Boneham AM00000053 Drill Bushing Hm 16.5 Inch Id

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000053 is a press fit headless drill bushing manufactured to HM industry code specifications. It is designed to guide drill bits with precision in jig and fixture applications, maintaining accurate hole location across repeated drilling operations. The bushing features a 16.5-inch inside diameter and a steel construction for durability under production conditions. It installs without a head flange, seating flush with the jig plate surface for clearance-sensitive setups. Machinists, toolmakers, and fixture fabricators working in metalworking and machining environments are the typical installers of this component.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs where consistent hole placement is required across multiple workpieces. Its headless design makes it appropriate for applications where a protruding flange would interfere with workpiece seating or clamping. The press fit installation method means the bushing is driven or pressed directly into a prepared hole in the jig plate, securing it without additional hardware. It is a non-renewable bushing, meaning it is intended for permanent installation rather than field replacement during a production run.

Key Features

• HM industry code classification for standardized sizing and interchangeability
• 16.5-inch inside diameter for large-diameter drill guidance
• Steel construction for wear resistance in repetitive drilling operations
• Headless design allows flush seating in jig plate surface
• Press fit installation — no additional fasteners or locking hardware required
• Non-renewable bushing intended for permanent fixture installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation component for drill jigs and fixtures requiring HM-code press fit headless bushings with a 16.5-inch inside diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolmakers using a hydraulic or arbor press to seat the bushing into a precision-bored hole in the jig plate. The receiving hole must be machined to the appropriate press fit tolerance for the bushing outside diameter before installation. Once pressed in, the bushing should be checked for flush seating and concentricity before the jig is placed into service. Do not hammer the bushing in without a proper driver or press — uneven force can distort the bushing bore.