RIVSET® Self-pierce riveting for modern multi-material design

General Page Self-pierce riveting technology in use 10 Fastener module RIVSET® Self-pierce rivets - Variants 14 RIVSET® Ring groove die 15 Assembly system module RIVSET® Classic - Flexible self-pierce riveting system 20 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules at a glance 24 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules in detail 26 RIVSET® Automation - Options 28

RIVSET® Self-pierce riveting – Technology No pre-drilling, no emissions, no noise. RIVSET® self-pierce riveting is a process used in joining technology that creates mechanically strong joints of similar or different types of material. Even joining with more than two layers is possible. Method / principle RIVSET® self-pierce riveting enables dynamically strong joints. There is no need for the material components to be pre-drilled or positioned exactly. In one step, the semi-tubular rivet pierces through the upper layer of the work piece and forms an undercut in the lower layer, making the characteristic...

RIVSET® Self-pierce riveting - Advantages The technology ■ High-strength joints ■ Reproducible joining result ■ For various thicknesses and strengths of material ■ Hybrid joints (in combination with adhesive) possible

■ Aluminium (pressure cast, extruded, ■ Deep drawing steels with Rm up to ■ High-strength steels with Rm up to ■ Adhesive as a middle layer

Aluminium 1.2 mm Steel 1.0 mm Aluminium 1.2 mm Aluminium 1.2 mm Adhesive Aluminium casting 2.0 mm High-strength steel 1.5 mm Aluminium 2.0 mm Aluminium 1.2 mm Super high-strength steel 1.4 mm Aluminium 2.0 mm

RIVSET® Joint qualities 9000 Shear strength (kN) 8000 Cross tension strength n = 50 Top layer Basic layer Rivet Die System Setting force Pre-clamping force High-strength steel t = 1.7 mm Aluminium casting t = 3.0 mm HD3 5.2 x 5.5 SK H4 FM1002118 Automation H 55 kN 4 kN

RIVSET® Self-pierce riveting technology in use Automotive industry Automated setting of self-pierce rivets for all body parts, aggregate construction, interior and exterior. Self-pierce riveting technology of Böllhoff in modern body construction with robot-guided component using the example of Audi Q7 manufacture at Volkswagen in Bratislava. Extract of the video “Böllhoff RIVSET® in the Audi Q7 production at Bratislava” Source: Audi A

Industry Manual use of self-pierce rivet systems; shown here for door and gate assembly. The large photo shows a manually-operated tool with gyroscopic handling device. Production of air ducting segments with manually controlled components and integrated setting tool.

General Page Self-pierce riveting technology in use 10 Fastener module RIVSET® Self-pierce rivets - Variants 14 RIVSET® Ring groove die 15 Assembly system module RIVSET® Classic - Flexible self-pierce riveting system 20 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules at a glance 24 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules in detail 26 RIVSET® Automation - Options 28

The wide variety of possible applications of self-pierce rivets also explains the wide range of variants. RIVSET® self-pierce rivets differ in material, shape, hardness, surface, head shape, shaft length and diameter: your application determines the rivet type. RIVSET® HDX - Self-pierce riveting technology for high-strength joints This was the objective when developing the new RIVSET® HDX rivet. It meets the requirement of joining material mixes of ultra high-strength steels and more ductile materials with the known limits to setting force the setting device has. This is achieved by the combination...

RIVSET® Ring groove die RIVSET® Self-pierce rivets – Special requirements In addition to the combination of steel and aluminium sheets, aluminium cast and extruded aluminium are increasing in components within the modern vehicle body construction. Due to their mechanical characteristics, cracking can occur in the material on the button side when joined with self-pierce riveting technology with semi-tubular rivets. The new RIVSET® ring groove die, made by Böllhoff, minimises or eliminates cracking on the button side. Simultaneously, it increases the interlock and reduces the load of the rivet....

General Page Self-pierce riveting technology in use 10 Fastener module RIVSET® Self-pierce rivets - Variants 14 RIVSET® Ring groove die 15 Assembly system module RIVSET® Classic - Flexible self-pierce riveting system 20 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules at a glance 24 RIVSET® Automation EH and H - Modules in detail 26 RIVSET® Automation - Options 28

RIVSET® self-pierce riveting is a well-known process for high-strength mechanical joining of similar or dissimilar materials. Also several layers can be joined without problem. The technical issue of joining different materials concerns all manufacturing industries. Furthermore, the flexibility during the production plays an important role. The RIVSET® Portable hand tools enable flexible combination options while using the same basic unit. Self-pierce rivet heads can be easily replaced directly on site. RIVSET® Portable is recommended for applications requiring approx. 10,000 setting cycles annually....

Flexible combination options with the same basic unit Basic unit with setting force 25-50 kN Basic unit with setting force 40-80 kN Combinations for 25 - 50 kN hand tools Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head T 35 T 140 T 200 magnet magnet magnet Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head T 35 T 80 T 140 T 200 Combinations for 40-80 kN hand tools Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head Self-pierce rivet head T 80 T 150 T 200 magnet magnet magnet ru T = Throat depth, TF = Tape Feed, SNS3M = Punch with magnet...

RIVSET® Classic – Flexible self-pierce riveting system

■ A compact rivet guide and setting head for optimum access to the joint ■ Processing of tape-collated self-pierce rivets and single self-pierce rivets with manual single feed ■ Robust and resistant mechanical version for long-lasting service life of the used components at the setting head ■ Short rivet cycle times ■ Low space requirement through compact construction ■ Optional operation of the component or the setting tool Robust and flexible self-pierce riveting system ■ Manual and easy handling of the setting tool ■ Manually adjustable setting forces ■ Optional as execution road sign production...