Abstract: A gate valve system includes a base plate and a gate valve plate, a casting plant includes the gate valve system, and a casting process manufactures workpieces, particularly from metal materials. The base plate has an opening and the gate valve plate has a first opening and at least a second opening. The separating gate valve system is set up so that the separating gate valve system can be brought into casting, pressing, and closure positions. In the casting position, the first opening is arranged to align with the opening of the base plate, at least to the greatest possible extent; in the pressing position, the second opening is arranged to align with the opening of the base plate, at least to the greatest possible extent; and in the closure position, the gate valve plate closes off the opening of the base plate.

Abstract: A method for the tilt casting of a component from light metal, in particular of an aluminum alloy, uses a tilt casting mold having a mold cavity. The melt is continuously poured directly into the casting run of the tilt casting mold, which forms the sprue of the component, at the beginning of and during the tilting movement of the tilt casting mold, using a casting ladle or a casting scoop, and flows through the casting run into the mold cavity of the tilt casting mold from the beginning, wherein the casting ladle or the casting scoop continuously tracks the casting mold during the tilting movement.

Abstract: A gate valve system includes a base plate and a gate valve plate, a casting plant includes the gate valve system, and a casting process manufactures workpieces, particularly from metal materials. The base plate has an opening and the gate valve plate has a first opening and at least a second opening. The separating gate valve system is set up so that the separating gate valve system can be brought into casting, pressing, and closure positions. In the casting position, the first opening is arranged to align with the opening of the base plate, at least to the greatest possible extent; in the pressing position, the second opening is arranged to align with the opening of the base plate, at least to the greatest possible extent; and in the closure position, the gate valve plate closes off the opening of the base plate.

Abstract: A method for the tilt casting of a component from light metal, in particular of an aluminum alloy, uses a tilt casting mold having a mold cavity. The melt is continuously poured directly into the casting run of the tilt casting mold, which forms the sprue of the component, at the beginning of and during the tilting movement of the tilt casting mold, using a casting ladle or a casting scoop, and flows through the casting run into the mold cavity of the tilt casting mold from the beginning, wherein the casting ladle or the casting scoop continuously tracks the casting mold during the tilting movement.

Abstract: An Al casting alloy contains at least five of the following alloy components: Si: 2.5 to 7.5 wt.-%, Mg: 0.3 to 0.8 wt.-%, Cr: 0.10 to 0.35 wt.-%, Fe: 0.05 to 0.25 wt.-%, Mn: 0.1 to 0.8 wt.-%, Cu: 0.05 to 0.3 wt.-%, Sr: 0.01 to 0.06 wt.-%, Zr: <0.006 wt.-%, Zn: 0.05 to 0.3 wt.-%, Admixtures (in total): <0.2 wt.-%, supplemented to 100 wt.-% with Al, in each instance.

Abstract: A cooling jacket structure for cooling a stator of an electric drive, in particular in a motor vehicle, includes a tubular housing, in which a tubular stator carrier is accommodated and fixed in place on the inner side of the housing in such a manner that a gap that extends in the circumferential direction is formed in a section that extends in the axial direction between the inner side of the housing and the outer side of the stator carrier, as a cooling jacket through which a coolant can flow. The inner side of the housing and the outer side of the stator carrier are configured to be conical with reference to their axial direction, at least in the section, and wherein a stator is disposed on the inner side of the stator carrier.

Abstract: A connecting rod for a multiple connecting rod axle of a motor vehicle, especially a lower wishbone for a multiple connecting rod rear axle, includes a substantially Y-shaped basic framework with a first arm, the free end region of which has a first seat for linking the connecting rod to an auxiliary frame or a vehicle body, with a second arm, the free end region of which has a second seat for linking the connecting rod to the auxiliary frame rod or the vehicle body, and with a third arm, the free end region of which has a third seat for linking the connecting rod to a wheel carrier. The connecting rod is manufactured in one piece with the seats.

Abstract: An Al casting alloy contains the following alloy components: Si: >3.8 to 5.8 wt.-%, Mg: 0.45 to 0.55 wt.-%, Cr: 0.05 to 0.5 wt.-%, Sr: 0.010 to 0.030, Contaminants: <0.1 wt.-%, and is supplemented to 100 wt.-% with Al, in each instance. Preferably, Si is contained at a content of more than 4.0 wt.-%, Mg is contained with a content of at least 0.47 wt.-%, Cr is contained with a content of at least 0.07 wt.-%, and Sr is contained with a content of at least 0.015 wt.-%.

Abstract: An Al casting alloy contains the following alloy components: Si: >3.8 wt.-% to 5.8 wt.-%, Mg: 0.1 wt.-% to 0.6 wt.-%, Cr: 0.05 wt.-% to 1.3 wt.-%, Fe: <0.18 wt.-%, Mn: <0.06 wt.-%, Ti: <0.2 wt.-%, Cu: ?0.03 wt.-%, Sr; 0.010 to 0.030 wt.-%, Zr: <0.006 wt.-%, Zn: <0.006 wt.-%, Contaminants: <0.1 wt.-%, and is supplemented to 100 wt.-% with Al, in each instance.

Abstract: A pivot bearing, especially for a double wishbone axle for steerable wheels, especially front wheels, of a motor vehicle, in one embodiment is made as a one-piece cast part with a seat or recess for accommodation of a wheel bearing and seats or recesses for fastening of the same on the pivot bearing, two seats or recesses for linking of a brake caliper which are disposed substantially vertically with distance from one another, a seat or recess for linking of a track rod, a seat or recess for linking of a lower wishbone, a seat or recess for linking of a connecting rod, which substantially absorbs the longitudinal forces of the wheel, and a seat or recess for linking of an upper wishbone which is connected with the seat or recess for accommodation of the wheel bearing via a neck-like portion starting from same.

Abstract: An Al casting alloy contains at least five of the following alloying components: Si: 6.0 to 8.5 wt %; Mg: 0.3 to 0.8 wt %; Cr: 0.05 to 0.35 wt %; Fe: 0.05 to 0.25 wt %; Mn: 0.1 to 0.8 wt %; Cu: 0.05 to 0.50 wt %; Sr: 0.005 to 0.030 wt %; Zr?0.15 wt %; Zn: ?0.15 wt %; admixtures (total): <0.2 wt %; in each case made up to 100 wt % with Al.

Abstract: A wheel mount, particularly for the front axle of a motor vehicle, has a basic body that has at least individual ones of the following accommodations or recesses: for accommodation of a kingpin for a wheel bearing, for connection of a brake caliper, for mounting of an upper wishbone fork, for mounting of an upper semi-trailing arm, for mounting of a tie rod, for mounting of a lower spring link, for mounting of a further lower wishbone, for positioning of a sensor, particularly an rpm sensor, for attachment of a sensor, particularly an rpm sensor, wherein the wheel mount is produced as a die-cast component made in one piece with these accommodations or recesses and connecting them with one another, preferably from light metal.

Abstract: A casting device and a diecasting method, preferably a vacuum die-casting method, includes a casting chamber having a filling opening, and a casting piston that can be moved in the casting chamber and is connected with a casting drive by way of a casting piston rod. The device also includes a feed line, by way of which casting material can be filled into the casting chamber through the filling opening. The casting chamber is disposed, at least in part, in a sleeve that is mounted so as to rotate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a heat-treated hub carrier provided with a wheel bearing, the process comprising the successive steps: a) provision of a hub-carrier blank which is preferably cast, b) solution annealing of the hub carrier, c) quenching of the hub carrier, preferably in water and/or air, d) at least partial machining of the hub carrier, e) insertion of the wheel bearing into a recess of the hub carrier, f) re-annealing or hot ageing of the hub carrier.

Abstract: An auxiliary frame for a rear axle, in particular a multi-link rear axle of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an Al casting alloy.

Abstract: A method for nondestructive inspection of the weldability of a component manufactured by pressure-die-casting, especially by vacuum-assisted pressure-die-casting component, from an aluminum alloy. Using a TIG welding machine, a weld seam of specified length is produced, in an automated process with welding parameters to be predetermined and maintained constant, on the component. The surface of the component is then assessed visually for weldability on the basis of specified features.

Abstract: A method and device for producing motor vehicle chassis parts is provided. The motor vehicle chassis parts can be subjected to tensile stress, compressive stress and torsion and the mechanical strength of the motor vehicle chassis parts can be adjusted over the respective cross-section. The motor vehicle chassis parts have high ductility and temperature stability and are made of an AlSiZnMg alloy by permanent mold casting.

Abstract: A connecting rod for a multiple connecting rod axle of a motor vehicle, especially a lower wishbone for a multiple connecting rod rear axle, includes a substantially Y-shaped basic framework with a first arm, the free end region of which has a first seat for linking the connecting rod to an auxiliary frame or a vehicle body, with a second arm, the free end region of which has a second seat for linking the connecting rod to the auxiliary frame rod or the vehicle body, and with a third arm, the free end region of which has a third seat for linking the connecting rod to a wheel carrier. The connecting rod is manufactured in one piece with the seats.

Abstract: A modular system in the form of a load-bearing frame to be arranged in a tail region of a motor vehicle. The modular components which are to be linked or are linked include at least one cast structure and at least two profiles, the cast structure comprising at least one node.