Rivet tester. The patented rivet and tool test. both for blind rivet and rivet gun as well as rivet nut and setting tool

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1 Rivet tester The patented rivet and tool test both for blind rivet and rivet gun as well as rivet nut and setting tool

2 Quick, secure and traceable control measurement of 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 (customercritical). 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. Force [kn] time [s] Force Example for force measurement: Comparison of the curves of rivet unit and test station test station riveting device moment of maximum force (station) path assessment starting point path asssessment terminal point 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 Example for path measurement: Comparison of the curves of rivet unit and test station with consideration of extension of the rivet 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. path [mm] time path test station riveting device moment of maximum force (station) path assessment starting point path asssessment terminal point

3 Tool and product test in a single stage Report standard for force Report standard for path Total report 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 Path measurement Design Weight, mobile Weight, stationary Dimensions mobile L / W / H Dimensions stationary L / W / H Clip and strip size (Data is approximate, deviations possible) up to 20 kn max. 50 mm mobile (batteries) / stationary approx. 180 kg approx. 60 kg 110 / 65 / 110 cm 39 (depending on the clip size) / 22.5 / 44 cm for 5 or 10 test specimens Cm of test 4,2336 Cm of test 3,4124 Start of measuring series :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 Relevant for total result True Rivet factor of test 0,9200 Tool used Result Unit OK KN Start time of path assessment, relative to vertex End time of path assessment, relative to vertex 0,0680 0,0250 Number 25 Limit of path correction 1,5000 Relevant for total result Result Unit True OK mm Number 25 Manufacturer-independent test options Example for the results report of machine capability test (MFU) 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!

4 QS-Torque software with local database and possibly connection to Oracle database Rivet gun Your benefits 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. Measuring cell 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 regardless of 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 to re-access your data at any time. QS-Torque ENVIRONMENT The rivet tester may be easily integrated into your existing QS-Torque environment and can be operated effortlessly. The measuring system is easy to calibrate. IT requirements Standalone Connection to your company network with Oracle database Standard notebook with common Windows operating systems Notebook or touch panel with common Windows operating systems Network connection Oracle Client V10 or higher QS-Torque module Client / Server Mobile application (stationary also possible) Storage space (e.g. for test material) Did you already know......our solutions for reliable process data management, efficient worker guidance and database archiving? And are you familiar with our consulting services, webinars and training programs for all aspects of our software? Rivet tester with notebook (optionally with touch panel) Our specialists will gladly advise you! Contact us at info@csp-sw.de or by calling / or visit us at

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