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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2001
Technische Universitaet Dresden, Dresden, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for connecting overlapping flat parts in a mechanical joining process, for example for connecting panels, using a mould stamp ( ) and a matrix which is provided with a recess, the parts to be connected being placed between the mould stamp and the matrix. The invention is characterized in that the active axial advancing movement of the mould stamp ( ) is impressed with a tumbling motion throughout the entire joining process or during a part of the joining process and will a variable stamping force (F) which is dependent on said tumbling motion, in or to produce a flow of material that is oriented towards the undercut ( ). The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the inventive method.