Abstract: A device (1) for assembling panels using riveting which includes a riveting system (6) together with a drilling system (4). According to the invention, the device includes components for setting the riveting head (38) in motion relative to a carriage (34) of the riveting system, where these components are designed to be capable of moving this riveting head (38) between an at-rest position in which the drilling head axis and the riveting head axis (16, 40) are distinct, and a working position in which the same axes (16, 40) coincide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling sheets by riveting, comprising a step for piercing a hole through the sheets, followed by a step for placing a rivet in the pierced hole, the step for piercing a hole being executed by supplying an advance speed instruction of a piercing tool as well as a rotation speed instruction of this tool. According to the invention, a previous step for determining information on the local stiffness of the sheets (Info_stiffness) is also carried out at the level of the hole to be pierced, the advance speed instruction and rotation speed instruction of the tool being a function of this information on the local stiffness of the sheets. Application most suited to the field of aircraft construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for assembling panels using riveting which includes a riveting system (6) together with a drilling system (4). According to the invention, the device includes means for setting the riveting head (38) in motion relative to a carriage (34) of the riveting system, where these means are designed to be capable of moving this riveting head (38) between an at-rest position in which the drilling head axis and the riveting head axis (16, 40) are distinct, and a working position in which the same axes (16, 40) coincide. Particular application in the field of aeronautic construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling sheets by riveting, comprising a step for piercing a hole through the sheets, followed by a step for placing a rivet in the pierced hole, the step for piercing a hole being executed by supplying an advance speed instruction of a piercing tool as well as a rotation speed instruction of this tool. According to the invention, a previous step for determining information on the local stiffness of the sheets (Info_stiffness) is also carried out at the level of the hole to be pierced, the advance speed instruction and rotation speed instruction of the tool being a function of this information on the local stiffness of the sheets. Application most suited to the field of aircraft construction.