Hougen 12702 12,000-Series Annular Cutter Kit for Magnetic Drills

Hougen: The American-Made Quality Standard

Hougen has been the world leader in portable magnetic drills and annular cutters for over 60 years. The company's legacy of innovation began in 1974 when it invented the "12,000-Series" Annular Cutters, with the company's president personally overseeing the tooth geometry of every Hougen cutter produced.

This attention to detail is a testament to Hougen's commitment to quality. Each cutter undergoes rigorous quality checks on the latest machinery to ensure it meets the company's exacting specifications and tolerances. This commitment to American-made excellence is why Hougen prefers to manufacture its products in the USA, where it can maintain tight control over the entire production process.

Hougen Manufacturing is a family-owned business with its world headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. The company was founded by the late Dr. E. Douglas Hougen, who held over 400 worldwide patents, many of which were for the innovative Rotabroach Annular Cutter.

Customers who demand reliability and performance from their tools choose Hougen. From engineering to manufacturing, Hougen produces the best products in the market, guided by its three core principles: Service, Integrity, and Reliability. This unwavering commitment ensures that Hougen customers are completely satisfied with the company's products and services.

Hougen's list of industry firsts is a testament to its innovative spirit. The company was the first to produce precision annular sheet metal hole cutters, the first to use annular cutters in magnetic drills, the first to drill holes over 1-1/2" in diameter, and the first to offer a range of advanced features, including positive slug ejection, safety switches, and self-reversing tapping head attachments.

Hougen's lineup of premium annular cutters and magnetic drills includes the following models:

• Hougen 12001: Plastic tool case with (2) pilots, (2) wrenches, and (5) TiN-coated M2 cutters (9/16", 11/16", 13/16", 15/16", 1-1/16"), 1" depth of cut.
• Hougen 12002: Plastic tool case with (2) pilots, (2) wrenches, and (5) TiN-coated M2 cutters (9/16", 11/16", 13/16", 15/16", 1-1/16"), 2" depth of cut.
• Hougen 12601: TiN-coated M2 cutters (9/16", 11/16", 13/16", 15/16", 1-1/16"), 1" depth of cut.
• Hougen 12702: TiN-coated M2 cutters (9/16", 11/16", 13/16", 15/16", 1-1/16"), 2" depth of cut.

All Hougen cutters are made of hardened, high-speed tool steel and precision-ground for optimal performance. They are rated for a maximum application hardness of 275 BHN (Hougen 12001 and 12002) or 325 BHN (Hougen 12601 and 12702), and Hougen recommends using Slick-Stik or RotaGel lubricants for best results.

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