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Old 04-10-2011, 06:22 AM
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If you are trying to put a flange/flare on a hole in a panel like shown below you need a die that will form the shape you want. You cut/punch a hole and then using a press with the die to form the flange/flared hole.



This is a die made years ago that will make the flared shape with a radius lead in.



Most of the dies you see for sale today don't have a radius lead in they have a beveled lead in.

You could also make a hammer form to make the shape especially on the larger holes.
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