Tungsten carbide hole cutters with high-quality tungsten carbide cutting edges are professional tools for quick, precise creation of cut-outs. They are suitable for working on alloyed and non-alloyed steels, stainless steel (INOX), non-ferrous metals and plastics (including GRP).
Tungsten carbide hole cutters are used on hand-held and column drills as well as stationary machines.
The irregular tooth pitch on hole cutters (unequal distance between teeth) prevents tool chatter.
At a glance – how you benefit from tungsten carbide hole cutters from PFERD TOOLS:
- High concentricity, as the cutting head and shank are produced in one piece.
- Optimum cutting performance due to sharp teeth made of high-quality tungsten carbide.
- Interchangeable HSS pilot drill.
Four tips to ensure optimum use of tungsten carbide hole cutters
1. The correct rotational speed
The recommended rotational speeds specified apply to machines capable of providing roughly constant rotational speed under load.
For low-power machines where speeds drop sharply under load the rotational speed can be increased by about 30 %.
If the teeth of the cutter are not continuously engaged (e.g. on pipes or curved surfaces), the recommended rotational speed levels may be increased by up to 100 %. This will help to prevent chatter and tooth breakage when using the cutter in manual applications.
Download the optimum rotational speeds for use on steel, stainless steel (INOX), non-ferrous metals and plastics now:
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2. Work on flat materials
When working on sheets, leave an unobstructed exit for the hole cutter and ensure that supports are placed outside the cutting area.
Exert a low and even pressure on the workpiece as soon as the cutter touches the material. Using the pilot drill guide the tool straight over the surface of the workpiece.
3. Prevent corrosion
In order to prevent corrosion, remove any particles which develop during work from the workpiece. Clean the workpiece chemically or mechanically (etching/polishing, etc.) when working on stainless steel (INOX).
4. Resharpening
Our tungsten carbide hole cutters can be resharpened. Timely and professional resharpening substantially lengthens your tool life. Please contact your local sharpening service.
Tungsten carbide hole cutters and accessories
Our range includes TC hole cutters in a flat type for use on sheets and flat material, as well as a long type for work on pipes and curved surfaces:
