Development of Magnesium Forged Wheel

Magnesium has the lowest specific gravity of all metals used for structural members. The application of magnesium for a road wheel leads to improved vehicle handling and drivability because of the reduction of an unsprung weight. The authors have developed new magnesium alloy which shows excellent m...

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Published in:SAE transactions 1995-01, Vol.104, p.327-331
Main Authors: Fujita, Makoto, Sakate, Nobuo, Hirahara, Shoji, Yamamoto, Yukio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alloys
Aluminum
Bar stock
Continuous casting
Grain size
Heat treatment
Industrial refining
Magnesium
Magnesium alloys
Wheels
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Summary:Magnesium has the lowest specific gravity of all metals used for structural members. The application of magnesium for a road wheel leads to improved vehicle handling and drivability because of the reduction of an unsprung weight. The authors have developed new magnesium alloy which shows excellent mechanical properties and attained a magnesium forged road wheel that is 30% lighter than aluminum wheels.
ISSN:0096-736X