Forging

FORGING

Forging: a great combination of strength, lightness and ductility.

The mechanical and physical strength characteristics of a forged wheel are equally distributed throughout the wheel on a molecular level. The result is far greater strength and resistance than an equivalent cast wheel, vastly improving the performance of the wheel when faced with impacts and high levels of load stress.

Advantages

• A forged wheel is far lighter than an equivalent cast wheel. The weight reduction benefit of forged wheels serve to improve the overall performance of a vehicle by reducing the vehicle unstrung mass and improving the performance characteristics of the suspension, improving both road holding ability and dynamic cornering.
• The lightweight characteristics of the forged wheel mean that it will demonstrate a lower angular momentum. In practical terms this lends an improved driving dynamic through lower power consumption during acceleration and better braking power.
• When considered in application for use on motorcycles, the strength, lightness, ductility and resistance to fatigue all contribute to a reduction in the gyroscopic effect, improving braking performance.

Alloys used in the manufacture of OZ forged wheels: Az 80A, Az 91, EN AW 6082