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What kind of Fastener is this?
As usual I've been taking apart things and I've noticed an unusual fastener, it looks like a rivet but its melted plastic. I was just wondering how it works (i.e. how they melt it, special equipment or diy?). My xbox had one on it and I've noticed a couple of other electronics that have them as well. Googling plastic rivet didn't give me anything close. I do a lot of repairs so adding a new fastener to my list would give me more options for making a repair / mod look more professional. I took a pic of it below.
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10 years ago
Thanks, googling ultrasonic welders came up with a wealth of information about the process. I'll have to see about building a DIY version, maybe an instructable we'll see if its doable.
10 years ago
As L. Says, but quite often they are set by ultrasonic welders.
10 years ago
Yes it's melted-plastic "riveting". The round bits were plastic sticks until they were squashed with hot-metal.
L