摘要 |
A method of fixing two tubular metal members one to the other which comprises locating a first tubular metal member (10) through a transverse aperture (12) in a second tubular metal member (11) and deforming the metal of the first member (10) to expand (13) to extend within the longitudinal passage of the second member (11) at the location of the transverse aperture (12) therethrough. A tool for carrying out the method is also disclosed. <IMAGE> |