MAGNET BASE DRILLS

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Holemaker is Australia’s leading brand of magnetic base drilling machines and cutting tools. Our complete range of premium European made magnetic base drills are manufactured to the highest standards, and are designed to withstand the most demanding industrial environments all day every day. The Holemaker brand includes a wide range of industrial cutting tools including annular cutters, sheet metal cutters, drill bits, bi-metal holesaws, TCT carbide holesaws, step drills, countersinks and carbide burrs. Miller’s Tooling represents & distributes Holemaker products all over Australia wide.

Holemaker is manufactured in Europe and backed by 30 years in the industry, you can trust that our magnetic drills are reliable, built to last and specifically suited for heavy-duty applications.

Whatever diameter or depth capacity you need when drilling into your material, we have machines that have a diameter capacity from 35mm to 200mm and depth ranging from 25mm to 400mm.

ABOUT MAGNETIC BASE DRILLS

A magnetic base drill (also known as a mag drill) is a portable power tool featuring an electromagnetic base that can be secured to a piece of steel. This helps to keep the magnet base drill stable, secure and precise while drilling through the steel. A magnetic base drill can be used in a workshop or on the job site. When drilling into metal, a magnetic base drill will stay perfectly aligned over the hole providing 100% accuracy every time.

Magnetic base drill machines can be electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. Electric magnetic base drills are by far the most popular due to their lightweight, cost effective and compact design. Pneumatic magnetic drills use compressed air to power the drill while hydraulic magnetic drills are useful underwater thanks to a closed loop powered system.

Although a magnetic base drill can be bulkier than a conventional drill, it is very safe to operate when working with metal due to its stability. Magnetic drills are also available in a range of sizes and with a wide degree of features such as smart control, coolant and swivel base systems just to name a few.

When choosing the ideal mag drill for your application, you must consider the diameter and depth of the hole you will be drilling, the drilling speed requirements you need, the environment you will be working in as well as the type of material you will be drilling.

If you are looking for a dependable magnet base drill machine that will provide a precise and smooth drilling result when working with metal, a magnetic base drill is your best choice.

HOW TO USE MAGNETIC BASE DRILLS CORRECTLY AND SAFELY

As with any other tools or machinery, when operating your mag base drill, you must remember to wear a face shield and gloves to protect yourself while on the job. Before securing your magnet base drill to the metal service, check your surface is free of chips and debris. After a hole has been drilled with the magnet base drill, turn off the motor, eject the slug and clean the chips and debris away from the work area and under the magnet. Also, ensure the cutter is not dull because it could contribute to pushing the magnet off the work surface.

It is also necessary to use a safety strap or chain while drilling or cutting, especially if the mag drill is positioned in a horizontal or upside down position. This will protect both yourself and the magnetic base drill itself. A magnetic base drill should also not be used while others are welding the material at the same time, as it can cause the circuit board and magnet to short out.

Adapt your drill press or lathe to use Holemaker Annular Cutters

These arbors are designed to adapt conventional machines eg. drill presses, lathes, milling machines and others to accept Holemaker Annular Cutters. This becomes a very economical alternative to normal methods of drilling or boring large diameter or deep holes. By adding an extension arbor and long series annular cutter to your industrial arbor, you can achieve depths of up to 320mm in hollow section steel. Time savings in excess of 40% over normal drilling methods are not unusual.

HF-35 Portable Magnetic Drill Ø35mm Drill Capacity

HF-750 Portable Magnetic Drill - 3MT Ø75mm Drill Capacity