Abstract: The invention provides a self-screwthread-forming screw comprising an artificially ageable light metal alloy as the screw material, whose shank is provided with a screwthread having screwthread flanks, and which is distinguished in that in at least one region of the screw by virtue of a differing heat treatment the material has a different structure from in the rest of the screw. The invention also provides a process for the production of a screw having the following process steps: forming the screw by rolling or cutting production of the screwthread geometry, solution heat treatment of the screw, quenching of the screw in water, and artificial ageing of the screw, in which the screw if subjected to differing heat treatment in various portions thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a self-screwthread-forming screw comprising an artificially ageable light metal alloy as the screw material, whose shank is provided with a screwthread having screwthread flanks, and which is distinguished in that in at least one region of the screw by virtue of a differing heat treatment the material has a different structure from in the rest of the screw. The invention also provides a process for the production of a screw having the following process steps: forming the screw by rolling or cutting production of the screwthread geometry, solution heat treatment of the screw, quenching of the screw in water, and artificial ageing of the screw, in which the screw if subjected to differing heat treatment in various portions thereof.

Abstract: A fastener clip adapted to be mounted onto a substantially plate-shaped carrier and by means of a fastening element is used for fastening of a structural part to the carrier. In order to be able to withstand sufficiently high screwing-in forces by the fastening element and in order to be able to connect the fastening element in a secure manner with the fastener clip, the fastener clip has on its leg a hollow-sleeve portion preferably with a central hole which extends over a length adjusted to the length of the fastening element.