Engineering Communication
March 22, 2022
Identifying Fasteners
March 22, 2022
Blind rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners that are installed from one side of the
workpiece. They are used to hold two or more pieces of material together. Understanding how
blind rivets work will enable you to install them properly.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• List the components of a blind rivet
• Describe how a blind rivet works
• List the components of a mechanical-lock blind fastener
• Describe how a mechanical-lock blind fastener works
Course ID Number: FAS-2008