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HEADFORMING [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Metal Forming
CONT

The riveting procedure for the standard type of rivet involves three operations: drawing, upsetting, and heading ... [The] heading die (dished part) of the rivet set forms the head of the rivet when the hammer again strikes the head of the rivet set.

OBS

heading: term standardized by ISO. Aerospace rivets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Formage des métaux
DEF

Opération qui consiste à former la tête seconde d'un rivet à l'aide d'une bouterolle.

CONT

[Tous] les bouterollages ont été automatisés, «sans aucun éclatement ou projection de pièces comme cela aurait pu advenir avec l'ancienne technique»

OBS

formage de la tête : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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