In automotive, medical, precision engineering, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries, riveting precision, stability, and flexibility directly impact product quality and production efficiency. As the exclusive partner of FMW Friedrich in China, Systence combines proven German radial riveting technology with extensive local expertise to provide complete solutions—from process planning and equipment selection to customized production lines and lifecycle support—helping manufacturers advance toward smarter, more digitalized assembly.
FMW Friedrich — Pioneer of Radial Riveting Technology
Founded in Remshalden, Germany, in 1948, FMW Friedrich has specialized in riveting technology for more than 70 years and is the pioneer of radial riveting. In 1966, the company developed and patented its radial riveting technology, which has since become an industry benchmark for its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and process stability.
Today, FMW Friedrich offers more than 200 machine models, including pedestal and benchtop machines, riveting units, servo riveting machines, and CNC riveting systems. Its portfolio supports applications ranging from manual workstations to automated production lines and multi-station systems. With ISO 9001-certified quality management, FMW Friedrich is recognized worldwide for equipment durability and consistent riveting quality.
Four Proven Riveting Solutions for Diverse Applications
The riveting head follows a hypocycloid motion, progressively forming the rivet through point contact. This provides gentle force application, uniform material deformation, and minimal impact on precision components. With low noise and heat generation, radial riveting produces a smooth surface finish and is ideal for solid, miniature, and special-shaped rivets in medical devices, precision hardware, automotive door locks, and other high-precision applications.
The riveting head rotates at a fixed angle, providing efficient forming for hollow rivets, flanging, and large-diameter rivets. With a wide application range and high forming efficiency, it is well suited for automotive safety components, medical devices, and high-end precision parts.
This process uses no rotational motion, relying on high axial force to form the rivet and fully fill the workpiece hole, creating a strong load-bearing joint even in deep or recessed locations.
Applications: Solid rivets and riveting applications requiring high shear-load capacity.
Roller forming enables the assembly of bearings into housings while meeting requirements for structural strength, sealing, and chip-free processing. The material is progressively formed through multiple rolling passes, with axial and radial forming processes combined as required.
Applications: Bearings inside housings, fastener locking and retention, and tube diameter reduction.
Intelligent Control for Every Riveting Process
The third-generation FMW Nietcontrol system features an industrial touchscreen and supports seven riveting stop criteria, with independent parameter settings for more than 63 riveting points. Target and actual values are monitored in real time, while length and offset measurements detect misalignment, dimensional deviations, and abnormal riveting forces. Barcode scanning and vision inspection can also be integrated for full process traceability and Industry 4.0 production management. Servo models operate without hydraulic or pneumatic media, making them suitable for clean and environmentally sensitive production environments.
Systence — Your Reliable Partner from Process Development to Production
With 26 years of experience in assembly and joining technologies, Systence integrates R&D, manufacturing, customized solutions, and global service. With proprietary technologies, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and more than 200 customers worldwide, Systence combines advanced German riveting technology with extensive local engineering expertise as FMW Friedrich’s exclusive partner in China.
From process testing, application assessment, and solution design to equipment customization, tooling, line integration, commissioning, training, and 24/7 technical support, Systence provides end-to-end project support. Solutions range from individual machine upgrades and workstations to fully automated and digital production lines.
Our R&D and intelligent manufacturing base in Jiading, Shanghai, provides comprehensive quality control from engineering design through final delivery. The Systence Joining Technology Laboratory also provides customers with riveting trials and process optimization testing to reduce production risks and shorten project lead times.
Combining FMW equipment and processes with extensive project experience, our solutions serve a wide range of applications:
Automotive: Riveting of automotive hinges, seat structures, seat-belt tensioners, brake components, safety components, and structural parts.
Precision Medical: Precision riveting of surgical instruments, sterile storage devices, biopsy forceps, and other miniature components.
General Industry: Processing and assembly of switch components, PCB components, positioning punches, clamping devices, bearings, chains, casters, and other industrial components.
Premium Doors & Windows: Precision assembly of hinges, hardware connectors, and other door and window components.
Roof / Door Hinges
Seat Base
Car Lock
Digital Punch
Changeover Fixture
Surgical Instruments
Roof Antenna
Automatic Switch
Guide Rail Frame
