Accupro 89698732 Spotting Drill 0.25in 60 Deg Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 89698732 is a solid carbide spotting drill designed to create precise starter holes that guide twist drills, reamers, and other rotary cutting tools. With a 60-degree point angle and a 0.25-inch cutting diameter, this tool generates a clean, accurate divot that reduces drill walk and improves hole-location accuracy on metal, plastics, and composite materials. The bright, uncoated finish makes it well-suited for general-purpose applications where coolant compatibility and surface inspection are priorities. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this drill in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills.

This spotting drill is intended for production and job-shop environments where consistent hole positioning is critical. The 2-flute spiral geometry clears chips efficiently during shallow spotting passes. The straight cylindrical shank seats directly into standard collets, drill chucks, and toolholders with a 0.25-inch bore. It is a single-ended tool, so the full cutting geometry is concentrated at the tip for maximum rigidity during the spot operation. Typical applications include spotting centers before drilling, countersink piloting, and chamfer starting on flat and angled workpiece surfaces.

Key Features

• 60-degree point angle for accurate, low-thrust spotting on a wide range of materials
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance compared to high-speed steel alternatives
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with a broad range of cutting fluids and dry cutting conditions
• 2-flute spiral geometry promotes chip evacuation during shallow spotting passes
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard collets and drill chucks with 0.25-inch bore
• Right-hand cutting direction matches conventional spindle rotation on most machining centers

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and milling machines equipped with standard 0.25-inch collets or drill chucks.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard toolroom procedures. Power down the spindle and confirm zero rotation before inserting or removing the drill from the toolholder. Ensure the straight shank is fully seated and the collet or chuck is torqued to the toolholder specification before beginning a cut. Spotting drills are designed for shallow passes only — do not use this tool as a full-depth twist drill, as the short flute length is not intended for deep-hole chip evacuation.