Blind riveting

In this joining process, the blind rivets are picked up at the mandrel and inserted into the pre-drilled pilot hole. Pulling force is then applied to the blind rivet fastener via the mandrel. Thereby, the rivet is deformed on the rear side of the component, which leads to a form-fitting joint between the blind rivet and all material layers.

At the end of the pulling process, the mandrel is torn off and removed. For the setting process, the joining position only needs to be accessible from one side. The material layers must have a fitting pilot hole for the fastener.