Industry 4.0 Drilling and Fastening Systems

A ground-up redesign of the M18 FUEL™ ½ in Hammer Drill, ½ in Drill/Driver, and ¼ in Hex Impact Driver from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Brookfield, WI) includes a smaller yet powerful motor, more efficient electronics and unmatched mechanical design that achieves 60 percent more power, is up to 2X faster and utilizes ONE-KEY™ functionality so that users can easily customize, track, and manage the tools through the app on their mobile device. Accessible within the app are a range of new features, including:

• Anti-Kickback Technology. This mode gives users increased control in bind-up situations and they can adjust the sensitivity of the mode based on the application at hand for more versatility to avoid the nuisance of dealing with shut-downs during certain applications. Additionally, users can choose to turn this mode on/off or adjust sensitivity depending on the job.
• Improved Self-Tapping Screw Mode. Users can select the steel gauge, screw length, diameter and head. Once set, the tool will automatically shut off once the screw is seated to reduce stripping of fasteners and damage to material.

Users can set their preferred task controls and, with the touch of a button on the tool, easily switch between saved tasks so each application is done with the most accurate and productive settings. Once the tool is set, a mobile device is no longer needed. Users can also access available setups based on common applications and materials. Integrated Tool Tracking functionality allows users to identify where and when their tools were last seen. Records and locations will update when any device with the app comes within 100 ft of the tools, allowing users to quickly pinpoint missing tools. Integrated Tool Security provides an extra layer of protection by allowing users to lock out their tools to prevent theft and tampering. With Simplified Tool and Equipment Management, users also have a central place to take inventory of their tools and all other tools and equipment and keep detailed records of all inventory to easily build a budget and manage spend.

Operators can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, REDLITHIUM™ battery pack and REDLINK PLUS™ intelligence hardware and software deliver unmatched power, run time and durability on the jobsite through one of the most powerful 18V cordless tools in its class. Both the two-speed ½ in Drill/Driver and the ½ in Hammer Drill provide 1,200 in-lb torque with 0-550 rpm / 0-2,000 rpm. They both have a three-mode customizable drive control, ½ in all-metal ratcheting chuck, 6.9 in tool length, and 4.8 lb tool weight (with xc5.0 battery). The ½ in Hammer Drill also provides 0-32,000 bpm. The ¼ in Hex Impact Driver provides 2,000 in-lb torque with 0-3,600 rpm and 0-4,300 ipm. It has a four-mode customizable drive control, single-hand bit insertion, 4.59 in tool length, and 3.8 lb tool weight (with xc5.0 battery).

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, 13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, WI 53005-2550, 800-729-3878, Fax: 800-638-9582, www.milwaukeetool.com.