Abstract: A molding tool for making articles by deep-drawing a heated thermoplastic foil includes a matrix having an inner wall face defining an opening, a mold defining a mold cavity aligned with the opening, and a depressor movably received in the opening of the matrix for clamping marginal portions of the foil during molding operation. A heat conducting sleeve is immobilized in the opening and surrounds the depressor. The outer face of the sleeve and portions of the inner wall face of the matrix define an annular chamber which surrounds the sleeve. A seal is provided between the matrix and the sleeve for rendering the annular chamber fluid tight. Channels are provided in the matrix for introducing a coolant into the annular chamber.

Abstract: A method for preparing semiconductor components from silicon as the base material. The components have at least two zones, produced by diffusion, with different conduction type. The diffusion of the individual zones takes place from dopant containing nickel layers applied at the semiconductor crystal surface. The nickel layer including the dopant contained therein, is applied by chemical means.