Boneham P206FU Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P206FU is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits and cutting tools with precision in production drilling and machining operations. Built to ANSI standards, it features an inside diameter of 0.189 inches (wire gauge 12) and a body outside diameter of 5/16 inches, with an overall length of 3/8 inches. Hardened to 60 to 65 HRC, this bushing resists wear under repeated use and maintains tight tolerances. The inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches ensures consistent hole location accuracy across production runs. It installs without a head or flange, sitting flush in the jig plate for a clean, low-profile setup.

This bushing is used in drill jigs, fixture plates, and tooling setups across machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and precision metalworking operations. The headless press fit design is well suited for applications where a flush surface is required or where vertical clearance is limited. Machinists and toolmakers install this part during fixture fabrication or tooling maintenance. Its compact dimensions make it appropriate for densely spaced jig layouts where multiple bushings must be positioned in close proximity.

Key Features

• Press fit installation — no retaining collar or head required
• Inside diameter of 0.189 inches with a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for accurate tool guidance
• Hardened steel construction at 60 to 65 HRC for long service life under repeated drilling cycles
• Headless design sits flush with the jig plate surface
• Meets ANSI standards for drill bushing dimensions and tolerances
• Non-renewable design — intended as a permanent press-in installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation component for ANSI-standard drill jig fixtures requiring a P-series press fit headless bushing with a 0.189 inches inside diameter and 5/16 inches outside diameter.

Installation Notes

This bushing is installed by toolmakers or machinists using a drill press arbor or hand press to drive the bushing flush into a reamed hole in the jig plate. The mating hole in the fixture must be reamed to the correct fit class for a press fit per ANSI specifications. Do not hammer the bushing in freehand, as this can distort the bore or damage the jig plate. Because this is a non-renewable bushing, removal typically requires pressing out from the reverse side and replacing both the bushing and potentially the jig plate bore.