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  • High Speed Steel (HSS)
    Cut holes with precision using High-Speed Steel (HSS) Annular Cutters and Arbors. Shop now at Ohio Power Tool.
  • Carbide Cutters
    Drill through tough materials with precision using Carbide Bit Annular Cutters, offered by Ohio Power Tool. These bits are made from carbide, known for its hardness and resistance to wear. Suitable for drilling in metal, concrete, and other hard materials, carbide bits provide strength and longevity for professional and heavy-duty drilling applications.
  • RotaLoc Shank
    Achieve precise holes with Rotaloc Shank Annular Cutters. Shop now at Ohio Power Tool.
  • RotaCut Sheet Metal Hole Cutters
    Shop Hougen RotaCut sheet metal hole cutters, arbors, and pilot pins. Complete system for fast, precise sheet metal cutting.

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    Hougen 1-1/2 x 3" Depth Carbide Copperhead Annular Cutter 3-18248
    SKU: HOU3-18248
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    CS Unitec 1-1/2" - Hornet TCT Carbide Cutters 2-3/8" Depth 9-1-248 C
    SKU: CS9-1-248 C
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    CS Unitec 1-1/2" X 3" - 3/4" Shank Annular Cutter 6-1-348
    SKU: CS6-1-348
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HSS vs. Carbide Annular Cutters: Choosing the Right Tool

Selecting the right annular cutter is essential for drilling precise, large-diameter holes with minimal effort. At Ohio Power Tool, we offer both High-Speed Steel (HSS) and Carbide-Tipped options to ensure you have the right performance level for your specific metalworking applications.

High-Speed Steel (HSS) Annular Cutters

High-speed steel (HSS) annular cutters are favored for their exceptional versatility and cost-effectiveness. Manufactured from premium high-speed steel, these cutters are ideal for fabrication, construction, and general maintenance tasks involving structural steel, stainless steel, and other non-abrasive metals.

HSS cutters are the top choice when precision and finish are important, but cutting conditions are not excessively demanding, providing a reliable balance of performance and value.

Carbide Tipped Annular Cutters

For more challenging environments, Carbide annular cutters feature specialized carbide tips fused to a durable steel body. This design allows them to maintain sharpness significantly longer and operate at higher cutting speeds than standard HSS.

Carbide cutters excel in high-volume production and are the preferred solution for drilling through hardened steel, cast iron, and abrasive metals that would quickly wear out a standard bit.

Which Cutter is Best for Your Job?

The choice between HSS and Carbide from Ohio Power Tool depends on your material hardness, precision needs, and budget. While HSS offers a cost-effective solution for general drilling, Carbide cutters provide the cutting edge needed for heavy-duty, high-efficiency tasks in the toughest materials.