METHOD FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO SHEET METAL PARTS

摘要

The invention relates to a method for connecting at least two sheet metal parts (1, 5), wherein an impressing/press-insertion element is fastened to the first sheet metal part (1) and then the impressing/press-insertion element (3) fastened to the first sheet metal part (1) is welded to the second sheet metal part (5), in particular by spot welding. According to the invention, in order to fasten the impressing/press-insertion element to the first sheet metal part (1), the impressing/press-insertion element (3) is pressed into the material of the first sheet metal part (1) in a deep-drawing direction (T) in a deep-drawing process and enters into a form-locked connection to the first sheet metal part (1) under plastic deformation.