The ACE Flow Form method uses an improved cast material that is denser, allowing for a lighter and stronger wheel than Low Pressure Cast (LPC) materials used by other flow form wheel companies. ACE applies the latest Cold Vertical Flow Form Technology, administering a steadier spin with consistent metal temperature. Thus producing a consistently higher quality wheel than hot horizontal flow form methods.
The Flow Form process is started by placing a pre-heated Casted Wheel on a specially designed inner barrel mold.
Rollers press into the wheel as it spins on the mold, flowing the aluminum thinner, forming the shape of the inner rim; all while increasing the tensile strength.
The inner rim profile is finalized to meet tire mounting specifications. The final product is stonger, lighter, with increased metal yield and compressive strength.
The Flow Form process is started by placing a pre-heated Casted Wheel on a specially designed inner barrel mold.
Dual rollers press into the wheel as it spins, moving upward to form the Lip (to simplify diagram in Step Two, Lip mold is not pictured).
Dual rollers press into the wheel as it spins on the mold, flowing the aluminum thinner, and vertically formingthe shape of the inner rim.