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Walter 40mm Carbide Tipped Annular Cutter 55mm Depth

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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 doesn't quit when the going gets tough. The Walter 40mm x 55mm Carbide Core Cut is built for welders and fabricators who deal with the hardest metals daily. If you have ever burned through multiple HSS bits trying to punch a hole in a stainless steel beam or a cast iron plate, you know the frustration. This carbide-tipped annular cutter is the solution. It eats through rust, scale, and hard alloys that would stop a standard bit in its tracks, making it an essential tool for structural steel erection, heavy equipment repair, and custom fabrication.

The 05F240 is designed to work seamlessly with your magnetic drill, turning it into a high-performance hole-making machine. The 40mm diameter is a common size for heavy bolting applications, and the 55mm depth of cut gives you the reach needed for thick flanges and plates. Because it cuts only the perimeter of the hole and ejects a solid slug, you aren't turning the entire hole volume into chips. This means less strain on your drill motor and much faster penetration rates. You get a clean, burr-free hole in a fraction of the time it takes with twist drills.

One of the standout features for welders is the cutter's ability to handle imperfect setups. Often, you aren't drilling on a perfectly flat, clean piece of new steel. You might be drilling into a curved pipe, a weathered I-beam, or overlapping plates. The aggressive cutting action and robust design of the Walter Carbide Core Cut allow it to bite into uneven surfaces without walking, ensuring your bolt holes line up perfectly. The carbide tips are extremely heat resistant, meaning you can push the feed harder without destroying the bit.

Stop wasting time sharpening dull bits or struggling with slow drilling speeds. Upgrade to the Walter Carbide Core Cut and experience the difference that professional-grade tooling makes. Whether you are retrofitting structural components or fabricating new assemblies, this cutter provides the reliability and speed you need to stay ahead of schedule and deliver quality results.

Additional Information
Diameter:40 mm
Depth Of Cut:55mm
Material:Tungsten Carbide
Product Type:Annular Cutter
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Application Material:Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Hard Alloys, Aluminum
Tool Compatibility:Magnetic Drilling Units
Shank Type:Weldon
Packaging Description:1 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter Carbide Core Cut Annular Cutter (40mm x 55mm)
  • Protective Storage Tube

APPLICATIONS

  • Drilling large diameter holes in stainless steel structures
  • Creating bolt holes in cast iron machinery bases
  • Fabrication involving hard alloys and abrasive composites
  • On-site structural steel modification using magnetic drills
  • Drilling through thick plates (up to 55mm)
  • Applications requiring holes on curved or uneven surfaces
  • Heavy-duty MRO and construction projects

FAQ

Carbide is significantly harder and more heat-resistant than High-Speed Steel (HSS). This allows the Walter Carbide Core Cut to drill through tougher materials like stainless steel and cast iron at faster speeds and with a longer tool life.

No, annular cutters like this 40mm unit are designed for use with magnetic drilling units or stationary drill presses that have the appropriate arbor. They require stability and specific RPMs that hand drills cannot provide.

Yes, using a high-quality cutting lubricant or coolant is highly recommended. It extends the life of the carbide tips, improves the surface finish of the hole, and helps evacuate chips.

The 05F240 has a depth of cut capacity of 55mm. Ensure your pilot pin is long enough to accommodate this depth.

Yes, a pilot pin is necessary to center the cutter at the start of the hole and to eject the slug once the cut is complete. It also helps control internal coolant flow.

Yes, the Walter Carbide Core Cut is designed to perform well on curved or uneven surfaces where standard drill bits might wander.

It is optimized for hard and abrasive materials including stainless steel, cast iron, various alloys, and composite materials.

It fits magnetic drills equipped with a standard Weldon shank arbor (typically 3/4" or 1-1/4" depending on the cutter size class). Check your drill's arbor size to confirm compatibility.
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