Fabricator’s Kit with #2 Morse Taper Magnetic Drill

The new HMD2MT Fabricator’s Kit from Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. (Swartz Creek, MI) is an all-in-one portable magnetic drill kit that features an HMD2MT #2 Morse Taper magnetic drill bundled with a number of accessories to give steel fabricators the ability to tackle more jobs by using less tools. It combines an HMD2MT magnetic drill with a 83000 tapping kit, 08821 drill chuck adapter and a ½ in Hougen drill chuck to allow the operator to drill holes with Hougen annular cutters, drill small through or blind holes with a drill chuck and the ability to tap holes. The other optional #2 Morse Taper accessories can also be used with the drill, such as taper shank drills, reamers, countersinks and more.

The HMD2MT mag drill is powered by a two-speed motor with a forward/reverse option for use when tapping holes. 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 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 to save energy and increase 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. This drill also includes a carrying case.

The HMD2MT weighs just 40 lb, measures 22-5/16 in H x 7-1/2 in W x 12-3/4 in L 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 3/4 in and twist drills up to 3/4 in. The drill has an electrical rating of 10A and a 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.