A method of connecting two or more parts by using axial force to thicken the rivets in the rivet holes of the parts and form a nail head.

Riveting dates back to 3000 BC, with the earliest discoveries originating in Egypt for wooden tool manufacturing. Later, wood rivets were used for fastening, including by Vikings in the 7th-8th centuries AD for shipbuilding. The development of the steel industry in the early 19th century solved cracking issues with wood rivets, making structures stronger even with thick materials. Today, riveting remains widely used in aviation, aerospace, marine, vehicles, air conditioning, furniture, and other applications.

Solid Round Head Rivets: One of the oldest and most reliable forms of fastening, dating to the Bronze Age. Components include a shaft and head, riveted by hammer or rivet gun. Commonly used in aircraft and high-reliability applications.

Flat Head Rivets: Primarily used on metal exterior surfaces requiring better appearance and reduced air resistance. Often fitted in countersunk holes, commonly used in aircraft external mounting.