Method of installing blind fastener
A blind fastener for installation in a thermoplastic workpiece, which blind fastener has a leading end face which is substantially flat and non-abrasive and without drilling teeth, so that when the leading end face of the fastener is held in contact with the near face of the thermoplastic workpiece...
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Zusammenfassung: | A blind fastener for installation in a thermoplastic workpiece, which blind fastener has a leading end face which is substantially flat and non-abrasive and without drilling teeth, so that when the leading end face of the fastener is held in contact with the near face of the thermoplastic workpiece and heat and pressure are applied to the contacted area of the workpiece by means of the leading end of the fastener, the fastener progressively forms a hole through the thermoplastic workpiece in which hole it can then be installed. |
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