Boneham P208FX Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM P208FX is a press fit headless drill bushing used to guide drill bits and other cutting tools with precision during machining and fabrication operations. Manufactured from steel, this bushing installs without a head, allowing it to sit flush within a jig plate or fixture. The inside diameter measures 0.1935 inches with a tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, the body outside diameter is 5/16 inches, and the overall bushing length is 1/2 inch. It carries industry bushing code P. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fabrication shop technicians install this type of component in drill jig assemblies.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs and fixture plates in both production and prototype machining environments. The headless design is preferred when a flush surface is required or when clearance above the jig plate is restricted. The press fit installation method holds the bushing securely in the jig body without additional fasteners. Its steel construction handles the wear demands of repetitive guided drilling operations across a range of workpiece materials.

Key Features

• Inside diameter of 0.1935 inches accommodates a No. 10 wire gauge drill size
• Inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for consistent tool guidance
• Body outside diameter of 5/16 inches for standard jig plate bore fitment
• Overall length of 1/2 inch provides adequate guidance depth for controlled drilling
• Headless design allows flush installation in jig plates with restricted overhead clearance
• Steel construction offers durability under repetitive drilling cycles

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for P-series press fit headless drill jig bushings in standard machining fixture applications.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are installed by machinists or toolmakers using an arbor press or similar controlled pressing equipment to avoid damaging the bushing bore or the jig plate. Ensure the receiving bore in the jig plate is clean, dimensionally correct, and free of burrs before pressing the bushing into position. Do not drive the bushing with a hammer directly, as this can distort the inside diameter. Verify bushing seating depth and flush condition before returning the fixture to service.