Definition of Riveting machine

1. Noun. A machine for driving rivets.

Exact synonyms: Riveter, Rivetter
Generic synonyms: Machine
Derivative terms: Rivet, Rivet

Lexicographical Neighbors of Riveting Machine

riverways
riverweed
riverweeds
riverwoman
rivery
rives
rivet
rivet counter
rivet line
riveted
riveter
riveters
rivethead
rivetheads
riveting
riveting machine (current term)
rivetingly
rivetings
rivetless
rivetlike
rivets
rivetted
rivetter
rivetting
riviation
rivieras
riviere
rivieres
riving
rivlin

Literary usage of Riveting machine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines: Containing a Clear Exposition by Andrew Ure (1853)
"riveting machine of Fairbairn. The invention of the riveting machine originated in a turn-out of the boiler-makers in the employ of that great engineer ..."

2. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1867)
"Steam riveting machine. A machine for riveting, by the pressure or percussion generated by a steam engine, the plates of metal which enter into the ..."

3. The Electric Motor and Its Applications by Thomas Commerford Martin, Joseph Wetzler (1891)
"In the first of these the tool is shown, actuated by an electric motor through gearing, lifting-cam and spring, as in the riveting-machine. ..."

4. Transactions of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland (1888)
"On an Improved riveting machine. By Mr HUGH SMITH. ... 1, Plate I., represents a section through the head of a boiler riveting machine, designed for the ..."

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