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Walter Pilot Pin for 1-Inch Depth SST+ Annular Cutters

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OVERVIEW

Maximize Efficiency with the Walter 48K604 Pilot Pin

Keep your magnetic drill running at peak performance with the genuine Walter 48K604 Straight Pin. If you use Walter SST+ annular cutters, you know that the pilot pin is the unsung hero of the operation. It’s the first thing to touch the metal and the last thing to leave it. Whether your original pin has been lost on a busy job site or has become bent from heavy use, this replacement restores the full functionality of your cutters immediately.

Why is this pin important?

Trying to drill without a pilot pin is a recipe for frustration. The 48K604 allows you to line up your shot perfectly every time. Just place the tip of the pin on your mark, engage the magnet, and drill with confidence. Once you break through the other side, the pin automatically pops the metal slug out of the cutter. No more stopping to pry a hot, sharp piece of metal out of your tool with a screwdriver. This simple mechanism saves you seconds on every hole, which adds up to hours on big fabrication projects.

Built for the Job

Designed specifically for 1-inch depth of cut SST+ cutters, this pin fits perfectly, ensuring smooth movement and proper coolant flow. It works seamlessly with your drill's internal lubrication system to keep your cutters cool and sharp. Don't let a missing $10 part halt your production line. Keep a few Walter 48K604 pins in your toolbox so you are always ready to drill.

Key Benefits:

  • Instant Alignment: Pinpoint accuracy for starting holes.
  • Automatic Ejection: Clears the slug instantly so you can move to the next hole.
  • Coolant Activation: Triggers the flow of lubricant to protect your expensive cutters.
  • Perfect Fit: Genuine Walter part guarantees compatibility with SST+ 1" depth cutters.
Additional Information
Product Type:Pilot Pin, Straight Pin
Compatible Cutter Depth:1 Inch
Compatible Cutter Series:SST+ Annular Cutters
Pin Diameter:1/4 Inch
Packaging Description:1 per each
Material:Steel
Function:Centering, Slug Ejection, Coolant Control

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter 48K604 Straight Pilot Pin (for 1" Depth Cutters)

APPLICATIONS

  • Centering annular cutters on workpieces before drilling
  • Ejecting metal slugs from the cutter after drilling is complete
  • Activating internal coolant flow in magnetic drill arbors
  • Use with Walter SST+ Annular Cutters (1" Depth of Cut)
  • General steel fabrication and structural steel drilling

FAQ

The 48K604 is a pilot pin designed specifically for use with Walter SST+ annular cutters that have a 1-inch depth of cut.

It has a standard 1/4-inch diameter and a length tailored to fit 1-inch depth cutters (typically around 3 inches total length).

No, for 2-inch depth cutters, you typically need a longer pin (such as the Walter 48K605) to ensure proper centering and ejection.

When the pin retracts into the arbor during drilling, it opens an internal valve that allows coolant to flow down to the cutter teeth.

The pilot pin is essential for three things: it helps you center the hole, it turns on the coolant flow, and it pops the metal slug out when you're done.

While many annular cutters use 1/4-inch pins, the length is critical. This is guaranteed to fit Walter SST+ cutters; check your specific cutter's requirements for other brands.

Drilling without the pin is difficult because you cannot center the tool accurately, you won't get automatic coolant flow, and the slug will get stuck inside the cutter.

Yes, the pin is made of durable steel and is reused for every hole. It only needs replacement if it gets bent, lost, or excessively worn.
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