Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting components (5), whereby at least one rivet (1) penetrates at least one component (5), and a closing head (6) is molded on the rivet (1) or any given molded part (1) by means of a molding machine. According to the invention, prior to the deformation of the closing head (6) on the rivet (1) or the given molded part (1), a rivet projection (U) is determined for the respective determination of the molding parameters, such as the molding course, molding time, and molding force.

Abstract: In a method for controlling, monitoring and checking a shaping procedure of a shaping machine, in particular riveting machine (R) on a workpiece (27) by means of a plunger (4) which is moved into contact with the workpiece (27), an upper plunger face (9) and/or a lower plunger face (10) for moving the plunger (4) being subjected to pressure, a change in pressure and/or change in force is measured when the plunger (4) strikes against the workpiece (27), in order to determine the start of a shaping operation, in particular the start of a riveting operation.