{"product_id":"dimple-die-set-11-commercial-grade-sheet-metal-dimpling-crater-tools-1","title":"Dimple Die Set 11 Commercial Grade Sheet Metal Dimpling Crater Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e11 Piece Dimple Die Set Metal Fabrication Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial Grade Heavy Duty Dimple dies that will outlive you! Best Selection For Your Toolbox!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMADE IN THE USA Why settle for dies that only dimple 16 gauge or do not draw right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy settle for mild steel dies that wear out shortly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed in stock and fast \/ safe shipping !!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits consists of the following dies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\" (.500)  3\/4\"(.750)  1\"(1.00) 1 1\/4\" (1.250)  1 1\/2\" (1.500) 1 3\/4\"(1.750) 2\" (2.00) 2-1\/4\" (2.250) 2-1\/2\" (2.50) 2-3\/4\" (2.750) 3\" (3.00)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDies are CNC machined from premium SAE 8620 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 80.  Case Hardened. What you pay for is what you get. Why buy a poor quality Dimple die knockoff from china that mars quickly and warps?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport dies are plated which fails after a few uses. T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehese dies are great for virtually anything you can dream up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon uses are :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Providing rigidity to sheetmetal projects. -Lightening up builds  -Dimple die skid plates-front bumper plates-floorboards-foot pedals-footrests and many more uses. -Use the raised side of the dimpled material for added traction on running boards and floorboards. -Or just use them to add that extra RAD look to any project !!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dimple dies can be bolted together or used with Harbor Freight knock out hole kit. Made for use with a hydraulic press or arbor press. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoles must be drilled before you dimple the materials.(These do not act as punches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend no thicker than 1\/8\" material. Thats pushing the limits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-1\/4\" up will form 3\/16\" if your press will!!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend lubricants when using the dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will reduce die wear and gulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeres a video of a customer using a Harbor Freight Knock out punch and Hydraulic unit to dimple a panel. https:\/\/youtu.be\/lHkKydUsc0Q\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimple dies are specialized metalworking tools primarily used to create flared, reinforced holes in sheet metal, which adds significant structural strength and rigidity while simultaneously reducing weight.  This technique effectively transforms a flat, flexible panel into a more three-dimensional, stiffer component. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Uses and Benefits of Dimple Dies: Increased Strength and Rigidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flared edge created by the dimple die increases the stiffness of the material, similar to adding a bend to a flat panel.  This makes the metal more resistant to bending, flexing, and deformation, even under high stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Reduction:  By using dimples to reinforce the material, it is often possible to use thinner, lighter-gauge sheet metal without compromising the necessary strength.  This is a crucial benefit in applications where weight savings are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetics:  Dimpled holes, often called \"speed holes\" in automotive and aerospace contexts, provide a professional, performance-oriented, and visually appealing finish to fabricated parts. Functional Surfaces:  The textured surface of dimples can also serve a practical purpose as an anti-slip tread for applications such as footplates, stair treads, or RV steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirflow Management:  In certain applications, a pattern of holes can allow for increased airflow through a bracket or panel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Dimple Die Applications Dimple dies are widely used in a variety of fields, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorsports and Automotive Fabrication: For creating lightweight yet durable chassis components, body panels, floor pans, and roll cages in race cars and custom vehicles. Aerospace: Historically used in aircraft components (such as in World War II-era planes) to add stiffness to thin panels, contributing to strength-to-weight ratio improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Fabrication: Used by fabricators and DIY enthusiasts for a wide range of projects, from tool racks and furniture accents to industrial designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Dimple Dies Are Used;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimple dies typically work by placing male and female dies on either side of a pre-drilled hole in the sheet metal and pressing them together using a hydraulic press, a bench vise, or a simple draw-bar bolt. This force pushes the metal into the die cavity, forming the flared shape or dimple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UTV Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155441283161,"sku":"UTVD-11P-DIMPLE-DIE-SET","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8947\/9769\/files\/11-piece-dimple-die-set-utvdistribution_4fb35dd7-8928-4492-a590-a10c0d37e8c0.jpg?v=1785224003","url":"https:\/\/utvdistribution.com\/products\/dimple-die-set-11-commercial-grade-sheet-metal-dimpling-crater-tools-1","provider":"UTV Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}