why forging is better than casting

Why forged ?

The forging process uses high pressure and temperature to change the non-directional grain structure of the cast aluminum starting material to the high integrity multi-directional grain structure of forgings. The aluminum remains solid throughout the process as the forging dies come together and change the shape of the round cast bar to the cylindrical shape of a wheel.

This forged blank is then placed in a custom built spin-forging machine to spin out and forge the rim section. The resulting radial grain direction places the highest material strength in the same direction as the operating loads. The result is “premium strength”.

Next, CNC lathes and milling machines are used to achieve the final configuration.

By making the forged wheels one piece we have eliminated any possibility of porosity. The world’s leading aircraft manufacturers use one-piece forgings for superior performance in critical structural applications. Jova Forged Wheels uses the same process to produce forged aluminum wheels. The result is a high strength, lightweight wheel with no porosity and no welded joints.

Load ratings can range from as low as 1500 pounds for racing and sport car applications up to 2,500 pounds for light truck, SUV, off road application and higher for commercial vehicles. These load ratings are verified by a series of cornering fatigue, radial fatigue and impact tests.

Today, Jova Forged Wheels has a range of one-piece wheels in sizes 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″, 22″,and22” for any kinds of Car, Center disc sizes for two-piece modular wheels range from 16”through 26″.

Jova Forged Wheels are distributed throughout the world, with applications for Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, VW, Ford ect.

Jova Forged Wheels have the additional benefit, when requested, of a polished mirror finish. This can be achieved because of the high integrity of the metallic structure produced by the forging process. Every APP Forged Wheel is produced from the very highest quality 6061 T6 alloy.