Micro 100 SPD-500-082 Spotting Drill 0.5in 82deg Carbide

Product Description

The MICRO 100 SPD-500-082 is a solid carbide spotting drill designed to accurately locate and initiate hole positions before finish drilling operations. Built to Series SPD specifications, this tool features an 82-degree drill point angle and a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, making it well-suited for general-purpose spotting in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The bright, uncoated finish keeps the tool ready to use out of the package without additional prep. At 2.5 inches overall length with a 1-inch flute length, it fits comfortably in standard drill chucks and CNC toolholders. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals rely on this geometry to produce clean, accurately centered starting points that guide larger drills without walking.

This spotting drill is intended for use in machine shop environments including CNC machining centers, manual mills, and drill presses. Its straight cylindrical shank accepts standard collets and drill chucks. The 82-degree point angle is matched to common twist drill geometry, ensuring the spotted recess seats the following drill cleanly. General-purpose classification means it performs across a wide range of workpiece materials encountered in production and job-shop settings.

Key Features

• 82-degree drill point angle matched to standard twist drill geometry for accurate seat transfer
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding cutting applications
• Bright, uncoated finish - no additional preparation required before use
• Two spiral flutes with right-hand cut for efficient chip evacuation
• Straight cylindrical shank compatible with collets and standard drill chucks
• Single-ended design for straightforward toolholder setup

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose spotting drill for use in CNC machining centers, manual mills, and drill presses equipped with collet systems or drill chucks accepting a 0.5-inch straight cylindrical shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before loading or changing tooling. Seat the straight shank fully and evenly in the collet or chuck before tightening to manufacturer torque specifications for the toolholder in use. Verify runout with a dial indicator after clamping when precision spotting location is critical.