Rivet testerThe patented rivet and tool test

both for blind rivet and rivet gun as well as rivet nut and setting tool

The rivet tester by CSP provides you with reliable information for A-classified joints and thereby more safety for your products

This applies both to analyses in the lab (e.g. material tests) and tests in assembly and for maintenance (e.g. after repairs).

You may also generate your own data for rivets which reflect your application scenario more precisely than general

manufacturer specifications.

Control measurements thus improve your rivet joints and tools:

To test the rivet units, the rivet unit and blind rivet (rivet

nut) is used with a material strip (e.g. sheet metal) that

is identical or similar to the original component with

regard to composition and thickness.

The material strip is fitted with rivets or rivet nuts and

inserted into a clip.

The loaded clip is placed into the measurement cell.

Both the rivet gun and the entire riveting process are

thus tested and riveting force and path are measured.

Apart from the quality assessment of the tool, conclusions as to the rivet joint on the product are also possible.

How? With the help of the rivet tester, the capability of the tool used (machine capability testing) and the behavior in the

process can be simulated and substantiated. Management and documentation of the data takes place, as already tried

and trusted in screwing technology, with our standard software QS-Torque. Your test data is recorded in QS-Torque and

compared by way of illustration for easier reporting.

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Example for path measurement: Comparison of the curves of rivet unit and test station with consideration of extension of the rivet10 11 12

test station

riveting device

moment of maximum force (station)

path assessment starting point

path asssessment terminal point

path

time

pat

h [m

m]

Quick, secure and traceable control measurementof rivet tools with the rivet tester by CSP

Rivets become increasingly important in modern assembly. Consistent quality assurance is therefore especially

important.

For the first time, the rivet tester by CSP tests your riveted joints and riveting tools in functional context and automatically

documents the results. By recording and comparing the force-path traces of rivet and test devices, you can perform an

exact analysis of your rivet processes at any time.

This optimizes your processes, increases your quality and lowers your costs!

According to VDI/VDE 2862, risk

assessments for fasteners in assembly are

divided into categories A (safety-relevant),

B (function-relevant) and C (customer-

critical).

For category A, high requirements within

the legally stipulated product liability apply

with regard to the tools employed and the

products fabricated with them. Presenting

proof of the tool and product capability

with corresponding documentation is

inevitable.

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Example for force measurement: Comparison of thecurves of rivet unit and test station

Force

test station

riveting device

moment of maximum force (station)

path assessment starting point

path asssessment terminal point

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rce

[kN

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time [s]

Report standard for force Report standard for path Total report

Cm of test 4,2336 Cm of test 3,4124 Start of measuring series 25.08.2015 16:33:54

Cmk of test 3,8507 Cmk of test 3,4093 Result OK

Standard deviation 0,0393 Standard deviation 0,0417

Mean value 4,9514 Mean value 4,2678

Setpoint value 4,9965 Setpoint value 4,2674

upper tolerance limit 5,4962 upper tolerance limit 4,6941

lower tolerance limit 4,4969 lower tolerance limit 3,8406

Cm used for assessment 1,8500 Cm used for assessment 1,8500

Cmk used for assessment 1,8500 Cmk used for assessment 1,8500

Tool factor of test 0,9910 Rivet factor used for path assessment 0,9200 Software Version Rivets.Net 1.0.0.4

Relevant for total result True Rivet factor of test 0,9200 Tool used 06151928

Result OKStart time of path assessment,relative to vertex

0,0680

Unit KNEnd time of path assessment,relative to vertex

0,0250

Number 25 Limit of path correction 1,5000

Relevant for total result True

Result OK

Unit mm

Number 25

Example for the results report ofmachine capability test (MFU)

Manufacturer-independent test options

The supplied software supports the direct connection (data interface) to all rivet guns equipped with the corresponding

interface. Please contact us regarding manufacturers that are already supported!

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Tool and product test in a single stage

Thanks to the possible merging of original parts from assembly batches (rivet or rivet nut) with sheet metal strips identical

to the components and the assembly tools used, a combination of tool test (MFU) or random sample of the device and

process test (PFU) of the fastener with the material (part) is created.

One or several material strips, also of different quality and thickness, can be used for the test. The key factor is that the

difference to the original assembly process is as small as possible. This produces much more useful and realistic measuring

results as, e.g., screwdriver tests where no use of components or fasteners is possible in simulation.

Technical data on the rivet tester

Force measurement up to 20 kN

Path measurement max. 50 mm

Design mobile (batteries) / stationary

Weight, mobile approx. 180 kg

Weight, stationary approx. 60 kg

Dimensions mobile L / W / H 110 / 65 / 110 cm

Dimensions stationary L / W / H 39 (depending on the clip size) / 22.5 / 44 cm

Clip and strip size for 5 or 10 test specimens

(Data is approximate, deviations possible)

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Your benefi ts at a glance

QUALITY

The rivet tester by CSP increases the quality of your products since it reliably tests your tools (rivet guns and rivet setting devices) as well as rivet joints.

CONTROL MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSES

Traceable and documented control measurements and analyses of your rivet tools allow you to intervene more quickly in case of defects. This saves unnecessary costs, for example,for rework and product recalls.

SAFETY

The use of the rivet tester enables you to increase the quality of safety-critical joints.

MANUFACTURER INDEPENDENCE

You may employ the rivet tester individually since it tests rivets and tools regardlessof the manufacturer.

MOBILITY

Thanks to its mobility, the rivet tester can be employed everywhere in the company.All test data is available to you at any time and throughout the company.

HISTORY FUNCTION

QS-Torque saves all test data and creates a history for them. This allows you tore-access your data at any time.

QS-Torque ENVIRONMENT

The rivet tester may be easily integrated into your existing QS-Torque environmentand can be operated effortlessly. The measuring system is easy to calibrate.

IT requirements

Standalone

Connection to your company networkwith Oracle database

Standard notebook with common Windowsoperating systems

Notebook or touch panel with common Windows operating systemsNetwork connectionOracle Client V10 or higherQS-Torque module Client / Server

Did you already know...

...our solutions for reliable process data management, effi cient worker guidance and database archiving?

And are you familiar with our consulting services, webinars and training programs for all aspects of our

software?

Our specialists will gladly advise you! Contact us at info@csp-sw.de or by calling +49 9953 / 3006 – 0 or visit

us at www.csp-sw.com!

QS-Torque software with local database and possibly

connection to Oracle database

Rivet gun

Measuring cell

Rivet tester with notebook (optionally with touch panel)

Mobile application (stationary also possible)

Storage space(e.g. for test material)

CSP GmbH & Co. KG

Herrenäckerstr. 11D - 94431 Großköllnbach

Phone +49 (0) 9953 3006 - 0Fax +49 (0) 9953 3006 - 50

info@csp-sw.dewww.csp-sw.com