Abstract: The supporting block for the focusing device of a laser welding apparatus is mounted onto the working surface of the body of the lower tool. The cutting edge of the die set into the body of the lower tool is aligned with the working surface. For a resharpening of the cutting edge the working surface is reground and accordingly also the area, on which the supporting block rests. Conclusively, no readjusting of the focusing device relative to the welding point at the die is necessary.

Abstract: A process for producing at least two joined-together stamped parts stamps the two stamped parts in stamping operation of a stamping tool in a stamping press that retains the two stamped parts and welds the two stamped parts together at least at one location in the course of the stamping operation with the beam of a laser.

Abstract: To drive two toggle lever (29,29') of a press, in particular a high frequency cutting press with at least 400 strokes per minute, two separate but mutually synchronized drives (101,101') are provided to ensure a uniform, non-wobbling motion of the tool carrier (5). The drives (101, 101') can be rotary or linear drives and are used to drive the toggle levers (29, 29') during at least part of their motion. The energy storage (200) ensures a low energy consumption, since it stores the braking energy and supplies it again to the drive during acceleration.