Method of removing punch rivets set into a workpiece

摘要

Process for removing punch rivets set into a workpiece with an upper die side which drives the punch rivet and an opposing lower die side penetrating into the workpiece, the punch rivet being provided with a peripheral cutting edge on the lower die side and the upper die side respectively, wherein a pin is placed with its end face on the upper die-side cutting edge, which pin heats the contact region of pin and cutting edge up to a fusing temperature in the contact region by supplying energy through the pin, whereupon after cooling of the contact region the pin is withdrawn counter to the pressure of an abutment resting on the workpiece while entraining the punch rivet withdrawn from the workpiece in the process.