Wheel straightening method and apparatus

Details Wheel straightening method and apparatus Wheel straightening method and apparatus

1992-05-26

1994-04-19

Larson, Lowell A.

Metal deforming

With means to handle work or product

Including means to permit maneuvering of work or product at...

72455, 72466, 72479, 72701, 269 69, 269 71, B21D 314, B21D 3700, B21J 1304, B21J 1310

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053035739

ABSTRACT:
Aluminum automobile wheels are straightened by exerting gentle pressure on the wheel to urge the wheel back to its original shape. If the metal does not move under pressure, the wheel is heated, and pressure again exerted, the process continuing until the wheel becomes round. A C-shaped wheel mount carries a spindle which mounts a hub. The hub rigidly receives the wheel, and the hub is selectively rotatable, and the wheel mount is selectively rotatable about a horizontal axis. The wheel is gently brought back to shape without excess heat or excess working to damage the metal. A final metal spinning step relieves stresses in the metal and brings the wheel to final tolerances.

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