TM 9-2320-363-34-2
CAB BODY REPAIR (CONT)
Table 6. Correctly and Incorrectly Driven Rivets
TOP VIEW
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
DRIVEN
UNSTEADY
DRIVEN
SEPARATION
CORRECTLY
UNSTEADY
TOOL
EXCESSIVE
EXCESSIVELY
OF SHEETS
RIVET SET
SHANK LENGTH
BOTTOM VIEW
Imperfection
Cause
A. None
None
B. Cut head
Improperly held tools.
A c t i o n
None
C. Excessively flat
Excessive driving, too
head, resultant head
much pressure on
cracks
bucking bar.
D. Sheet separation
Work not held firmly
together and rivet
shank swelled.
E. Sloping head
a. Bucking bar not
held firmly.
b. Bucking bar
permitted to slide
and bounce over
rivet.
F.
Buckled shank
improper rivet length
and E, above.
Remedy
None
Hold riveting tools
firmly against work.
Improve riveting
technique.
Fasten work firmly
together to prevent
slipping.
Hold bucking bar
firmly without too
much pressure.
E, above, and rivet of
proper length.
Replace rivet.
Replace rivet.
Replace rivet.
Replace rivet.
Replace rivet.
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