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Walter Carbide Core Cut Annular Cutter 1-1/2" x 2" Universal Shank

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OVERVIEW

Heavy-Duty Drilling for Professional Fabricators

When you are out in the field or on the shop floor, you need a cutter that eats through steel without hesitation. The Walter 05H408 1-1/2" x 2" Carbide Core Cut Annular Cutter is built for welders and fabricators who demand speed, precision, and durability. If you have ever burned through multiple HSS bits trying to drill a single hole in a stainless steel plate or a cast iron housing, you know the frustration and lost time that comes with inferior tooling. This Walter cutter changes the game by utilizing ultra-hard carbide tips that slice through the toughest metals with ease, allowing you to finish the job and move on to the next weld.

Designed for use with magnetic drilling units, this cutter features a universal shank that locks securely into your machine, ensuring zero slippage and maximum torque transfer. The 1-1/2 inch diameter is a common size for structural bolts and pipe pass-throughs, while the 2-inch depth allows you to tackle thick I-beams, tubing, and plate steel in a single pass. Unlike twist drills that require massive amounts of horsepower and physical pressure to push through thick metal, this annular cutter removes only the periphery of the hole, ejecting a solid slug. This method is not only faster but requires significantly less motor power and operator effort.

Real-world fabrication often involves less-than-ideal conditions. You might be drilling into a curved pipe, a weathered surface, or an uneven casting. The Walter Carbide Core Cut is engineered to handle these irregularities without wandering or breaking. Its robust body design provides the rigidity needed for stable drilling, while the specialized tip geometry minimizes vibration. This results in clean, accurate holes that often require no secondary deburring or reaming, saving you even more time during fit-up and assembly.

Stop struggling with dull bits and slow drilling speeds. Upgrade your mag drill setup with the Walter 05H408. Whether you are working with aluminum, copper, brass, or hardened steel, this cutter delivers professional results. It is the perfect companion for structural steel erection, heavy equipment repair, and custom metal fabrication where precision and efficiency are non-negotiable. With Walter's reputation for quality, you can trust this tool to perform when the pressure is on.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:1-1/2 in
Length:2 in
Shank Type:Universal
Material Application:Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum, Hard Alloys
Cutter Type:Annular Cutter, Carbide Core Cut
Cutting Depth:2"
Tip Material:Tungsten Carbide
Packaging Description:1 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter Carbide Core Cut Annular Cutter (1-1/2" Diameter x 2" Depth)
  • Protective Storage Tube

APPLICATIONS

  • Drilling large diameter holes in stainless steel and cast iron
  • Structural steel fabrication and erection
  • Heavy equipment repair and maintenance
  • Pipeline construction and modification
  • On-site drilling with magnetic drilling units
  • Creating pass-throughs in thick metal plates and beams
  • Machining abrasive alloys and composites

FAQ

This carbide cutter is designed for tough materials including stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and various hard alloys.

It features a universal shank which is compatible with the majority of magnetic drilling units on the market, including those accepting Weldon and Nitto style shanks.

Carbide tips are significantly harder and more heat-resistant than High-Speed Steel (HSS), allowing for faster cutting speeds and a much longer tool life, especially in hard metals like stainless steel.

Yes, a pilot pin is recommended. It helps center the cutter, controls coolant flow, and ejects the slug after the cut is complete.

Yes, the Walter Carbide Core Cut design is robust and engineered to perform well even on curved or uneven surfaces where standard bits might wander.

The 05H408 has a cutting depth capacity of 2 inches.

While carbide handles heat better than HSS, using a lubricant or coolant is highly recommended to extend the life of the cutter and ensure the smoothest possible cut.

This cutter produces a hole with a diameter of 1-1/2 inches.