FIELD: metallic sheet joining processes. SUBSTANCE: method comprises steps of joining metallic sheets by applying perforated sheet onto metallic surface, securing said perforated sheet to metallic surface by forming. Novelty is perforated sheet whose all apertures have shoulders and edges of said shoulders. Such sheet is applied onto surface of another sheet and it is pressed to said surface by forming operation. Said shoulders and their edges are straightened and material of metallic surface is pressed out into said perforated apertures. It provides reliable joint of sheet with said surface in the form of dovetail. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of sheet joint. 12 cl, 4 dwg
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1998-01-10—Published
1994-01-21—Filed