Parts can be fastened by a rivet if flat parallel surfaces exist for both the rivet clinch and head, and there is adequate space for the rivet driver during clinching. Parts can be fastened by a rivet ...

ABSTRACT Friction stir blind riveting (FSBR) is a new process for joining automotive light alloys based on aluminium and magnesium. During FSBR, a blind rivet, rotating at high speed (typically ...

Rivets are primarily used for joining sheet metal components, for example in airplane construction. The joining of such materials in blind riveting is performed from only one side of the component.

The HuckLok Blind Rivet Fastener is a high-strength structural rivet with an extended grip range. A shear ring permits assemblies from 1 /8 to 7 /8-in. thick to be joined. After reaching a maximum ...

FILKO® blind rivet nuts are single-part hollow-thread nuts which are installed ‘blind’ from a single side without the need for reworking. They therefore represent an efficient and impressive solution.

Swiss-based RUAG Aerospace (Hall 5, D7) and Hydro-Control Steuerungstechnik of Germany have developed the first blind riveting robot used for assembling an aircraft component. It goes into operation ...