10 Piece Dimple Die Set 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1 3/4" 2" 2 1/2" 3" Includes Dzus Dimple Die

The UTVDistribution 10-Piece Dimple Die Set is engineered for fabricators, race-shop builders, and metalworkers who demand precision and durability. Designed for use with a hydraulic press, this kit forms clean, uniform flares that increase panel strength, reduce weight, and deliver a professional finish for any fabrication project. This complete set includes nine of the most commonly used sizes: 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/4" 2" 2-1/2" 3" Perfect for interior bracing, airflow panels, skid plates, suspension gussets, chassis reinforcement, and custom UTV or off-road vehicle builds. You also get the UTVDistribution Dzus Dimple Die Tool, designed to create a recessed pocket for Dzus quarter-turn fasteners. This ensures a flush, secure installation commonly used in race cars, UTVs, desert vehicles, structural fabrication, and custom sheet metal panels. Each die is manufactured from high-strength tool steel, machined to strict tolerances, and built to handle repeated use in fabrication shops. With smooth edges and precise alignment, these dies produce clean flares every time—no rough edges, distortion, or inconsistent shape. Whether you're building lightweight paneling, reinforcing structural components, or creating removable race bodywork, this dimple die set gives you the performance and versatility required by professionals. Holes must be drilled before you dimple the materials. (These dimple dies do not act as punches) We recommend no thicker than 1/8" material. Customers have done thicker-that's your final call. We recommend lubricants when using the dies.This will reduce die wear and gulling. general die information: 1/2". =7/8" Flare-1-1/4"Die OD 3/4". =1-1/8" Flare 1-3/8"Die OD 1". = 1-1/2"Flare 1-7/8"Die OD 1-1/4"= 1-7/8" Flare 2-3/8" Die OD 1-1/2"= 2-18" Flare 2-5/8" Die OD 1-3/4"= 2-1/2" Flare 3-1/8" Die OD 2" = 2-3/4" Flare 3-3/8" Die OD 2-1/2"=3-1/2" Flare 4-3/8" Die OD 3"= 4-1/8 " Flare 5-3 /8" Die OD 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 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.

• COMPLETE 10-PIECE DIMPLE DIE SET (1/2"–3") Includes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-3/4", 2", 2-1/2", and 3" sizes—everything needed for sheet metal strengthening, airflow panels, chassis gussets, interior bracing, and custom fabrication projects.
• BUILT FOR HYDRAULIC PRESS USE Precision-machined and engineered to operate smoothly with hydraulic presses, delivering clean, uniform flares without distortion. Designed for professional fabrication shops and serious builders.
• IMPROVES PANEL STRENGTH & REDUCES WEIGHT Dimpled flares increase rigidity while reducing overall material weight. Ideal for off-road builds, UTV fabrication, roll cage panels, skid plates, and motorsports metalworking.
• HEAVY-DUTY TOOL STEEL CONSTRUCTION Each die is made from high-strength, heat-treated steel for durability, repeat accuracy, and long service life. With tight tolerances and smooth edges, these dies produce consistent, professional-grade results.
• 45 degree flare angle. Great for lighting panels and adding structural integrity. Holes must be drilled before you dimple the materials.(These do not act as punches)
• Aesthetics: Dimpled holes, often called "speed holes" in automotive and aerospace contexts, provide a professional, performance-oriented, and visually appealing finish to fabricated parts.
• 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.
• Quality products you can count on. Not standard steel like other options on the market! Heavy Duty SAE 8620 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 80.
• 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.
• 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.