Cleveland C24172 Spotting Drill 1 in 90 Degree Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C24172 is a high-speed steel spotting drill designed to create accurate, well-defined center points before conventional drilling operations. Featuring a 90-degree point angle and a 1-inch cutting diameter, this tool establishes a precise conical seat that guides twist drills and prevents walking on flat or curved workpiece surfaces. The bright, uncoated finish is suited for general-purpose applications across a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With a 6-inch overall length and straight cylindrical shank, it mounts directly into standard drill chucks, collets, or tool holders without adapters. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals rely on this type of drill for consistent hole-start accuracy in production and job-shop environments.

The C24172 is appropriate for use in CNC machining centers, knee mills, drill presses, and manual lathes where precise hole location is required before full-depth drilling or boring. Its single-ended, right-hand cutting configuration and spiral flute design work with standard spindle rotation, making it a straightforward drop-in for most setups. General-purpose tool performance makes it a practical choice for shops working with mild steel, aluminum, brass, and similar materials at standard cutting speeds.

Key Features

• 90-degree point angle for accurate spotting and drill-walking prevention
• 1-inch cutting diameter with a matching 1-inch straight cylindrical shank
• High-speed steel construction for durability across general-purpose materials
• Bright/uncoated finish — regrindable and compatible with standard cutting fluids
• Spiral flute design with 2 flutes promotes chip clearance during the spotting operation
• Right-hand cut, single-ended configuration for use with standard spindle rotation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style general-purpose spotting drill suited for use in CNC and manual machining equipment accepting a 1-inch straight cylindrical shank, per the Cleveland Series 2635 product line.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed by licensed machinists or trained shop personnel. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before securing or removing the drill from the tool holder, collet, or chuck. Verify shank seating and runout before operation. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material and consult the tool manufacturer's recommended surface footage for high-speed steel tooling.