Starrett Carbide Tipped Stainless Cutting Hole Saw - 18mm

- **Efficient Cutting for Tough Materials**: The Starrett Carbide Tipped Stainless Cutting Hole Saw, with an 18mm diameter, is perfect for high alloy and stainless steels, non-ferrous light metals, and reinforced fabrics. - **Tungsten Carbide Tips for Long-Lasting Performance**: Its tungsten carbide tipped teeth offer a positive cutting angle, ensuring quick and efficient removal of chips and swarf, maximizing the lifespan and cutting performance. - **Ideal for Production Cutting**: Designed for high accuracy and reliability, this hole saw is perfect for production environments, allowing precise cuts every time. - **Complete and Ready to Use**: Comes fully assembled with an integrated arbor and pilot drill, eliminating the need for additional purchases and making it ready to use right out of the box. - **Safety and Convenience Features**: Equipped with a safety stop collar at the base to prevent over-cutting, ensuring a safer operation. - **Replacement Parts Available**: Replacement pilot drills are available, ensuring long-term usability and maintenance. - **Optimal Operating Speed**: For best results, use at recommended speeds of 850 to 1200 RPM, depending on the material being cut. - **Usage Guidelines for Maximum Efficiency**: Suitable for cutting flat surfaces only, with a maximum material thickness of 2mm for stainless steel, mild steel, and non-ferrous metals. - **Safety Recommendations**: Always use with safety glasses and gloves. Avoid exerting excessive force; maintain steady pressure once the teeth engage the material to prevent damage. - **Versatile Application**: This hole saw can be used with both hand-held drills and pillar drills, though saws above 50mm diameter should be restricted to pillar drills for safe and effective operation.