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Rivet
◦ Riveting is a professional fastening method in which 2 workpieces are
joined (riveted) together. Whereas a blind rivet joins the workpieces
permanently, a workpiece can screw-fitted by using a rivet nut via an
internal thread.
◦ Rivet are necessary for fastening two or more pieces of metal together. A
rivet is a metal pin or bar with cylindrical shank. One end of the rivet has
a head formed previously by the manufacturer. The metal piece to be
joined have holes of the proper size size drilled through them
◦ The structure of modern civil transport aircraft is generally made of all
metal component. To keep the aircraft weight weight as low as possible
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