Boneham P265FT Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM P265FT is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide drill bits with precision in jig and fixture applications. Classified under industry code P, this bushing features a 3/16 inch (0.1875 inches decimal) inside diameter with a close inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring accurate hole location and repeatable drilling performance. The body outside diameter measures 13/32 inches with an overall length of 5/16 inches. Manufactured from steel hardened to 60 to 65 HRC, the P265FT provides wear resistance suited to high-cycle production drilling environments. It is installed by machine operators, toolmakers, and jig-and-fixture builders.

This bushing is applied in drill jigs, fixture plates, and production tooling where a permanent, flush-mount guide is required. The headless profile sits flush with the jig plate surface, making it suitable for applications where a flanged head would interfere with workpiece clamping or part travel. It is not renewable and is intended as a fixed installation. Meets ANSI standards for drill bushing dimensions. Typical applications include metalworking, machining, and fabrication operations requiring consistent hole-to-hole repeatability across production runs.

Key Features

• Press fit installation for permanent, fixed positioning in drill jig plates
• Headless design sits flush with jig plate surface — no flange interference with workpieces or clamps
• Inside diameter tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches for precise drill guidance
• Steel construction hardened to 60 to 65 HRC for extended wear life in high-cycle drilling
• Meets ANSI drill bushing standards
• Non-renewable fixed bushing — intended for permanent installation

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI-standard P-series press fit headless drill bushing for use in drill jigs and fixture plates requiring a 13/32 inch body outside diameter press fit bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by toolmakers or machinist personnel using an arbor press or hydraulic press to seat the bushing into a properly toleranced jig plate bore. The receiving bore in the jig plate must be machined to match the press fit outside diameter tolerance before installation. Inspect the bore and bushing mating surfaces for burrs or contamination prior to pressing. Once installed, the P265FT is not designed to be removed and reused — replacing the jig plate or bushing hole insert is required if the bushing wears or must be changed.