Abstract
The application of self-piercing riveting in the automotive sector came to prominence in the 1990s when it became one of the joining techniques for aluminium vehicle bodies. This introductory chapter describes the self-piercing riveting process and discusses some of its advantages and applications in automotive vehicles.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Self-Piercing Riveting |
Subtitle of host publication | Properties, Processes and Applications |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781845695354 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Aluminium alloys
- Automotive industry
- Self-piercing riveting (SPR)