Then, using the sharply tapered tool, get the rivet flange started by holding it above the rivet and gently tapping the tool with a hammer. One is a center punch with a sharply tapered, pointed end ( McMaster),Īnd another punch with a more rounded end ( McMaster).įirst thread the rivet through the hole and flip the board over to the un-flanged rivet side: In the lab you will find two tools for flanging these tiny rivets.

Here are some pics of the process of securing (flanging) a rivet to the board: This tool provides an economical light-weight solution to placing a wide range of rivets. is ideal for multi-grip rivets and pulls 3/16 Monobolt/Magna-lok structural rivets. psd as well)įor the 0.6mm rivets, the best hole sizes fell in the range diameter = 0.83-0.89mm.Ġ.83mm to 0.86mm gave a snugger pressfit, up to 0.89mm still gave a close enough fit that I could move the board around and flip it over without the rivets falling out.Īnything above 0.89 was so loose that the rivets easily fell out of place.įor the 1.0mm rivets, the best hole sizes fell in the range diameter = 1.5-1.55mm.ġ.5mm to 1.54mm gave a snugger pressfit, with 1.53 being the optimal hole size - not too snug, not too loose. This pop rivets gun tool sets 3/32, 1/8, 5/32 and 3/16 rivets in all materials. You could get away with shrinking the pads for the 0.6mm rivets.ĭesign Files (zipped with a. Pad diameters are 1.9mm, but I would probably use 2mm next time for the 1mm rivets. The sets of holes range from 0.77-0.9mm in diameter for the 0.6mm rivets and 1.47-1.6mm for the 1mm rivet tests. I made some test pcbs to find the best hole sizes for the 0.6mm and 1.0mm rivets. The specs of the rivets and recommended drill sizes are given here, reproduced in the image below: Remember, you must still solder to these rivets to ensure a good electrical connection. Micro die grinder 1/8, Air drill machine reversible 1/2, Air Grease Gun 500cc. So your through-hole headers can be electrically connected to both sides of your board without an extra via. Air Riveting gun Rivet machine Hydraulic pop riveter tool. 0.6mm are good general purpose vias, and 1.0mm are wide enough to fit a standard header pin ( male, female), The shop is stocked with two sizes of hollow rivets - 0.6mm and 1.0mm. This document gives some info about hole sizes and use of the rivets. Recently, we started using copper rivets as vias in double-sided fabbed pcbs.

Micro pop rivet tool