Properties of rivets In comparison with threaded fasteners e Cheaper than bolts e Cost less to install-and modern high-speed riveting machines provide assembly at low cost e Difficult to disassemble o Rivets have frequently replaced threaded fasteners in the automotive,appliance, electronic,furniture,business machine Introduction to Engineering5 Introduction to Engineering Properties of rivets In comparison with threaded fasteners Cheaper than bolts Cost less to install—and modern high-speed riveting machines provide assembly at low cost Difficult to disassemble Rivets have frequently replaced threaded fasteners in the automotive, appliance, electronic, furniture, business machine