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Advantages and disadvantages by using rivet as
the method of joining
Advantages
◦ Compared to screws blind rivets have the advantage that you need no
threads in any component.
◦ The connection is permanent and removable only by destruction.
◦ Blind rivets requires access to only one (usually the outer) side of the
component.
◦ To set a blind rivet is very easy, fast and uncomplicated.
◦ The quality of a blind rivet connection is easily visible (without measuring)
on the mandrel head.
◦ Low maintenance because they last longer
◦ No Malfunctioning; they are reliable
◦ The strong characteristic will hold the part together under stress
◦ They allow a light and yet strong design, because of the low weight
◦ They are resistance to fatigue, due to their height elasticity which
contributes to their durability
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◦ High productivity because the of the low cost involved when to
compare with other types of joining methods
