Orbital Riveting Machine
Manufacturer · Bhosari, Pune
Orbital Riveting Machine Manufacturer in Pune, India
VR Automation designs and manufactures orbital riveting machines, radial riveting machines and complete orbital riveting systems at our Bhosari, Pune facility — pneumatic, hydraulic, benchtop, heavy-duty and fully automatic configurations.
Orbital riveting forms the rivet head with a tool that sweeps a circular path while advancing, contacting only a small area at a time. Material flows progressively instead of being struck, so forming force drops sharply, the process runs quietly, and brittle, thin or plastic components survive an operation that would crack them under a press.
Orbital & RadialBoth forming methods
₹90,000–₹3,00,000Indicative ex-works
Made in BhosariPune, since 2019
PAN IndiaSupply & service
The Orbital Riveting Process
Position
The component is located in a fixture built to your part, so the rivet sits under the tool identically every cycle.
Contact
The forming tool, set at a small angle to the rivet axis, touches only a small segment of the rivet head.
Orbit
The tool sweeps its circular path while advancing, rolling material outward progressively rather than striking it.
Form
The head is finished to a controlled depth — smooth, burnished, and with joint tightness set rather than maximal.
Orbital Riveting Machine Types We Manufacture
Orbital Riveting Machine
The forming tool is set at a small angle and sweeps a circular path, contacting only a small area at a time. Material is displaced progressively rather than struck.
Radial Riveting Machine
The tool traces a petal-shaped path instead of a circle, spreading material even more gradually. Used where forming force must be lower still, or the rivet head is large.
Pneumatic Orbital Riveting Machine
Runs on shop compressed air. Low running cost, fast cycle, foot operation leaving both hands free to hold the component.
Hydraulic & Hydro-Pneumatic
For larger rivet diameters and thicker stack-ups where air alone cannot supply the force, with a steady stroke rather than an impact.
Automatic Orbital Riveting System
Auto-feed, dual-head and indexed machines for volume production, where the operator loads and unloads while the machine feeds and forms.
Benchtop & Compact Machines
Smaller-footprint bench units for light assembly, prototype work and cells where floor space is limited.
Heavy-Duty Riveting Machines
Larger frames and higher forming force for structural and heavy-section work.
Multi-Spindle & Dual-Head
Two or more riveting heads forming simultaneously, so a multi-rivet component is completed in one cycle and loads symmetrically.
Custom Riveting Machines
Non-standard machines and riveting heads built when no catalogue machine can reach the feature or meet the cycle time.
Orbital vs Impact vs Spin Riveting
| Orbital / Radial | Impact | Spin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forming action | Progressive rolling sweep | Direct blow | Rotary pressure |
| Forming force | Low | High | Low to moderate |
| Noise | Quiet — no hammer blow | Loud | Quiet |
| Shock into component | Minimal | Significant | Minimal |
| Head finish | Smooth, burnished | Coarser | Smooth, burnished |
| Brittle / thin parts | Suitable | Risk of cracking | Suitable |
| Plastic to metal | Suitable | Not suitable | Suitable |
| Free-moving pivots | Good control | Hard to control | Best control |
Our Orbital & Related Riveting Machines
8 machines from our riveting range suited to orbital, spin and automatic forming. Prices are indicative and ex-works — tooling and the component fixture are quoted against your part.
Control & Automation Options
The following can be specified when we build to your requirement. Tell us which you need at enquiry stage and we will include them in the configuration and the quote.
PLC-Controlled Operation
PLC control with programmed stroke and cycle can be specified where the process needs to be locked down and repeatable.
Touchscreen HMI
Touchscreen operator interface with stored settings, so one machine runs several part numbers without re-setting by hand.
Poka-Yoke Sensing
Component presence, wrong-way-load prevention and in-cycle verification designed into the fixture.
Digital Depth Setting
Digital readout of forming depth for repeatable setup between shifts and after tool changes.
Fast Cycle Times
Cycle is governed by the machine rather than the operator, which is what makes output predictable.
Riveting Machine Heads
Orbital and radial forming heads supplied separately for integration into your own SPM or line.
Applications
Brake Shoe Riveting
Brake shoes and linings, where rivet consistency is directly a safety characteristic.
Clutch & Friction Assemblies
Clutch plates and friction discs joined without heat damage to the friction material.
Electronics Assembly
Contacts, terminals and small precision assemblies where shock loading would crack the part.
Sheet Metal Joining
Metal joining automation for panels, brackets and fabricated assemblies.
Appliance & Consumer Goods
Cosmetic assemblies where a smooth, burnished rivet head is visible in the finished product.
Hinges, Latches & Pivots
Swivel joints that must stay captive yet move freely — forming force is controlled, not maximal.
Brake shoe rivetingBrake liningClutch plateFriction discAutomotive componentsElectronics assemblySheet metal joiningHinges & latchesCastor wheelsScissor mechanismsWiper linkagesSeat bracketsPlastic-to-metal jointsThermoplastic stakingPrecision instrumentsAppliance assembliesLock & hardwareToys & consumer goods
Riveting Machine Manufacturer in Pune — Why Buy From Us
We manufacture at Bhosari, Pune, inside the PCMC industrial belt, so customers in Pune, Chakan, Ranjangaon, Bhosari MIDC and across Maharashtra can visit the facility, see the machine running on their own component before dispatch, and get a service engineer on site quickly. We supply across India.
Manufacturer, Not a Trader
Design, machining, assembly and testing all happen in-house. You deal with the engineers who build the machine.
Built to Your Component
Tooling and fixture engineered around your part, so the machine arrives ready to run rather than needing development on your floor.
Cost-Effective
Locally engineered and locally supported, priced against Indian production cost rather than import landed cost.
Service Across India
Commissioning, operator training, spares and service for the working life of the machine.
Orbital Riveting Machine Price in India
Price depends on forming force, frame size, whether the machine is benchtop or floor standing, the level of automation and the component fixture. Our orbital and orbital-related machines start around ₹ 90,000 and run to roughly ₹ 3,00,000, with automatic multi-head systems quoted individually.
To buy an orbital riveting machine or get a quotation, send us:
- Component drawing or a sample
- Material, thickness and rivet specification
- Rivet positions and how many per component
- Target cycle time and production volume per shift
- Whether you need benchtop, floor-standing, automatic or multi-head
- Any control requirement — PLC, HMI, poka-yoke sensing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an orbital riveting machine?
An orbital riveting machine forms a rivet head with a tool set at a small angle to the rivet axis, which sweeps a circular path while advancing. Because only a small area is in contact at any moment, material is displaced progressively instead of being struck, so forming force is much lower than impact riveting.
What is the difference between orbital and radial riveting?
Both form the head progressively. An orbital tool traces a circular path; a radial tool traces a petal-shaped path that spreads the material even more gradually. Radial is chosen where forming force must be lower still, or where the rivet head is large.
Why is orbital riveting called a silent or low-noise process?
Impact riveting drives the head in blows, which is loud and sends shock through the component. Orbital forming applies steady pressure through a rolling action, so there is no hammer blow — it is markedly quieter and does not shock the part.
What are the advantages of orbital riveting?
Much lower forming force, so brittle castings, thin sections and plastic-to-metal assemblies survive the operation. A smooth, burnished head finish. Quiet running. And fine control of joint tightness, which matters when a pivot must stay free to move.
Can orbital riveting join plastic to metal?
Yes. The low, progressive forming force is the reason it is used for plastic-to-metal assemblies and for thermoplastic stud staking, where a press stroke would crack the part.
What is the price of an orbital riveting machine in India?
Our orbital and orbital-related machines run from roughly ₹ 90,000 for a pneumatic orbital spin machine to about ₹ 3,00,000 for a bottom orbital machine, with automatic and multi-head systems above that. Prices are indicative and ex-works; tooling and the component fixture are quoted against your part.
Do you supply custom-built orbital riveting machines?
Yes — most of what we ship is built around a specific component. Send the drawing, material, rivet specification, joint positions and target cycle time and we will propose a machine configuration.
Where are your riveting machines manufactured?
At our own facility in Bhosari, Pune, in the PCMC industrial belt. We supply customers across Pune, Chakan, Ranjangaon, Mumbai and the rest of India.
Can you supply just the orbital riveting head?
Yes. Orbital and radial forming heads can be supplied for integration into your own special purpose machine or assembly line.
Get an Orbital Riveting Machine Quotation
Send your component drawing and rivet specification. Our engineers will recommend a machine configuration and quote a price.
