Flaring In Sheet Metal

To join two sheets of metal a hole was drilled or punched through and then the solid rivets with a head on one side and a cylindrical shaft were put in.

Flaring in sheet metal.

Hillman 24 in x 24 in cold rolled steel solid sheet metal. A 20 ton hydraulic shop press or equivalent. They work great in our mittler bros. Sheet metal flaring tools with one easy step you can flare an existing hole in sheet metal panels for improved strength and appearance.

These metal cutting tools add a perfectly shaped hole with a quarter inch downward flare without a press. Customize parts and accessories quickly using this sheet metal punch and die set. Sheet metal punches and flaring tool sets compare 6pc aircraft p f tool kit 1 to 2 1 2. Metal flaring capacity mild steel.

Sheet metal riveting crimping flaring. Create flares around already cut holes in sheet metal up to 3 16 thick to make the edges stronger and more rigid. Most of the time the rivets are fed and placed manually by hand. Item 241548 model 11766.

Outside diameter specification 1 2 die od. Also known as dimple dies. 1300 415 mittler bros. 3 32 tools required not included a set of sharp high quality metal saws in sizes corresponding to those in the die set.

Choose from our selection of sheet metal tools including sheet metal crimpers and shapers sheet bar and strip cutters and more. When you don t have access to a hydraulic press or your material won t fit in a press bolt the dies together. After placing the tail was deformed and a thight connection was created. 56 2mm 1 1 2 die od.

All that is needed to create a hole and flare is a inch pilot hole something to secure the bottom half of the die such as a vise and either a inch or. 34 8mm 1 die od. Press a male and female die together using a hydraulic press. For making multiple flares quickly use a hydraulic knockout punch driver.