Boneham P206EZ Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P206EZ is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Built to ANSI standards, this bushing carries an inside diameter of 0.161 inches with a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring consistent hole location and minimal tool deflection. The body outside diameter measures 5/16 inches with an overall length of 3/8 inches. Constructed from steel and hardened to 60-65 HRC, the P206EZ provides the wear resistance required for repetitive drilling operations. Machinists, toolmakers, and fixture builders install this bushing type in production and prototype jig plates.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs where a permanent, non-renewable guide is acceptable. The headless profile allows the bushing to sit flush within the jig plate, making it appropriate for close-tolerance layouts where a flanged head would interfere with adjacent features or workpiece clearance. It is classified under bushing industry code P and accepts a wire gauge #20 drill or equivalent 0.161-inch cutting tool. Typical applications include metalworking production environments requiring repeatable hole placement across multiple workpieces.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method for permanent, secure seating in the jig plate
• Headless design sits flush - no flange to interfere with adjacent features
• Inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for precise tool guidance
• Steel construction hardened to 60-65 HRC for high wear resistance
• Meets ANSI standards for drill bushing geometry and dimensional consistency
• Non-renewable design - intended as a fixed, long-service installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation drill bushing for standard ANSI jig plates and fixture assemblies requiring a press fit headless bushing with a 5/16-inch body outside diameter.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are typically installed by toolmakers or machinist tradespeople using an arbor press or hydraulic press - never hammer directly on the bushing face. The receiving bore in the jig plate must be machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance before installation. Once pressed in, this non-renewable bushing is not intended for removal and replacement during service. Always verify bore alignment before pressing to avoid cocking the bushing.