Boneham AM00000205 Drill Bushing Hm 5.8 Inch Id

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000205 is a press fit headless drill bushing classified under industry code HM. It is designed to guide drill bits and other cutting tools with precision during machining and fabrication operations. The bushing presses directly into a jig plate or fixture without a retaining flange, keeping the surface profile low and unobstructed. With a 5.8-inch inside diameter and a steel body construction, this bushing provides durable tool guidance under repeated drilling cycles. It is intended for use in production drilling fixtures, tooling jigs, and similar metalworking setups where consistent hole location is critical. Machinists, toolmakers, and precision fabricators are the primary installers of this component.

This bushing is suited for production and maintenance machining environments where a headless, press-in design is required to keep jig surfaces flush. The HM industry code designation identifies it within the standard drill bushing classification system, allowing straightforward cross-reference to compatible jig and fixture tooling. It is appropriate for both light and moderate production drilling applications in steel and similar materials. The single-piece, non-renewable design means the bushing is replaced as a unit when worn.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method — no retaining hardware required
• Headless design keeps jig plate surface flush and unobstructed
• HM industry code designation for straightforward tooling cross-reference
• Steel body construction for durability under repeated drilling cycles
• Non-renewable, single-piece design for simplified fixture maintenance

Compatibility

Designed as a standard HM-classification press fit headless drill bushing for use in machining jigs and drill fixtures requiring a 5.8-inch inside diameter tool guide.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a toolmaker or machinist using an arbor press or hydraulic press to seat the bushing flush and square into the jig plate bore. The receiving bore in the fixture plate must be machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance before pressing in the bushing. Do not hammer the bushing in directly without a proper press tool, as this can damage the bushing bore or distort the fixture plate. Verify inside diameter clearance against the intended drill or tool shank before pressing the bushing into service.