DaX
Well Known Member
Does anyone know a way to properly set the adjustable set holder on a pneumatic squeezer the first time without having to squeeze test rivets?
I've been trying math formulas that just don't seem to work. I'm measuring the gap in the squeezer with calipers. I know that 1/4 turn of the set holder is equal to about 0.010". I've been trying (grip length) + (1/2 rivet diameter) as my setting, but this doesn't squeeze the rivet enough. I have been practicing on 0.032" sheet, so my grip length is 0.064". I'm using AN470AD4-4 rivets, so my (1/2 diameter) = 0.063". I would assume setting the squeezer to about 0.125" would be what I want, but I found that these rivets turn out not squeezed enough at 0.125" and they turn out great at 0.100".
I've been trying math formulas that just don't seem to work. I'm measuring the gap in the squeezer with calipers. I know that 1/4 turn of the set holder is equal to about 0.010". I've been trying (grip length) + (1/2 rivet diameter) as my setting, but this doesn't squeeze the rivet enough. I have been practicing on 0.032" sheet, so my grip length is 0.064". I'm using AN470AD4-4 rivets, so my (1/2 diameter) = 0.063". I would assume setting the squeezer to about 0.125" would be what I want, but I found that these rivets turn out not squeezed enough at 0.125" and they turn out great at 0.100".