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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida
- Explosive rivets:
These are used, if the components are accessible only from one side (light metal construction, aircraft manufacture). The explosive charge is electrically ignited thus widening the rivet shank.
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Mike, I went to the site, but little info there as to rivet details or minimum order. Have you explored any of this? Light construction specification may not be adequate for such a load bearing component, as I don't think solder is where the strength is coming from. I think the solder is for sealing. Comment??
Also, when people say solder, are they talking lead tin alloys, or silver alloys? I imagine it is difficult to silver solder a previously lead soldered component.
Rowdy, still waiting for your solution???