Portable Morse Taper Magnetic Drill Can Tackle More Job Operations

In Booth B-6318, Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. (Swartz Creek, MI) will display the new model of their HMD2MT portable magnetic drill that features a #2 Morse Taper arbor system for increased versatility, giving steel fabricators the flexibility to tackle more job operations with one tool. With a Morse Taper arbor system, the HMD2MT can accept standard #2 Morse Taper accessories. This gives the drill the ability to tap holes using Hougen’s tapping adapter, use reamers for cleaning or enlarging holes, twist drills for blind and smaller holes, a chuck adapter for installing a drill chuck and the capability to countersink. The drill also includes an adapter to use Hougen annular cutters up to a 2 in depth of cut. A double dovetail slide allows adjustment of the motor assembly to a higher level to accommodate longer tooling or extended depth of cut giving the drill a seven inch stroke. The drill is powered by a two-speed motor with a forward/reverse option for use when tapping holes.

The HMD2MT comes standard with a pilot light to help the operator to more efficiently and quickly line up the cutting tool with the holes center location in low light conditions. The addition of a two-stage magnet increases magnetic holding power by 30 percent when the drill motor is turned on. This saves energy and increases magnet life. The HMD2MT has many additional features that make the drill easier to use: a coolant system, a robust housing design with an ergonomic carrying handle, a spot to hold the hex wrench, reversible feed handles and a D-ring on the back of the magnet for quickly attaching the safety chain. The drill also includes a carrying case. This portable mag drill weighs just 40 lb, measures 22-5/16 in H x 7-1/2 in W x 12-3/4 in long and provides drilling capacities from 9/16 in up to 1-5/8 in (14 mm to 41 mm) diameter and 2 in (50 mm) depth of cut (with Hougen annular cutters), tapping capacity up to 5/8 in, reaming up to ¾ in and twist drills up to ¾ in.

The drill has an electrical rating of 10A and 250/450 rpm motor with reverse. For safety, the HMD2MT incorporates exclusive features to ensure a safe work environment, including a no-adjustment safety switch that shuts down the drill motor if lift of the magnetic base is detected, plus an LED indicator that monitors a sensor and alerts if an unsafe operational condition exists. A two-stage power-on switch prevents drill rotation unless the magnet has first been engaged and, in the case of a power interruption, safety circuitry will keep the drill motor off after power is restored until the start button is manually depressed. The HMD2MT is made in the U.S.

Hougen Manufacturing Inc., 3001 Hougen Drive, Swartz Creek, MI 48473-7935, 810-635-7111, www.hougen.com.