Who in PA does dimple die? (1 Viewer)

[AaronM33]

Working on a front bumper and need to get some holes pressed in a dimple die. I called some local hot rod and machine shops. The hot rod guys can punch beveled holes but only in relatively thin material (1/8 max). Machine shops wonder wtf I'm talking about. Anyone have a lead in southeastern PA?

 

[brian]

i work in steel shop and am not entirely sure what you're after?

 

[AaronM33]

If you google "dimple dies" this is what comes up. I guess I could buy the die set I need but I don't have a shop press either.

 

[Vulin]

how thick of material are you looking to do this in? Generally they are not meant for thick material. If its a flat plate, I could machine holes with a chamfer for you.

 

[kb3gun]

If you can make it to South-West PA, I can press them for you. I have dies and a press. I regularly press in 1/8" plate, but have done it in 3/16" & 1/4" on occasion.

 

[Pacer]

I have a few kickin' around my shop as well...

 

[AaronM33]

Guys, thanks for the responses.

If you can make it to South-West PA, I can press them for you. I have dies and a press. I regularly press in 1/8" plate, but have done it in 3/16" & 1/4" on occasion.

I have family in Claysburg, pretty close to Somerset. My wife and I have our first baby on the way, within the next 2 weeks sometime. Maybe something will work out with traveling/ visits that I could swing by and take you up on it.

I have a few kickin' around my shop as well...

Pacer, I haven't looked at your profile, whereabouts are you located?

Maybe I'll do half with each of you guys and get to meet/ hang out with a couple local guys lol. Cases of adult beverage provided and many thanks for reaching out fellas. What size pilot holes should I consider cutting? Haven't planned exactly yet what I wanna do. It would probably be 3/16 or 1/4 material, and I'm ok with it barely making a dent. I just like that extra touch of detail.

 

[Pacer]

Sorry, I'm in Phila.

 

[shmukster]

Remaley Mfg in Tamaqua does punch work, they've been in business since the late 1800's. Can't you just drill the holes?

 

[AaronM33]

I have a few kickin' around my shop as well...

Lots has happened for us in 4 months. Had a baby, moved to Philly. New job, new school. Things are settling down and time to work on the LC again. @Pacer you have a PM.

Also, I don't really know, but I think you're supposed to drill the holes with a hole saw first, then the dimple die just gives it that beveled chamfered look. Correct me if I'm wrong.