Designed for precision 60° positioning features, center recesses, chamfers, and shallow countersinks, this solid carbide spot drill combines a short rigid cutting structure, imported MG grade 0.8 μm carbide, symmetrical 60° point geometry, controlled edge preparation, and material-specific coating options. It helps produce accurate center locations, clean conical features, and consistent entry geometry in CNC machining and turning applications.
The 60° carbide spot drill is designed to produce accurate conical positioning features, center recesses, shallow center holes, chamfers, and countersinks where a 60° included angle is required.
Its relatively sharp point creates a concentrated initial contact with the workpiece. Combined with a short and rigid carbide body, this geometry helps reduce positional movement and produce a clearly defined center feature.
The tool is suitable for selected CNC machining, automatic lathe, turning, drilling, and component-positioning applications. It can be used to prepare a 60° center recess before subsequent operations, machine a 60° chamfer, remove light burrs, or create a shallow countersink with controlled diameter and depth.
A 60° spot drill should not automatically be treated as a universal spotting tool for conventional 118°, 120°, 135°, or 140° drills. Because its point is considerably sharper, the following drill may contact the outer area of the spotted feature first. The spotting angle, depth, and subsequent drill geometry should therefore be reviewed before use.
For applications requiring a complete center hole with a pilot section and a 60° bearing surface for lathe-center support, a dedicated carbide center drill or customized center-hole tool may be more suitable.
This spot drill is manufactured from imported MG grade 0.8 μm tungsten carbide with 10% cobalt content. German Walter 5-axis grinding, controlled edge preparation, Walter Helicheck Plus measurement, and 300x cutting-edge inspection help maintain point symmetry, tip quality, and consistent 60° feature accuracy.
| Item | Description | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | 60° Carbide Spot Drill | Alternative Name | 60 Degree Carbide Spot Drill / Solid Carbide 60° Positioning Drill |
| Drill Type | Solid Carbide Spot Drill | Point Angle | 60° Included Angle |
| Cutting Structure | Short and rigid two-flute spotting geometry | Carbide Material | Tungsten Carbide |
| Cutting Design | Center-cutting symmetrical point | Coating | Custom Coating |
| Inspection Equipment | German Walter Helicheck Plus | Workpiece Material | Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, titanium alloy, and selected non-ferrous materials |
| Coolant Type | Internal Coolant / External Coolant Available | Main Application | Producing precise 60° conical features before selected drilling, turning, centering, or assembly operations |
| Service | Regrinding and Customization Available | Size Availability | Standard and customized diameters available |
Key Features
The 60° included angle produces a defined conical positioning feature with concentrated contact near the tool center.
Accurate point symmetry helps keep the machined feature aligned with the spindle axis and supports consistent center location and feature diameter.
The spot drill uses a short flute section and limited tool overhang.
The rigid design helps reduce deflection, tip movement, and positional variation during initial workpiece contact.
The tool is manufactured from imported MG grade 0.8 μm tungsten carbide with 10% cobalt content.
The fine carbide structure helps provide rigidity, cutting-edge strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability during repetitive positioning and chamfering operations.
The sharp 60° tip requires consistent grinding and carefully controlled edge preparation.
Point honing and controlled polishing help reduce micro-chipping while maintaining sufficient sharpness for accurate positioning and clean conical features.
The 60° carbide spot drill is suitable for CNC machining centers, automatic lathes, turning centers, drilling machines, transfer lines, and precision component manufacturing. It is particularly useful when a controlled 60° positioning feature, center recess, chamfer, or shallow countersink is required.
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Landun CNC Tool is a carbide drill manufacturer focused on precision solid carbide drills and custom carbide drill solutions, supported by advanced grinding, strict inspection, and consistent edge preparation.
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Our carbide drills are ground on German WALTER 5-axis grinding machines for sharp cutting edges, stable accuracy, and smooth drilling performance.
We use WALTER HELICHECK PLUS for contour inspection, keeping profile and radius control within 3 μm for reliable geometric precision.
Each carbide drill is inspected at 300x magnification to check edge quality and avoid chipping or saw-tooth defects before shipment.
Manual drill point honing and automatic rubber-bonded diamond abrasive polishing help improve tool life and control edge consistency within ±0.003 mm.
Common Questions
A 60° carbide spot drill is a short, rigid solid carbide tool used to produce precise 60° positioning recesses, center features, chamfers, and shallow countersinks.
Its main purpose is to produce a controlled 60° conical feature for centering, positioning, turning preparation, chamfering, or shallow countersinking.
No. A spot drill normally has a single-diameter cutting structure with a conical point. A traditional center drill usually combines a small pilot diameter with a 60° countersink section to produce a standardized center hole.
It should not automatically be used before every 118° drill. Because the 60° point is much sharper, the following drill may contact the outer part of the spotted feature first. The spot geometry and depth should be reviewed before use.
A 60° spot drill is generally not the preferred universal guide for these wider drill-point angles. A spotting angle equal to or appropriately matched with the following drill geometry may provide better entry conditions.
It may not be the best choice for every 140° drill. A spot drill angle equal to or appropriately matched with the following drill angle should be selected after reviewing the drill geometry and application.
A 60° spot drill is generally not the preferred universal guide for these wider drill-point angles. A spotting angle equal to or appropriately matched with the following drill geometry may provide better entry conditions.
It is intended mainly for shallow positioning, center-feature, chamfering, and countersinking operations. It should not normally replace a standard carbide drill for full-depth hole machining.
The spotting depth should provide sufficient guidance without creating excessive contact or loading for the following drill. It depends on the spot drill diameter, following drill diameter, point angles, and required chamfer.
Yes. It can produce a 60° included-angle chamfer when the required component geometry matches the tool.
Yes, it can produce shallow 60° countersinks. Dedicated countersink tools may be more suitable for larger or deeper features.
Yes. Tool diameter, cutting length, flute length, shank diameter, overall length, point profile, coating, and edge preparation can be customized.
The sharper 60° point has less material behind the tip and can be more sensitive to impact, excessive feed, runout, or interrupted cutting. Correct parameters and controlled entry are important.
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