TM 9-2320-363-34-2
Solid Rivet Installation
NOTE
When replacing rivets during repair, use same rivet size and type, if possible. If
hole has been damaged, it will be necessary to drill hole over size and use next
larger solid rivet or oversize blind rivet.
1.
AFTER DRILLING AND PRIOR TO DRIVING RIVETS, PARTS TO BE JOINED MUST BE SECURED
TO PREVENT SLIPPING DURING RIVETING. C-CLAMPS MAY BE USED, OR ANY OF SEVERAL
VARIETIES OF SKIN FASTENERS MAY BE INSERTED IN PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLES.
C A U T I O N
When riveting thin gage materials, be careful handling rivet tools to avoid
damaging material.
2.
SOLID RIVETS ARE AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS LENGTHS. CORRECT LENGTH RIVET MUST BE
CHOSEN SO BUCKED HEAD IS NOT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE TO FORM TIGHT FIT. USE
TABLE 5 TO DETERMINE PROPER RIVET LENGTH.
3.
THREE COMMON METHODS OF DRIVING OR SETTING RIVETS ARE: HAND, SQUEEZE, AND
PNEUMATIC GUN. ALL THREE METHODS USE PRINCIPLE OF UPSETTING OR HEADING RIVET
SHANK AGAINST BUCKING BAR.
Table 5. CaIcuIating Correct SoiId Rivet Length
Rivet Diameter
Material Thickness
Add
1/4 in. or less
1/2 in. or less
1-1/2 x diameter of rivet
1/4 in. or less
Over 1/2 in.
1-1/2 x diameter of rivet
+ 1/16 in. for every
1/2 in. of material thickness
5/16 in. or more
1 in. or less
1-1/2 x diameter of rivet
5/16 in. or more
Over 1 in.
1-1/2 x diameter of rivet
+ 1/16 in. for every 1 in.
of material thickness
Rivet Driving Practices and Precautions
Riveting is the major means of joining body parts. Proper procedures must be followed to maintain
high-quality workmanship. Table 6 lists types of faulty rivet installations, causes, and corrective action to be
taken.
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