What is BS 1098-2 - Jig bushes specifications about?
BS 1098 discusses standards for Jig bushes. BS 1098-2 relates to bushes to be fitted to jigs for the purpose of guiding metric twist drills and reamers as specified in BS 328-1 and BS 122-2 respectively.
In BS 1098-2, provision is made for the following types of bushes:
- Press-fit bushes, which may be either headed or headless (plain)
- Renewable bushes, fixed type
- Renewable bushes, slip type
- Liners, which may be either headed or headless (plain)
- Renewable bushes in which the head details of the fixed type and of the slip type may be incorporated into one bush at the manufacturer’s discretion.
Who is BS 1098-2 - Jig bushes specifications for?
BS 1098-2 on jig bushes specifications is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of jig bushes
- Industries where jig bushes are used
- Organisations that design, build and maintain jig bushes
- Mechanical engineers
- Design engineers
- Research and development team
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection bodies
Why should you use BS 1098-2 - Jig bushes specifications?
Tools may be guided directly by the plate or by case hardened steel bushes. Bushes are used to guide drills, reamers, boring tools and other cutting tools. The Jig Bushes shall support tools that are slender and delicate.
BS 1098-2 provides you with dimensions and tolerances for jig bushes and all the types of bushes such as renewable bushes, press-fit bushes, Liner bushes, and locking screws. BS 1098-2 also includes certain dimensions for the flats and other features that are provided as part of the locking device for renewable bushes.
BS 1098-2 helps users to get acknowledged with the designation and certification process for the jig bushes. Following the guidelines provided in BS 1098-2, creates a standardised approach for manufacturers. Manufacturers and suppliers can provide high-quality jig bushes to their customers.