Value Collection 1944296001200Z3 Spotting Drill 1/2 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 1944296001200Z3 is a high speed steel spotting drill designed to create precise starter holes for follow-up twist drills, step drills, or boring operations. With a 120-degree point angle and a 0.500-inch cutting diameter, it produces accurate center locations that reduce drill walk and improve hole-position consistency. The bright, uncoated finish is suited for general purpose drilling in a wide range of materials. The straight cylindrical shank and right-hand spiral flute geometry make this a straightforward drop-in tool for standard drill chucks and CNC toolholders alike. Machinists, toolroom technicians, and production floor operators are the primary users.

This spotting drill is appropriate for light machining centers, manual knee mills, and drill presses where precise hole location is required before full-diameter drilling. Its 3.750-inch overall length and 1.375-inch flute length suit shallow spotting operations in ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The general purpose rating means it performs reliably across common shop materials including mild steel, aluminum, brass, and plastics without requiring specialized coolant or coatings.

Key Features

• 120-degree point angle centers accurately and matches standard drill point geometry
• 0.500-inch cutting diameter with matching 0.500-inch straight cylindrical shank for universal chuck compatibility
• High speed steel construction provides toughness and regrindability for general shop use
• Bright, uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of the cutting edge condition
• Two-flute spiral design promotes chip clearance during spotting operations
• Right-hand cutting direction compatible with standard machine spindle rotation

Compatibility

Designed as a general purpose spotting drill for use in standard drill chucks and collet holders accepting a 0.500-inch straight cylindrical shank, compatible with manual mills, drill presses, and CNC machining centers running right-hand spindle rotation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Secure the shank fully into the chuck or collet holder and confirm runout before beginning a cut. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Do not exceed the recommended surface footage for high speed steel in the material being drilled, and apply cutting fluid as appropriate for the workpiece material to extend tool life.