Harvey Tool 37532 Spotting Drill 0.5in 90 Deg Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 37532 is a solid carbide spotting drill designed to create precise starting points for follow-up drilling operations. Built with a 90-degree point angle and a Harvey Type II point geometry, it initiates holes cleanly and accurately on flat or angled workpiece surfaces. The cutting diameter is 0.5 inches with a matching 0.5-inch straight-cylindrical shank. Overall length is 3 inches with a 1-inch flute length. The bright, uncoated finish is suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials in general-purpose machining environments. This tool is suited for machinists, tool-and-die makers, and CNC operators working in production or job-shop settings.

The 37532 is used for spotting and center-locating operations ahead of twist drilling, reaming, or tapping. The 90-degree included angle aligns with standard drill point geometry, reducing walkout and improving positional accuracy on subsequent operations. It is appropriate for use on CNC machining centers, drill presses, and manual mills in both prototype and production runs across metal fabrication, aerospace component work, and general machine shop applications.

Key Features

• 90-degree point angle for compatibility with standard drill point geometry and reduced hole walkout
• Harvey Type II point geometry for accurate hole location and clean entry
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity, wear resistance, and dimensional stability
• Two-flute spiral configuration for chip clearance during spotting
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose machining across a broad range of materials
• Single-ended, right-hand cut with a straight-cylindrical shank for standard collet and chuck retention

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill compatible with standard 0.5-inch straight-shank toolholders, collet chucks, and drill chucks used on CNC machining centers, knee mills, and drill presses.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing tooling. Secure the straight shank in a properly sized collet or drill chuck to the torque specification recommended by the toolholder manufacturer. Verify runout with a dial indicator before commencing production cuts, as excessive runout will reduce positional accuracy and tool life.