The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed that airlines be required to address a Boeing 777 rivet issue that raises concerns about potential pressure loss. “The FAA has received a report ...

POP ® Avdel ®, the largest blind rivet supplier in the industry, is now offering a countersunk rivet head option to go with the more common mushroom style for use with its NeoSpeed Speed Fastening ...

Learn how to forge nice rounded dome head rivets from straight metal stock in this blacksmithing demonstration. I walk through how to heat the piece, use the hammer and anvil effectively, and shape ...

Rivets may be small, but making them by hand takes careful attention to detail. In this video, I forge dome head rivets from round stock, shaping each one for a clean, consistent finish. From cutting ...

Parts can be fastened by a rivet if flat parallel surfaces exist for both the rivet clinch and head, and there is adequate space for the rivet driver during clinching. When a blind rivet is set, a ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Most engineers tend to rely on traditional fastening methods to join parts (see "Impact Riveting: The Old School ...