Technology file
Self-piercing riveting
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- a high speed sheet joining process in which a semi-tubular rivet is set using a punch & die to flare the rivet within the lower sheet; no pre-existing hole is required |
Expertise
TWI's expertise in self-piercing riveting and other mechanical fastening processes underpins a range of support services provided by its sheet joining R&D operation. Consultancy and project work for industry have included:- advice on process selection
- self-piercing riveting of steels & aluminium alloys
- hybrid joints - riveting plus adhesives
- mechanical properties of riveted joints
Resource
- commercial self-piercing riveting equipment
- static, fatigue & impact testing equipment
- advice on best practice
- materials science support
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