Preparing a component, e.g. metal sheets by laser welding comprises positioning the component on tensioning magnets, arranging a tensioning element on the side of the component facing away from the magnets, and activating

摘要

Preparing a component made of a non-magnetic material comprises positioning the component on tensioning magnets (26) which are arranged on a processing table; arranging a tensioning element which fits the shape of the component and is made of magnetic material on the side of the component facing away from the tensioning magnets; and activating the magnets and fixing the component in position using the tensioning element. An Independent claim is also included for an apparatus for carrying out the process.