Riveting Sheet Metal Together

Drill a 1 8 inch hole through one or more sheets of metal that need to be riveted up to 1 2 inch thick.

Riveting sheet metal together.

Riveting is one of the oldest joining techniques to join two sheets of metal a hole was drilled or punched through and then the solid rivets with a head on one side and a cylindrical shaft were put in. Out of all the techniques riveting perhaps is the most difficult one to carry out. Riveting is the process of joining metal pieces together by using mechanical fasteners. Insert a rivet into the hole.

This video shows how to install rivets as per hb39. How to rivet sheet metal step 1. Riveting is often the technique used in heavy sections as well such as boilers bridges tankers etc. Rivets are used to form solid strong and permanent bonds.

After placing the tail was deformed and a thight connection was created. This application can be used for box gutters cappings flashings eves gutters etc.