Where are Hougen mag drills made?
Swartz Creek, Michigan
About Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. Hougen Manufacturing is a family owned business with our world headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Swartz Creek, Michigan.
What is a mag base drill?
A. A magnetic drill, or mag drill, is a drill that adheres to and cuts into metal – iron, stainless steel, Titanium, Inconel and other similar materials. A magnetic drill consists of a magnetic base, a drill motor, a drill body, and an arbor or chuck.
Can you tap holes with mag drill?
Tapping with a Magnetic Drilling Machine The Turbo™ M-Tap can be used directly in any magdrill with reverse for tapping through holes.
How deep can you drill with a mag drill?
6″ deep
Drill holes up to 6″ deep, multiple stacked plates or extend your hole reach capability. Now includes additional arbor for postive slug ejection for annular cutters up to 3″ deep. 6″ (152mm) max. * Drill includes: pint of coolant, safety chain, & hex wrenches.
How do you use a magnetic drill press?
Turn ON the coolant tank knob of the magnetic drill press. You must use the internal lubrication when drilling with annular cutters and also use external lubrication when drilling above 50 mm thickness. Switch ON the motor switch of the magnetic drill press and start to drill with slow feed.
How accurate is a magnetic drill?
With annular cutters, a magnetic drill press gives an accuracy of 0.005 mm up to 0.001 mm in steel, stainless steel, etc. A portable magnetic drill press is available in various sizes, shapes, designs, electronics, and equipment depending upon the purpose of the machine.
Can I use a annular cutter in a standard drill press?
Annular Cutters are most often used with mag drills but can also be used with machine tools such as mills and large drill presses with tool holders.
Are there any portable magnetic drills made by Hougen?
Hougen Portable Magnetic Drills Hougen has a complete line of Portable Magnetic Drills to fit your every application. Home Magnetic Drills Annular Cutters
Where are Hougen drills made?
For over 60 years Hougen has been the world leader in portable magnetic drills and annular cutters. Hougen proudly manufactures all of our magnetic drills, Rotabroach Cutters and most of our other products in Michigan.
Who is Hougen manufacturing?
Hougen Manufacturing is a family owned business with our world headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. The company was started by the late Dr. E Douglas Hougen who held over 400 worldwide patents including many for the Rotabroach Annular Cutter.
What are the dimensions of a mag drill?
• Low Cost Economical Mag Drill • 1-1/2″ dia x 2″ capacity • Hidden motor cord • Many accessories are available for a portable machine shop including: drill chucks, countersink, and more… • Cutter Dia Max: 1-1/2″ (38mm) • Depth of Cut Max: 2″ (50mm) • Weight: 27 lbs (12.6 kg) HMD904 More Info • 1-1/2″ dia x 2″ capacity • Hidden motor cord