Cleveland C04462 Screw Machine Drill Bit 16 Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C04462 is a screw machine length (stub length) drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in a wide range of metalworking and fabrication applications. It is sized to wire gauge number 16, with a decimal diameter of 0.1770 inches and an overall length of 2-3/16 inches. The bit is manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish and features a standard 118-degree split point with web thinning for reduced thrust and cleaner entry. Two spiral flutes with a regular helix promote chip evacuation during drilling. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die makers, and general metalworking technicians are the primary users.

This bit is suited for drilling alloy steel, aluminum, and similar workpiece materials in production machining, maintenance, and repair environments. The short stub-length body provides added rigidity compared to jobber-length bits, making it well suited for use in drill presses, CNC machines, screw machines, and hand-operated power tools where reduced deflection and improved hole accuracy are priorities. It conforms to ASME B94.11M and ANSI specification standards.

Key Features

• Wire size number 16 with 0.1770 inch decimal diameter and tolerance of +0.0000 to -0.0007 inches
• 118-degree standard point angle with web thinning for reduced entry thrust
• High-speed steel construction for durability in general-purpose metalworking
• Screw machine (stub) length body at 2-3/16 inches OAL for added rigidity and reduced deflection
• Right-hand cut, straight-cylindrical shank at 0.1770 inch diameter
• Conforms to ASME B94.11M and ANSI standards

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose screw machine length drill bit suitable for use with standard drill chucks accepting a 0.1770-inch straight-cylindrical shank, across drill presses, CNC drilling machines, and hand-held power tools.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by qualified machinists or technicians familiar with rotating cutting tool safety. Secure the shank fully in the chuck and verify runout before drilling. Always match spindle speed and feed rate to the workpiece material and consult published cutting data for high-speed steel tooling. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow applicable shop safety standards when operating drilling equipment.