Riveting

• What is riveting?

  A permanent method of fastening materials
• How does riveting work?

  By inserting a rivet through pre-drilled holes
• In which industries is riveting commonly used?

  Engineering, construction, automotive, aircraft
• What are the types of rivets?

  1. Pop Rivets (Blind Rivets)
  2. Countersunk Rivets
  3. Plastic Rivets
  4. Roundhead Rivets
• What are pop rivets used for?

  When access is only on one side
• How does a rivet gun work with pop rivets?

  It pulls a pin through the rivet body
• Where are pop rivets commonly used?

  Sheet metal, electronics, automotive repairs
• What is the purpose of countersunk rivets?

  To sit flush with the surface after installation
• What type of hole is required for countersunk rivets?

  A countersunk hole
• What are plastic rivets made from?

  Durable plastic
• What are the advantages of plastic rivets?

  Lightweight, rust-proof, easy to install
• Where are plastic rivets often used?

  Electronics, toys, automotive interior panels
• What is a key feature of roundhead rivets?

  They have a rounded, dome-shaped head
• In which applications are roundhead rivets commonly found?

  Bridge building, shipbuilding, structural steelwork
• What are the key features of rivets?

  • Permanent: Cannot be easily removed
  • Strong: Handles tension and shear forces
  • Reliable: Used in safety-critical applications