Abstract: A drive-thru medical facility having a vehicle pathway and a clinic building. The vehicle pathway has an entrance; at least one diagnosis bay positioned downstream of the entrance; an intermediate section positioned downstream of the at least one diagnosis bay; a first exit positioned downstream of the intermediate section; and at least one parking space, which can optionally extend from the intermediate section. Each diagnosis bay of the at least one diagnosis bay is configured to receive a respective vehicle. The clinic building is positioned to be accessible by a passenger of a vehicle parked within a parking space of the at least one parking space.

Abstract: A drive-thru medical facility having a vehicle pathway and a clinic building. The vehicle pathway has an entrance; at least one diagnosis bay positioned downstream of the entrance; an intermediate section positioned downstream of the at least one diagnosis bay; a first exit positioned downstream of the intermediate section; and at least one parking space, which can optionally extend from the intermediate section. Each diagnosis bay of the at least one diagnosis bay is configured to receive a respective vehicle. The clinic building is positioned to be accessible by a passenger of a vehicle parked within a parking space of the at least one parking space.

Abstract: A composite material includes a first component and a second component, each surrounded by a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is joined in a material bond to each of the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A method for treating sheet metal is disclosed. An amorphous mass containing an alloying element is applied onto a first area of a surface of the metal sheet. A second area of the surface is kept free of the amorphous mass. The amorphous mass and at least the first area of the metal sheet are heated in order to alloy the alloying element into the first area of the metal sheet while the second area remains unalloyed.

Abstract: A method for treating sheet metal is disclosed in which a material containing at least one alloying element is applied onto a first area of at least one surface of the metal sheet. A second area of the surface is kept free of the material. The metal sheet is subsequently heat treated in order to diffuse the alloying element into the first area of the metal sheet. The temperature of the first area is lower than the melting temperature of the metal sheet during the diffusion.

Abstract: A workpiece made of plate is subjected to a treatment which locally modifies its magnetic permeability. Subsequently, the magnetic permeability of the workpiece is examined locally resolved by a probe in order to find at least one surface region which is suitable for intended processing, and the processing is performed locally limited to the selected region.

Abstract: A metal sheet that features a substructure of a first aluminum alloy and at least one reinforcement that is pressed into at least one surface of the substructure, wherein the reinforcement has in at least a direction extending parallel to the surface a large extent in relation to the thickness of the metal sheet and consists of a second aluminum alloy that is harder than the first aluminum alloy.

Abstract: A method for creating a formed steel part from a steel sheet is provided. The steel sheet is heated to austenitization temperature. The steel sheet is formed with simultaneous cooling-down. A manganese-rich surface layer of the formed steel sheet is removed.

Abstract: A workpiece includes a plurality of knots and webs, which are formed in one piece, of a sheet metal, in particular a steel plate. Each web extends between two openings from one knot to another knot, and at least three webs meet at each knot. A plurality of the webs has a cross section, which includes at least one hardened and one unhardened area.

Abstract: A method for locally treating a plate is disclosed. A pattern formed from a compound containing at least one alloying element is applied onto at least one surface of the plate. At least the surface of a contacting layer including the pattern is covered by adequately heat-resistant material. The plate is subsequently heat treated in order to diffuse the alloying element into the plate.

Abstract: A workpiece includes a plurality of knots and webs, which are formed in one piece, of a sheet metal, in particular a steel plate. Each web extends between two openings from one knot to another knot, and at least three webs meet at each knot. A plurality of the webs has a cross section, which includes at least one hardened and one unhardened area.

Abstract: A workpiece of sheet steel has a surface, which locally includes regions that are hardened by alloying in an additional element, as well as unhardened regions. At least one hardened region extends between a crack starting zone and an unhardened region.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy for use in a plasma transferred wire arc thermal spray apparatus includes a high sulfur steel alloy in a stainless and non-stainless forms including a high aluminum and high titanium content. The alloy has significant improvements in the elimination of spray coating cracking, reduction of machining cost, and improved lubrication performance.

Abstract: A workpiece made of plate is subjected to a treatment which locally modifies its magnetic permeability. Subsequently, the magnetic permeability of the workpiece is examined locally resolved by a probe in order to find at least one surface region which is suitable for intended processing, and the processing is performed locally limited to the selected region.

Abstract: A sheet metal component such as a car door is disclosed. The component includes an outer metal sheet having a groove formed therein, and an inner metal sheet having an edge forming a flange received into the groove. A filling material layer is inserted into the groove between the outer metal sheet and the flange. The outer metal sheet and the flange are welded to one another in holes of the filling material layer.

Abstract: A method for creating a formed steel part from a steel sheet is provided. The steel sheet is heated to austenitization temperature. The steel sheet is formed with simultaneous cooling-down. A manganese-rich surface layer of the formed steel sheet is removed.

Abstract: A metal sheet that features a substructure of a first aluminum alloy and at least one reinforcement that is pressed into at least one surface of the substructure, wherein the reinforcement has in at least a direction extending parallel to the surface a large extent in relation to the thickness of the metal sheet and consists of a second aluminum alloy that is harder than the first aluminum alloy.

Abstract: A method for treating sheet metal is disclosed. An amorphous mass containing an alloying element is applied onto a first area of a surface of the metal sheet. A second area of the surface is kept free of the amorphous mass. The amorphous mass and at least the first area of the metal sheet are heated in order to alloy the alloying element into the first area of the metal sheet while the second area remains unalloyed.

Abstract: A method for treating sheet metal is disclosed in which a material containing at least one alloying element is applied onto a first area of at least one surface of the metal sheet. A second area of the surface is kept free of the material. The metal sheet is subsequently heat treated in order to diffuse the alloying element into the first area of the metal sheet. The temperature of the first area is lower than the melting temperature of the metal sheet during the diffusion.

Abstract: A sheet metal component such as a car door is disclosed. The component includes an outer metal sheet having a groove formed therein, and an inner metal sheet having an edge forming a flange received into the groove. A filling material layer is inserted into the groove between the outer metal sheet and the flange. The outer metal sheet and the flange are welded to one another in holes of the filling material layer.