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Specimen Preparation Guide
Follow the positioning, riveting, and tensile testing sequence for self-piercing riveted single-lap joints.
Positioning
Procedure
Position the guide components to align the specimens throughout the self-piercing riveting process. Secure the guides, introduce and centre the rivet relative to the blank holder, then position the specimens in the guides. Controlling specimen overlap, rivet centricity, and clamping conditions promotes repeatability and joint quality.
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