Cleveland C24183 Spotting Drill 1/2 in 90 Deg Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C24183 is a high-speed steel spotting drill designed to create accurate center points and chamfers before through-hole drilling operations. Built to Series 2645 specifications, this single-ended tool features a 90-degree point angle and a 0.500-inch cutting diameter, making it well suited for establishing precise drill entry points on flat or contoured workpiece surfaces. The bright uncoated finish is standard for general-purpose HSS tooling. At 6 inches overall length with a 1.5-inch spiral flute section, the C24183 balances rigidity and chip clearance for consistent spot depth across a range of materials.

This spotting drill is intended for use in machine shop, maintenance, and fabrication environments where accurate hole location is critical before reaming, tapping, or deep drilling. The straight cylindrical shank measures 0.500 inch in diameter, making it compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders on CNC machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills. Right-hand cutting direction suits conventional clockwise spindle rotation. The two-flute spiral geometry promotes clean chip evacuation during short-cycle spotting passes.

Key Features

• 90-degree point angle for accurate spot-drilling and chamfering prior to through-hole operations
• 0.500-inch cutting diameter with a matching 0.500-inch straight cylindrical shank
• High-speed steel construction suitable for general-purpose use across a broad range of workpiece materials
• 1.5-inch spiral flute length promotes chip clearance during spotting cycles
• Bright uncoated finish — no coating buildup concerns during regrinding
• Right-hand cut, single-ended design compatible with standard clockwise-rotation spindles

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill compatible with standard 1/2-inch drill chucks and collet systems on CNC machining centers, knee mills, and drill presses accepting straight cylindrical shanks.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation of this tool should be performed by qualified machinists or tooling technicians familiar with rotating cutting tools. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before installing or removing the drill from the chuck or collet. Confirm chuck or collet bore is clean and within tolerance for a 0.500-inch shank before clamping. Follow machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety standards for spindle speed selection and feed rate based on workpiece material.