How to use a riveter?
How to use a riveter |
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To use a riveter you need to have the correct sized nozzle to fit the rivets you are installing. | |||
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Step 1 – Insert rivetOpen the handles of the riveter and place the mandrel of the rivet into the nozzle. |
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The mandrel is the long shaft that is slotted through the body of the rivet.
It is slotted into the riveter when the rivet is being fastened. The riveter pulls the mandrel through the body of the rivet, expanding the pin and then snapping off the mandrel. |
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Step 2 – Slot rivetSlot the body of the rivet through the hole that has been drilled in the material that you are fastening. Push the riveter against the material gently to make sure the rivet is fully inserted. |
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Step 3 – Squeeze handlesSqueeze the handles with one or two hands depending on the type of riveter you are using. Bring the handles as close together as you can when squeezing. This will create a second head to secure the rivet in place and pull the waste part of the mandrel out of the rivet . |
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If you are using a two-handed riveter, squeeze the handles using both hands. | |||
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Step 4 – Complete installationOnce the rivet is secured at both ends and the material is fastened, the installation is complete. |
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