Hougen Manufacturing Inc.
Solving holemaking problems through innovation
We've constantly looked for better ways to make holes ever since Hougen invented the first truly portable magnetic drill and developed the annular cutter for industrial use. Today we're continuously improving holemaking methods with such new products as quill feed magnetic drills that improve productivity. Reducing the time needed to change cutters. Lowering your cost per hole by increasing tool life.
Hougen offers thirteen models of portable magnetic drills for holes from 7/16" up to 3-1/16" diameters up to 3" depth of cut, Rotabroach® Annular Cutters and Copperhead™ Carbide Tip Cutters, RotaLoc™ and RotaLoc Plus™ Cutters with Quick-Shank mounting for magnetic drills, RotaCut™ and Holcutter™ Sheet Metal Cutters plus a host of magnetic drill accessories including cutting fluids, stick lubricant and Tornado II Portable Paint Shakers. Self-contained Punch-Pro™ Electro-hydraulic Portable Hole Punchers provide fast hole punching capability 5/32" to 15/16" diameter thru materials up to 1/2" thick.
Powerful two speed mag drill
The HMD905 magnetic drill will fit the needs of most any fabrication shop. Features include a 2” x 2” hole capacity, pilot light, accessories, safety features, swivel base, two speeds and it is made in the USA. More Information.
Portable Magnetic Drills for Holemaking Productivity
On-site or in-shop fabricating ... Hougen's lineup of over twenty models of 120V and 230V portable magnetic drills (capacities to 3-1/16" diameter and 3" DOC) assures productivity. Included is the HMD505 with two speed gearing for versatility, the HMD904S featuring a swivel base for precise positioning, and the HMD925 power feed for effortless drilling and long tool life.
Product Lineup
- Electro-hydraulic Hole Punchers
- Hougen Portable Magnetic Drills
- Rotabroach Annular Cutters
- Carbide Tip Annular Cutters
- Annular Cutter Sharpening Machine
- Annular Cutter Arbors for machine tools
- Annular Cutter Kits
- Magnetic Drill Accessories
- Annular Cutter Cutting Fluid & Lube Stick
- Sheet Metal Hole Cutters
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40-V cordless hole puncher works on-site, anywhere
Hougen Manufacturing has introduced a new battery-powered Hougen-Ogura Punch-Pro electrohydraulic portable hole puncher.
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Powerful two speed mag drill
The HMD905 magnetic drill will fit the needs of most any fabrication shop. Features include a 2” x 2” hole capacity, pilot light, accessories, safety features, swivel base, two speeds and it is made in the USA. More Information.
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Mag drilling for the non-production metal fabricator
Portable magnetic drilling up to 1-1/2 in. dia. for general fabrication from Michigan-based manufacturer Hougen Mfg.
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HMD904 magnetic drill from Hougen designed for improved safety
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD904 portable magnetic drill. This upgraded lightweight model features a small footprint, with overall height lowered by 1-1/2 in. The hidden motor cord is incorporated into the drill’s motor casing and housing to help increase safety and reduce maintenance....
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Hougen introduces kit for HMD2MT magnetic drill
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD2MT Fabricator’s Kit. It features the HMD2MT #2 Morse taper magnetic drill bundled with the 83000 tapping kit, 08821 drill chuck adapter, and a ½-in. drill chuck. This allows the operator to drill holes with annular cutters, drill small through or blind holes...
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Hougen HMD906 magnetic drill helps increase tool life for carbide cutters
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD906 high-speed magnetic drill for use with carbide annular cutters. With its high-torque, high-RPM motor, the drill cuts holes more efficiently with carbide than with standard magnetic drills, the manufacturer reports. Two arbor configurations are available. The...
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Hougen Mfg.’s RotaGel lubricant protects cutting tools in high-torque machining applications
Hougen Manufacturing Inc. has introduced RotaGel™ Cutting Lube, an industrial lubricant that protects cutting tools in hard, high-torque machining applications. The product’s core ingredients are based off a food-grade lubricant. It is nontoxic and biodegradable. With the consistency of a...
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Hougen’s HMD2MT portable magnetic drill accepts accessories for tapping, reaming
Hougen Mfg. Inc. offers the HMD2MT portable magnetic drill. The new model features a #2 Morse taper arbor system, allowing it to accept accessories such as a tapping adapter, reamers, twist drills, a chuck adapter, and countersinking tools. The drill also includes an adapter to use annular cutters...
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Two-speed magnetic drill offers 6-in. depth of cut
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released a new portable magnetic drill, the HMD918. It features a high-torque motor and extended 6-in. drilling depth to give metal fabricators more options to drill deep holes in steel, whether a solid piece of material or multiple stacked plates. A 2-gal. pressurized coolant...
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Magnetic drill offers ultralow profile
Hougen Mfg. offers the Hougen® HMD130 portable magnetic drill. It features an ultralow profile and the power to cut holes up to 1-3/8 in. dia. through materials up to 1 in. thick. Employing the company’s bayonet-style, twist-and-lock cutter mounting system and a height of just 6-11/16 in., the...
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Four-speed magnetic drill produces holes up to 4 in. deep
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD934 portable magnetic drill. The compact unit can drill holes up to 4 in. deep and up to 3-1/16 in. dia. The mag drill LED pilot light is built into the base of the magnet, allowing the operator to line up the pilot with the hole’s center location in all...
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Cordless hole puncher generates 11 tons of punching force
The new, battery-powered Hougen®-Ogura® model 76000PR Punch-Pro™ electrohydraulic hole puncher from Hougen Mfg. is suitable for on-site hole punching where power is not available or hard to access. It generates 11 tons of punching force for punching round or oblong holes up to 19/32 in. dia. in...
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Two-speed magnetic drill offers LED light in magnet base
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD917 portable magnetic drill. Its power-to-weight ratio gives metal fabricators the strength and torque required to drill large, deep holes in steel. A new pilot LED light is built into the base of the magnet to help the operator line up the pilot with the...
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Power feed magnetic drill produces holes up to 1-5/8 in. dia.
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the power feed HMD927 portable magnetic drill. It drills holes up to 1-5/8 in. dia. and maintains a small, lightweight footprint while offering a high power-to-weight ratio. An LED light is built into the base of the magnet, allowing the operator to line up the...
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LED pilot light added to magnetic drill
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the redesigned HMD904 portable magnetic drill. The newest feature is an LED pilot light, built into the base of the magnet. It allows the operator to line up the pilot with the hole’s center location in low- or no-light conditions. The drill’s motor features a...