20110162431 | Partially reinforced hollow profile - A method for producing partially reinforced hollow profiles made of a metal, particularly steel, or a steel alloy includes forming a blank, together with a plurality of reinforcing metal elements arranged on the blank, into a hollow profile using the rolling-in technique or by means of U-O forming, wherein after forming the reinforcing elements arranged on the blank are connected to the formed blank at least by means of a positive interengagement. This method provides a simple and cost-effective procedure for producing reinforced hollow profiles made of metal. | 07-07-2011 |