Hougen 3-12228 Annular Cutter 7/8 in Hss Weldon Shank

Product Description

The HOUGEN 3-12228 is a high speed steel annular cutter designed for clean, fast hole cutting in mild steel and structural steel. With a 7/8 inch cutting diameter and a 3 inch depth of cut, this cutter handles deeper cuts than a standard twist drill without the need to remove a full slug of material. The 3/4 inch Weldon flat shank with two flats provides a secure, anti-rotation connection to magnetic drill press arbors and compatible drill systems. The bright, uncoated finish is standard for general-purpose HSS tooling. Licensed trades and fabricators install this tool wherever precise, burr-minimal holes are required in ferrous material.

This cutter is suited for structural steel fabrication, steel erection, ironwork, and mechanical fitting applications. It is used with magnetic base drills, drill presses, and rotabroach-style systems that accept a 3/4 inch Weldon shank. Typical applications include punching holes in beam flanges, tube steel, plate steel, and mild steel sheet. The 3 inch cutting depth accommodates thick stock and stacked material that shorter annular cutters cannot reach.

Key Features

• 7/8 inch cutting diameter for standard hole sizing in structural and plate steel
• 3 inch depth of cut handles thick stock and stacked material
• High speed steel construction provides durability in ferrous metal cutting
• 3/4 inch Weldon flat shank with 2 flats locks securely in arbor chucks to prevent slippage
• Bright uncoated finish — no coating to chip or flake during heavy-duty cutting
• Compatible with Weldon-style magnetic drill arbors commonly used in steel fabrication

Compatibility

Designed for use with magnetic drill presses and drill press arbors that accept a 3/4 inch Weldon flat shank. Intended for cutting mild steel and structural steel. Verify arbor pilot pin compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by metalworking tradespeople and structural fabricators using a magnetic drill press or standard drill press with a compatible Weldon shank arbor. Ensure the drill press is fully de-energized and the magnetic base is disengaged before changing cutters. Secure the shank set screws firmly against both Weldon flats to prevent cutter pullout during the cut. Use cutting oil or a cutting lubricant appropriate for HSS tooling in steel to extend cutter life and improve cut quality.