Although the use of composite materials is increasing in the manufacturing of aircraft, manual
riveting operations are still very pervasive in the assembly of aircraft. Riveting operations in aircraft manufacturing involves the use of power tools for manually drilling and countersinking holes for the rivets, as well as the use of air hammers or rivet guns to drive and set the rivets. Additionally, to close the rivet, the rivet is driven against a metallic bar commonly called a “bucking bar”. The bucking bars are typically held manually, and must be held firmly to increase the quality of the riveting, as well as keep the bucking bar from “dancing” against the metal piece being riveted.

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Tungsten bucking bars are the bars to call on when space is limited! Almost twice as heavy as conventional steel bucking bars of the same size.In addition to use in tight areas, Tungsten bucking bars also significantly reduce vibration and greatly improve operator comfort. Tungsten bucking  bars cost significantly more than standard steel bars but once you have used one, you will never regret your purchase. One tungsten bucking  bar can take the place of many conventional steel bucking bars.

 All surfaces are polished to permit bucking on any side of the bar and all corners are radiused to prevent material damage.

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Riveting tasks in aircraft manufacturing results in exposure to vibration from both rivet  guns and bucking bars. Long term exposure to vibration has been associated with symptoms of vibration white finger and musculoskeletal disorders. Four different bucking bars of the same shape but different material and mass characteristics (90%tungsten, >90% tungsten, cold rolled and stainless steel) were investigated for vibration and grip muscle activity during a riveting task. The >90% and 90% tungsten bars (3.4m/s and 3.6 m/s2, respectively) resulted in significantly less mean resultant weighted acceleration when compared to the cold rolled and stainless steel (5.3 m/s2 and 5.6m/s2, respectively),  whereas there was no difference in mean hand grip flexor or extensor muscle activity. These results suggest that for bucking tasks that allow access for the bucking bar size investigated, use of heavier but same sized tungsten bucking bars can reduce vibration transmission to the hand.

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1. Rest bucking bar on inserted rivet and try to locate its point of balance.

2. With gun set in place, use bucking bar to push rivet (and gun assembly) outward.  Bucking bar will then register at right angles to the rivet as it comes to rest on the aluminium.

3. Push rivet back into place with gun set and reposition bucking bar, if necessary, to maintain its point of balance on the rivet. (repeat steps 2 and 3 until point of balance is determined).  Often the index finger can be placed on the back of the bucking bar directly opposite the rivet tail. It then becomes the 'sensor' for correct bar position.

4. Pressure is held on gun while riveting.  Bucking bar is held with only moderate force (otherwise rivet may be set with head proud of surface). A rubber grommet may be used over the rivet tail to assist in squeezing parts together during riveting.  It acts as a 'pressure plate'

5. Duration of riveting is determined by experimentation with a test piece or previous experience.

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