DX 1801 crimping machines are equipped with a single crimping head that is hydraulically driven to crimp almost any thickness of aluminum with ease. At the belly of the machine there is a 3 HP motor that drives the oil pump. These machines are equipped with two stable, wide body arms to hold large or small frames for ease of operation. The operation is done with a single foot pedal press which causes the machine to grip the frame with a single pneumatic clamp and causes the crimp machine to pull the frame together and crimp it at an exact 45° angle for a permanent lock. The machine is built on a rigid heavy gauge steel frame for better stability.