Simple project, dimple die
#1
I built this dimple die from a couple pieces of scrap aluminium I had. I cut both angles to 45 degrees, took about 20-30 minutes at the lathe and works great on the thin gauge aluminum sheet I needed it for. I plan to make a few more from 4140 and harden them but I think the aluminium will stand up to a few hundred holes or more.

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Looks good - what are you making that needs the re-inforcement ?
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Thanks, it's actually more for aesthetics than re-enforcement. I need to build a couple of small enclosures for my flight sim build and the dimpled holes have a very aviation look to them. I'm also considering making wing ribs for an RC plane from aluminium. They would be cutout on my cnc and lighting holes added.

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We don't doubt you for a minute but some of us (maybe me) don't know what the application/ end result is. 17428
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Took me a minute to understand what you were asking Steve. The die is used to press/form the 45 degree flange into the holes in the aluminium sheet.

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