Cleveland C24176 Spotting Drill 0.5 in 120 Deg Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C24176 is a single-ended spotting drill designed to create accurate center locations and chamfer entry points before through-hole drilling operations. Built from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, this tool features a 120-degree point angle optimized for locating on flat and curved workpiece surfaces. The 0.5 inch cutting diameter and straight cylindrical shank make it compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders found on drill presses, CNC machining centers, and manual mills. Machinists, tool and die techs, and general fabricators use this tool when positional accuracy at the drill entry point is critical to finished-hole quality.

The C24176 is suited for general-purpose spotting work in ferrous and non-ferrous materials across light to medium production environments. The 120-degree included angle matches common twist drill point geometries, reducing drill walk and improving hole-location consistency. With a 1.5 inch flute length and 3.75 inch overall length, the tool fits standard short-reach toolholding setups in both manual and CNC applications. It is a practical replacement or stocking tool for any shop that drills to close positional tolerances on a regular basis.

Key Features

• 120-degree point angle matches standard twist drill geometry to minimize drill walk
• High-speed steel construction provides adequate hardness and toughness for general-purpose spotting
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with most common cutting fluids
• Spiral flute design with 2 flutes for effective chip clearance
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard chucks and collet systems without adapters
• Single-ended design for consistent, repeatable regrinding when needed

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in standard drill chucks and straight-shank collet holders on drill presses, knee mills, and CNC machining centers requiring a 0.5 inch shank.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before inserting or removing the tool from any chuck or collet holder. Verify chuck or collet bore matches the 0.5 inch shank diameter before tightening. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material and follow shop-specific speeds and feeds for HSS tooling.