In nonimpact riveting, a rolling or spinning action to the end of top of the shank forms the head of the rivet. The three main types of rivets are solid rivets, full tubular rivets, and semi-tubular ...

Compression In compression riveting, the head of the rivet is formed as a result of pulling or squeezing the rivet shank. Compression riveting is the technique used for blind rivets. Impact In impact ...