To study the processability of electromagnetic riveting technology

we explored the feasibility of manually operated electromagnetic riveting by experiments

and analyzed riveting quality through the analysis of rivet formation

the interferences between rivet and hole

as well as the damage of composites. The results show that it may be not easy for operators to hold the riveting gun and top iron stably due to the instantaneous impact force of electromagnetic riveting. Compared with pneumatic hammer riveting

the impact force of electromagnetic riveting increased the muscular load of the operator’s arm by about 50%. In addition

on composite-titanium alloy and composite-composite structures

the size of the titanium-niobium rivet upset head met process requirements without obvious cracks. In addition to no damage observed inside the composite

reliable interference fit can be formed between the nails and holes. However

the problems of skewed heading and small inclined edges of the heading limit the application of electromagnetic riveting.