic drill press arbors. Metal fabricators and ironworkers typically specify this cutter for production and field cutting operations where hole quality and speed matter.

The HOUGEN 11148 suits metal fabrication shops, structural steel yards, and field ironwork applications where repeatable, clean holes are required in ferrous materials. The 1/2-inch depth of cut covers standard structural steel plate and tube wall thicknesses encountered in most fabrication and erection work. The cutter is rated for use in mild steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel, making it appropriate for a broad range of material grades encountered on job sites and in shop environments.

Key Features

• 1-inch cutting diameter for clean full-size holes in a single pass
• 1/2-inch depth of cut suitable for standard plate and structural steel thicknesses
• M2-grade high speed steel construction for durability and edge retention in ferrous materials
• Bright, uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of cutting edge condition
• 1/2-inch shank with 1/2-20 threaded connection for secure arbor engagement
• Rated for mild steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel applications

Compatibility

Designed for use with magnetic drill presses and annular cutter arbors accepting a 1/2-inch shank with a 1/2-20 threaded hole connection.

Installation Notes

Annular cutters are installed and serviced by metal fabricators and ironworkers using compatible magnetic drill presses or drill press arbors. Ensure the machine is powered off and the arbor is clean and free of debris before seating the cutter. Apply cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material to extend cutter life and improve hole quality. Inspect the cutting edges before each use and replace the cutter when chipping or excessive wear is observed.