Description
Overview:
The Timco HSS Broaching Cutter (18mm diameter x 30mm length) is a precision annular cutting tool for creating accurate holes in metal with speed and consistency. Made from high-grade high-speed steel (HSS) and finished with a Titanium Aluminium Nitride (TiAlN) coating, it delivers strong wear resistance and reliable performance under heat and load. Designed primarily for magnetic drilling machines, it can also be used on compatible arbors in bench or pillar drills where appropriate. The multi-tooth geometry removes only a narrow core of material, reducing cutting effort compared with conventional twist drills and helping maintain clean, round holes. Built for site and workshop use, this cutter supports efficient fabrication, construction, and maintenance tasks where repeatable accuracy and durability are essential.
Key Features:
- 18mm diameter for standard bolt and fixing hole sizes in steelwork
- 30mm length for compact cutting in tight or overhead setups
- High-grade HSS body for toughness and edge retention
- TiAlN coating for improved heat resistance and extended tool life
- Multi-tooth annular design for faster drilling with lower feed pressure
- Produces clean, accurate holes with less burr compared to twist drills
- Suited to magnetic drills and compatible arbors for controlled cutting
- Efficient material removal reduces power demand and operator fatigue
- Consistent sizing aids reliable fit-up of bolts, rivnuts, and inserts
- Dark, hard-wearing surface finish helps resist oxidation and galling
- Performs best with appropriate cutting fluid and correct feed speeds
- Robust construction for frequent use in site and workshop conditions
Typical Applications:
Creating clearance and fixing holes in mild and structural steel, plates, beams, and box section; fabrication of baseplates, brackets, and frames; installation work on site with magnetic drills; maintenance tasks in workshops and plant rooms; steel erection, railings, mezzanine floors, machinery guards, and general metalworking where fast, repeatable holes are needed.
Also known as:
Annular cutter, magnetic drill cutter, core drill, core cutter, broach cutter, broaching bit, HSS annular bit, mag drill bit, metal core bit, hole cutter for steel.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 0686 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Timco |
| OEM No. | BCS18 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - 18mm diameter for standard bolt and fixing hole sizes - 30mm length for compact cutting in tight spaces - High-grade HSS body ensures toughness and edge retention - TiAlN coating enhances heat resistance and tool life - Multi-tooth design reduces cutting effort and power demand |
