Riveting Sheet Metal Together

This video shows how to install rivets as per hb39.

Riveting sheet metal together.

This application can be used for box gutters cappings flashings eves gutters etc. Riveting is one of the oldest joining techniques to join two sheets of metal a hole was drilled or punched through and then the solid rivets with a head on one side and a cylindrical shaft were put in. Out of all the techniques riveting perhaps is the most difficult one to carry out. Drill a 1 8 inch hole through one or more sheets of metal that need to be riveted up to 1 2 inch thick.

Riveting is often the technique used in heavy sections as well such as boilers bridges tankers etc. Insert a rivet into the hole. Riveting is a very useful sheet metal joining technique. Rivets are used to form solid strong and permanent bonds.

After placing the tail was deformed and a thight connection was created. Choose the appropriate rivet size and capacity for the project for example 1 8 inch diameter and 1 2 inch.