Boneham PT2412GF Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM PT2412GF is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Carrying industry code P, this bushing features a 0.204 inch (No. 6 wire gauge) inside diameter with a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring accurate hole location and consistent repeatability. The body outside diameter is 0.375 inches (3/8 inch) and the overall length is 0.75 inches (3/4 inch). Constructed from steel, this headless style bushing is installed without exposed flanges, making it suitable for flush-mount installations. It is a fixed, non-renewable bushing intended for permanent press fit installation in tooling plates and jig bodies.

This bushing is used in metalworking and machining environments where accurate drill guidance is required. It is typically installed in hardened steel or cast jig plates by toolmakers and machinist professionals in production and job shop settings. The headless design keeps the bushing flush with the jig plate surface, making it a common choice when clearance above the plate is limited or when multiple bushings are positioned in close proximity. The No. 6 wire gauge inside diameter accommodates standard drill bits and reamers of that nominal size.

Key Features

• Industry code P press fit headless design for permanent, flush-mount installation
• Inside diameter of 0.204 inches (No. 6 wire gauge) with +0.0001 to +0.0004 inch tolerance for precise tool guidance
• Body outside diameter of 0.375 inches (3/8 inch) for standard jig plate bores
• Overall length of 0.75 inches (3/4 inch) providing stable tool support through the plate
• Steel construction for durability in production drilling and reaming operations
• Non-renewable fixed bushing — intended for long-term permanent installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit press fit headless drill bushing for standard jig and fixture tooling plates requiring a P-series bushing with 0.204 inch ID and 3/8 inch OD.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are typically installed by toolmakers or machinists using an arbor press to drive the bushing flush into a precision-bored hole in the jig plate. The receiving bore in the plate must be machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance for the bushing outside diameter before installation. Once pressed in, the bushing is not intended to be removed or replaced. Ensure the jig plate is properly secured and supported during installation to prevent distortion of the bore or bushing.