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Which materials must customers provide to customize an automatic riveting machine? A preparation checklist

Automatic riveting machines usually rely on a "standard main unit plus non-standard tooling", and customization accuracy hinges on the materials supplied by the customer. When all materials are provided at once, the engineer can give a solution and price range in about 10 minutes; incomplete materials call for repeated confirmation and may even cause selection deviation. This article is a preparation checklist you can follow step by step.

I. Rivet materials (most critical)

Material	Detailed Parameters	Recommended Way to Supply
Rivet type	Blind rivet (pull rivet), rivet nut, structural rivet, etc.	Name and a physical photo
Spec dimensions	Head diameter, shank diameter, mandrel length and head flange thickness	Spec sheet, or a caliper-measurement photo
Material	Iron, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, plus surface treatment	Noting the material grade is even better
Samples	Prepare enough samples for each specification	Provide samples for channel and trial verification

II. Workpiece and riveting needs

Submit drawings or photos of the workpieces to be riveted, noting the material, plate thickness and number of stacked layers; mark the rivet point count, point spacing and distribution of each workpiece (ideally directly on the drawing); state post-riveting requirements such as pull-out force, appearance (whether scratches are allowed) and waterproof/anti-loosening requirements. Point accessibility determines the gun-head shape and fixture design, and calls for early confirmation especially when spacing is too small or points sit near edges.

III. Capacity and cycle needs

Specify daily output, shift duration (e.g. 8 hours/day or two shifts), the allowed riveting time per piece, and the current manual cycle. These data are used to judge single gun, dual-gun one-out-of-two or robot cell, and to calculate the machine count and payback period. CHANRUI common models run about 80 cycles/minute and one machine replaces about 3 workers, and stable batch lines commonly pay back in 2-6 months.

Automatic riveting machine with channel customized to rivet specification

Photo: channels and nozzles are tailored to the customer's rivet specification; the more accurate the materials, the better the match

IV. Equipment form and on-site conditions

Item	What to Specify
Equipment form	Handheld, tabletop or fixed, dual-gun one-out-of-two, robotic riveting cell
Station space	Main-unit placement, allowed main-unit-to-gun distance, and feed-tube routing
Air and power	Air pump pressure and displacement, site voltage (typically 220V)
Multi-variety changeover	Rivet specification variety, changeover frequency, and whether quick-change nozzles/multi-channel are needed
Automation integration	Whether line integration, PLC signals, robot or tooling/fixture linkage is required

V. Delivery and commercial terms

Also specify the expected lead time, delivery address, whether on-site installation/commissioning and training are needed, and the invoicing and payment methods. CHANRUI standard models can ship quickly from stock; non-standard models are quoted separately by design, purchased parts and assembly, with the lead time written into the contract. The whole machine carries a 1-year warranty, non-human issues 7-day return and 15-day exchange, and nationwide customers can first book a free on-site trial.

VI. Details to check in your quotation and contract

Check item	What should be specified
Model configuration	Main-unit model, pulling force, single/dual gun, feeding method and processable rivet spec range
Spare parts with machine	Nozzle count and specs, wear parts such as jaws and ejector pins, plus dedicated tools
Non-standard content	Detailed design and cost of channels, fixtures, worktables and robot integration
Price basis	Whether tax and freight are included, whether installation/training is charged, and payment milestones
Lead time and acceptance	Shipping time, acceptance standards and breach liability
Warranty and after-sales	1-year warranty terms, whether the 7-day return/15-day exchange applies, parts supply and response time

A proper quotation should let the customer see where every cost goes. CHANRUI standard machines are one-price by configuration, and non-standard items are quoted separately; the quotation is a contract annex, with no "low-price signing followed by a price increase at delivery".

You can still start the conversation with incomplete materials: without drawings, use a phone to photograph the front and back of the workpiece, the rivet positions and the nameplate, and use calipers to measure plate thickness and rivet dimensions to start a preliminary assessment; the engineer will list the additional information needed based on the photos, and the customer only confirms item by item - there is no need to wait for "perfect" materials before consulting, and early involvement actually prevents a riveting process that is hard to realize after the product is finalized.

Customization-materials FAQ

Materials FAQ

Q1: I have no drawings, only physical parts - is that OK?

Yes. Provide the physical rivets, workpieces and point photos, and state the output requirements; the engineer can help with surveying and parameter confirmation, and if necessary samples can be sent to the factory for sampling.

Q2: How many products can a single machine make?

Similar specifications can be made compatible through nozzle changes and channel adjustment; for very different rivets, multi-channel or multi-machine division is recommended, and a clear recommendation is given at the material review.

Q3: How long after sending the materials until I get a reply?

When the specification and workpiece information is complete, a solution and price range is given in about 10 minutes; complex solutions requiring non-standard design generally receive a preliminary solution within 1 business day.

Q4: How long does the quotation remain valid?

Affected by component and outsourced-processing price fluctuations, quotations generally state a validity period, and common configurations are relatively stable; lock scheduling early after confirming the solution for more secure peak-season lead times.