HOW ALLOY WHEELS ARE MADE

Home » Automotive » Car Detailing Customization Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Morne Lourens Basic PLUS Author | 73 Articles Joined: December 1, 2010 South Africa How an Alloy Wheel Is Made By Morne Lourens | Submitted On September 19, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Alloys may just be the best thing since iron. The only difference is that a metal alloy will surely last you longer and can be tempered into a stronger material. But how exactly is an alloy wheel made? The standard wheels are made up of magnesium and aluminium. The two materials merged together make a lighter and stronger wheel. The fact that the wheel is lighter makes the car more efficient as it does not have to carry an extra load on the tyres. Making this alloy wheel requires a furnace heated to an incredible temperature, enough to melt down the two metals. Aluminium is the first element melted. The molten metal is poured into a mixer and gets argon gas added to it in order to remove all the hydrogen. By removing the hydrogen it becomes less porous. It is important to have no holes in the wheel as pressure applied on the wheel could cause the air bubble to crack through the metal. If this happens the driver of the car could be in a serious accident by losing control of the vehicle. After the density is increased in the aluminium mixture, powdered metals are added. The powder includes titanium (strength), magnesium (lightweight) and other metallic elements. The combination strengthens the wheel for a longer lasting use. The alloy mixture has to be separated into three different moulds that make up the wheel. The heating process will take about three weeks to cast and this ensures a strengthened part. The metal alloy will be injected into the mould from the bottom to avoid any air bubbles that may cause defect whilst driving. The process goes through different kinds of pressure and temperatures for a well-cast wheel. With most metal alloys that get tempered, the mould with the pressurised metal will be placed in cold water to "seal" the casting and the new properties. To neaten the edges of the wheel, a blade that has been heated will cut the edges to smoothen out any sharpness that could cause problems to the tyre. To test the porousness of the wheel, it is submerged in water. If no bubbles escape, the wheel will be taken for painting. Three layers are applied to the metallic surface. The first is a base coat to make the colour last, the second layer is the colour of the wheel and the third, and last, layer is to prevent corrosion of the alloy. It is important to have a good quality wheel installed on your car. Not only to show off your status but also because the wheel supports the tyres and ultimately they support you. Your wheel wholesaler should provide you with nothing but the best quality wheels. A1 Wheel and Tyre is a private family owned and operated company specialising in the warehouse and distribution of wheels and tyres to the automotive fitment trade. The company has a well established operation in Johannesburg, South Africa. Visit our website for details and images of our mag wheel range. Feel free to contact us on Tel.: 011 832 1091 or Email: sales@a1wheelandtyre.com. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Morne_Lourens/1949149 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 29 times Word count: 454 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Car-Detailing-Customization Morne Lourens Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Car Detailing Customization Article Feed Car Detailing Customization Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles How To Impress Others With One Simple Trick The 6 Important Reasons to Avail Services on Car Glass Tinting A New Age: Modern Wheel and Tyre Concepts Improve The Performance Of Your Car With Cost Effective Performance Upgrades Steps to Buff a Car Everything You Need to Know About a Jeep JK How to Pick the Right Decals for Your Jeep Can a Novice Car Owner Remap the ECU of His Car? Reasons for Purchasing a Datsun Go Plus How the Combustion Engine Works (and Why It Matters) EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide