Abstract: A method for determining an actual geometry of a track by a track inspection vehicle which is movable on the track, wherein reference points positioned in a lateral environment of the track are automatically recorded by a non-contacting recording system arranged on the track inspection vehicle and their respective actual distance from the track is determined. A three-dimensional trajectory of the track is recorded by an inertial measuring system arranged on the track inspection vehicle, wherein the trajectory is divided by a computing unit into trajectory sections each having a section starting point related to a first reference point and a section end point related to a second reference point, wherein a virtual longitudinal chord is defined for each trajectory section in relation to the assigned reference points, and wherein actual distances between the trajectory and the respectively defined longitudinal chord are calculated for each trajectory section.

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 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 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 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.