User Guide

9
Standard vs. Stack-Cut Geometry
Most annular cutters come with Standard geometry.
These cutters are designed to cut through one piece of
steel. They offer the fastest, cleanest hole producing a
slug that looks like a ‘Top Hat’. When the job requires
drilling two or more pieces of steel, cutters with
stack-cut geometry must be used. The cutting teeth cut
from the inside out producing a round cylinder slug.
Non-Coated vs. Coated
For 80% of applications a
standard HSS cutter works.
Using a coated or carbide cutter in
these applications offers no
additional benefit. Hard materials
is where the benefit of using a
coated or carbide cutter will pay off
with increased tool life.
Standard Geometry Slug
Stack-Cut Geometry Slug
Standard “12,000-Seres”
Cutter
TiN Coated
“12,000-Seres” Cutter
Cutter Geometry
Angles on the cutting teeth make a big difference in
how the tool performs. More precision angles increase
the tool life and accuracy. Hougen tools have four
different tooth geometries.
• 2 angle
• 2 & 3 angle - Hougen-Edge
®
• Stack-Cut
• Industrial
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USA
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Different Angles
on the Teeth