Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Wheel making
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Wheel making
C029S894351, C029S894353, C029S894354, C301S095101, C301S095110, C148S696000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10705135
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a three piece aluminum wheel assembly comprising the steps of providing a pair of circular blanks made of a heat treatable alloy to be formed into preforms of a general shape. The preforms are subjected to a quenching step in an unconstrained condition to allow for natural thermal deformation during the quenching operation. The as quenched preforms are then subjected to a first forming operation using spin forming to remove the effects of the thermal deformation in the preform, followed by a second forming step using spin forming to shape the component to its desired final shape. The components are then exposed to precipitation heating and finishing to yield the final product.
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Cozart Jermie E.
Fulwider Patton LLP
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