Keo 956-000-143 Spotting Drill 3/4 in 142 Pt Carbide

Product Description

The KEO 956-000-143 is a solid carbide spotting drill designed to accurately locate and start holes before drilling operations. With a 142-degree point angle and a 0.750-inch cutting diameter, it creates precise starter indentations that reduce walking and improve positional accuracy in subsequent drilling steps. The spiral flute geometry and right-hand cutting direction provide clean chip evacuation and consistent entry geometry. This tool is intended for use by machinists and fabricators working with metalworking equipment in production and job-shop environments.

This spotting drill is suited for general-purpose metal spotting applications across a range of workpiece materials. The bright, uncoated finish makes it a straightforward choice for standard ferrous and non-ferrous drilling setups. With a 4-inch overall length and a 1.25-inch flute length, it fits common drill press and CNC machining center setups where short-reach, rigid tooling is preferred. The straight cylindrical shank allows direct chuck or collet mounting without additional adapters.

Key Features

• 142-degree point angle for accurate hole location and reduced thrust
• 0.750-inch cutting diameter with matching 0.750-inch straight cylindrical shank
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• Spiral flute design with 2 flutes for efficient chip evacuation
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose spotting operations
• Right-hand cut, single-ended configuration

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in standard drill press, manual mill, and CNC machining center setups that accept a 0.750-inch straight cylindrical shank toolholder or collet chuck.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or CNC setup technicians. Secure the straight shank in a compatible collet or drill chuck rated for the shank diameter before beginning any operation. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing or seating tooling. Use manufacturer-recommended speeds and feeds for the workpiece material to avoid overloading the carbide cutting edges.