Boneham H1616EF Press Fit Headed Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM H1616EF is a Type H press fit headed drill bushing manufactured from steel for use in jig and fixture applications requiring precise hole guidance. The bushing features a 0.1405 inch inside diameter, a 1/4 inch body outside diameter, and a 1 inch length under the head. The head outside diameter measures 23/64 inch with a head height of 3/32 inch. An inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inch ensures consistent, repeatable hole location accuracy. This bushing is a permanent, non-renewable press fit design intended for installation by machinists, toolmakers, and precision fabricators working with drill jigs and locating fixtures.

The H1616EF is suited for metalworking and general manufacturing environments where a fixed, headed bushing is required to guide drill bits through a jig plate. The counterbored design accommodates head seating in a counterbored jig plate hole. Its steel construction handles the wear demands of production drilling operations. Industry code H identifies this as a standard headed press fit bushing conforming to recognized drill bushing classifications, making it a straightforward replacement or addition to existing jig setups.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method for permanent, vibration-resistant seating in jig plates
• 0.1405 inch inside diameter corresponding to wire gauge size 28
• Steel construction provides wear resistance under repeated drilling cycles
• Headed design with 23/64 inch head OD and 3/32 inch head height for positive axial registration
• Counterbored head seating compatible with standard counterbored jig plate configurations
• Inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inch for precise drill guidance

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Type H press fit headed drill bushing for use in drill jigs and fixtures requiring a permanent bushing with a 0.1405 inch bore and 1/4 inch body outside diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or toolmaker using an arbor press to seat the bushing flush in a properly sized and counterbored jig plate hole. The jig plate hole must be machined to the appropriate press fit tolerance to ensure a secure, non-rotating fit. Do not use impact tools to drive the bushing, as this can damage the bore or distort the head seating surface. Because this is a non-renewable bushing, the jig plate must be scrapped or re-bored if the bushing requires replacement.