Boneham P205EU Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P205EU is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits and cutting tools with precision during machining and fabrication operations. Built to Bushing Industry Code P, this headless style bushing seats flush with the surface of a drill jig, making it the right choice where a protruding head would interfere with workholding or part clearance. The bushing is manufactured from steel hardened to 60 to 65 HRC, giving it the wear resistance needed for repeated production drilling cycles. The inside diameter is 5/32 inches with a tolerance of plus 0.0001 to plus 0.0004 inches, holding drill location accurately across high-volume runs.

This bushing is used in drill jigs and fixture plates across general metalworking, tool-and-die, and light manufacturing environments. It suits both manual drill press operations and CNC fixture setups where a permanent, non-renewable bushing is acceptable. With a 5/16 inch body outside diameter and 5/16 inch overall length, the P205EU fits compact jig plates where space is tight. Installation is performed by machinists and toolmakers using an arbor press or hydraulic press to achieve a secure interference fit in the jig liner hole.

Key Features

• Press fit installation — no liner required, seats permanently in the jig plate
• Headless design sits flush with jig surface, eliminating head interference
• Steel construction hardened to 60 to 65 HRC for long service life under repeated drilling
• Inside diameter tolerance of plus 0.0001 to plus 0.0004 inches for accurate drill guidance
• Meets ANSI standards for drill bushing dimensions and tolerances
• Non-renewable (fixed) bushing suitable for dedicated, single-operation jigs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style fixed drill bushing for use in drill jigs and fixture plates requiring a Bushing Industry Code P, press fit headless bushing with a 5/32 inch inside diameter and 5/16 inch outside diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolmaker using an arbor press or hydraulic press — never drive the bushing in with a hammer, as this can crack the hardened steel or misalign the bore. The mating jig plate hole must be machined to the correct interference fit tolerance for the 5/16 inch outside diameter before pressing. Power down all equipment and secure the workpiece before pressing the bushing into position. Once installed, this bushing is not designed for removal or replacement.