What is the advantage and application of a rivet?

Do you know the advantage and disadvantage of a rivet? And what is a rivet used for? Read this artical to give you some idea about it.

Advantages

Rivets can connect two dissimilar materials (such as copper and aluminum).

The joint is reliable, especially in vibrating environments.

Quality inspection of riveted joints is easier than for welded joints.

Affordable

Because it doesn't produce fumes and gases like welding, it's a user-friendly and environmentally friendly process.

Disadvantages

Rivet protrusion affects aesthetics.

Assembly and production time are long.

Rivet insertion into the hole causes stress concentration.

Riveted joints are bulkier than welded joints.

Applications of Rivets

Rivets are very common and widely used to connect two or more materials. They are used in many industries, including:

Household goods

Automotive applications

Kitchen knives

Aerospace industry

Shipbuilding and other marine applications

Satellites and spacecraft

Electrical appliances

One example of the rivets application is Semi-Tubular Rivets applied for folding bed, just like below photo.

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