Hougen 18002 Carbide-tipped Annular Cutter Set 8 Piece

Product Description

The HOUGEN 18002 is an 8-piece carbide-tipped annular cutter set designed for cutting clean, precise holes in steel and other metals without a pilot hole pre-drill. The set includes five annular cutters ranging from 9/16 inch to 1-1/16 inch in diameter, two pilots, and one hex wrench. Each cutter features a 3/4 inch shank diameter with two flats for secure tool retention and a bright polished finish that aids chip evacuation during cutting. This set is used by ironworkers, structural steel fabricators, millwrights, and maintenance mechanics who require consistent hole quality and fast material removal on the job or in the shop.

The 18002 set covers five cutter diameters — 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16, and 1-1/16 inches — all at a 2 inch cutting depth, making it well suited for structural steel work, steel plate fabrication, and on-site metal construction tasks where a magnetic drill press or drill press with a compatible arbor is in use. The 3/4 inch flatted shank is a common industry-standard dimension compatible with magnetic drill presses and drill press arbors accepting that shank size.

Key Features

• Five carbide-tipped annular cutters ranging from 9/16 inch to 1-1/16 inch diameter
• 2 inch cutting depth per cutter for full-thickness structural steel passes
• 3/4 inch shank diameter with two flats for positive drive and reduced slippage
• Bright polished finish promotes chip flow and reduces heat buildup
• Includes two pilots and one hex wrench for complete out-of-box use
• Carbide-tipped construction extends tool life compared to standard high-speed steel cutters

Compatibility

Designed for use with magnetic drill presses and drill press arbors accepting a 3/4 inch flatted shank. Specific compatible drill press models were not stated in the product data — confirm shank and arbor compatibility with your drill press before use.

Installation Notes

Annular cutter sets of this type are installed and serviced by ironworkers, fabricators, and maintenance mechanics using a magnetic drill press or bench drill press with a matching arbor. Secure the cutter firmly using the two-flat shank and the provided hex wrench before operation. Always use cutting fluid to extend cutter life and reduce heat buildup when cutting steel. Inspect pilots for wear before each use and replace if damaged to maintain hole accuracy.