User Guide
7
Types of Annular Cutters
“12,000-Series”
M2 HSS (High Speed Steel)
Most popular and used for a wide variety
of applications.
• Mild & Structural Steel
• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel (lower BHN)
“12,000-Series”
M2 HSS TiN Coated
Coatings offer better performance in
harder steels.
• Structural Steel
• Stainless Steel
M42 Premium HSS Cutters (Cobalt)
Cobalt plus TiN coating offers even better
performance in harder steels.
• Structural Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Cast Iron
Hougen
®
Industrial Cutters
Available in M2 with and without
coatings. Used for:
• Special drilling applications
• Industrial machining
• HMD933
Copperhead
™
Carbide Tip
Carbide provides longer tool life in harder
or abrasive materials. Use a higher RPM
than HSS tools for best tool life.
• Corroded or Weathered Material
• Structural & Stainless Steel
• AR
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