Technology of Friction Stir Welded Wheels
Different than any cast or forged wheels
Aerospace Grade Welding
Utilizing high rotational speed tools, parts are welded together with consistency and reliability. Same technology used in aircraft manufacturing
Rim Formation
6061 forged aluminum sheet rolled and welded into barrel then flow formed and T6 heat treated
Wheel Center welded to Rim
Cast or forged wheel center will then be friction stir welded to the rim, providing advantages as follows:
light weight without bolts and nuts
flexibility in final wheel offset
clean two tone by painting rim and center separately before welding
Highest Quality Control
Following procedures will be taken to ensure 100% quality sound:
X Ray confirming welding integrity
Runout and Balancing test to ensure precise positioning of welding
Materials mechanical properties testings
Safety testings including impact, radial and cornering fatigue
Finishing durability tests
