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Old 02-07-2014, 07:24 PM
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So I dropped my die organizer. No big deal, got everything put back in its place....so I thought. I got all the way through my entire elevator sub structure before I realize I was using the AN3 male (which I always double check) with a 120 degree pop rivet female.

So the question to you all is what your suggestions are moving forward. Should I go back and redimple every hole? The current dimples accept the skins just fine but it is a little sloppier than it should be. I also dimpled the counter balance skins with the pop rivet female. Those I will have to redo for sure but I am not positive it is okay to dimple twice.

Long story short...just looking for a little guidance. I'd like to be able to get some work done over the weekend but don't want to proceed until I have a good answer.

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Lesson also learned. Double check both male and female dies...
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Old 02-07-2014, 07:42 PM
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Jim, since you were using the correct male die, the dimple angle should still be about 100 deg., I don't think there should be any problem, as long as you feel that it formed the dimple well enough.
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Old 02-07-2014, 08:38 PM
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Redimpling is pretty fast because the existing dimples make lining up the dies quick.
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Old 02-07-2014, 09:49 PM
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If it is okay to redimple I will go back and do it. It won't take long. I just didn't know if I would do more damage then good by bending the aluminium twice.
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Old 02-07-2014, 10:09 PM
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It wont hurt anything, but I doubt it will even make a noticeable difference.
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Old 02-07-2014, 10:16 PM
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Thank you much!
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