Boneham PT3616IF Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing

Product Description

The BONEHAM PT3616IF is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. Classified under industry code P, this bushing features a 19/64 inch inside diameter and a 9/16 inch body outside diameter, with an overall length of 1 inch. Manufactured from steel and hardened to 60 to 65 HRC, it provides the wear resistance and dimensional stability required for repetitive drilling operations. The headless design seats flush within a jig plate, keeping the working surface clear of obstructions during production runs.

This bushing is suited for use in drill jigs, production fixtures, and tooling plates where consistent hole location is critical. It is a fixed, non-renewable type intended for permanent or semi-permanent installation. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fixture builders typically specify this bushing when tight positional tolerances must be maintained across multiple workpieces. The ANSI-compliant dimensions make it interchangeable within standard tooling systems.

Key Features

• Press fit installation for secure, permanent seating in jig plates
• Headless design provides a flush, unobstructed working surface
• Steel construction hardened to 60 to 65 HRC for extended tool life
• Inside diameter tolerance of plus 0.0001 to plus 0.0005 inches for precise tool guidance
• ANSI-compliant dimensions for interchangeability with standard tooling
• Non-renewable fixed bushing suitable for high-repeatability production setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation drill bushing conforming to ANSI P-series headless press fit bushing standards, suitable for use in standard jig and fixture tooling plates accepting a 9/16 inch outside diameter press fit bore.

Installation Notes

Press fit bushings are installed by a machinist or toolmaker using an arbor press or hydraulic press; never drive with a hammer directly on the bushing bore. The receiving hole in the jig plate should be prepared to the tolerance required for an interference fit per the applicable ANSI standard before installation. Once pressed in, this bushing is not intended for removal without replacement of the host plate bore. Verify concentricity and flush seating before putting the jig into production service.