Abstract: A side wall for a motor vehicle has an inside shell made of steel plate and an outside covering connected with (particularly welded to) the inside shell. The outside covering comprises an inside panel made of a steel alloy and an outside panel.

Abstract: A side wall for a motor vehicle has an inside shell made of steel plate and an outside covering connected with (particularly welded to) the inside shell. The outside covering comprises an inside panel made of a steel alloy and an outside panel.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compression molding device (1) with a tool (3) generating at least a part of the work-piece geometry. At least one pressure measuring means (5) and/or at least one pressure space (4) is located directly below the work-piece associated surface (3.3) of the tool (3). Besides this, the work piece (3) selectively exhibits at least one first part (3.1) which is a tool template generating the shape of the work piece and a second part (3.2) forming the base body, wherein a measuring strip (6) is provided between the tool template (3.1) and the base body (3.2). As an optional refinement, the measuring strip (6) is an elastic intermediate layer with a smaller modulus of elasticity than the base body (3.2).

Abstract: Deforming tool and process for manufacturing thereof in the deformation of work pieces the outer force acts on the deforming tool and/or the work piece, which causes a flow of the work piece material and its plastic deformation into a shape determined by the tool shape. Therein the tool is subjected to high friction wear forces. In the framework of the ever shorter production cycles it is also necessary that deforming tools must be produced ever more rapidly, wherein their friction wear resistance must be maintained to the greatest extent possible. The inventive deforming tool includes a lower and an upper tool, wherein lower and/or upper tool include a shape determining shell and a backfill for supporting thereof, wherein lower and/or upper tool are comprised at least in part of laminated material layers or powder particles joined to each other, wherein the deforming tool includes an elastic intermediate layer between lower and/or upper tool (backfill) and the shape determining shell.

Abstract: The task of the present invention is comprised in providing an economical device for the positionally precise modular production of a pre-form assembly (10) as well as a process for improving the economy of the production of a pre-form assembly (10).

Abstract: The task of the invention is to provide an economically optimized flexible device for production of simple to complicated rolled sections, as well as an economically optimized process for production of simple to complicated rolled profiles. This task is solved by a process and a device for production of rolled sections, in that first a deforming of the blank into a rolled section occurs, and a joining of the blank and/or the rolled section with at least one other component occurs, wherein a production of the at least one component occurs in at least one production facility coordinated in space and time to the other process steps. The invention is particularly adapted for commercial and passenger vehicles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a construction component (1) profiled using roller profiling, with a profile cross-section changing in the longitudinal extent, wherein the profiled construction component includes a flange (4). The construction component having this shape is rigid and particularly easy to integrate into the vehicle body shell.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compression molding device (1) with a tool (3) generating at least a part of the work-piece geometry. At least one pressure measuring means (5) and/or at least one pressure space (4) is located directly below the work-piece associated surface (3.3) of the tool (3). Besides this, the work piece (3) selectively exhibits at least one first part (3.1) which is a tool template generating the shape of the work piece and a second part (3.2) forming the base body, wherein a measuring strip (6) is provided between the tool template (3.1) and the base body (3.2). As an optional refinement, the measuring strip (6) is an elastic intermediate layer with a smaller modulus of elasticity than the base body (3.2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced structural element comprising a metallic matrix and a reinforcement comprising inorganic fibers, the reinforcement at least partially penetrating through the structural element. The reinforcement is designed in the form of a fabric in at least two dimensions. The structural element with a wall thickness of between 0.2 mm and 5 mm takes the form of a metal sheet or semifinished product.

Abstract: A vehicle door or flap, in particular for motor vehicles, has a frame which is provided as supporting structure. The frame is composed in a modular manner from profile parts or profile blanks and connectors. At least one connector is designed as a fitting, an element for securing a fitting, and/or as an add-on or built-in part of the door.