Solid-rivet upset allowance dimensions

Educational solid-rivet forming geometry from FAA AC65-15A. Diameter is already selected by the user; no strength, material, fastener-count or aircraft-repair suitability decision. Excludes blind rivets and stock-length rounding. Manufacturer instructions and approved repair data take precedence.

Educational solid-rivet forming geometry from FAA AC65-15A. Diameter is already selected by the user; no strength, material, fastener-count or aircraft-repair suitability decision. Excludes blind rivets and stock-length rounding. Manufacturer instructions and approved repair data take precedence.

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Result

Enter your values and run the tool to see your result.

How to use this tool

Check the units, enter your values, and run the tool. Results follow the assumptions and method below.

Calculation method

Theoretical rivet shank lengthgrip+1.5*diameter
Upset protrusion allowance1.5*diameter
Formed shop-head diameter reference1.5*diameter
Formed shop-head height reference0.5*diameter

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