Cleveland C24182 Spotting Drill 3/8 in 90 Deg Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C24182 is a single-ended spotting drill designed to create accurate center divots that guide twist drills, reamers, and other rotary cutting tools into a workpiece. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers reliable performance in general-purpose drilling applications across ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The 90-degree point angle is standard for spotting operations, producing a chamfer that matches common drill point geometries and helps eliminate walking on flat or contoured surfaces. The straight cylindrical shank measures 3/8 inches in diameter, compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders used in machine shop and production environments.

This spotting drill is suited for use in machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills in light industrial, maintenance, and job shop settings. The 2-flute spiral flute design clears chips efficiently during short spotting passes. With a 1.125-inch flute length and 5-inch overall length (OAL), the C24182 accommodates typical workholding setups without excessive overhang. It is installed and operated by machinists, toolroom technicians, and skilled trade professionals working to print tolerances on metal workpieces.

Key Features

• 90-degree drill point angle for accurate spotting and chamfering in general-purpose applications
• High-speed steel construction provides toughness across a wide range of common metal materials
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids or dry in appropriate materials
• 2-flute spiral design promotes chip evacuation during spotting passes
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard drill chucks and collet systems
• Single-ended tool — Cleveland Series 2645

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use spotting drill compatible with standard 3/8-inch straight-shank drill chucks and ER collet holders used on CNC machining centers, knee mills, and drill presses.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians. Secure the shank fully in the chuck or collet to the recommended grip depth before tightening. Ensure the spindle and any power feed are fully stopped before changing tooling. Follow applicable machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures per OSHA 1910.147 before accessing the tool holder.