Simple project, dimple die

[Shawn]

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.

[awemawson]

Looks good - what are you making that needs the re-inforcement ?

[Shawn]

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.

Shawn

[stevec]

We don't doubt you for a minute but some of us (maybe me) don't know what the application/ end result is.

[Shawn]

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.

Shawn