01What is an annular cutter?
An annular cutter is a hollow cutting tool used to create a circular hole by removing material around the hole edge rather than cutting the complete core into chips. It is commonly paired with a magnetic drilling machine for steel plate, beam and structural fabrication work. The cutter material, diameter, cutting depth and shank interface must match the machine and application.
02How does an annular cutter work?
The cutter rotates while its cutting edges remove a ring of material. A solid slug remains in the center and is normally released after the cut. The magnetic drill supplies rotation and feed while its base holds the machine on a suitable ferrous surface. Correct setup also depends on the pilot pin, interface, coolant arrangement and workpiece condition.
03What is the difference between HSS and TCT annular cutters?
HSS and TCT are separate cutter families. AXIMET source materials document both families with their own diameter, cutting-depth and interface variants. Choose between them only after confirming the workpiece, required hole size and depth, magnetic drill capacity and connection. Do not transfer the specification of one family to the other.
04How do I choose an annular cutter?
Start with the workpiece material, required hole diameter and cutting depth. Then confirm the magnetic drill capacity, spindle or arbor connection, pilot-pin requirement, working position and expected usage. For distributor programs, also specify the size range, packaging format, market labels and whether replacement cutters or complete sets are required.
05What diameter and cutting depth should I order?
Specify every required diameter and the cutting depth for each group, not only the largest hole. A machine's maximum capacity does not prove that every depth, cutter family or connection will fit. AXIMET links exact values to the corresponding catalog row and confirms the selected range before quotation.
06Which shank interfaces are available?
The confirmed AXIMET materials include Weldon, One-touch, FEIN Quick-in and threaded interface families. These are product-range options, not a claim that every cutter fits every machine. State the magnetic drill model or arbor specification so the correct interface can be checked.
07Can annular cutters be used with every magnetic drill?
No universal compatibility should be assumed. Check the machine's maximum cutter diameter, usable cutting depth, arbor or spindle, speed range and available working stroke. The selected pilot pin and adaptor must also suit the cutter. Send the machine model when requesting a replacement or mixed-size program.
08What is a pilot pin used for?
A pilot pin is part of the matched cutting system. It assists location and participates in the operating sequence of the cutter assembly. Its diameter and length need to correspond with the cutter family and cutting depth. A pilot pin shown with one series should not automatically be treated as suitable for every cutter.
09Do annular cutters need coolant?
Coolant or lubrication requirements depend on the selected cutter, workpiece and operation. The supply arrangement should be checked with the magnetic drill and cutter instructions. Buyers should identify the planned application and any restrictions on coolant use so the appropriate accessory package can be discussed.
10What industries use annular cutters?
Confirmed AXIMET application materials support steel fabrication, structural installation, bridge and railway work, shipbuilding and marine maintenance, machinery maintenance and workshop hole making. The product should be selected around the actual workpiece, hole specification and site conditions rather than an industry label alone.
11Can AXIMET supply magnetic drills and annular cutters together?
Yes. AXIMET can coordinate magnetic drilling machines with suitable HSS or TCT annular cutters and related accessories. The machine capacity, cutter size and depth, interface and pilot-pin requirements are checked as one package before the quotation is finalized.
12Can I order a mixed annular cutter range for distribution?
A mixed range can be discussed for importer, distributor and private-label programs. Provide the required material families, size and depth range, interface, pack quantities, target market and labeling needs. The final assortment, quantity and commercial terms are confirmed against the selected variants.
13Are annular cutter sets available?
Set or package requirements can be reviewed, but the exact contents must be confirmed for the selected range. State the required diameters, cutting depths, pilot pins, case or box format and labeling. AXIMET will define the agreed contents in the quotation rather than assuming a universal set.
14What OEM options are available?
Confirmed OEM support includes logo marking, labels, manual language, color-box or other packaging coordination, outer cartons, barcodes and accessory-kit planning. Availability, quantity, cost and delivery arrangements depend on the selected cutter variants and customization scope.
15How should an importer compare annular cutter suppliers?
Compare whether the supplier links each specification to a controlled product row, can explain interface compatibility, provides traceable inspection evidence and can coordinate cutters with magnetic drills and accessories. Also review labeling, packaging, documentation and how specification changes are recorded before production.
16What information is needed for a quotation?
Send the cutter family, diameter range, cutting depths, shank interface, magnetic drill model, workpiece material, quantity, destination market, packaging and OEM requirements. Photos or an existing cutter specification can help identify the connection, but final compatibility still needs confirmation.