Boneham AM00000718 Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000718 is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits and other cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Manufactured from steel, this PM-coded bushing installs without a retaining head, providing a flush or sub-flush mounting profile in the jig plate. It features an inside diameter of 8.7 inches, a body outside diameter of 15.00 millimeters, and an overall length of 20.00 millimeters. The headless design is well suited to applications where the bushing must sit below the workpiece surface or where clearance above the jig plate is limited. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fixture builders typically install and service this component.

This bushing is used in drill jigs, production fixtures, and tooling plates across general metalworking, manufacturing, and machining operations. The press fit installation method locks the bushing directly into a precision-reamed hole in the jig plate without additional fasteners or locking mechanisms. It is appropriate for repetitive-hole drilling operations in both light production and high-volume manufacturing environments where consistent hole location is required. The non-renewable design means the bushing is intended to remain fixed once pressed in place.

Key Features

• Press fit installation - no additional fasteners or locking hardware required
• Headless profile allows flush or sub-flush seating in the jig plate
• Steel construction provides durability under repetitive drilling cycles
• Inside diameter of 8.7 inches for precise tool guidance
• Overall bushing length of 20.00 millimeters suits standard jig plate thicknesses
• Non-renewable design - fixed once installed for stable, repeatable tool guidance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for press fit headless drill bushing applications using the PM industry code designation in standard drill jig and fixture assemblies.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are typically installed by tool and die makers or machinist personnel using an arbor press or hydraulic press into a precision-reamed hole sized to the specified interference fit. Ensure the jig plate hole is reamed to the correct tolerance before pressing to avoid damaging the bushing bore or plate. Once installed, the bushing is not intended to be removed or replaced without reworking the host plate. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and secure the workpiece before pressing.