A process for producing a multi-layer gasket

A process for the production of a multilayer metallic flat gasket (1) which is provided an at least one side with a coating (3) bent plate (2), which has a thickness of 0.05 to 0.3 mm without coating, and at least one further gasket layer (4 ), and in which the flat gasket, at least one functional area is provided, which comprises a passage opening (5) and sealing devices for the through opening (5), wherein a seal means (by a trained in the bent plate and extending on the edge of the through hole fold 6) is formed, and at least one further sealing device (7) in at least one of the other gasket layers (4) is present, wherein the at least has a function area in the bent plate except the fold no further sealing devices for the through opening (5), characterized in that in the folded sheet metal (2) before it is coated, in a region outside the Weni gstens is a functional area of ​​the seal, at least one stiffening bead (8) for stabilizing the Falzbleches (2) is molded so that the folded sheet metal (2) in coating non ...