Drill America
Drill America DWC5-530-227 annular cutter with pilot pin
Cuts clean holes in metal using high-speed steel with a 3/4" Weldon shank for magnetic drill presses and includes a pilot pin
- Fast, efficient hole making with high-speed steel construction
- Cuts only necessary material for a quality hole
- 3/4" Weldon shank fits magnetic drill press only
- High-speed steel offers hardness and toughness for wear resistance
- Pilot pin included for accurate cutter alignment
Drill America HSS annular cutter 227
The Drill America DWC5-530-227 is a high-speed steel annular cutter built for fast, efficient hole making in magnetic drill presses. It removes only the material needed to form a clean hole, reducing waste and cutting time. The 3/4" Weldon shank locks directly into compatible mag-drill arbors. This tool is not for hand drills, standard drill presses or any machine lacking a Weldon mount.
Thermals noise and power draw in normal use
High-speed steel construction balances hardness and toughness, limiting heat build-up during steady cutting. The annular geometry removes a narrow ring of stock rather than a full disc, so the motor draws less current and runs cooler than twist-drill alternatives. No forced-air cooling or lubrication system is integrated, so the operator supplies cutting fluid as required. Vibration stays low when the cutter is seated securely in a rigid magnetic base.
Pilot pin and California Proposition 65 notices
A pilot pin is included to centre the cutter and eject the slug after each hole, eliminating secondary removal steps. The package carries California Proposition 65 warnings for chemicals known to cause cancer and for chemicals known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. No additional coatings, carry cases or software are supplied with this cutter. Buyers needing carbide-tipped life or coolant-through spindles must select a different model.
Highlights
- Fast, efficient hole making with high-speed steel construction
- Cuts only necessary material for a quality hole
- 3/4" Weldon shank fits magnetic drill press only
- High-speed steel offers hardness and toughness for wear resistance
- Pilot pin included for accurate cutter alignment
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the 3/4" Weldon shank on a magnetic drill press, and what is the common mistake?
Insert the shank fully into the magnetic drill press chuck and secure it; the common mistake is attempting to use the cutter with a standard hand drill or drill press, which it is not designed for.
What maintenance or replacement will the pilot pin and cutter need later?
The pilot pin should be checked for wear and replaced when it no longer centres the cutter accurately; the high-speed steel cutter itself will require resharpening or replacement once the cutting edges become dull.
What limit appears first during sustained cutting with this high-speed steel annular cutter?
Heat buildup at the cutting edges is the first limit, causing the high-speed steel to lose hardness and the cutter to dull more quickly if cutting speed and feed are not controlled.
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