Rivets can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on the type of rivets, application scenarios, and available tools, installation methods will vary. The following are some common rivet installation methods:
First, a base installation
This method is usually used for riveting soft materials such as leather and canvas.
1. Prepare tools: rivet, base, punch (such as 3MM punch), rivet die, hammer.
2. The operation steps:
– Punch holes on the surface of the material from the front with a punch.
– Place the long tack of the rivet on the base.
– Put the material on the spikes.
– Put a short cap on the material.
– Use the rivet mold to align the short cap and hit the mold with a hammer to make it firmly riveted.
Second, direct installation without base
For some specially designed rivets, such as self-locking rivets or certain types of plastic rivets, it may be possible to install them directly without a base.
1. Prepare tools: rivet, a hammer (or special tool).
2. Operation steps:
– Punch holes on the surface of the material (if necessary).
– Insert the rivet into the hole.
– Use a hammer or special tool to knock the end of the rivet flat or inflate it to secure it to the material.
Third, use the rivet gun installation
For occasions that require efficient and large-scale installation, such as industrial production lines, riveting guns are often used for installation.
1. Prepare tools: rivet gun (manual, electric, pneumatic), rivets.
2. Operation steps:
– Place the rivet into the mouth of the rivet gun.
– Align the part that needs to be riveted, pull the trigger, and the riveting gun will automatically complete the riveting action.
Fourth, the installation of special rivets
– Core rivet: hit the head of the rivet with a hand hammer to expose the core, so that it is flush with the end face of the nail head to complete the riveting.
– Stud rivets: divided into two parts, the thicker part of the cap rod body has a hole in the center, and the thinner part of the cap rod body is interference fit. When riveting, drive the thin rod into the thick rod.
Fifth, precautions
1. Select the right rivets: Select the right rivets according to the material, thickness and required strength of the connected object.
2. Clean the surface: ensure that the connection surface is clean, smooth, and free of oil or other stains to improve the riveting quality.
3. Accurate drilling: the drilling should be accurately aligned to avoid hole offset affecting the riveting effect.
4. Moderate strength: tapping, during the installation process should be controlled to avoid damage to materials or rivet too strongly.
5. Check the connection: After the installation is complete, check whether the connection is firm and reliable.
To sum up, there are a variety of ways to install rivets, and the specific choice depends on the type of rivets, application scenarios, and available tools. In the installation process, attention should be paid to selecting the appropriate rivets, cleaning the surface, accurate drilling, moderate strength and checking the connection to ensure the quality of the riveting.
