Boneham AM00000577 Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Pm

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000577 is a press fit headless drill bushing conforming to PM industry code standards. It is designed to guide drill bits and cutting tools with precision during machining and fabrication operations. The bushing is manufactured from steel and pressed directly into a jig plate or fixture without the use of a locking collar or head flange, keeping the installation flush with the workpiece surface. With a 4.8-inch inside diameter and a body outside diameter of approximately 0.315 inches (8.00 mm), this bushing suits high-repeatability drilling applications where tool alignment is critical. Machinists and tooling technicians are the primary installers.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs, fixture plates, and production machining setups where a headless, flush-mount profile is required. The PM industry code designation makes it a standard cataloged component compatible with coordinated jig bushing systems used in metalworking shops, manufacturing facilities, and tool rooms. It is a non-renewable bushing, meaning it is press fit permanently into the liner or plate and is not intended for routine field replacement.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method — no head flange or locking ring required
• PM industry code designation for standardized jig bushing interchangeability
• Steel construction for durability in repetitive drilling operations
• Flush-mount headless profile keeps bushing surface even with the jig plate
• Non-renewable design for permanent fixture installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation component for PM-code press fit headless drill bushing applications in standard machining jigs and fixture plates.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or tooling technician using an arbor press or hydraulic press to seat the bushing flush into the prepared bore. The receiving bore in the jig plate must be machined to the correct interference fit tolerance before pressing in the bushing. Do not hammer the bushing in freehand, as this can damage the bore or distort the bushing. Because this is a non-renewable bushing, removal typically requires destroying the component.