Drill America
Drill America ANC5-530-342 1-3/16" X 3" nACo Blue pneumatic accessory
nACo Nano-Composite coating extends tool life by 30% for fast, efficient hole making in steel, cast iron and stainless steel with magnetic drill presses
- nACo Nano-Composite coating extends tool life up to 30% over traditional HSS cutters
- Cuts steel, cast iron, heated and stainless steels for versatile material handling
- Nano coating resists wear and high heat to protect cutting edges
- M2 High Speed Steel removes only necessary material for fast, efficient holes
- 3/4" Weldon shank fits most magnetic drill presses for secure mounting
What the cutter does
This nACo-coated annular cutter is built for magnetic drill presses only. It removes only the perimeter of the hole, leaving a solid slug and reducing the force needed to cut large diameters in steel, cast iron, heated steel and stainless steel. The 3/4-inch Weldon shank fits most mag-drill arbors and the included pilot pin aligns the cut and ejects the slug. It is not compatible with standard hand drills or conventional drill presses.
When the coating pays off
The nano-composite blue coating delivers up to 30 percent longer tool life versus traditional high-speed steel annular cutters. That gain matters when you are cutting abrasive or work-hardening alloys day after day, or when a single dull cutter would halt a production run. If you only drill occasional mild-steel holes, an uncoated M2 cutter will cost less up front and still finish the job.
Behaviour under sustained load
The coating maintains hardness at the elevated temperatures generated by continuous cutting in stainless or heated steels, so edge wear stays predictable instead of accelerating. The geometry cuts only the necessary material, keeping torque demand steady during long passes. The pilot pin stays engaged through the full depth, preventing the cutter from wandering when the hole deepens and coolant flow drops.
Highlights
- nACo Nano-Composite coating extends tool life up to 30% over traditional HSS cutters
- Cuts steel, cast iron, heated and stainless steels for versatile material handling
- Nano coating resists wear and high heat to protect cutting edges
- M2 High Speed Steel removes only necessary material for fast, efficient holes
- 3/4" Weldon shank fits most magnetic drill presses for secure mounting
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What shank size does the 1-3/16" X 3" nACo Blue annular cutter use to fit a magnetic drill press?
The cutter has a 3/4" Weldon shank that fits most magnetic drill presses.
How do you install the pilot pin that comes with the cutter, and what step is often missed?
Insert the pilot pin into the cutter before mounting it in the mag drill; users often forget the pin and the cutter will not start the hole correctly.
When should the nACo Nano-Composite coated cutter be replaced?
Replace it when cutting slows, the blue coating wears through to bare steel, or the teeth chip — the coating extends life up to 30% over uncoated HSS cutters.
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