Boneham AM00000738 Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM AM00000738 is a press fit headless drill bushing manufactured from steel, designed to guide drill bits with precision during machining and fabrication operations. Carrying the PM industry code, this bushing installs permanently into a jig plate without a locking collar, making it well suited for high-volume drilling applications where the bushing position does not need to change between operations. The inside diameter measures 9.3 inches and the overall bushing length is approximately 20 millimeters. At 0.5 pounds, the part is compact and ready for direct installation into a hardened jig or fixture plate. Machinists and toolmakers working in metal fabrication, production drilling, and jig-and-fixture shops are the primary installers.

This bushing is applied in industrial drilling jigs where a fixed, non-renewable guide is appropriate. The headless press fit design keeps the bushing flush with or below the jig plate surface, which is particularly useful when clearance between the plate and workpiece is limited. It is a standard choice for production runs where the same drill guide location is used repeatedly without tool changes requiring bushing removal. The PM industry code identifies this as a standard press fit type within the drill bushing classification system used across tooling and metalworking trades.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method - no locking collar required
• PM industry code designation for standard headless press fit bushings
• Steel construction for durability in repeated drilling cycles
• Inside diameter of 9.3 inches for precise drill bit guidance
• Overall bushing length of approximately 20 millimeters
• Non-renewable design intended for permanent fixture installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct installation component for drill jig plates and fixture assemblies requiring a standard PM-code press fit headless bushing.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolmakers using an arbor press to drive the bushing into a precision-reamed hole in the jig plate. The receiving hole must be machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance for press fit bushings before installation. Once pressed in, this bushing is not intended for removal or reuse. Always ensure the jig plate is secured and the press ram is aligned squarely with the bushing before applying force.