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Aftermarket and home made wheels?
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Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:29 pmby 4424ever
What grade of aluminum do you use to produce a strong and shiny wheel when machining. I tried the first thing I could get my hands on but it seems a little soft and is though to produce a good finnish on it. I know it was brought up a while back and I think it was Al Penrose that stated the grade he liked but I don't remember what it was, any help would be appreciated Thanks Dave!
Re: Aftermarket and home made wheels?
Posted:
Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:01 pmby Foamy
The shop I work at makes most of the wheels used in the U.S. commercial track racing scene.
Aluminum used is 2011, magnesium used is AZ31B.
Re: Aftermarket and home made wheels?
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Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:17 pmby RazorJon
I like 6061 you can get a nice finish, what kind of tool are you using?
Re: Aftermarket and home made wheels?
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Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:08 pmby Foamy