Bucking of Rivets in Machined Parts
Bucking of Rivets in Machined Parts
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Hello,
Can anyone offer some insight into thier company policy regarding bucking rivets thru machined parts, in an airframe? Is it prohibited for concern of creating damage (micro-cracks) to the machinings ?
Appreciate any thoughts on this.
regards,
Gerry Y
Can anyone offer some insight into thier company policy regarding bucking rivets thru machined parts, in an airframe? Is it prohibited for concern of creating damage (micro-cracks) to the machinings ?
Appreciate any thoughts on this.
regards,
Gerry Y





RE: Bucking of Rivets in Machined Parts
Solid rivets require high forces for installation which can, in some cases, damage rigid structure such as machined flanges. This is especially true for the vibration driving of titanium, A-286 and Monel solid rivets. The vibration driving of aluminum rivets require only moderate forces, but just to be safe, I usually prohibit vibration driving of all rivets in machined flanges and composites.
Hope this helps.
Chuck
RE: Bucking of Rivets in Machined Parts
Dean
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RE: Bucking of Rivets in Machined Parts