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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 for drilled
through them.

◦ The structure of modern civil transport aircraft is generally made of all

metal component. To keep the aircraft weight as low as possible.

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