Development of Magnesium Forged Wheel
950422
02/01/1995
- Event
- Content
- 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.
- Pages
- 7
- Citation
- Fujita, M., Sakate, N., Hirahara, S., and Yamamoto, Y., "Development of Magnesium Forged Wheel," SAE Technical Paper 950422, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950422.