Cleveland C04460 Screw Machine Drill Bit Wire 17 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C04460 is a screw machine length (stub length) drill bit sized to wire gauge 17, equivalent to 0.1730 inches in diameter. Built from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this bit is engineered for general-purpose drilling in production and job-shop environments. It features a 118-degree standard point angle, a two-flute spiral configuration, and a web-thinned construction that reduces thrust and improves chip evacuation. The overall length is 2-3/16 inches, making it shorter and more rigid than jobber-length alternatives — a practical choice when minimizing deflection in close-quarters or machine-held applications.

The C04460 is suited for drilling alloy steels and aluminum in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and screw machines. Its stub length provides added rigidity in turret setups and automatic screw machine operations where tool overhang must be minimized. The right-hand cutting direction and straight cylindrical shank make it compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders used across light manufacturing and maintenance machining workflows. General-purpose grade construction covers a broad range of workpiece materials without requiring specialized cutting geometry.

Key Features

• Wire size 17 diameter — 0.1730 inches — with a tight tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches for accurate hole sizing
• High-speed steel construction provides durability across alloy and aluminum workpieces
• 118-degree standard point angle suits general-purpose applications without regrinding
• Web-thinned parallel web reduces cutting resistance and improves chip flow
• Screw machine (short) length of 2-3/16 inches overall increases rigidity and reduces deflection
• Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of cutting edge condition
• Meets ASME B94.11M standards for drill bit geometry and dimensional accuracy

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose screw machine length drill bit for use in standard drill chucks and collet holders accepting a 0.1730-inch straight cylindrical shank. Primary workpiece materials include alloy steel and aluminum per Series 2120 application guidelines.

Installation Notes

Secure the shank fully in the chuck or collet before operation and verify runout before beginning a drilling cycle. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for alloy steel applications to extend cutting edge life, noting this bit does not support coolant-through delivery. Inspect the point and cutting edges for wear before each use, as a dull or chipped 118-degree point will increase thrust and reduce hole quality. Always follow machine guarding and PPE requirements per shop safety standards.