It is much more difficult to install solid rivets or use percussive riveting in an aircraft than blind rivets. For instance, you can install blind rivets while working alone with a simple hand tool. However, working with solid rivets is a much different process that requires a riveting gun, and knowing how to use it properly.
The Riveting Process
For the riveting process, you will need a gun with an appropriate set and a bucking bar. First, you will use the gun to drive the rivet through a hole and into the bucking bar. This causes the rivet to swell and fill the hole. Then, you will continue to deliver blows until the head is flat against the surface. While blind rivets may follow a simpler process, they are often more expensive than solid rivets.
Selecting a Riveting Gun
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