Training Solutions
Real-World Problems. Real Training. Real Solutions.
With every Positively Riveting training course, you get more than technical instruction—you get real-world insight into what goes wrong and how to fix it.
We teach your team how to spot the common pitfalls that sabotage performance and give them the confidence to troubleshoot fast. From the fastener to the tool to the process itself, your team will learn how to identify failure points and stop pain before it starts.
With a deeper understanding of root cause, you’ll reduce unplanned downtime, eliminate guesswork, and respond to issues before they escalate.
Expertise isn't just knowing what works, it's knowing why things fail. And, that's what makes us Positively Riveting.
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SCENARIO 1
You have a brand new tool and
out of the box, the jaws break and continue to break after only a few rivets when replaced.
SCENARIO 2
You have
high breaking rivets causing
dangerous sharp edges and recurring rework issues.
SCENARIO 3
Your tool is taking multiple
trigger actuations to break
the mandrel.
In as little as 4 hours of Positively Riveting Training,
learn how to handle real-world scenarios like these.
Small Investment. Big Opportunity.
Blind riveting shouldn't mean blind guessing. With the training and resources of Positively Riveting, you give your team more than just technical know-how — you create a shared foundation of understanding.
That foundation can build trust across departments and organizations.
When everyone speaks the same language, you can collaborate not only on troubleshooting solutions but also explore opportunities for cost-savings and process improvements.
Strong teams don't just happen.
They get training.
Blind Rivet Basics
Mandrel End
Mandrel Body
Rivet Break Point
(not visible)
Mandrel Head
Rivet Head
Rivet Body
When discussing rivets, we always use the rivet body diameter, not the mandrel.
Rivet Nomenclature
Rivet Body
When discussing rivets, we always mean the rivet body diameter, not the mandrel.
Mandrel Body
Mandrel body comes into play particularly when discussing “closed-end” rivets. We can back into the body diameter spec if we know the mandrel diameter but it is good practice to get people to use the correct dimension when discussing rivets.
Mandrel End
Sometimes called the “nail” because when detached, it looks like a nail.
Mandrel Head
Ball end of the mandrel; cannot be seen on closed-end rivets.
Rivet Head
Sometimes called the hat.
Rivet Break Point
At load, this is the point where the mandrel should give way.
No more guessing.
Every failed rivet tells a story — if you know how to read it. Learn what the failures are trying to show you, and turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.
Where specs end, communication begins.
"The White Dove" Exercise
Our full-day Positively Riveting training goes beyond technical specs. You’ll take part in The White Dove, our innovative troubleshooting exercise designed to highlight the role of communication in solving complex issues.
Want to try it yourself?
Click below to download the exercise—and contact us when you’re ready for the answers!