Riveting process parameters have an important effect on interference in self-sealing riveting. Based on DEFORM-3D software

4mm round head self-sealing rivets made of 2117-T4

and panels of 2024-T3 are discussed to analyze the effect of three main process parameters

which are hole-diameter

iron shape and pressing force on riveting quality. The simulation results show the riveting interference can be increased within 4.01-4.02mm hole-diameter

by using groove iron and high-pressing force. Therefore

the sealing performance can be improved.