This is the
talk page for discussing improvements to the
Steel wheel redirect. This is not a forum for general discussion of the article's subject. |
Article policies
|
Find sources: Google ( books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL |
![]() | This redirect does not require a rating on Wikipedia's
content assessment scale. It is of interest to the following WikiProjects: | |||||||
|
This material is public domain. Source
The United States International Trade Commission defined steel wheels in 1988 for their purposes as follows:
The steel wheels and parts thereof subject to these investigations are w Wheels made of steel in wheel diameter sizes ranging between 13 inches and 16.5 inches, inclusive. These wheels consist of a steel center (also referred to as a "disc" or "spider") and a steel rim that are welded or riveted together to form a single unit. The steel disc component centers the rim about the axle. Once assembled into a wheel, the steel center and rim are inseparable.
The subject products are for use with both tube-type and tubeless-type tires, and are used on passenger automobiles, light-to-heavy duty pickup trucks, vans, step vans, and similar vehicles collectively referred to in the industry as "light trucks" ( up to 14,000 pounds)(GVW classification Nos. 1, 2, and 3) 1/ and are capable of use on other vehicles such as mobile homes, trailers, and farm equipment.
Steel wheel production occurs in three stages: (1) center or disc production; (2) rim production; and (3) assembly and finishing.
is produced from a hot-rolled steel sheet or strip, usually grade SAE 1010 to 1015 low-carbon, high-strength low alloy, or a similar grade. Centers are stamped, which involves the cold forming of a round or nearly round blank to shape the basic contour of the wheel center. The centers then undergo stamping processes that produce the final configuration and are punched to form the vent, stud, and center holes. The discs are stamped with the manufacturer's identification code, part identification number, and date of manufacture. The centers are then washed, inspected, and stored.
begins on a separate production line with coiled low carbon, hot-rolled steel in the form of either in-house slit-to-width coils or master coils that have been slit to width and recoiled prior to delivery. The coil is processed through a series of rollers where it is flattened and cut to length, and the edges are conditioned. The strip is then stamped for identification, rollformed to rim shape, and welded into a hoop. The hoop is subjected to a series of intermediate steps: weld trim, edge trim, and planishing (smoothing). The rim is then finished by passing it through a series of press-and-roll formers, which flare and contour the rim and impart final configuration. The rims are washed before final assembly.
are performed on a third separate line. The center and wheel are pressure fitted together, the valve-stem hole is punched, and the two pieces are permanently joined to form a wheel either by welding or riveting. Welding is the predominant method of joining the wheel. The wheels are then inspected and washed. Finally, the wheel is dipped into an electrolytically charged paint, spray painted on the front face if requested by the customer, and cured. If intended for the original-equipment customer, the wheels are packed on returnable metal racks for shipment. If shipped to distributors, the wheels are stacked horizontally and spun-wrapped on wooden pallets .
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc., classifies trucks by gross vehicle weight as follows:
Eddaido ( talk) 09:11, 5 July 2020 (UTC)
This is the
talk page for discussing improvements to the
Steel wheel redirect. This is not a forum for general discussion of the article's subject. |
Article policies
|
Find sources: Google ( books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL |
![]() | This redirect does not require a rating on Wikipedia's
content assessment scale. It is of interest to the following WikiProjects: | |||||||
|
This material is public domain. Source
The United States International Trade Commission defined steel wheels in 1988 for their purposes as follows:
The steel wheels and parts thereof subject to these investigations are w Wheels made of steel in wheel diameter sizes ranging between 13 inches and 16.5 inches, inclusive. These wheels consist of a steel center (also referred to as a "disc" or "spider") and a steel rim that are welded or riveted together to form a single unit. The steel disc component centers the rim about the axle. Once assembled into a wheel, the steel center and rim are inseparable.
The subject products are for use with both tube-type and tubeless-type tires, and are used on passenger automobiles, light-to-heavy duty pickup trucks, vans, step vans, and similar vehicles collectively referred to in the industry as "light trucks" ( up to 14,000 pounds)(GVW classification Nos. 1, 2, and 3) 1/ and are capable of use on other vehicles such as mobile homes, trailers, and farm equipment.
Steel wheel production occurs in three stages: (1) center or disc production; (2) rim production; and (3) assembly and finishing.
is produced from a hot-rolled steel sheet or strip, usually grade SAE 1010 to 1015 low-carbon, high-strength low alloy, or a similar grade. Centers are stamped, which involves the cold forming of a round or nearly round blank to shape the basic contour of the wheel center. The centers then undergo stamping processes that produce the final configuration and are punched to form the vent, stud, and center holes. The discs are stamped with the manufacturer's identification code, part identification number, and date of manufacture. The centers are then washed, inspected, and stored.
begins on a separate production line with coiled low carbon, hot-rolled steel in the form of either in-house slit-to-width coils or master coils that have been slit to width and recoiled prior to delivery. The coil is processed through a series of rollers where it is flattened and cut to length, and the edges are conditioned. The strip is then stamped for identification, rollformed to rim shape, and welded into a hoop. The hoop is subjected to a series of intermediate steps: weld trim, edge trim, and planishing (smoothing). The rim is then finished by passing it through a series of press-and-roll formers, which flare and contour the rim and impart final configuration. The rims are washed before final assembly.
are performed on a third separate line. The center and wheel are pressure fitted together, the valve-stem hole is punched, and the two pieces are permanently joined to form a wheel either by welding or riveting. Welding is the predominant method of joining the wheel. The wheels are then inspected and washed. Finally, the wheel is dipped into an electrolytically charged paint, spray painted on the front face if requested by the customer, and cured. If intended for the original-equipment customer, the wheels are packed on returnable metal racks for shipment. If shipped to distributors, the wheels are stacked horizontally and spun-wrapped on wooden pallets .
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc., classifies trucks by gross vehicle weight as follows:
Eddaido ( talk) 09:11, 5 July 2020 (UTC)