Boneham PT365ID Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM PT365ID is a press fit headless drill bushing designed to guide cutting tools with precision in jig and fixture applications. With an inside diameter of 0.295 inches, a body outside diameter of 9/16 inches, and an overall bushing length of 5/16 inches, this bushing provides consistent hole location and accurate drilling guidance across repeated operations. Manufactured from steel, the PT365ID is a non-renewable, headless style bushing installed using a press fit method. It carries industry code P and is suited for production environments where repeatable accuracy is required.

This bushing is used in drill jigs and fixture plates across manufacturing and machining operations. The headless design allows flush or sub-flush installation in jig plates where a protruding head would interfere with workpiece seating or clamping. Typical applications include production drilling, reaming guidance, and hole-location control in both light and medium-duty machining setups. The steel construction holds up under repeated tool passes and standard shop conditions.

Key Features

• Inside diameter of 0.295 inches with a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0005 inches for precise tool guidance
• Headless design allows flush installation in jig plates without interfering with workpiece contact
• Press fit installation method for secure, non-removable seating in fixture assemblies
• Steel construction provides durability under repeated drilling and reaming cycles
• Non-renewable bushing type — intended as a permanent installation in the jig plate
• Bushing industry code P for standard compatibility reference in tooling and fixture design

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style press fit headless drill bushing for use in standard jig plate applications where a 9/16-inch outside diameter and 0.295-inch inside diameter are specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolmaker using an arbor press to drive the bushing flush into a prepared jig plate bore. The receiving bore must be machined to the appropriate interference fit tolerance to achieve proper retention. Do not hammer the bushing in directly without a press tool, as this can damage the bore or distort the bushing. Once pressed in, the PT365ID is not designed for removal or reuse.