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