a method is provided for connecting a first component to a second component . the first component has a deformation region , wherein the deformation region is at least partially heated in a first step . an inner die for the plastic deformation is provided in a second method step . the first component is plastically deformed in the deformation region in order to connect the first component to the second component in a third step , and wherein the deformation region is at least partially contacted by the inner die in the second step .