Flow Formed

INTRODUCING

ACE FLOW FORMED SERIES

The ACE Flow Formed 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.

EXPLORE

THE 2018 COLLECTION

  • STEP ONE

    The Flow Formed process is started
    by placing a pre-heated Casted Wheel
    on a specially designed inner barrel mold.

  • STEP TWO

    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.

  • STEP THREE

    The inner rim profile is finalized to meet
    tire mounting specifications. The final
    product is stonger, lighter, with increased
    metal yield and compressive strength.

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  • STEP ONE

    The Flow Formed process is started
    by placing a pre-heated Casted Wheel
    on a specially designed inner barrel mold.

  • STEP TWO

    *Dual rollers press into the wheel as it spins,
    moving upward to form the Lip.

  • STEP THREE

    Dual rollers press into the wheel as it spins on the
    mold, flowing the aluminum thinner, and vertically
    formingthe shape of the inner rim.

* To simplify diagram in Step Two, Lip mold is not pictured.

COLD VERTICAL FLOW FORM VS
LOW PRESSURE CAST WHEEL

+25% Increased compressive strength

+100% More elongation characteristics

-25% Weight reduction

Made with Cold Vertical Flow Formed Technology

* all data depends on the wheel model design and production result.

Wheel core contains less compressed material

Non-compressed barrel has less tensile strength

Prone to leaks or cracks on impact

Requires more material, making it heavier