What is Stack Cut Geometry?
And When to Use It?
Most Annular cutters come with Standard Geometry. These cutters are designed to cut through one piece of steel. They offer the fastest, cleanest hole while producing a slug that looks like a ‘Top Hat’.
When the job requires drilling two or more pieces of steel, cutters with Stack-Cut geometry must be used. The cutting teeth cut from the inside out, producing a round cylinder slug allowing you to drill through multiple pieces of steel at once. Using a standard geometry cutter to drill multiple pieces, you will have to stop and remove the slug before continuing on or risk breaking your tool. RotaLoc Plus™ cutters come standard with stack-cut geometry. Most other styles of Hougen cutters are available with stack cut.
Stack Cut Geometry Should Always be Used When Cutting Two or More Pieces of Material at One Time
All Hougen “12,000-Series” Cutters are available with stack cut geometry
STANDARD SLUG
