Dimple Dies Die Choose Size 1/2"-3/4"-1"-1 1/4" 1 1/12" 1 3/4" 2" Holes In Center

Dimple Dies For any Metal Fabrication Project 

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You are purchasing individual sizes not sets.

Complete set available in other listing.

Mix and match your needed sizes and get them shipped today:

Available Sizes: 1/2" (.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"(2.25)2-1/2"(2.50)2-3/4"(2.75)3"(3.00)

-Dies are CNC machined from premium SAE 8620 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 80. Case hardened, dont buy other mild steel dies!

-These dies are great for virtually anything you can dream up.

Common uses are :

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 !!!!! 

More Details:

Made for use with a hydraulic press or arbor press. There are holes in the middle of these dies to bolt together or use with Harbor Freight hydraulic knock out kit.

Holes must be drilled before you dimple the materials.(These do not act as punches) We recommend no thicker than 1/8" material. 

We recommend lubricants when using the dies. This will reduce die wear and gulling.

Dimple 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. 

Primary Uses and Benefits of Dimple Dies:

Increased Strength and Rigidity: The 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. Weight 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.

Aesthetics:  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.

Airflow Management:  In certain applications, a pattern of holes can allow for increased airflow through a bracket or panel. 

Common Dimple Die Applications Dimple dies are widely used in a variety of fields, including: 

Motorsports 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.

Custom Fabrication: Used by fabricators and DIY enthusiasts for a wide range of projects, from tool racks and furniture accents to industrial designs. 

How Dimple Dies Are Used; Dimple 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.