Every
wheel starts as a single block of high-strength aluminium
alloy.
With
an 8000 tonne press, the block is forged into the
basic wheel shape. Once forged, the wheels are heat-treated
to maximise overall mechanical strength.
Precision
machining ensures that each wheel is perfectly round.
This eliminates any runout in a turning wheel.
Next,
the ventilation and mounting holes are drilled.
In the forging process, in the end the wheel is 423% stronger than a steel wheel. Don't confuse FORGING WITH CASTING!
The
mirror polish operation gives the wheel a reflective
shine.
