Hougen 11216 Annular Cutter 0.6299 in Hss 1/4 in Depth

Product Description

The HOUGEN 11216 is a high speed steel annular cutter designed for drilling clean, full-diameter holes in metal without a pilot drill. Built from M2 grade high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent performance across ferrous metals. The cutter measures 0.6299 inches in diameter with a 1/4 inch depth of cut and accepts a 3/8 inch shank, making it compatible with standard magnetic drill presses and annular cutter-capable drill presses. Machinists, fabricators, and ironworkers rely on this type of cutter for faster material removal and improved hole quality compared to conventional twist drills.

This cutter is suited for use on mild steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel in fabrication shops, structural steel work, and on-site ironwork. Its compact 1/4 inch depth of cut makes it well suited for thin stock and sheet metal applications where a shallow, precise hole is required. The 3/8 inch shank diameter fits a wide range of portable magnetic drill presses and benchtop units commonly used in metal fabrication and maintenance trades.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for durability on ferrous metals including hardened and stainless steel
• 0.6299 inch cutter diameter for accurate, clean-edged holes
• 1/4 inch depth of cut suited for thin plate and sheet metal work
• 3/8 inch shank diameter fits standard magnetic drill presses and compatible drill presses
• Bright, uncoated finish for easy inspection of cutting edge condition

Compatibility

Designed for use with magnetic drill presses and annular cutter-capable drill presses that accept a 3/8 inch shank. Rated for use on mild steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel.

Installation Notes

Annular cutters are installed and serviced by machinists, fabricators, and ironworkers using standard drill press or magnetic drill press tooling. Always secure the workpiece and confirm the drill press is powered down before changing cutters. Use cutting fluid or cutting oil appropriate for the base metal to extend cutter life and maintain hole quality. Follow the drill press manufacturer guidelines for shank engagement depth and clamping torque.