Dimple Die Question

[xtremek]

Does anyone know if there are dimple dies out there that will work on ¼” plate? If so, where can I get them?

 

[matt_i]

Yes, but in my estimation you need a hydraulic ironworker to run the punch and die set to make a dimple in 1/4" mild steel. I suppose a mechanical ironworker would work too but those things scare me...

An H-frame press won't work unless you work up a set of guides for the punch and die.

If you call up a company that makes ironworker tooling they can probably set you up. There are many companies making ironworker tooling but Cleveland Punch & Die comes to mind as a place to start for customs.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

There is a member here who makes dimple dies. I don't know if his will do 1/4" or even his user name but he has an awesome thread about the race cars he restores in his shop. You may want to look him up and ask him.

 

[purplezr2]

There is a member here who makes dimple dies. I don't know if his will do 1/4" or even his user name but he has an awesome thread about the race cars he restores in his shop. You may want to look him up and ask him.

He is Canadian. I remember that

 

[xtremek]

Yes, but in my estimation you need a hydraulic ironworker to run the punch and die set to make a dimple in 1/4" mild steel.....

Maybe I'll just find another way to lighten the area.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

Here we go:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188800&highlight=thread+dimple