Aircraft Sheet Metal Dimpler

In our last article we discussed some of the sheet metal tools that are needed to begin a project.

Aircraft sheet metal dimpler.

Designed to strengthen panels with lightening holes we offer several different styles to choose from. Au 109 62 au 36 48 shipping. Most common in the current market for experimental aluminum homebuilt aircraft are the 100 and 120 dimple dies for the 30 or 1 8th hole size. There are different angles of dimple dies.

Dimple dies will work in material as thick as 1 8 inch chrome moly steel and are meant to be used in an ironworker or press. Pop dimple die 3 32 p n 5102d 3 32 this product is a clever way to set dimple in sheet metal using a pop riveter. Motamec hole flare swage tool 2 50 sheet metal alloy plate dimple die swaging. Brown aviation aircraft tools.

You will find the building of a sheet metal aircraft to be a very challenging and rewarding experience. In this issue we will explore the tools needed to deburr countersink dimple and rivet sheet metal. Multi step drills 1 30 cobalt jobber length drill bits 31 60 cobalt jobber length drill bits. Dimple dies punch flare and flare only tools add that trick look to any metal fabrication project.

Just place both halves on the sheet metal insert in your riveter and squeeze to form a perfect dimple. For the thinner sheet metal under 040 or so dimple dies are used.