Boneham AM00000597 Drill Bushing Pm 5.4 in Id Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000597 is a press fit headless drill bushing with an industry code designation of PM, used to guide cutting tools accurately during drilling operations. Made from steel with a hardness rating of 60 to 65 HRC, this bushing is built to resist wear under repeated tool contact. The inside diameter measures 5.4 inches, with an inside diameter tolerance of +0.004/+0.012 mm for precise tool guidance. At 0.25 pounds, it is a compact, non-renewable bushing intended for permanent or fixed jig plate installations. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fixture builders rely on this type of bushing to maintain hole location accuracy in production drilling applications.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs, fixtures, and tooling plates where a press fit installation method is required. The PM industry code indicates a headless, press fit style per ANSI standards, making it appropriate for applications where the bushing must sit flush with or below the jig plate surface. It is commonly installed in metalworking and light manufacturing environments requiring repeatable hole positioning across multiple workpieces.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method — no locking mechanism required, seats directly into the jig plate bore
• PM industry code designation per ANSI standards for headless press fit drill bushings
• Steel construction with 60 to 65 HRC hardness for extended wear resistance under high-cycle drilling
• Inside diameter of 5.4 inches with tight tolerance (+0.004/+0.012 mm) for accurate tool guidance
• Non-renewable design — intended for permanent installation in the jig plate
• Compact form factor at 0.25 pounds, suitable for close-center tooling layouts

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for drill jig fixtures requiring a PM-designation press fit headless drill bushing per ANSI standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or tooling technician using an arbor press or similar pressing equipment to seat the bushing into the jig plate bore. Ensure the receiving bore is clean, properly sized, and deburred before pressing the bushing in place. As a non-renewable bushing, removal after press fitting may damage either the bushing or the plate. Follow applicable ANSI tooling standards and shop safety procedures when working with press fit components.