ronshort2000
Member
Hey y'all. I've been lurking for a couple of years but finally decided to start the RV-10. The last tool came in today (DRDT2) and should order the Emp kit after Synergy Air next month. Or maybe after I actually look at one at SUN 'n FUN, if Vans has one there.
I have been working on the practice kits, and thank good for that. Steep learning curve but have been loving it. I have a Numatx squeezer with Cleveland dies. The problem I am having is that after doing the dimple, the sheet of aluminum is curving, with the female die side being concave. I have the input PSI set to 90 psi, I think I read somewhere that is the right pressure. The dimples look good, as far as I can tell, except for the curvature.
I also notice that when I squeeze a rivet or dimple, the 3" yoke tends to bend a little from the force. Is that supposed to happen or do I need to reduce the pressure.
Thanks in advance for the help and I look forward to spending more time interacting on this forum.
I have been working on the practice kits, and thank good for that. Steep learning curve but have been loving it. I have a Numatx squeezer with Cleveland dies. The problem I am having is that after doing the dimple, the sheet of aluminum is curving, with the female die side being concave. I have the input PSI set to 90 psi, I think I read somewhere that is the right pressure. The dimples look good, as far as I can tell, except for the curvature.
I also notice that when I squeeze a rivet or dimple, the 3" yoke tends to bend a little from the force. Is that supposed to happen or do I need to reduce the pressure.
Thanks in advance for the help and I look forward to spending more time interacting on this forum.