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Re: Monobolt rivets on FRC applications

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Originally Posted by AustinSchuh View Post
Yes, those are countersunk 3/16 rivets.



The extra strength isn't part of the reason. They are riveted before welding so that the parts are pre-jigged when they arrive for welding. That makes it easier to get a better result.
Got ya. I was wondering if that was the reason since we do the exact same thing.
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