Cleveland C24169 Spotting Drill 1/2 in 90 Deg Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C24169 is a single-ended spotting drill designed to create accurate center marks and starter holes for follow-on drilling operations. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it features a 90-degree point angle that produces a clean, precise cone seat for subsequent drill engagement. The 0.5-inch cutting diameter and 0.5-inch straight cylindrical shank make it compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders. With a 3.75-inch overall length and 1.5-inch spiral flute length, it suits a range of machine tool setups. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals rely on this type of drill to reduce walkout and improve hole location accuracy on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

The C24169 is suited for general-purpose metal cutting applications in machine shop, production, and maintenance environments. It belongs to Cleveland Series 2635 and is intended for use in drill presses, CNC machining centers, and manual mills where establishing a precise drill entry point is required before boring, reaming, or threading operations. Right-hand cut geometry makes it compatible with standard spindle rotation on conventional machine tools.

Key Features

• 90-degree point angle for accurate hole spotting and countersink seat generation
• High-speed steel construction provides durability across general-purpose cutting applications
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for use with or without cutting fluid
• Spiral flute design promotes chip evacuation during spotting operations
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks and ER collets
• Right-hand cut for use with conventional spindle rotation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in standard drill chucks and collet systems accepting a 0.5-inch straight cylindrical shank on drill presses, CNC machining centers, and manual milling machines.

Installation Notes

This drill is installed and removed by a licensed machinist or toolroom technician using a standard drill chuck key or collet wrench. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before changing tooling. Verify shank seating and chuck torque before initiating a cut. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and machine manufacturer guidelines for spindle speed and feed rate selection based on workpiece material.