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Re: Alternatives to Welding?

If the material is too thin for threads, or if the fastener needs to be removed repeatedly and the space doesn't allow room for a nut and a wrench, you can use a floating nut plate, which can be riveted in place.

Another "nutplate" option is to drill one or two holes into an 8020 sliding nut and rivet that in place. Its kind of a pain in the neck to do, but it works well.
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