Rivets are mechanical fasteners used to join materials. They come in various sizes and designs, including solid and blind rivets. Solid rivets require access from both sides for installation, while blind rivets only require access from one side. Specialized rivets exist for different materials and purposes. Rivets have been used since the Bronze Age and […]
Plastic rivets are cheaper and effective fasteners, with different head types and colors available. They are usually installed by hand and need to fit snugly in the hole to hold properly. Plastic rivets are atypical for most manufacturing processes, but are important for cheaper riveting and can be very effective fasteners. The color of the […]
Rivets can be set by heating or striking the head. Heating requires caution and a welding torch, while striking requires a specialized barb or lock washer and a rivet setting tool. Both techniques create a permanent attachment point. Rivets are remarkable fasteners that can be set in two main ways: by heating or by striking […]
Blind rivets are used to securely bond metals and plastics when the back of the object is inaccessible. They consist of a tubular body with a mandrel, and are available in various materials. Blind setting is done by inserting the rivet shaft into a drilled hole and using a riveter to drive the mandrel into […]
Removing rivets requires grinding part of the head, selecting the right drill bit, and drilling through the center hole. Care must be taken to avoid enlarging the rivet hole. Grinding is not necessary for countersunk rivets. Trying to remove rivets can be a tough job because rivets are meant to be permanent fasteners, but it’s […]
