What is Radial Forming?

The radial forming and riveting process is similar to the orbital riveting and forming process. With radial, the material is displaced from the center outward in a rosette or floret pattern. The radial riveting process is often the optimal assembly solution when working with small rivet shank diameters, delicate rivet materials, or unsupported rivet assembly applications.

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Radial Forming

Radial forming is a cold forming process using a peen tool held at a fixed angle. The peen creates a sweeping line of pressure around the part in a floret pattern which progressively forms the material with each rotation.

Radial Riveting

Radial riveting is a cold forming process that uses a peen tool on a rotating spindle. The peen tool is fixed on a 3 or 5 degree angle, moving in a floret pattern on the workpiece and gradually kneading the material into the desired form.

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Radial Forming