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Three ways to remove a rivet

Many industrial products use rivets as a way to securely and quickly fasten a knot that will not be further disassembled. Often, thin sheets are combined in this way. If you have a need to remove the riveting and not damage the surface of the product, then I will offer three accessible methods for everyone to achieve the desired result.

Drilling rivets


The easiest and safest way, from the point of view of mechanical impact, is drilling with a drill.
Three ways to remove a rivet

We take a screwdriver or a drill. We install the drill of the desired diameter. And drill through the riveting.
Three ways to remove a rivet

We pass through.
Three ways to remove a rivet

This method will not damage the metals to be joined if the drill is selected correctly. Although it is quite specific, it will not suit you if your rivets have a semicircular hat.

Grinder Cutting


This is the fastest and most traumatic way to remove rivets. Therefore, if you are unsure of a tool such as angle grinder (Bulgarian), I sincerely do not recommend using it.
Three ways to remove a rivet

We will need:
  • Bulgarian.
  • Screwdriver.

Angle grinders cut heads from all installed rivets.
Three ways to remove a rivet

And we beat them out with a screwdriver.
Three ways to remove a rivet

Three ways to remove a rivet

That's the trick.
Three ways to remove a rivet

Using this method, it is easy to damage the surface of the product and break the disc itself, since cutting is carried out at an angle. And one wrong move can ruin everything. Use protective equipment without fail.

Cut off the rivet hat with a chisel or screwdriver


Now the way is called classic. It is used by most professionals and beginners alike. He does not require special equipment, electricity, training. The most affordable and at the same time the slowest way to cut rivets.
You will need:
  • Hammer.
  • Screwdriver or chisels. It all depends on the diameter of the rivet.

Three ways to remove a rivet

If the size is small, take a screwdriver, set it at an angle, and with a hammer, cut off the hat.
Three ways to remove a rivet

Next, we knock right through with the same screwdriver.
Three ways to remove a rivet

If the rivet is large, then it is better to use a chisel. We act like a screwdriver.
Three ways to remove a rivet

We knock it out with a screwdriver.
Three ways to remove a rivet

This method can be used when there is little riveting: one, two or three. Or when there is none of the above equipment in the first two ways.
If there are a lot of riveted joints, it is certainly better to use a more mechanized method of removal.
Be careful when working with metals. Also share your suggestions in the comments, everyone will be interested.

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Comments (5)
  1. Guest Alexander
    #1 Guest Alexander Guests September 10, 2018 20:05
    6
    In the old book, a manual for locksmiths, it is clearly written: "Each tool must serve its purpose." Those. with a screwdriver - unscrew, with a chisel - chop down, knock out with a punch. Otherwise, instument about .. you can’t do the job qualitatively. And not in vain ...
  2. Zheka
    #2 Zheka Guests September 10, 2018 20:55
    5
    The 1st method is not correct .... I just take a check 3-4 mm larger than the diameter of the rivet and drill a hat for the rivet with it. Then I knock out the remains with a core.
  3. Guest Sergey
    #3 Guest Sergey Guests September 10, 2018 21:44
    0
    very informative article .....
  4. Clmars trepang
    #4 Clmars trepang Guests September 26, 2018 10:49
    0
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  5. Rome
    #5 Rome Guests September 30, 2018 16:51
    0
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