Riveting - eCollege

Trade of Sheet Metalwork – Phase 2
Module 1 Unit 12
List of Figures
Figure 1 - Drilling/Riveting .............................................................................................. 10
Figure 2 - Tinman's Rivets................................................................................................ 11
Figure 3 - Types of Rivets ................................................................................................ 12
Figure 4 - Rivet Sizes........................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5 - Cross Section of Rivet Head ............................................................................ 13
Figure 6 - Forming Rivet Heads ....................................................................................... 13
Figure 7 - Spacing Rivet Holes......................................................................................... 14
Figure 8 - Longitudinal Seams.......................................................................................... 14
Figure 9 - Riveting Seams................................................................................................. 15
Figure 10 - Types of Riveted Joints.................................................................................. 18
Figure 11 - Standard Types of Rivet Heads...................................................................... 19
Figure 12 - Countersunk Riveting of Thin Material to Thick Material ............................ 19
Figure 13 - Shearing of Rivet............................................................................................ 23
Figure 14 - Crushing of the Metal..................................................................................... 23
Figure 15 - Splitting of the Metal ..................................................................................... 23
Figure 16 - Tearing of the Plate ........................................................................................ 23
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