A rivet snap is a tool that is used to form the head on the tail (initially the non-headed end) of a rivet. At one end of the snap there is a hole and an internal dome (concave) shape, while at the other end is a flat surface for striking with the hammer.
When would you use a snap head rivet?
Snap head rivets are widely used in various industries like manufacturing and construction. Snap head rivets have applications where you need a permanent joint. It is a two piece rivet that can be used to join two or more materials of different thicknesses.
What are the 4 steps for snap head riveting?
The dome is used to shape the head that is formed on the tail of the rivet to secure it in place.
- Step 1 – Marking material. ...
- Step 2 – Clamping material. ...
- Step 3 – Drilling material. ...
- Step 4 – Clamping rivet snap. ...
- Step 5 – Placing rivet. ...
- Step 6 – Inserting rivet. ...
- Step 7 – Using rivet snap. ...
- Step 8 – Expanding rivet pin.
