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SkillIdentify rivets by physical characteristics.
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- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Self-Plugging Rivets (Mechanical Lock)
Self-Plugging Rivets (Mechanical Lock) Self-plugging (mechanical lock) rivets are like self-plugging (friction lock) rivets, except for the way the stem is retained in the rivet sleeve. This type of rivet has a positive mechanical locking collar ... resist vibrations that cause the friction lock rivets to loosen and possibly fall out. [Figure 7-43] Also, the mechanical locking-type rivet stem breaks off flush with the head and usually does not require further stem trimming when properly…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Pull-Thru Rivets
other areas where clearance or smoothness is not a factor, the protruding head type rivet may be utilized. Material composition of the rivet shank depends upon the type of material being riveted. Aluminum alloy 2117 shank rivets can be used ... most aluminum alloys. Aluminum alloy 5056 shank rivets should be used when the material being riveted is magnesium. Steel rivets should always be selected for riveting assemblies fabricated from steel. The thickness of the material being riveted determines the overall…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Solid Shank Rivets
field rivet is in wide demand, because it is ready for use as received and needs no further heat-treating or annealing. It also has a high resistance to corrosion. The 2017-T and 2024-T rivets are used ... aluminum-alloy structures where more strength is needed than is obtainable with the same size 2217-T rivet. These rivets are known as “ice box rivets,” are annealed and must be kept refrigerated until they are to be driven…