Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Three Magnetic Drill Models Span Versatile Fabricating Performance
Hougen Manufacturing demonstrated three of its portable magnetic drill models at IMTS 2006, displaying a wide ranging versatility for holemaking in all types of applications in the shop, for large workpieces, and for remote on-site repairs, erections and installations. The three drill units include the HougenÃ-®;HMD925 Power Feed; the HMD904 for general purpose work; and the HMD150 low...
Read More »Expanded Kit Offering for Quick-Change Hole Cutters Debuts @ `06 IMTS
Hougen Manufacturing produces four models of low and ultra-low profile portable magnetic drills that take advantage of cutting holes with the company's RotaLoc(TM) and the RotaLoc Plus(TM) Annular Cutters featuring the Quick-Shank mounting design for fast, tool-less change outs. Hougen offers an Arbor Adapter Assembly with the quick-release change feature that adapts the spindles of their other...
Read More »Carbide Cutters & New Kit Package for Tough Holemaking Applications
Hougen Manufacturing, North America's leading producer of portable holemaking equipment demonstrated at the 2006 IMTS Show the holemaking capabilities of its latest annular cutting tool series-the CopperheadTM Carbide Tip Annular Cutters. Plus, the company introduced the availability of these rugged toolmakers in a convenient kit packaging (Part # 18002) that offers five cutters in a tough...
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Tool Kits turn magnetic drills into hole cutters.
Designed for HMD115 truck frame drill, Kit No. 17700 includes Ã-½, 5/8, and Ã-¾ in. dia cutters, while No. 17701 includes 9/16, 13/16, and 15/16 in. dia cutters, and No. 17704 has 13, 15, and 18 mm dia units. All RotaLoc cutters provide Ã-¾ in. depth of cut. Kits used with HMD150 rescue drill include No. 17800 with Ã-½, 5/8, and Ã-¾ in. dia cutters; No. 17801 with 9/16, 11/16,...
Read More »Carbide Cutters are suited for holemaking applications.
Copperhead(TM) Annular Carbide Tip Cutters feature carbide tip cutting edges brazed onto steel body, providing optimal wear resistance and tool life in drilling applications involving high Brinnell hardness alloys or abrasive cast irons. Tools can be re-sharpened to further extend operational life and feature dual flat shank. Available sizes range from 9/16-1Ã-½ in. dia for holemaking to 2...
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Portable Magnetic Drill offers power feed option.
Model HMD925 uses RotabroachÃ-® tools and power feed option to produce holes from 7/16-1Ã-¼ in. dia in materials up to 2 in. thick. Max capacity using manual feed operation is 1Ã-½ in. dia. All operational controls are located on feed handle side of unit, and solid-state circuitry monitors and adjusts self-feed action throughout entire length of cut. Magnetic base develops 1,742 lb...
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Magnetic Drills incorporate LED indicator for safety.
Models HMD904, HMD150, and 10914 feature LED indicator with circuitry that monitors critical magnet lift detector. LED provides instantaneous alert to operator, switching color from green to red if unsafe condition exists involving sensor. Drills also feature 2-stage power-on switch that prevents spindle rotation unless electro-magnet has been energized. In case of power interruption, relay...
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Adapter facilitates quick change for magnetic drills.
Adapter assembly provides quick-release change feature that adapts spindles of drills to use RotaLoc(TM) and the RotaLoc Plus Annular Cutters. It allows use of proprietary tools with Quick-Shank mounting design in drill models HMD505, HMD904, and 10914. With Ã-¾ in. depth of cut, RotaLoc cutters are available 1/2-1 1/16 in dia in 1/16 in. increments and 12-27 mm dia. RotaLoc Plus tools extend...
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Cutters make large holes in sheet metal up to 1/8 in. thick.
Series 14,000 Holcutters utilize one size arbor for all cutter diameters. Mating connections between arbor and cutter feature 4-lead thread that allows spin-on attachment and prevents overtightening during operation. Shoulder on outside diameter of cutter prevents entire tool body from plunging through completed hole. Cutters are M2 HSS heat-treat hardened and precision-ground tools for making...
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Speed Reducer facilitates hole making in sheet metal.
Operating with most models of handheld electric drills, Holcutter Speed Reducer offers 4:1 gear reduction ratio. It attaches to drills having -½ in. male threaded spindle or to 3/8 in. diameter models with use of adaptor. At working end, reducer features male quad-lead thread mount for attaching 14,000-Series Holcutters without need for intermediary arbor. Speed reducer is suited for...
Read More »Three Magnetic Drill Models Span Versatile Fabricating Performance
Hougen Manufacturing demonstrated three of its portable magnetic drill models at IMTS 2006, displaying a wide ranging versatility for holemaking in all types of applications in the shop, for large workpieces, and for remote on-site repairs, erections and installations. The three drill units include the HougenÃ-®;HMD925 Power Feed; the HMD904 for general purpose work; and the HMD150 low...
Read More »Expanded Kit Offering for Quick-Change Hole Cutters Debuts @ `06 IMTS
Hougen Manufacturing produces four models of low and ultra-low profile portable magnetic drills that take advantage of cutting holes with the company's RotaLoc(TM) and the RotaLoc Plus(TM) Annular Cutters featuring the Quick-Shank mounting design for fast, tool-less change outs. Hougen offers an Arbor Adapter Assembly with the quick-release change feature that adapts the spindles of their other...
Read More »Carbide Cutters & New Kit Package for Tough Holemaking Applications
Hougen Manufacturing, North America's leading producer of portable holemaking equipment demonstrated at the 2006 IMTS Show the holemaking capabilities of its latest annular cutting tool series-the CopperheadTM Carbide Tip Annular Cutters. Plus, the company introduced the availability of these rugged toolmakers in a convenient kit packaging (Part # 18002) that offers five cutters in a tough...
Read More »
Tool Kits turn magnetic drills into hole cutters.
Designed for HMD115 truck frame drill, Kit No. 17700 includes Ã-½, 5/8, and Ã-¾ in. dia cutters, while No. 17701 includes 9/16, 13/16, and 15/16 in. dia cutters, and No. 17704 has 13, 15, and 18 mm dia units. All RotaLoc cutters provide Ã-¾ in. depth of cut. Kits used with HMD150 rescue drill include No. 17800 with Ã-½, 5/8, and Ã-¾ in. dia cutters; No. 17801 with 9/16, 11/16,...
Read More »Carbide Cutters are suited for holemaking applications.
Copperhead(TM) Annular Carbide Tip Cutters feature carbide tip cutting edges brazed onto steel body, providing optimal wear resistance and tool life in drilling applications involving high Brinnell hardness alloys or abrasive cast irons. Tools can be re-sharpened to further extend operational life and feature dual flat shank. Available sizes range from 9/16-1Ã-½ in. dia for holemaking to 2...
Read More »
Portable Magnetic Drill offers power feed option.
Model HMD925 uses RotabroachÃ-® tools and power feed option to produce holes from 7/16-1Ã-¼ in. dia in materials up to 2 in. thick. Max capacity using manual feed operation is 1Ã-½ in. dia. All operational controls are located on feed handle side of unit, and solid-state circuitry monitors and adjusts self-feed action throughout entire length of cut. Magnetic base develops 1,742 lb...
Read More »
Magnetic Drills incorporate LED indicator for safety.
Models HMD904, HMD150, and 10914 feature LED indicator with circuitry that monitors critical magnet lift detector. LED provides instantaneous alert to operator, switching color from green to red if unsafe condition exists involving sensor. Drills also feature 2-stage power-on switch that prevents spindle rotation unless electro-magnet has been energized. In case of power interruption, relay...
Read More »
Adapter facilitates quick change for magnetic drills.
Adapter assembly provides quick-release change feature that adapts spindles of drills to use RotaLoc(TM) and the RotaLoc Plus Annular Cutters. It allows use of proprietary tools with Quick-Shank mounting design in drill models HMD505, HMD904, and 10914. With Ã-¾ in. depth of cut, RotaLoc cutters are available 1/2-1 1/16 in dia in 1/16 in. increments and 12-27 mm dia. RotaLoc Plus tools extend...
Read More »
Cutters make large holes in sheet metal up to 1/8 in. thick.
Series 14,000 Holcutters utilize one size arbor for all cutter diameters. Mating connections between arbor and cutter feature 4-lead thread that allows spin-on attachment and prevents overtightening during operation. Shoulder on outside diameter of cutter prevents entire tool body from plunging through completed hole. Cutters are M2 HSS heat-treat hardened and precision-ground tools for making...
Read More »
Speed Reducer facilitates hole making in sheet metal.
Operating with most models of handheld electric drills, Holcutter Speed Reducer offers 4:1 gear reduction ratio. It attaches to drills having -½ in. male threaded spindle or to 3/8 in. diameter models with use of adaptor. At working end, reducer features male quad-lead thread mount for attaching 14,000-Series Holcutters without need for intermediary arbor. Speed reducer is suited for...
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